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You’ve folded T-shirts loads of times before, but have you ever done it properly?

If Marie Kondo’s video is anything to go by, chances are probably not.

The one-minute video in which the Japanese ‘cleaning consultant’ shows the true way of the fold has been watched 500,000 times.

In the clip, Kondo, 30, demonstrates how to fold a short-sleeved top using her ‘magic tidying’ KonMari Method.

She says it helps you simplify, organise, and store things in the best way possible.

To be fair, she is a good person to consult, seeing as she has written a book called The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, which has sold over 4.8 million copies.

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January 14, 2016, 9:38 am

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Periods are messy.

You can say Aunt Flo’s coming to town all you like but that flow is actually a load of blood pouring from your womb in an attempt to ruin your nicest new undies.

Not only is the actual period itself a messy whirl of blood, cramps and emotions but it has the habit of creating havoc in your bag what with a load of loose tampons roaming wild.

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Eating out can be the biggest challenge for new vegans.

In fact anyone who’s embarked on an unfamiliar or challenging eating plan may prefer to stay home rather than have dinner in a restaurants.

And don’t get us started on takeaways.

Half of Britain’s top restaurant chains can’t offer even one vegan main course according to Ethical Consumer research.

The good news is the other half can.

We’ve lined up the best British High Street restaurant chains for vegans, plus our top picks from the menu.

Yo! Sushi

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January 14, 2016, 11:33 pm

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Here’s a dad who clearly knows how to parent.

After his six-year-old sought an advance on his pocket money of $20 (because toys), he received an official response from the Bank of Dad rejecting the loan application due to ‘insufficient funds and a history of not doing chores’.

The official rejection letter was shared by Imgur user sonan303 yesterday with the caption: ‘Our 6 y/o asked Dad for an advance on his allowance for a toy. This is the response he got.’

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After he rejected his son’s application, the dad, from St Louis,  went on to explain that: ‘furthermore,… Read the full story

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January 15, 2016, 12:17 am

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Even if you’re dead inside, we dare you not to feel a little lump at the back of your throat when this little boy buries his face in his lost puppy’s fur and whispers ‘Oh Kase, I missed you’.

Little Khane Williams from Lubbock, Texas, was devastated when his puppy Kase went missing in December.

But, after weeks of searching, Kase was found just down the street, where a family had taken him in and kept him warm and fed. Although Kase is microchipped, the family hadn’t realised, so they just looked after him until his owners came looking.

Khane’s mum Paula decided to capture the moment Khane and Kase were reunited… Read the full story

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January 15, 2016, 12:59 am

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Mar Ortiz is one of the stars of US reality show Big Women: Big Love. As well as giving a voice to curvier ladies, she’s a proud Latina and aspiring singer.

She is, she says, a ‘curvy girl in a superficial world’.

Earlier this week, she posted a black and white selfie, showing off her love handles, to her Facebook page.

It’s clearly struck a chord, as it’s now been shared over 31,000 times and liked almost three times as much.

Alongside the picture, she explains how someone recently told her she was losing weight and how the comment surprised her.

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January 15, 2016, 1:55 am

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You hit snooze eleven times this morning. The sound of your alarm fills you with rage and despair. You’ve tried hiding your phone on the other side of the room before you go to sleep, because getting out of bed is near-impossible.

If this sounds like you, it might be time to upgrade your alarm to something much, much better.

We’re not talking an ocean sounds machine, or one of those artificial sunrise thingamajigs. We are of course talking about a tiny French bulldog puppy.

Look how effectively this one, named Link, wakes up her owner Sean Sarantos (H/T Mashable):

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January 15, 2016, 2:33 am

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The struggle is very real.

Seriously. Planes have been grounded over flatulence.

And, apparently, we do fart more on a flight. According to University of Copenhagen clinical professor Jacob Rosenberg, it’s simple physics.

The average person breaks wind 10 times a day when on the ground. In the air, this is exacerbated by the drop in pressure in the air cabin.

Also, it doesn’t help matters that everyone’s cooped up in a small space.

So, spare a thought for one disgruntled passenger, for whom the flatulence in rows 10 to 12 became so bad,… Read the full story

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January 15, 2016, 2:36 am

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Kendall Jenner stars as the new face of Mango this month, and as usual looks gorgeous/like a full on supermodel/really, really ridiculously good-looking.

The 20-year-old model of the moment fronts the brand’s latest ‘fast fashion’ campaign, meaning she’ll be one the models showcasing a trend each month for spring/summer.

There’s just one problem. The trend Kendall’s representing? It’s called ‘Tribal Spirit’.

According to WWD, it’s all about ‘ethnic-inspired’ prints inspired by the African Savannah, and Kendall – a white model – has been chosen as ‘a face that best defines’ the trend.

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January 15, 2016, 3:02 am

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The Midlands are known for industry, Cadbury and J.R.R Tolkien, but the best thing about the Midlands is its breathtaking beauty.

