Declare your love this Valentine’s Day with a bouquet of Doritos roses

February 10, 2016, 3:00 am

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that nothing says love quite like carbs.

So this Valentine’s Day, we know what we’re hoping for from our secret admirers (who totally exist): a big ol’ bouquet of Doritos roses.

Yep, they’re a real thing. Clusters of Doritos dyed romantically red with ketchup flavoured seasoning, attached to twelve long stems.

Sadly, as with all great food-related things in life, the Doritos bouquet is only available across the pond, and only those that live in Canada will be able to have the greatest gift of all delivered to their loved one.

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Valentine’s Day 2016: 12 unusual things to do this weekend in London

February 10, 2016, 3:05 am

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Whether you’re looking for a fun way to mark the occasion with friends, a quirky alternative for spending it with your loved one or a place the little ones can come along, we’ve got Valentine’s Day covered for you.

Mates not dates!

1. Fatal Fairytales: A Murder Mystery

Be transported into a fairytale world for a celebration with a difference! Rub shoulders with Prince Charming or bid for the heart of Rapunzel in this interactive murder mystery. Brought to you by top London socialising app, Thinking Bob, this dining experience promises treachery, betrayal and treason. What’s more, you can become a member for free! Sign Up

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This baby can’t handle it when he sees his dad’s twin

February 10, 2016, 3:13 am

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Baby facebook — Who’s the daddy? (Picture: Stephen Ratpojanakul/Facebook)

Life can be pretty baffling for a baby as it is. But imagine what it’s like when your dad’s an identical twin.

Welcome to 16-month-old Reed Ratpojanakul’s world.

Dad Stephen Ratpojanakul is an identical twin – in fact, he met his wife Carroll through his twin bother Michael.

Last week, Michael and his wife offered to babysit little Reed. When Michael came to pick Reed up, the baby, understandably, got really confused as to who was the daddy.

The brothers found it so hilarious, they decided to film the whole thing and put it on Facebook, where it’s now been viewed over 12 million times.

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There’s a real life Barbie living in Sheffield now

February 10, 2016, 4:25 am

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Hannah Gregory, 22, from Skegby, Nottinghamshire, dubbed the British Human Barbie, January 2016. Hannah says her ëliving dollí looks mean she gets verbally abused by passers-by in the street and is ruining her love life. Hannah boasts the same impossible body proportions and blank facial features as a Barbie. She has a tiny 22-inch waist and wears contact lenses that mimic the wide-eyed doll stare. Hannahís walking-talking doll looks have amassed her thousands of online followers. Ö SEE COPY Ö PIC BY NEWS DOG MEDIA Ö Ö +44 (0)121 517 0019 — She’s a Barbie girl, from Sheffield (Picture: News Dog Media)

Twenty-two-year-old Hannah Gregory has been dubbed Britain’s first human Barbie, because of… Read the full story

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Woman sells her stuff to marry a guy she met online, finds out he’s dating loads of other women

February 10, 2016, 4:32 am

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PIC BY SIMON JACOBS/ CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: Evangelina Tsadiosou, 39 talking to Darryl over the internet) - A bride-to-be is moving 3,200 miles to meet her Facbook lover for the first time and is set to MARRY him on the same day. Evangelina Tsadiosou, 40, from Stevenage, Hertfordshire, will travel half way around the world to meet the man of her dreams - before tying the knot in the airport. The singer songwriter began an online relationship with Darryl Fancey, 38, from Guelph , Ontario, nine months ago, before he popped the question on Facebook eight-months later on December 8. The happy couple will say I do just minutes after laying eyes on each… <a href=

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Woman uses the power of makeup to turn herself into terrifying monsters

February 10, 2016, 5:04 am

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woman eaten by shark makeup — The perfect everyday makeup look. For work and stuff. (Picture: Instagram/Andrea De La Ossa)

We’ve seen a lot of impressive makeup-related talent in our day. Like the YouTuber who’s able to transform herself into Gigi Hadid and Perrie Edwards. Or anyone who can actually turn a bunch of streaks of foundation and bronzer into a contoured face.

But the work of this makeup artist is something really special.

Beauty vlogger Andrea De La Ossa is a total genius when it comes to special effects makeup. Using just her skills and some makeup, she’s able to transform herself into all kinds of truly terrifying monsters.

