The vegan hot dogs that will make you forget about pork sausages forever

December 30, 2015, 8:00 am

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We love hot dogs but quite frankly, with all the talk of processed meats and their link with cancer at the moment, we’ve become a bit scared of them.

The recent WHO report that ranked sausages up there with cigarettes as a cancer risk has made us wary of tucking in to the delicious dog in quite the same way.

But now meatless hot dogs are a thing and they look incredibly tasty.

From London to Copenhagen and New Orleans, vegan dogs are big business for fast food restaurants, food trucks and takeaways around the world.

We’ve found some of the best looking and best rated options around that will make you wonder what you ever saw in pork in the first place.

Not Dogs

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Hilarious Tumblr shares the braggy profiles of Tinder’s male feminists

December 30, 2015, 8:08 am

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Feminism is sexy. That much is absolutely true.

Because nothing is less sexy than a man who thinks women are ‘asking for it’, ever, doesn’t think a woman could be president, or hides his sexist attitudes under the guise of being ‘traditional’ when it comes to dating.

But here’s the thing about feminists: everyone should be one.

It’s not exactly something that needs to be bragged about, – although yes, we’d appreciate it if you proudly said ‘yes, I’m a feminist’ when asked – used as currency to prove you’re not a crappy person, or put on your… Read the full story

The McDonald’s of the future is here and it’s very, very shiny

December 30, 2015, 8:15 am

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McDonald’s has just opened a ‘concept store’ in Hong Kong called McDonald’s Next. And there’s a lot of stainless steel.

Also, there appear to be salad bars and really fancy pastries.

According to Hong Kong Navi, design company Landini Associates joined forces with the burger giants to create this futuristic Maccy’s near Admiralty Station, Hong Kong.

Gone are the typical fast foodie bright colours and ol’ Ronald McDonald. In their place are subdued lighting, concrete, red glass and swathes of sexy stainless steel.

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Deaf man finds out his wife is pregnant in most amazing way

December 30, 2015, 8:25 am

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This beautiful video of a deaf man finding out his wife is pregnant will have you feeling all sorts of emotions. 

After discovering she was pregnant, Brittany LeBlanc decided to wait until Christmas to tell her husband, David Welch.

And she did it in the most beautiful way.

Filmed by his wife as he opened individually wrapped gifts at their home in Hammond, Louisiana, David looks utterly confused as he finds his first present – a Baby Ruth bar.

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Unlikely New Year’s resolutions we’re all making for 2016

December 30, 2015, 9:40 am

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Technology ruined our lives in 2015 and we’re determined to ditch it.

As well as starting a diet (as per) we’ll all be trying to read more actual books and get off Instagram.

We also want to stop browsing Facebook before bed, share less online and unfriend a few randoms.

But apparently, according to data gathered by Thomas Cook, one in ten of us can’t even stick to our resolutions for a DAY, and almost half don’t make it past January.

Here’s the top 50 resolutions we’ll be making this year… let’s see how long they last.

Top 50 modern resolutions

1. Go on a diet/lose weight

2. Go on a holiday or mini-breaks

3. Travel and see more of the world

4. Read more books

5. Drink less alcohol

6. Give up smoking

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20 New Year’s resolutions for better mental health in 2016

December 30, 2015, 9:45 am

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New Year’s resolutions tend to be themed around ‘I’m going to lose so much weight you can’t see me when I turn to one side’, or ‘I’m going to write an ENTIRE BOOK and it will definitely be a best seller’.

We need to calm down a bit. Take it easy. Make our resolutions achievable things that make us feel good when we manage them, not sad and ashamed when we mess up.

One thing that’s worth committing to this year is yourself – your wellbeing, your happiness, and your… Read the full story

11 New Year resolutions we all make but never keep

December 30, 2015, 11:32 pm

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Isn’t New Year’s Eve funny?

There’s only one night’s difference between one year and the next, and yet suddenly we all have a belief that we’ve magically changed into a completely new person overnight.

In reality it’s a time full of overly optimistic plans and broken promises – not just to others, but yourself too. We might have bright ideas about what we’ll be in the new year, but we’ll never follow through.

