WeSwap is the latest Tube ad to infuriate Londoners with its ‘grossly sexist’ message

June 12, 2015, 2:35 am

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WeSwap is the latest company infuriating commuters with its outdated approach to advertising.

Ironically, for the London-based company which markets itself as a ‘social currency exchange’ site, where people from different countries can swap currencies, they’re now trending on social media for their ‘gross and sexist’ marketing strategy.

Ads have been popping up this week in London stations to promote the currency swap with lines including ‘We can’t swap your missus for a Swedish supermodel, but we can swap your money for her krona’.

Or, there’s the one that reads ‘We can’t swap your cleaner for a French maid, but we can swap your money for her euros’.

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Deep Fried Starbucks, this is not a drill

June 12, 2015, 2:45 am

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For the love of deep fried EVERYTHING.

The latest in WTAF heart attack waiting to happen snacks comes via America’s San Diego Fair where the guys at FoodBeast stumbled across a stall selling Deep Fried Starbucks.

Yes, that’s ‘America’s Favourite Coffee Deep Fried’.

Because getting your caffeine hit from a regular cup of joe is just dull.

Basically, it’s ground Starbucks coffee in balls of dough, fried, covered in sugar and topped with whipped cream.

 

 

Ground coffee, though? That’s intense.

Here’s how chowing down on one of these bad boys looks in slow mo curtesy of FoodBeast.

 

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This is why we all hate the sound of our own voice

June 12, 2015, 3:55 am

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You know that thing when you hear the sound of your voice on a recording and want to die inside? That.

There’s a reason why we all hate the sound of our own voice: science.

It’s all to do with the inner workings of our ears; the outer, middle and inner parts.

The middle part of the ear amplifies and transfers sound to the inner part which translates those sounds into signals for the brain.

So far, so straightforward right?

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When sound enters our ears it is either air-conducted (outside noise, like a recording of ourselves) or bone-conducted (the voice inside our heads).

Dr. Chris Chang, an otolaryngologist at Fauquier Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants in Warrenton, told NBC that:

‘When [people listen] to a recording of their voice speaking, the bone-conducted pathway that… Read the full story

Film producer Gordon Gray rallies Hollywood stars to help save his two little girls

June 12, 2015, 4:19 am

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Film producer Gordon Gray is rallying Hollywood stars to help save his two little girls, who are dying from Batten disease.

He needs to raise $10 million (£6.5m) to fund a cure for the neuro-degenerative disease that affects his daughters – four-and-a-half-year-old Charlotte and two-year-old Gwenyth.

After a year of seeing doctors about the eldest daughter Charlotte’s declining coordination and speech, three months ago, Gordon and his wife Kristen were told she had Batten disease, a rare and fatal genetic disorder.

They immediately had their youngest Gwenyth tested and found she too had the disease.

The life expectancy for children with Batten is between six and twelve years and they… Read the full story

15 obvious signs you’re a mum now

June 12, 2015, 4:22 am

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You know your priorities are going to change when you have a baby and that your life is going to be completely different.

But funnily enough, sometimes it’s the little things that you do that are the most obvious signs you’re a parent now.

You know you’re a mum when…

1. Your new fragrance is Cow and Gate formula. Spritzed on the wrists morning, noon and night. Bye bye Hugo Boss.

2. You’re really looking forward to your next big night out… at CBeebies Live!

3. A bargain is Pampers at £3.50 not half price shoes.

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When filming a wedding video with a drone goes wrong

June 12, 2015, 4:45 am

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Think smitten newlyweds in some whimsy green field, think epic camera fail.

Reddit user ZacksJerryRig posted this video with the headline, ‘I filmed a beautiful wedding last weekend’,  and it basically sums up why using a drone has its downsides.

It starts off well but the zoom-out shot goes way, WAY out and (spoiler alert) lands up in a load of tree branches.

‘I did not have the guards on. They mostly only help with solid objects anyway,’ said the camera man.

‘The branches would have still dropped the drone. I replaced all 4 props and it was back flying again within 10 mins’.

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28 insane vending machines from across the world

June 12, 2015, 5:25 am

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What springs to mind when you think of vending machines?