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Sleep inside a Vincent van Gogh painting at this $10 a night Airbnb

February 10, 2016, 5:04 am

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This is AMAZING! Source: Airbnb, Inc. — Sleep inside a total original (Picture: Airbnb)

If you’ve ever fancied sleeping in Vincent van Gogh’s Bedroom – as in one of the artist’s most famous paintings and the most celebrated chambre in the history of art – then now’s your chance.

To promote its new exhibition, which focuses on van Gogh’s bedroom in Arles series, The Art Institute of Chicago has faithfully brought the artwork to life, from the jugs on the bedside table, to the wicker chairs, to the green streaks of light flooding through the small window.

And they’ve partnered with Airbnb so you can sleep inside an actual masterpiece.

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Appeal to find new sanctuary for rescued disabled farm animals

February 10, 2016, 5:21 am

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Duke the bullock (Picture: CALF) — Duke the bullock (Picture: Calf)

A farm animal sanctuary is making a desperate plea for funding.

Calf Sanctuary, based near Malton in North Yorkshire, made headlines last year after rescuing Duke the bullock.

He is was due to be shot because, as well as being a dwarf, he had been injured and couldn’t walk.

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Couples workouts for Valentine’s Day (but can you do them with a straight face?)

February 10, 2016, 5:58 am

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It’s said that couples who train together stay together.

Tons of celebrities are Instagramming their couples workouts.

But would you do a joint gym session with your other half, and post the evidence on social media?

If so, Fitness First PT Ambassador Mishal Dasani has put together some couples workouts you can enjoy on Valentine’s Day…

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French people are (perhaps rightly) outraged at this English ‘pancake massacre’

February 10, 2016, 6:30 am

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crepes

In France, they’re calling it the English pancake massacre. Well, actually, they’re calling it ‘le massacre anglais des crepes françaises ‘, but anyway.

A single picture has led to a cooling of relations between the French and English following years of entente cordiale, after it was shared on Reddit and Imgur yesterday (Shrove Tuesday).

The image, which user HZGQuickSilver explains was taken from their friend’s Facebook page, shows a stack of pancakes that has been callously sliced through, like a cake.

‘A French colleague made crepes today. English people are barbarians..’ the caption reads.

The Redditor went on to explain that the French worker had decided to make a stack of crepes and left them out for their (mostly English) colleagues to enjoy.

And this happened.

A French colleague made crepes today. English people are barbarians…

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17 people share the smartest things they ever did

February 10, 2016, 6:37 am

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because we smart

Life isn’t always about being the smartest person, or always making the right decision.

You’re going to mess up sometimes. It’s okay. But there are some moments in life where being smart will change absolutely everything – for the better.

Maybe it’s the decision not to eat from a dodgy restaurant, meaning you’re not off sick for a week, and have a great career-changing week at work.

Maybe it’s choosing someone to spend the rest of your life with.

Or maybe it’s that time you decided to mix peanut butter into those cinnamon and chocolate chip pancakes you were making. A wise choice.

People are sharing their own ‘wow, well done, me’ moments over on Reddit, on a thread that asks: ‘What was the smartest thing that you have ever done?’

1. ‘I worked on myself. I got fit(ish) and learned to be calmer and nicer.’ – FUCITADEL

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13 reasons gin is better than a boyfriend

February 10, 2016, 7:01 am

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(Picture: Liberty Antonia Sadler for Metro.co.uk)

Everyone’s had that moment in a relationship when they’ve found themselves wondering ‘is this it? Could I do better for myself? What is it that I’m really looking for?’

What you are really looking for, my friend, is gin.

Gin won’t leave the toilet seat up and it won’t sleep with your best friend behind your back.

Save yourself the stress of dating and get it on with gin instead. Here are 13 reasons why gin is better than a boyfriend.

1. You can have a different gin every day and no one will think badly of you

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Netflix could be the key to an amazing relationship

February 10, 2016, 7:20 am

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(Picture: Netflix)

Good news guys, we now have an actual reason to binge-watch every episode of Making a Murderer in a day.

And it’s bonus news for anyone wanting a happy relationship.

A survey conducted by Netflix found that its own site (hmm, see what they’re doing here?) gives modern couples something to bond over.

They found that 72% of people would rather stay in with their SO and watch Netflix than go out. And why wouldn’t they? It’s a lot cheaper.

