7 reasons why you shouldn’t be ashamed of your scars

September 25, 2015, 9:19 am

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At one point or another most of us will end up with a scar or two (or more) on our bodies. Whether they’re stretch mark scars, surgery scars or more, it’s easy to become insecure about something that perhaps wasn’t there before.

You can end up comparing yourself to others who may not share the scars that you do. But it’s important to remember that just because you can’t see them, doesn’t mean they’re not there. They may just have similar feelings to you in regards to hiding them.

Life would be so much easier if we all just embraced our scars. So why not?

Here’s 7 reasons why you shouldn’t be ashamed of your scars:

1. They tell a story

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Sweet Jesus! Richard Silver’s church panoramas are simply stunning

September 26, 2015, 2:11 am

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COMP-Church-ceilings — Praise the lord (Picture: Richard Silver)

Take me to church.

Regardless of your religious beliefs, there’s simply no denying that there are some good absolutely gorgeous churches around.

And no one’s better at capturing their magnificence than photographer Richard Silver, who shot these stunning panoramas of church interiors.

The Native New Yorker told Metro.co.uk: ‘This project of photographing churches in a Vertical Panorama started in New York in 2011 but now has taken on a life of its own for me.

‘I have traveled to at least 25 new cities around the world and have accumulated over 100 different Vertical Church photos that one day I hope to turn in to a book.’

And when that day comes, we’ll be first in line for a copy. Check these beauts out.

Vincent de St. Paul

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15 make up struggles all girls experience

September 26, 2015, 3:11 am

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Why does lipstick always come off so easily? (Picture: Getty Images)

How can something so glittery and nice bring so much stress?

For some reason all of the adverts/YouTube videos make it seem like applying make up is the easiest and most simple task in the world. In reality this is far from the truth.

One does not simply apply make up flawlessly and skip out the front door to start their daily adventures. Oh no, it is much more complex than this. Whether you keep it natural, or go a bit glam your make up is guaranteed to cause a daily meltdowns.

1. The foundation quest

It’s meant to blend in nicely with your face to give you a shiny appearance.

Not only does it blend on to your… Read the full story

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We’ve only gone and ranked every Nando’s main meal option, haven’t we

September 26, 2015, 4:11 am

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(Picture: Nando's) — Oh hai babes! (Picture: Nando’s)

Well someone had to do it.

We love Nando’s, you love Nando’s, but which Peri-Peri main meal option is the finest of them all?

We know – tough question.

And while we don’g usually like to play favourites, we thought it was about time we made some tough decisions and put a few dishes in their place (Prego Steak roll, we’re looking at you).

So, after much soul searching (it all got a bit XFactor judge’s houses tbh), here’s our ranking of every Nando’s main meal option.

1. Chicken
Obvs, because it’s what 99.9 per cent of us go to Nando’s for. Whether you have a quarter or whole (greedy!), extra hot or lemon and herb (we’re not judging… Ok, maybe a bit), you can’t beat… Read the full story

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You can now get a period ‘Barbie’ complete with teeny tiny sanitary towels

September 26, 2015, 5:20 am

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Lammily doll is all about the pads (Picture: Lammily)

She may be pushing on 60, but Barbie has FINALLY got her first period. Sort of.

Nickolay Lamm (the guy who brought us the Lammily doll, aka. ‘normal Barbie’) has decided to tackle the sensitive subject of puberty, with his new Lammily doll Period Party.

The pack – which he designed with his mother Yelena – includes an educational pamphlet, 18 coloured sanitary towel and panty liner stickers, a menstruation calendar and a spare pair of knickers (because this is real life, and you know, accidents happen).

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19 things that happen every autumn

September 26, 2015, 7:35 am

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autumn 2015 — Autumn <3 (Picture: Getty)

Finally autumn aka the best season of the entire year is upon us.

Autumn is amazing, and each year it brings a unique set of events that only happen during these special months.

Long gone is the unpredictability of the British summer, and instead we welcome in cosy nights in with the heating on, new TV shows, the countdown to Crimbo, and obviously all of the stodgy food we can get our mitts on.

1. The cold

Yes it gets chilly, but we all know that this is actually a good thing. Cooler weather means less pressure to pretend you’re enjoying yourself at a rubbish BBQ, and also the return of tights.

