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In the dating world, Tinder is both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, it allows people to peruse potential dates from the comfort of their own home (or at the bar on a tipsy night out), and assess very quickly whether or not they think someone else…
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How much money do you spend on shoes? For some people, buying new shoes is an annoying chore; an expensive purchase made when they have no choice. Other people love collecting shoes, and will spend half their paycheque on new ones every month. But very few people would ever willingly…
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It's a miracle what you can achieve with a little bit of makeup these days. Seriously, all I have to do to transform myself from tired-looking zombie to slightly-less-tired-looking human is slap on a bit of foundation, and *boom* instant improvement. What's more, the only extra effort I ever make when…
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If you pride yourself on keeping up to date with all the newest beauty offerings, you may be aware that Chanel is launching a new makeup range - this time around, however, it's targeted solely at men. The Instagram account, FYI Beauty, revealed that the legendary fashion house is releasing…
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People often say that size isn't everything, and that, regardless of your height, you're capable of achieving greatness. Think of some famous high-profile dwarf actors for example, like Warwick Davis or Peter Dinklage, who have successfully raised the profiles of short people with their incredible acting skills. But one area…
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It's a tale as old as time: boy meets girl, they fall in love, boy/girl meets different boy/girl, they have an affair, original boy and girl part ways. You've probably come across it at least a dozen times in songs and books and movies - or perhaps your own life if…
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The are plenty of people who have a special relationship with wine, but Michael James Schneider has an especially close one. Wine acts as a best friend for some - it's there when you need to celebrate and a shoulder to cry on when you're sad, a partner in the…
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When meeting a new person, there are normally a few things about them that we try to find out in the first few minutes. Their name, for one thing, is always good to know, as is their profession, their interests, and anything the two of you may have in common.…
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All around the world, women love playing with different makeup looks. It's a way of expressing yourself and enhancing your best features, and so naturally, we all like to do our hair, nails and makeup in our own unique ways. But it turns out that there are certain trends that…
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While we're all hopelessly glued to our Instagram accounts, the time we spend scrolling - something that will inevitably lead to a nasty case of RSI somewhere down the line - can be made more enjoyable by ensuring you follow the right kind of people. Namely, ones who push the…
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It's been a big week for Ariana Grande. She dropped her highly-anticipated album titled Sweetener on Friday, and a few days later she made her red carpet debut with fiancé Pete Davidson. She gave a show-stopping performance at the same event, the MTV VMAs, where she was nominated for five…
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82-year-old Mona Randolph, of Kansas City, Missouri, is one of the few people left in the United States who has to use the iron lung machine. Randolph was just 20 years old when she contracted polio, a disease that attacks the spinal chord, causing paralysis and, sometimes, death. While the…
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On the Internet, people get body-shamed all the time. They're either too fat, or too skinny, or too old, or too hairy, or too pregnant. Trolls love picking out perceived flaws and cracking malicious jokes - probably because they feel miserable about their own life, and think tearing down a…
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We've all accidentally texted the wrong person before. It's easy to make a mistake when you're drunk or distracted. Usually the screw-up is harmless, but sometimes it can be humiliating. For example, instead of texting your romantic partner, "We're out of condoms," you might text your grandma. In Gmail, there's a…
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If you have a job, or you're applying for jobs, be careful what you post on social media. Companies notice when they're mentioned, and employers will look you up. If you write something troublesome - like, say, a vicious Facebook rant threatening to punch breastfeeding mothers - it might go…
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There are some people out there who won't let anything stand in the way of their dreams. No matter how challenging the obstacles facing them are, these folks will find a way to rise above them and do what they love. Like Ludwig Van Beethoven: even going deaf didn't stop…
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The world of Instagram can be a daunting and deflating place. While the past few years have seen body positivity boom on the photo-sharing app, it's also inundated with people living lives that are simply unattainable to the average person; whether it be being ripped, jet-setting on holidays or driving…
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When it comes to bodybuilders, archaic values tend to dictate that their bulging muscles and rippling physiques belong to strapping men. But the fact of the matter is that the bodybuilding community is for women too, and what's more is that it comprises people of all ages. For instance; meet 68-year-old…