If you live in the UK, probably plastic cups of cold coffee, watery cup-a-soups, and packets of crisps.

Not to mention the dreaded wheel of death getting stuck and trapping your treats. Frustratingly not cool.

The rest of the world, however, is winning at vending machines.

For example, did you know that a machine in China dispenses live crabs in an edible container, with vinegar and ginger tea? Or that it was possible to receive a freshly baked 9″ pizza in just three minutes?

This interesting infographic created by Express Vending (who incidentally sell vending machines that you *could* fill with anything you like) shows some of the best and most downright… Read the full story

This LED water slide will blow your mind

June 12, 2015, 5:48 am

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Are you tripping on this dope water slide, because we are.

We’re already pretty psyched about the fact that slip & slide is 100 per cent coming to London this summer, but that was before we clocked this LED water slide.

This blow you mind attraction at The Bad 1 leisure center in Bremerhaven, Germany is geared up with a series of high-powered LEDs that make for the ultimate ride.

The Black Hole water slide starts off in total darkness before red, green and blue running light rings start flashing before your very eyes.

It’s like nifty time travel in your cossie.

Watch this…

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The internet’s getting freaked out by this book How A Baby Is Made

June 12, 2015, 5:57 am

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It’s probably a while since you had the old birds and the bees chat, so you’ve probably forgotten just how utterly excruciating sex education was (and it really really was).

But if you fancy a trip down cringe-o-rama lane, let us introduce you to the 1975* children’s book ‘How A Baby Is Made’.

The book is by the Danish writer, teacher and psychotherapist** Per Holm Knudsen, and contains some rather graphic pictures, which are basically bright cartoon versions of The Joy of Sex (complete with suitably… Read the full story

American university is considering banning women from frat parties to prevent sexual assaults

June 12, 2015, 6:13 am

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The University of Missouri is considering banning women from attending frat parties, to reduce the number of sexual assaults on campus.

According to a document called ‘Chancellor’s Summit on Sexual Assault & Student Safety in Fraternity Houses’, which was leaked online earlier this week, the university is considering banning female guests from entering frat houses between the party hours of 10pm and 3am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

Following a recent spate of rapes and other attacks against women on campus, the MU Fraternity Alumni Consortium will meet on June 20 to discuss this proposed rule, along with proposals to ban out-of-town formals and all alcohol other than beer.

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This giant floating pizza is what your perfect summer needs

June 12, 2015, 7:00 am

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Imagine spending your summer floating atop crystal blue waters on your very own inflatable deep pan?

Thanks to the pizza pool float, that dream is within your grasp.

The single pizza slice float is pretty special on its own – it comes with cup pizza crust head rest (hmm) and two (count ’em) drink holders – for your Pina Colada AND your Sea Breeze.

However, what makes this inflatable so fabulous (other than the fact it’s, you know, pizza), is that it comes with bungee loop connectors, so you can link your slice to your friends’ to make a giant floating pizza.

 

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37 things that only people who live in Brighton know to be true

June 12, 2015, 7:21 am

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Yes we’re known for the stag parties, the brassy seafront, having around 400 pubs and being the first consideration for a dirty weekend away.

And while all of that might be true we’re also the proudest city, the most dog friendly, the Gay Capital of the UK, voted one of the ‘happiest’ and ‘coolest’ and home to the largest celebration of digital culture. As well as plenty of other quirks and idiosyncrasies we call our own.

So you think you might know the famous city by the sea those of us who live and work here know some other things to be true…

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9 things women can’t do – including science and Goodfellas

June 12, 2015, 7:40 am

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Over the last few days, men have been kindly telling women what they can’t do, presumably to save us from the embarrassment of trying to do them, and then inevitably failing. How generous of them.

In case women are now left mystified as to what they can safely do these days, here’s a handy guide that you can refer to next time you’re asked to watch a movie or do some science.

Women can’t…

Understand Goodfellas

According to Kyle Smith, Goodfellas is about male bonding, which must prove his theory right, because I thought it was about gangsters and the corrupting drive for power. Women clearly don’t understand Goodfellas. Thanks Kyle!