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A pamphlet from 1918 proves manspreading has been around for almost 100 years

February 10, 2016, 7:33 am

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manspreading on the tube nevermindtheend/Flickr — It’s time to stop manspreading. (Picture: nevermindtheend/Flickr)

Manspreading. It’s been a major topic of conversation (and contention) on the internet ever since the ‘Men Taking Up Too Much Space on the Train’ Tumblr arrived into our lives back in 2013.

But contrary to angry commenters, manspreading isn’t just something feminists made up to have something to write about on the internet. It’s actually been around for years.

98 years, to be exact.

CityLab found a 1918 edition of a pamphlet called The Elevated News, in which the writers and a cartoonist beg men to please, please stop taking up so much bloody space on public transport for no reason.

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Gymnast combines hip hop and back flips in jaw-dropping floor routine

February 10, 2016, 7:36 am

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A US student gymnast has won over millions of new fans with an epic gymnastics/hip hop mash up.

Sophina DeJesus, 21, a gymnast for the University of California, brought Beyonce level sass to the floor in a competition against rival university team the Utah Utes on Saturday night.

As well as flips and rolls and, at one point, an eye watering air-split, she throws in a little whip nae nae, and finishes on a Formation-style salute, as the crowd chants ’10! 10! 10!’.

Following the competition, a video of the routine was posted on Facebook by Marcus Cheatham with the caption: ‘She MURDERED it! Sophina DeJesus of UCLA, everybody.’

It has since been viewed over 26 million times.

There’s the standard back flip into a backwards somersault.

somersault

Watch her whip, watch her nae nae.

Whip

And. Boom.

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The ‘lobster’ you’re eating in restaurants might not actually be lobster

February 10, 2016, 8:08 am

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boston seafood — Your lobster roll might not be so lobster-y. (Picture: Getty)

So, you’re feeling fancy. Maybe it’s a special occasion, and you want to celebrate with an expensive dinner at an exclusive restaurant.

What are you going to order? Lobster, obviously. You’re being romantic and cool. That means spending a lot of money on a food that’s really difficult to eat.

But here’s the thing. Before you go ahead and splash your cash on the fanciest meal around, you may want to consider this recent research from Inside Edition.

The Inside Edition team went around and tested lobster-based dishes at 28 restaurants around the U.S, including Red Lobster (the restaurant referenced in Beyoncé’s new… Read the full story

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Artist re-imagines Disney princesses as everyday 21st century girls

February 10, 2016, 8:08 am

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Anoosha is a children’s book illustrator and animation character designer with a passion for Disney princesses.

With her latest work, she has created a series of digital illustrations presenting Disney princesses as 21st century teens.

Taking inspiration from the personalities of the Disney princesses, she uses everyday elements such as social media and tattoos to portray how she thinks they would behave today.

Jane (Tarzan)

Anoosha describes Jane as a graduate in scientific illustration. Her father surprised her with an incredible opportunity – to assist him in his research of African gorillas in the Congo rainforest – so she left behind her London lifestyle… Read the full story

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QUIZ: Are you a good mother?

February 10, 2016, 8:31 am

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As mothers we are bombarded with information from the moment we fall pregnant.

We are constantly told what is best for OUR babies. So is it any surprise that many of us are left wondering, ‘am I a good mother?’

Well, wonder no more! This short quiz will give you the answer!

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London’s first organic, vegetarian, zero-waste restaurant opens

February 10, 2016, 9:01 am

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It might be the most ‘eco friendly’ restaurant in the city.

Especially as most of their dishes can be made vegan on request.

Tiny Leaf turns surplus food donated by local food suppliers into gourmet dishes.

It is London’s first organic, vegetarian and zero-waste restaurant and it opened at the end of January.

Offering a guilt-free gastronomic experience, the menu changes daily.

Options depend on would-be-waste deliveries from Planet Organic and Langridge, the UK’s largest wholesalers of local and seasonal organic produce.

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Important: Egg loaf is an awful thing that exists in the world

February 10, 2016, 9:03 am

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Long egg / egg loaf

There are some things in the world we may never understand. Things that shake us to our very core. Things that changed the way we look at the world forevermore.

One of those things is the monstrosity that is the egg loaf. Or the egg tube. Or ‘weird long egg thing’.

According to Cracked, the egg loaf was created by a Japanese company intending to improve on the magic of eggs.

They built a massive machine to separate the yolks and whites of boiled eggs, then another machine that carefully places those eggs and whites together to create a perfectly cylindrical egg loaf.