The parks, castles, forests and cathedrals are just some of the reasons that you need to make a visit immediately.

Here’s 15 pictures that prove why the Midlands are the most beautiful place in the UK.

1. Curbar Edge, Peak District 

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January 15, 2016, 3:19 am

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There’s nothing worse than a stale crisp.

But, sometimes – usually at 2am when you’ve woken up covered in orange dust with half a giant bag of Doritos on your lap – you just want to save some for later.

The problem is, not everyone has a clothes peg or a handy bag clip to hand.

Which means soggy Doritos of disappointment for breakfast.

But, there is a solution.

And Imgur user SlimJones123 is here to enlighten us. All you have to do is roll down the top of the bag, fold in the sides and then flip the roll up the opposite way and tuck under.

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January 15, 2016, 3:31 am

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Hey, ladies. Ever tried to get involved in playing football, but found those hard, heavy footballs too off-putting and, well, manly?

No? Never? Because that would be really weird and women can use the exact same footballs as men?

Oh. Well, anyway. The ladyball is here to save you from all your womanly football-related woes. It’s a special ball designed for women interested in sports.

It’s pink, obviously, has a softer feel ‘for a woman’s grip’, and an ‘eazi-play’ feature, ‘for a woman’s ability.’

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January 15, 2016, 3:32 am

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There’s only one thing better than photos of cats.

And that’s cats taking photos of themselves.

Meet Manny – he’s the grey tabby that can be found cruising the great outdoors, with his squad of loyal dogs.

He’s also about to school you in the art of taking selfies.

This feline’s catnip is GoPro cameras and whenever he sees ones he’s powerless to resist the urge to take a shot.

Well, if we looked as good as he did, we’d be posting selfies all day long too.

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Manspreading has existed since the dawn of public transport. The word has come into existence only recently, and since we’ve become aware of it, it has been the bane of commuters all over.

Now, after years of awkwardly wedging ourselves onto train seats, one man has finally leapt up to the podium to take on a very important task.

No, not ridding the world of the plague of manspreading. That would be too helpful.

Instead, EconoMonitor writer Ash Bennington has teamed up with a data scientist named Mark Skinner, to mansplain and defend the act of manspreading, and thereby… Read the full story

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Being a single mum isn’t without its struggles and whilst nothing can compare to sharing your life with a bundle of joy, with or without a significant other, there is no denying that it means aspects of your life can take a little more forward planning and compromise than they would do otherwise.

Not least of all when it comes to dating.

From the logistics of organising babysitters to the conundrum of knowing when to introduce your new partner to your child.

Here are 10 dating struggles only single mums will understand.

1. Time

The holy grail of parents everywhere, and when you’re doing the job of two people, something which is depressingly scarce.

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January 15, 2016, 4:33 am

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Pregnancy charity Tommy’s has released a thought-provoking video giving an insight into the insensitive things people say to women who have suffered a miscarriage. 

The video, which hopes to open up communication and remove social taboos around the subject of miscarriage, is part of a campaign titled #miscourage.

It comes after a recent study of over 6,000 women that found 85% of those who have suffered a miscarriage feel that people do not understand what they have been through.

Some 70% of women actually end up feeling guilty about having a miscarriage.

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January 15, 2016, 4:33 am

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A pub has had the perfect response to a neighbouring cafe that reportedly told breast feeding mums they had to ‘cover up or leave.’

Not only are they welcoming breastfeeding mothers with open arms, but they’re offering mums with little ones a much needed cup of tea – and it’s free.

Their specials board at The Royal Hotel Gympie now reads: ‘Breastfeeding mums – pop in and have a free cup of tea if you need a pit stop.. no need to eat, no need to ask – please relax.’

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January 15, 2016, 4:34 am

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Ellie the elephant had a pretty tough start to life after he was rejected by his herd at just a few hours old. 

He was given little chance of survival.

But, the little elephant has rallied thanks to round-the-clock care from staff at South Africa’s Thula Thula Rhino Orphanage, and the friendship of a dog called Duma.

After he was found on his own in a very poorly condition back in September, and following numerous attempts to reunite him with his family, Ellie went to live at the Rhino orphanage.

He received months of care from Karen Trendler and her staff at the orphanage for various life-threatening infections, documented by Earth Touch.

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January 15, 2016, 5:01 am

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Recipe changes aside, we’re not going to pass up the chance to visit a three-floor Creme Egg cafe. We’re not crazy.

Cadbury is set to open the doors to the World’s first Cadbury Creme Egg cafe on Greek Street, in London’s Soho on January 22. For seven weeks only.

The first floor will host a sit down cafe serving such delights as the melting Creme Egg toastie (golden toast, sandwiched together with a deliciously gooey Creme Egg, which you can order to go), Creme Egg and soldiers, Creme Egg tray bake, and, for the sophisticates, mini Creme Eggs and strawberries.

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