Work in a lab

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For his next trick, makeup magician Paolo Ballesteros transforms into Caitlyn and Kris Jenner

June 12, 2015, 8:29 am

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Paolo Ballesteros is a Filipino actor and host of TV show Eat Bulaga!, but he’s best known for his insane contouring skills.

He’s transformed himself into any number of celebs, from Cara Delevingne to Julianne Moore, to the delight of his massive Instagram following – his @pochoy_29 page has 888k followers.

But, his real speciality is America’s first family of reality TV, the Kardashian/Jenners.

He’s already transformed himself into Kim, Khloe, Kylie and Kendall, and three days ago, he shared his latest makeovers: Caitlyn and Kris.

Call him a makeup magician.

Caitlyn

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Slip ‘n’ Slide update: King’s Cross, June 20, it’s 100 per cent ON

June 12, 2015, 8:33 am

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Here’s what guys find attractive when it comes to women’s pubic hair (quelle surprise)

June 12, 2015, 8:50 am

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Let’s cut to the end here: we really don’t GAF.

The fact that AskMen.com decided to ask a pool of 5,000 guys what their preference was when it comes to women’s public hair, is about as interesting as… oh no, wait, it’s not interesting.

You know, because what women do with the hair on their bodies is their goddamn business.

Pit hair, don’t care: Women are sharing pictures of their liberated armpit hair

According to the results, 41 percent of men like it totally bare down there (shocker), and 38 percent like to see a well-groomed bush.

That said, 85 percent revealed that grooming choice wouldn’t stop them from hooking up/dating a woman. Now there’s a thing.

And apparently four in 10 men said they had experimented with some sort of waxing or shaving during foreplay. How very Fifty Shades of them.

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10 of the most interesting gins to try on World Gin Day 2015

June 12, 2015, 11:00 pm

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Gin has had a HUGE surge in popularity over the last five years both among distillers and drinkers since changes in distillation laws allowed smaller, artisan companies to surface.

Now that so many have been given the keys to the door, the magical world of Gin Narnia has gotten rather exciting. And what better way to celebrate than by sampling some of the weirdest gins known to man on World Gin Day?

Fancy some ant infused gin? Well you’re in luck.

Watercress? Yep you’re covered.

Samphire? Yes that’s right there’s a gin for you too.

1. Four Pillars (Yarra Valley, Australia)

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12 amazing gin cocktail recipes to make on World Gin Day (and every other day)

June 12, 2015, 11:30 pm

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With the ginaissance still in full bloom, there’s never been a better time to experiment with the juniper-flavoured spirit.

And, while gin and tonic will always be a classic, there’s a strong case for gin cocktails too.

With so many new gin brands and infusions on the market, there are many options.

As today is World Gin Day (Saturday, June 13) you don’t need any more excuses to raise a glass.

Here’s 12 amazing gin cocktails to make on World Gin Day.

Tom Collins by Ruairi Giles

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10 easy ways to jazz up the gin lurking in your kitchen cupboard

June 13, 2015, 12:00 am

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The recent explosion in production of quirky, artisan distillation has meant that we are starting to demand more than just juniper from our gins these days.

With most of the new wave of gins coming in around £30 for a bottle you’re definitely paying for quality processes and ingredients, but how about pimping up that bottle of Gordons you bought on special offer for £15? Easy.

All these recipes can be made on the same day that you wish to drink them so they’re perfect to make in the morning of a BBQ or dinner party and really impress your guests.

1. Cucumber and mint

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14 signs that you’re homesick

June 13, 2015, 1:00 am

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Whether you can’t wait to leave home, or you’re clinging to the front door and refusing to leave, you’re likely to get homesick once you’re gone.

Homesickness is the worst. And there’s nothing you can do about it, except ride it out and wait until you adjust to your new home. It can catch you unawares, too. So here are some signs of homesickness that you should look out for.

1. Your bedroom door’s in the wrong place

You keep getting out of the wrong side of your bed, because at home that’s the right side of the bed.

2. Your dinner tastes rubbish

You’re pretty sure you followed your Mum’s spaghetti Bolognese recipe perfectly, but it just doesn’t taste the… Read the full story