2. The rain

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Tourists taking selfies stopped endangered sea turtles from breeding

September 26, 2015, 7:46 am

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A woman in the sea at Ostional wildlife reserve — No luv, that is not the perfect picture op (Picture: Facebook/ SITRAMINAE-MINAE Workers Union)

Wildlife experts in Costa Rica have blasted a mob of selfie-crazed tourists who scared endangered sea turtles away from their nesting spots.

Carlos Hernandez, one of the administrators at Ostional Wildlife Refuge – which was established in 1984 to protect one of the world’s most important nesting sites of the olive ridley sea turtle – reported that the eco-tourists disturbed the very turtles they were there to admire.

According to reports, buss loads of tourists took to the beach to snap selfies, upsetting the turtles with camera flashes and blocking their path to the shore, with some particularly ignorant people even placing their children on top… Read the full story

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These avant garde bus stops would make waiting for a bus about a million times more fun

September 26, 2015, 8:12 am

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DisputedregionofAbkhaziagagra0914 — I’ll be under the blue mosaic wave (Picture: Christopher Herwig)

Generally, there are few things more depressing than waiting for a bus, but we reckon these incredible structures could make even the dullest of activities a joy.

Looking more like alien space ships or Burning Man art installations, these bus stops were actually created by architects in the Soviet Union – not a place you would usually associate with whimsical, flamboyant architecture.

Photographer Christopher Herwig first discovered the unusual architecture of Soviet-era bus stops during a 2002 long-distance bike ride from London to St. Petersburg.

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15 things we thought were so cool in the 00s

September 26, 2015, 8:16 am

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Turns out that the 00s weren’t as cool as we originally thought.

Back in the dizzle (the 00s) we thought that we were living through the best of times. In fact, it was actually kind of the worst of times.

These were dark times, because it was an era in which Paris Hilton was considered cool, a time when you would have sold your Nan for a chance to get something velvet emblazoned with JUICY all over it, and when ‘poppin’ ya collar’ was considered the slickest dance move you could do. Oh, the shame.

1. Paris Hilton

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Woman writes impassioned Facebook post explaining why you shouldn’t ask strangers about their plans to reproduce

September 26, 2015, 9:16 am

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Fresh Prince of Bel Air Mind Ya Business gif

Female? Over 25? Then you’ll totally relate to this post.

It happens to every woman. One day you suddenly hit an age where every other person you meet feels they have the right to ask you about your plans to reproduce.

Regardless of your relationship status or whether or not you’re already sprogged up, they’ll question you about your plans for kids like it’s a totally acceptable conversation starter.

But it’s not, because a persons choice to reproduce is actually an incredibly sensitive and personal issue.

Exhausted with the constant questions, Michigan-based freelance writer Emily Bingham decided to make a stand, and penned a totally spot-on Facebook status to clear things up once and for all.

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Young woman with Down’s syndrome and autism starts company shredding classified documents

September 26, 2015, 10:12 am

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Emma Lynam faces many obstacles in her life, but she’s sure as hell not gonna let them hold her back.

The 21-year-old from Queensland, Australia was born with Down’s syndrome. She also has a mild form of autism, hearing loss, and was born with a cleft palette.

As a result of these challenges, Emma – who loves music and loves to dance – can’t read or write.

But Emma hasn’t let these difficulties hold her back. No, not at all. Instead, she has turned the situation to her advantage and set up a business shredding classified documents.

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9 of the most beautiful wild swimming spots in the UK

September 27, 2015, 3:50 am

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Would you go wild swimming? (Picture: Getty)

Wild swimming is becoming more and more popular as people are discovering the freedom, joy and health benefits of swimming outdoors.

It may seem like a hobby for those who live in a warmer climate, but there are some amazing (if sometimes a little chilly) places right here in this country.

Here are 9 of the most beautiful wild swimming spots in the UK.

1. Derwent Valley

The Upper Derwent Valley in the Peak District is home to some of the most beautiful pools, water and views.

Fresh Peak water in these natural pools make for the perfect place for a spot of swimming.

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20 things you’ll only know if you grew up in Liverpool

September 27, 2015, 6:24 am

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Times were tough.

The city had yet to pull itself out of its postwar doldrums.

But nobody told us.

Growing up in Liverpool in the 80s and 90s was fun.

Even if it involved dodgy tracksuits and sickly wine.

1. It wasn’t our mums, or the boogie man we were truly terrified of. It was the Cocky Watchman.

2. Anyone who said they had a genuine Sergio Tacchini tracksuit almost certainly got it from Paddy’s Market and never stood too close to a naked flame.

