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Working in close proximity with others for long periods of time does not come naturally to many of us. When you are thrown into a mixture of people who you might have very little in common with other than the piece of carpet you share between the hours of nine…
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It's no secret that Asian people often get sidelined in Hollywood. Any time a white actor can be cast instead of an Asian, that's usually what the studio does. I mean, Tom freaking Cruise played the Last Samurai. And in the 2015 movie Aloha, white actress Emma Stone played Allison…
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Everyone is familiar with the concept of trick questions, but I also think there are trap questions. It's no secret that if you ask the wrong question, you will receive the wrong answer. So much of solving life's entangled chains of grace and karma is simply understanding which questions are…
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Thanks to our schooling, countless advertising campaigns and the work of several non-for-profit organisations, we have been thoroughly schooled on the dangers of drink driving. As a result, those who choose to drive vehicles over the legal alcohol limit, despite knowing about the consequences of doing so are facing more…
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Two male lions were caught in the act this weekend, in an image which gives a new meaning to the phrase "gay pride". Russ Bridges, an amateur wildlife photographer, spotted the unusual couple when he was visiting the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster, UK, with his wife Mandy. Recounting the scene,…
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Escape scenes in movies are always a favourite of mine. Whether they are tense, scary, or thrilling, there's a sense of excitement which comes from these sequences that is palpable. So, I have always wondered if there were any real prison escapes attempts where an inmate actually pulled it off,…
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Are you lonely? As summer comes officially to a close and "cuffing season" lingers on the horizon, are you looking for someone to kiss and cuddle as the nights grow long and the winter months set in? If you're like most people, you might sight up a Tinder profile, spending…
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The way we all view marriage has changed drastically over the years. What was once an absolutely essential tradition is now purely optional for this generation, and while divorce was once seen as a shameful thing to do, now it is fairly commonplace. Regardless if divorce is in the future…
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For several days now, Texas residents have been subjected to chaotic weather conditions as Hurricane Harvey tears through the state. 130mph winds have wrought havoc on buildings, extreme flooding has destroyed homes, and the continuing storm has forced families out on the street. Amongst all the devastation, however, there have…
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Over the last few years, we've seen numerous beauty trends taking over Instagram. Most recently we've had 'sprinkle nails', multi-coloured holographic highlights, and now - just when you thought it couldn't get any more extra - the internet has discovered 'glitter tongue'. The trend was sparked by Australian makeup artist, Jacinta…
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Peaky Blinders, the gangster drama set in the 1920's streets of post-war Birmingham, is one of the best television shows to come out of Britain. There's shooting, fighting, sex, incredible costumes, killer music, Tommy Shelby (*heart eyes*), and a phenomenal script with some very cutting dialogue. It's brilliantly shot, and every episode feels…
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Nearly three weeks on from the atrocities, the world is still in a state of shock following the violence that occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia. Leaving 19 people injured with a further three having lost their lives, politicians, civilians and celebrities alike have paid tribute to those afflicted by the violence,…
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Who says you don't learn anything from the movies? It's not as if we go to see the latest explosive blockbuster to learn life skills, but as this heartwarming story revealed, we can find inspiration from the unlikeliest places. This young boy saved his 2-year-old brother from drowning, and he…
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I once worked in an office where an old WWII bomb was discovered underneath the building. I remember it making national news and being absolutely frightened that I was going to get blown up by this warhead (despite the fact it hadn't detonated in over 50 years). One thing I…
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Before they've even taken their first steps or even uttered their first words, it's pretty common for babies to take on specific characteristics of their parents. Whether it's down to some strange quirk of genetics or a specific act from the parents themselves, a baby's daddy is sometimes extra clear…
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Ageing is a tough reality that all of us have to face. When we are young, the idea of being grown up is an intoxicating one, blithely unaware as we are of all the crippling debt, pressure and responsibilities that make being an adult so exhausting. Perhaps that is why…
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We now live in a world where "sexting" is a common occurrence. Whether you have a partner, you're dating, or you're all alone, sad and bored in your bedroom and eating copious amount of pizza, the likelihood is that you've "sexted" someone at some point in your life. For those…
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They say that having children is the greatest privilege and greatest challenge that we'll ever be subjected to in our lives and I'd be inclined to agree with that sentiment. Well, half agree; having kids is no doubt a great challenge, but as far as I'm concerned, the jury is…
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Instagram has enabled our society to eschew reality for a particular brand of sun-soaked fiction that at once mollifies and alienates us. After all, how many people can truly claim to live in the effervescent paradise that their Instagram page would suggest on a day to day basis? I don't…
