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IKEA has been forced to apologize after images of their 'jerk chicken with rice and peas' dish sparked backlash on social media for its inauthenticity. The Swedish furniture company might be renowned for their meatballs and other classic Scandinavian dishes, but it appears that they have a thing or two…
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Being called into a meeting at work is never a nice experience, especially when you think your job is on the line. The thought of losing your job and the salary that comes with it can be a daunting prospect, which is why many companies allow for an individual to…
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A bus driver has been roundly praised on social media for giving a terrified schoolboy a helping hand of encouragement on his first day at school. The child, Axel, was in tears when his mother, Amy Johnson, put him on the school bus. The driver, Isabel Lane, however, found a…
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In the delicious smorgasbord of Taco Bell’s “not-really-American-but-definitely-not-Mexican” menu there is one dish that’s done more than any other to simultaneously intrigue and repulse diners. Taco Bell’s chalupa totally ignores legacy of its Latin counterpart, offering a stodgy mass of dough stuffed with ingredients from across the chain’s diasporic kitchen.…
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Eating in an international fast food outlet is always one of the most exciting parts of leaving the country. Even if you’ve dined out at a hundred local franchises, there’s always some twist on an overseas menu that keeps the familiar feeling fresh. Maybe you were enticed by McDonald’s poutine…
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When it comes to rich, indulgent and mouthwateringly delicious spreads, my number one favourite is definitely the caramelised biscuit spread from Lotus Biscoff - with, what I'm assuming is everyone's favourite hazelnut chocolate spread, Nutella, coming in at a close second. But the god's honest truth is that might all…
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If you like it, you can finally put a wing on it, courtesy of KFC. The fried poultry pioneers are offering six lucky couples the chance of a lifetime, by providing a fully catered fried chicken-themed wedding, for them and up to 200 guests. Forget churches and priests - you…
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Doctors have released a number of pictures of lung scans of patients who have suffered serious health issues, as the numbers of vaping-related deaths continue to rise in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claims that 450 possible cases of lung issues caused by vaping have…
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When most people think of Kit Kats, they’re typically more interested in the chocolate than the wrapping. While it’s undoubtedly a crucial part of the whole experience, packaging normally has the disadvantage of being significantly less delicious than what it contains. However, thanks to an extra emphasis on environmental conscientiousness,…
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Let's assume you're the kind of person who likes to get into the Christmas spirit well in advance of the festive season - you did click on this article, after all. Now, let's also assume that you're slightly embarrassed by how overzealous you may appear by putting up your Christmas…
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A teenage student-athlete in Gurnee, Illinois was left fighting for his life after being hospitalised as a result of a year and a half long vaping habit, CNN reports. Now, according to 18-year-old Adam Hergenreder - who particularly enjoyed mint and mango-flavoured e-cigarettes - he essentially has the lungs of…
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There are plenty of things to look forward to when it comes to the festive holiday season, particularly for kids. There are plenty of wholesome, fun-for-all-the-family Christmas movies, masses of presents and then, of course, there are the advent calendars. Advent calendars are great because not only do they gear…