3. Saving up for an original Peter Storm jacket was considered to be the wisest financial investment a kid could make.

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You’ll never believe what this health spa in Malaga does to help you lose weight

September 27, 2015, 12:09 pm

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So I’m standing topless in a windowless, slate grey room while a man in black hoses me down with a high-powered jet of freezing cold water.

‘Turn,’ he commands in clipped Rhineland tones, and I’m duly hosed off from every angle.

No, I’m not investigating the world of torture porn, I’m at Healthouse Las Dunas, a beautiful spa in Malaga designed to help you lose weight – albeit in sometimes surprising ways.

Thankfully it’s not all cold water and paper pants – that was just the second half of my manual aquatic massage, which started off very nicely with a water jet pummelling my tummy fat into submission in a warm bath.

Over the course of the weekend, in which I lose 4.4lb, I… Read the full story

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These children tasting cake for the first time will make your day

September 27, 2015, 3:50 pm

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marnie from girls eating cake

No matter your age, cake is ALWAYS something to be excited about.

But restrictive diets, occasional appearance vs taste disappointment, and general age has meant that as we get older, we rarely scream with joy and violently shove our face into icing whenever we see a good cake.

And that is a crying shame.

Let’s all take a moment to recapture the true wonder of trying cake for the first time.

Let these kids inspire you to live your best life. A life full of cake.

1. This is the face of true satisfaction.

A good before and after of James eating cake for the first time #firstbirthday pic.twitter.com/iHKqSVuCOK

— Peyten Augustine (@peyten76545) June 13, 2015

2. When you just can’t compute the goodness.

first time eating cake pic.twitter.com/PaKwzKhnkP

— fox mulder (@0vercastkids) June 24, 2015

3. And… Read the full story

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Of course someone’s turned The Dress into a Halloween costume

September 27, 2015, 11:36 pm

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The Dress — Remember this? Feels like years ago. It was only February (Picture: Yandy.com)

Remember those heady days back in February when we were all obsessed with the colour of that damn dress?

Kimye were torn. Kim was team white & gold. Kanye could only see blue & black.

Your mum couldn’t understand what all the fuss was about because, seriously, are people still wearing bodycon in 2015?

Anyway, in possibly the least surprising turn of events ever, someone’s only gone and turned The Dress into a Halloween costume.

A shorter, sexier, version of course.

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You can now buy croissants stuffed with Kit Kats (but only in Japan)

September 28, 2015, 12:26 am

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Kit Kats. In. Croissants (Picture: Pronto/Facebook)

Every now and again, we’re forced to take a long hard look in the mirror and ask ourselves why we haven’t moved to Japan yet.

They have Pikachu cafes, dogs that get casually stuck in hedges and don’t even care, and they have every flavour of Kit Kat you could ever possibly dream of. Seriously – they have baked potato Kit Kats.

And now Pronto, a popular Japanese coffee house, has invented the Kit Kat croissant.

Each buttery, flaky croissant is stuffed with two Kit Kats. You can either eat them cold and crunchy, or warm and gooey.

Or, y’know, you could just try one of each. Because Kit Kats for breakfast.

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23 things you’ll only know if you grew up in West Sussex

September 28, 2015, 12:31 am

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A lot of people seem to love visiting West Sussex because there’s so many touristy options (apparently) and everyone seems to think it’s all nice and dainty.

It’s pretty much known for being surrounded by fields and I guess that can be nice if you’re not used to so much grass, but when you’re surrounded by it 24/7 it can become pretty annoying.

Here’s what you’ll only know if you grew up in West Sussex.

1. If you meet anyone from outside of West Sussex, there’s no hope in explaining where you live.

2. So you pretty much opt for, ‘Oh about an hour and thirty minutes from London.’

3. The only decent shops around are New Look and Top Shop.

4. And they’re probably the smallest versions of the shops around.

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This artist writes his own version of ‘Winnie The Pooh’ and it’s a bit weird

September 28, 2015, 1:09 am

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Fan fiction or just plain… weird?

One artist who goes by the name of Chris (Simpsons Artist) – named after his popular reinvented doodles of The Simpsons – has created a whole new version of Winnie The Pooh.

Take a few deep breaths, and clear out your mind before you read on…

Winnie The Pooh and The Chamber of Syrup, by Chris Simpsons Artist

“It’s a story about a syrup addicted bear (Winnie) and his cousin Piglet. The best part of the story is when he is standing outside his college (yes he goes to college) in his red coloured crop top with his traditional no trousers on and is making lots of people laugh by sucking syrup off of the top… Read the full story

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