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Amidst the near constant enmity, startling militaristic rhetoric and general bluster and bombast, there remains one American who appears to be on relatively good terms with Kim Jong-un. 2017 has been characterised by the United States' rapidly evaporating relations with North Korea, For months now, the two countries have appeared to…
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Despite the prevalence of psychology, the inner workings of the human mind are still largely a mystery, especially when it comes to our sense of memory. It’s pretty scary when you think about how easy it is for our brain to play tricks on us. You don’t even need to…
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Donald Trump always said he would build that wall. And it seems things are starting, though officials fear a backlash the size of last year's Dakota Access Pipeline protests in North Dakota. The wall is surely at the top of Trump's controversial proposals, among his healthcare plan, militarized police, increased…
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The actor Jack Black is probably best known for his legendary work in Kung Fu Panda or School of Rock, but it might come as a surprise to learn that he's also a pretty accomplished musician as well. He's the lead singer and guitarist for the rock band Tenacious D,…
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The seventh season of Game of Thrones is officially over, and as we've managed to live a week without a new episode being released, we've taken the first steps to moving on. There's a gruelling two-year wait for the final season, in which time we'll have to find other things…
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It's been a tough week for news. It seems like everywhere you look, another negative story is breaking. In times like these, then, we need something positive. Something lighthearted. Something involving a bunch of Irish people losing their minds over a tiny creature in their kitchen. Well, fortunately, I have…
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At the end of August, fight aficionados around the world were witness to one of the fights of the decade, if not the century so far. The UFC champion Conor McGregor made the unprecedented switch to boxing, but was snuffed out on his debut in the 10th round by the…
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Modern dating is a minefield, let's just call it what it is. Before one can even contemplate the possibility of actually meeting the object of their potential affections face to face, we are forced to go through an absurd rigmarole in hapless pursuit of "the one". Dating in our modern…
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Is there anything more luxurious than having a hotel room to yourself? If it's a reputable establishment, you will have a whole horde of stuff to enjoy and inevitably pilfer. Certainly, there's the queen-sized bed on which you can starfish to your heart's content, a mini-fridge which you, and only…
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I should open with something like: is there a black hole at the center of your soul? Well, good news - there's also a black hole at the center of your galaxy. You're a perfect microcosm! Or so goes the depressing karmic news that rings with the sound of Old…
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If you had to name the best person in history and the worst person in history, whom would you choose? The most likely answer is something like: Jesus Christ and Adolf Hitler. Of course, this places Hitler in a very bizarre position. Despite being an ordinary man, he is considered…
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Few things are as stressful and unfulfilling as the job search. Despised by graduate students and job application veterans alike, it's an unfortunate situation that we all have to go through after passing the years of mandatory schooling. I've been through the job search more times than I care to remember, which…
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It describes itself as "media for the 65.8 million", which is the number of Americans who voted for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election. It "contextualizes noteworthy facts, stats, and quotes for politically engaged citizens." And recently, it was endorsed by Hillary Clinton herself. What is Verrit? Well, that's the…
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The Dreamers were America's most beloved category of immigrants. Protected under President Barack Obama in 2012, 'Dreamers' were immigrants under the age of 31 who lacked legal immigration status. Their deportation was to be deferred, giving them the chance to acquire work or student visas, and other ways to stay…
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Sustained rivalries between two famous fighters in mixed martial arts are huge crowdpleasers, especially between two extremely skilled opponents in the same weight class. Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz have each defeated one another, so their rivalry record is tied at 1-1. Neither can claim that they've truly beaten the…
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Whilst we all know what Area 51 is, very few of us actually know anything about it. Shrouded with an air of mystery, Area 51 is hidden deep inside the depths of the Nevada desert, and refers to a highly classified United States Air Force Base where the Nevada Test and…
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The song Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee last month became the most viewed YouTube video of all time, surpassing 3 billion views. The well known remix featuring Justin Bieber also helped the song gain popularity by including some English translation to the Spanish language song. But Bieber's input…
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America seems to be on the brink at the moment. From the perspective of an outsider looking in, there seems to be a hell of a lot going on in the US right now. Whether it's being on the edge of a nuclear war with North Korea, Neo-Nazis marching through…
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We all make mistakes sometimes. When we try to break up with the person we end up marrying, looking back on that mistake may seem comical. What could we possibly have been thinking? Why break up with such a wonderful person? This is where John Legend and Chrissy Teigen were…
