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Whoever’s decision it was to make Halloween the season where almost anything can become “sexy” has a lot to answer for. Over the years, revellers have been able to attend parties dressed as anything from sexy Harambe to a sexy carrot. Sexy, in this context, is clearly very objective. However,…
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A woman has created a Cinderella costume with a glass prosthetic arm in order to increase representations of people who have had amputations. Mandy Pursley had always felt there was a lack of amputees being represented in popular culture. "I remember being enthralled watching Jim Abbott play baseball because he…
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A mom who was becoming increasingly concerned about her son's attitude came up with an ingenious plan to combat his behaviour in class, Kent Live reports. The situation seemed particularly bad when Becky Crandley started receiving emails from her son's teacher concerning two incidents that had gotten him in trouble.…
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Uber drivers have saved us on many nights out, but no matter how many rides we hitch, there's still so much we don't know about these loyal service providers. Needless to say, with transport now so readily available, Uber drivers have encountered some weird and wonderful characters. From inflatable passengers…
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When someone talks about their dream job, they’re usually being hyperbolic. Even the coolest jobs on paper come with their dose of admin tedium, shitty bosses and miserable commutes. However, every so often, an opening appears that reminds everyone that, no matter how horrible professional life has become, there are…
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Reader, I am a fully converted believer in all things Aldi. Every time I go in there to do a grocery shop, I laugh to myself in disbelief at just how cheap everything is. I throw chicken breasts and brocolli, paella and croissants in my basket with gleeful abandon. But…
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Fried chicken vs pizza is one of those fast food toss ups where there is no winner. Whether you opt for something crusty and cheesy, or crispy and crunchy, you are, inevitably missing out on something else equally delicious. Unless you get creative, it’s difficult to have your deep fried…
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Like “bacon-stuffed”, and “deep-fried”, “Twix” and “cheesecake” are two words that just belong together. Like any classic combination, it’s impossible to picture a Twix cheesecake without involuntarily nodding your head and drooling. Go on. We dare you. Unfortunately, this sweet treat has historically only been available to ambitious, pre-diabetic home…
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Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still pretend to be on a beach. For anyone who refuses to wear anything other than short shorts and would rather start the day with a pina colada than a coffee, rum specialists Malibu may have created the perfect product.…
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It’s a brave business that decides to mess with a burger bun. Even though fast food franchises have made a fortune by stuffing all manner of weird ingredients inside bread, relatively few of them have had the cojones to play around with the classic combo of bap and sesame seeds.…
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I've accepted that the world will never officially recognize me as the princess that I know I am. Took me a while to get there, but I managed in the end. But to be honest, I don't think I'd want to be an official princess after reading this list of…
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If you're a fan of both chocolate and experimental flavours, KitKat's probably your sweet snack of choice - or if it isn't then it certainly should be. Buyers are spoilt for choice with a number of Japan's weird and wonderful flavours (such as sake, purple potato and green tea) making…
