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Hollywood doesn't have the best track record when it comes to racial issues. In the past, we've seen glaring instances of cultural appropriation, such as white actors cast as people of colour, and a general lack of diversity in films across the board. There's simply no excuse for whitewashing these…
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After years of speculation and incredible secrecy, it's finally been confirmed that Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx are an item. On Monday, the pair were spotted holding hands on a beach in Malibu. And there was clearly no question that the two were romantically involved as they were seen talking…
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Seals are magnificent creatures. In fact, if it wasn't for my obsession with dogs, they would top my list of favourite animals. They are sleek and elegant swimmers, and on land they look both cute and a bit ridiculous. Their faces make them look kind of like water-based puppies sometimes,…
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The film industry has been around for over 100 years now, but when it comes to whitewashing in Hollywood, studio bosses still haven't learned their lesson. Even in the 21st century, inappropriate actors and actresses are cast left, right and centre with directors admitting that they know it shouldn’t have…
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While the drama and heightened conversation about the October 1 shootings in Las Vegas have somewhat subdued, people are still coming to terms with the horrific events and remain very much shaken. The shootings were carried out by 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, who took to a casino hotel suite and smashed out…
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When we think of nuclear weapons, we most often think of the power of the "big three", the USA, Russia and China, and perhaps North Korea. But Britain has been a nuclear power since 1952, and while former Prime Minister Clement Attlee is most often remembered for achievements such as…
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Modern Homo sapiens look different than their relatives from the pre-internet era. It seems that we have, in one way or another, accepted the internet into our very anatomy by using it as memory storage. It's a scary thought, really. The Google News Lab has released data on the world's…
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Oktoberfest celebrations take place all over the world throughout September, but you can’t really say you’ve done it right until you’ve done Oktoberfest in Germany. I should know, having ventured into the heartland of Bavaria just a few years ago to indulge my every inherent need for the devil’s nectar.…
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With over half of the UK's acid attacks taking place in the British capital, London has emerged as the veritable hot-spot for acid attacks of late. Certainly, the attack on Resham Khan and her cousin, Jameel Mukhtar, on June 21 caused nationwide outrage, and resulted in the Home Secretary pledging…
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While America’s President has always been backed up by his righthand man, the Vice President, everyone knows that it’s the First Ladies of the USA who run the show. She's the woman who Americans look up to. Some would say she's every bit as important as the Head of State…
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Going for a meal out is usually an enjoyable experience - that is, if you're not the person serving the food. While customers get to sit down and stuff themselves full of expertly-cooked grub, servers have to be the ones to pick up after them and cater to their every…
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As you will have noticed by now, 2017 isn't exactly a shining example for humanity. In the US, tensions between differing viewpoints are on the rise, with some situations even escalating to violence. The events of Charlottesville rocked the country, as arguments turned to skirmishes, and violence lead to tragedy.…
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The important people of this world are obliged to follow a strict rulebook which sets out the guidelines for what is and isn’t appropriate behavior. Living as a president or princess often means living a restricted life, so naturally, there are occasions when flashes of the real person show through,…
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Celebrity births are always such major news. It's like a holdover effect of royalty, where pop culture icons are expected to maintain meaningful family lines, and descendants to carry forth the tabloids - whether or not these children will grow into fame seekers is another question entirely. Babies North and…
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Most of us have heard tales of King Arthur growing up. He's the one who pulls the sword from the stone, leads the round table, and gets caught in an unfortunate love triangle with his wife Guinevere and Sir Lancelot. Now, the legend lives on. The story goes that after…
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John McAfee hates his own software just as much as you do. The man behind the name, now ubiquitous with personal computers, has fully embraced the mystical madness of the world in the most hyper-masculine and nihilistic way possible. At the height of his powers, McAfee ran an alternative antibiotics…
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If you're a fan of the juice, you'll be aware of just how painful the following morning can be. Yes, hangovers are a rite of passage... that we never seem to learn from. Certainly, all of the excruciating headaches, sore stomachs and lethargy in the world can't stop us from…
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In the wake of the devastating Hurricane Harvey, just a week later, Hurricane Irma is surging through the Eastern Caribbean. Wind speeds at the Leeward Islands have been measured at 185 miles per hour, designating it as “potentially catastrophic", particularly to small islands like Barbuda, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.…
