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It used to be said that the best things in life are free - but that was before people discovered that you can create a 'premium' version of something and stick a price tag on it. Tinder, which was one of the first apps to offer a 'swiping' function, was…
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Back in 2008, a comic book movie hit cinema screens that changed the genre forever. Iron Man, starring Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark, was a huge success both critically and commercially, and since then, we've seen the likes of Captain America, Ant Man and Thor hit the silver screen.…
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Whilst we are all aware that the fashion industry has a decidedly dark underbelly, very few people on the outside have a true grasp on its inner workings. For years, the industry was plagued with criticism over its choice of models. Certainly, throughout the 90s and 2000s, the vast majority…
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By now, almost everybody knows about the conspiracy theories regarding the moon landing. Ever since that fateful day back in 1969, when Neil Armstrong took his first bouncing steps and planted an American flag in the cold, grey dust, thousands of people have speculated that the Apollo 13 mission was…
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The subject of sexism in professional settings is still a hotly debated topic. Many - if not most - women will have a story about how their gender negatively affected their role in their workplace, but often such accounts are ignored or not taken seriously. For entrepreneurs Penelope Gazin and…
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Parenting can be fulfilling and rewarding, but it's so challenging sometimes that you're well entitled to a break. If they're available, you can always reacquaint your children with their grandparents, but in the event they're not there, it's also worth investing a little bit of cash to pay someone to…
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There are two kinds of people: those who fuss over every detail when they arrive in their hotel room, and those who jump straight on the bed. I'm definitely in the latter category, and as fun and relaxing as it is, the more are pedantic likely get much better rooms…
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If we're being honest with ourselves, did anyone really expect the fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to culminate in any other conclusion than the one that inevitably occurred. The Irishman by no means disgraced himself in the ring, holding his own as best he could for the…
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Parents have a special talent when it comes to being embarrassing. Somehow they just know exactly what to do in order to mortify their kids; sometimes accidentally, but often deliberately. For a lot of young people, school is the only respite they have from their crazy parents - and it's…
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It would be an understatement to say that Ed Sheeran’s cameo as a Lannister soldier sparked a strong reaction from Game of Thrones fans. In a fantasy world that opens its arms to welcome repeated instances of incest, back-from-the-dead ice dragons and an ancient race of humanoid ice creatures, the…
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In the end, The Money Fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. was exactly what most anticipated it would be. Though McGregor performed better in the ring than many believed possible, the outcome was inevitable from the moment the fight was announced; Floyd Mayweather Jr. would win, because, simply,…
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Now that we're talking Game of Thrones after the season 7 finale aired earlier this week, this is now officially spoiler country. I didn't have the opportunity to watch the episode until Tuesday night, which meant every time I used social media, or used the internet in general, was a…
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If you have ever been in love with someone, the likelihood is you will remember the time that you first realised you had fallen for them. It's a sensation that many of us will go through in our lives, and something that once experienced, is completely unforgettable. However, while for…
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Like a lot of people, I enjoy the occasional drink - and there's nothing wrong with that. However, as we are all aware, regular or excessive drinking can have some extremely negative effects on our bodies, and it's important to know the risks before diving once more into the bottom…
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As we teeter ever closer to existential disaster on the Korean peninsula, the events of recent days make for grim reading. This year has been characterised thus far by the fraught relations between the United States and North Korea - if one can even describe near constant barbs of bombastic…
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If you’re a fan of bizarre stories and hair-raising headlines, then you’ve probably noticed that a disproportionate number of these unusual incidents seem to occur in the Persistent Vegetative State of Florida. Maybe it’s the warm weather or perhaps the abundance of cold beer, but Florida has something of a…
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In the arguments surrounding the Kardashian-Jenner dynasty/regime, one can argue that the prior generation of Kardashians, such as Kim, have used their business skills to reach the platform they have now. Whatever you think of that argument, the new generation of budding Kardashians/Jenners, Kendall and Kylie, are more like the…
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On Sunday evening in Las Vegas, tragedy struck. Stephen Paddock, a 64-year-old man from Nevada, committed unthinkable acts of murder and violence when he killed at least 59 people and wounded more than 500 others in a terror attack. The onslaught began after 10pm local time, during the Route 91…
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You know what's a good example of political correctness gone out of control? Referring to the CEO of a mercenary company as a 'security contractor'. It's the same thing George Carlin brilliantly pointed out, when the harsh shellacking of the word 'shellshock' became the sterile and clinical PTSD, and 'collateral…