There are a number of common resolutions we seem to make and then not long afterwards break. Here are the 11 we never actually keep.

1) Getting a gym plan

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Shelter inundated with requests to adopt this adorable little puppy called Joker

December 30, 2015, 11:40 pm

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Meet Joker.

The fluffy little super-villain has been stealing hearts across the internet after animal shelter the Humane Society of Tampa Bay appealed for a family to adopt him earlier this week.

On Tuesday, the shelter posted a picture of the two-month-old Great Pyrenees/Shepherd mix puppy – and his distinctive markings – on its Facebook page with the plea: ‘It’s time to turn that frown upside down and start the new year off with a permanent grin, puppy style!’

After the post was shared thousands of times on Facebook and Reddit, the shelter was inundated with people wanting to adopt the little Joker.

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These adorable little BB-8 cake pops are almost too good to eat. Almost

December 31, 2015, 12:24 am

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Spoiler: They’re delicious.

If you’ve already seen The Force Awakens, you’ll know the real star of the new Star Wars films is the little round droid BB-8. So much emotion expressed with just one swivel of that little robotic head.

While you debate whether you’re too old to treat yourself to a remote control BB-8 (never), why not check out this super-cute BB-8 cake pop recipe by LA-based food vlogger Rosanna Pansino on her Nerdy Nummies YouTube channel?

The cake pops are made out of fresh orange pound cake.

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Smart dog works out how to cheat the system

December 31, 2015, 1:07 am

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Some dogs are happy to play by the rules and wait patiently in line for their treats.

Other dogs are born rule breakers.

This streetwise Collie has worked out a way to cheat the system and eat double what its brothers and sisters are having.

A clip of the clever canine constantly switching places in the line-up for treats was posted by Kyoot Animals a couple of weeks ago and has had over 680,000 views and counting.

As one YouTuber comments: ‘And THAT is why Socialism doesn’t work’.

We’re hoping the human in the video is aware of what is happening.

Otherwise, it’s only a matter of time before the pupil becomes the master.

Because in this dog eat dog world, it’s survival of the fittest.

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The icicle hair trend is so 90s it’s kind of brilliant

December 31, 2015, 1:36 am

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We’ve come full circle.

Right when you didn’t think our 90s nostalgia could get any more intense, this happens. Our 2015 obsession with weird hair trends and our 1996 need to put streaks of sparkle in our hair have collided into one magical thing: icicle hair (H/T Seventeen).

It’s so 90s, it’s kind of brilliant.

Icicle hair is the creation of New York based hair salon RPZL. It’s basically the easiest way to add some sparkle to your hair, without having to fiddle around with glitter roots or that hair mascara we used to brush through our strands for the… Read the full story

This magical colour-changing cake will mess with your mind

December 31, 2015, 1:59 am

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The best food doesn’t just taste good. It changes your whole life.

And this cake ticks both boxes. Because our minds have been irrevocably messed with. We don’t know what to believe anymore. Is anything real? Is colour even a thing? And dear lord, will someone cut us a slice?

Baker CharlotteSometimes shared a video of a cake she made. But this was not just any cake. This was a magical cake, that changes colours as you spin it around.

We watched it about five times, and we just didn’t know what to think. What is this sorcery?

While a lot of people in the Youtube comments are shouting ‘FAKE! EDITED!’, someone on Reddit has explained that yes, it is indeed real, and there’s no video editing or magic involved.

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Artists aren’t particularly impressed with these kids’ T-shirts

December 31, 2015, 1:59 am

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Artists are trolling US fashion chain Old Navy after a woman shared a picture of their new T-shirt design for toddlers.

They’re also wondering what ‘creative’ in the fashion department came up with the tees emblazoned with the phrase ‘Young Aspiring Artist,’ but with the word ‘Artist’ crossed out and replaced with ‘Astronaut’ or ‘President.’

Dear Old Navy, this is deeply disappointing. As a mother and a career artist, I’m astounded that a company as large and influential as you are could approve of a design that encourages toddlers to stifle their creativity. TODDLERS,’ wrote Kelly McKernan, a fine artist and illustrator based in Nashville, Tennessee on… Read the full story

8 inspirational New Year’s quotes for people who hate inspirational quotes

December 31, 2015, 2:03 am

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New Year’s Eve is almost here, which means it’s time for New Year’s resolutions, healthy eating pacts with yourself that you will break by January 9th and the promise of a #newyearnewyou.

There are loads of amazing inspirational quotes you can find to help keep you focused on your goals.

But you won’t find them here.

These are the quotes for people who have given up. The ones who are right now eating chocolate for breakfast and wondering if it’s too early to open the wine.

Because f*ck #inspo.

It’s a time for realism.

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There’s now a Japanese magazine just for chubby men

December 31, 2015, 2:29 am

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Dadbods. Body positivity. The rise of plus-size models. 2015 was a good year for embracing your body, just the way it is.

Riding the wave is new Japanese magazine Mr. Babe – a magazine written ‘by chubby men, for chubby men’.

The first issue hit the stands in October with Jack Black on the cover. It sold more than 25,000 copies.

Mr. Babe’s editor is Norihito Kurashina, a self-professed chubby (or in Japanese, pocchari) man on a mission to speak to a demographic previously ignored by the Japanese media and fashion industries.

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People are sharing their #2015bestnine on Instagram – here’s how you get yours

December 31, 2015, 2:55 am

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People are sharing snapshots of their year, using the #2015bestnine function on Instagram.

Judging by the Metro Lifestyle team’s account, we’ve spent the whole year eating Oreos and doughnuts and painting our nails.

Sounds about right.

The function pulls together your most popular Instagram posts of the year, giving you a little insight into what your followers want more of in 2016.

No more avocado on toast? Okay then.

How to get your #2015bestnine

• Go to the 2015bestnine website.
• Enter your Instagram user name. (Or enter your friend’s, one of your favorite celebrities, or one of your favourite animal celebrities, or…)
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13 New Year’s resolutions we’ve all failed – ranked

December 31, 2015, 2:57 am

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Why do we even need New Year’s resolutions?

They’re just a surefire way to fail right at the beginning of a new year, which seems totally worthless and self destructive, right?

Here are all your New Year’s resolutions that you’ve failed to keep – ranked:

13. Keep your New Year’s resolution

Just keeping your New Year’s resolution is a challenge in itself, let alone actually following through with the damned thing! Dedication is tough guys.

12. Re-invent your look

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Mocktail time – 15 non-alcoholic cocktail recipes that taste better than booze for New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2015, 3:00 am

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When it comes to drinking in style you don’t always need booze.

Any considerate party host caters to the drivers, pregant ladies and others who aren’t drinking alcohol with a mocktail or two.

After all, who wants to drink kiddie cola all night while your friends are on champers, Tom Collins and mojitos?

Plus, if you’re giving up alcohol for Dry January, it’s good to know you don’t have to stick to OJ and lemonade.

Here’s 15 non-alcoholic cocktail recipes that taste better than booze.

Cucumber garden by Kris Bahamondes on Instagram here 

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18 irritating New Year Facebook statuses that make us want to leave social media

December 31, 2015, 3:19 am

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Social media is a cesspit of cliches at the best of times – but as a new year dawns, people can’t seem to resist rolling out the same phrases, statuses, memes and motivational quotes every single year. 

So that we can all start 2016 with an epic cringe strong enough to put our backs out, we can all rely on an array of our friends acquaintances selection of people we had forgotten existed to flood our timelines and tempt us to make our new year’s resolution to leave social media. At least for the first week of January.

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New Year’s Eve and Day opening times: When will Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and more be open?

December 31, 2015, 4:22 am

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Supermarket opening times for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day vary hugely from store to store.

But, whether you’ve just realised your Uncle polished off all the good wine at Christmas or need to buy in more Prosecco for your New Year’s Eve party, you need to know how where to go for last minute essentials.

From where to find ready-made party treats to how soon you can go and spend those vouchers on New Year’s Day, we have the answers.

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