Surgeon’s heartbreaking post on losing children to cancer is flooded with support from ex-patients

May 13, 2016, 9:37 am

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A recent post on the Humans Of New York Facebook page has gone viral after it left nearly 400,000 people on the brink of tears. 

The post, which was written by Dr. Michael P. La Quaglia, Chief Pediatric Surgeon at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, described the heartache he felt each time he lost a child when operating.

Though he’s saved the lives of many over the 30 years he has has been performing surgeries on children, he has sadly been unable to save five of them.

His post read:

The absolute best thing in the world that can happen to me is telling a parent that their… Read the full story

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Mum makes child’s pain disappear in a couple of seconds with cute little wizardry trick

May 13, 2016, 9:41 am

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Isn’t funny how children cry more over the sight of a cut than they do the actual cut itself? 

Like, they can scrap the back of their hand and it’ll go unnoticed for half an hour, but as soon as spot a little red mark? All hell breaks loose.

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Blogger’s dreamlike Cinderella photo series shows the magic of travelling solo

May 13, 2016, 9:53 am

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‘Even after ten years of travelling alone, I feel nervous before a solo trip,’ Christy Woodrow says. ‘But you shouldn’t shy away from something in life just because it scares you.’

To prove how rewarding and, at times, magical, travelling solo can be, Christy has spent the last six months travelling round the world with a Cinderella dress, capturing a series of dreamlike images of Cinders wandering through endless beautiful locations.

Christy, who’s been running her travel blog since 2010, hopes they’ll inspire other slightly nervous single travellers to get out… Read the full story

Baldscaping is the totally safe for work version of nutscaping and it’s absolutely brilliant

May 13, 2016, 9:55 am

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Oh, hello there. Welcome back to the weird part of the internet again.

In case you missed it, 2015 was a magical time when nutscaping was a thing. A thing that was everywhere. It was a simple but magnificent concept: men took photos of their balls in front of beautiful landscapes.

It was glorious. Its only downfall? The fact that it was a bit dodgy to share with all your colleagues and grandparents. You couldn’t suggest it on a lads’ holiday without getting some weird looks. You couldn’t explain it to your mum without feeling dodgy.

Enter baldscaping. It’s just like nutscaping, but entirely safe for work.

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Veteran writes letter to service dog so touching it’ll reduce you to tears

May 13, 2016, 12:01 pm

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One veteran has read aloud a letter written for his own service dog in a truly beautiful video. 

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Entitled Dear Captain, the veteran Randy explains how lost he felt before his four-legged friend, Captain, came along.

He was serving in Iraq in 2005 as a combat medic when his unit was attacked.

‘Nothing could have prepared me for what I saw that day,’ he says.

‘And nothing prepared me for life back home.’

Once home, Randy became a sufferer of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He didn’t even know… Read the full story

We can’t tell if these cat memes are really funny or just super weird

May 13, 2016, 12:02 pm

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No matter how many memes are uploaded to the internet, there’s always room for more.

So when we saw this particular cat-themed battle, we couldn’t help but scroll endlessly through the pictures.

The fluffy white feline was pictured resting half on/half off a step, with its two front paws placed out in front and its two back legs hidden under its body.

We’re not sure if it was stuck, just resting, or a bit of both. But either way, it made for the perfect photoshop battle candidate.

After the photo was posted to Reddit, users went pretty mad on… Read the full story

People are making gorgeous layered smoothies and we’re obsessed

May 14, 2016, 1:37 am

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Admit it. After every ‘wellness blogger’ shouted about the joy of having a kale and cacao smoothie for breakfast instead of your usual toast and Nutella, you eventually gave in and get a fancy blender – only to be greeted with unappealing green sludge after your 6am blending sesh.

Yeah, your attempts at the smoothie trend didn’t work out too well. Your blender sits at the back of your cupboard. The smoothies you now make once a month go unInstagrammed.

This new trend might change things. Maybe.

People on Instagram are now making gorgeous layered smoothies, with… Read the full story

9 European holiday destination ideas you might not have thought of

May 14, 2016, 2:00 am

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It’s time to sort your summer hols out! Are you tired of hearing about the same old destinations? Want to try somewhere different?

This summer why not come back from somewhere most have never thought about going to. Don’t go somewhere where your friends have already been, done that and bought the T-shirt.

Here are 9 up and coming European destinations that you may not have considered for your summer holiday.

1. Bucharest, Romania

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This couple did an engagement photoshoot in Costco, because true love is bulk-buying toilet paper

May 14, 2016, 2:07 am

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I think it’s safe to say we’ve reached peak engagement photoshoot.

Every happy about-to-get-married couple is doing it. They pop the question, set a date, and decide that now is the time to celebrate with a heavily posed ‘romantic’ photoshoot in front of some trees or balloons or a mountain.

Not that they’ve ever hung out with trees, balloons, or mountains before, mind you. It’s just all about setting up a ~romantic~ vibe to convey just how in love they are.

But you know what? That’s kind of ridiculous. Marriage is not trees, balloons, and mountains.

Everlasting love is about picking up… Read the full story

9 must-have beauty buys for under £2

May 14, 2016, 2:22 am

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Went a bit shopping-crazy after pay day?

Do not fear. These beauty products cover just about every need and they are all £2 or less each, proving you don’t need to spend a fortune on cosmetics.

I see a haul coming on…

1. Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Hand Cream, £1.60, Boots

This intensely hydrating and non-greasy cream is packed with coconut oil and Vitamin E. It also contains no parabens, sulphates or artificial colourings.

2. Makeup Revolution Single Eyeshadow, £1, Superdrug

As well as their famed palettes, Makeup Revolution also sell single eyeshadows in a huge range of colours. They have good staying power and blend well too.

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A former English teacher admits she failed this year’s SATs papers, tells kids results don’t matter

May 14, 2016, 2:48 am

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Scottish writer and former English teacher Abi Elphinstone just raised a brilliant point about how SATs results don’t have to hold you back from success – but some people aren’t fans of her message.

Abi posted a Facebook status explaining that she had just taken the 2016 SATs test and failed. She scored 25% in Maths and 40% in English.

The reason she wanted to share her results? To encourage kids not to panic about test marks, because you can still succeed without amazing SATs results.

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29 reasons you are always late

May 14, 2016, 3:09 am

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It’s annoying when someone is always late for things.

Chronically late people know this, but although they try their best to arrive on time they are somehow always thwarted by events.

Obstacles fling themselves into the late person’s path from every direction. Here are 29 reasons you are always late.

1. You got lost in the internet just before it was time to leave.

2. You got lost.

3. Your phone died and you don’t know how to find anything without it.

4. Your phone died and you don’t know what you’re looking for without it.

5. You don’t want to look too keen.

6. You were ready two minutes early so you decided to put a wash on and check… Read the full story

The 10 best independent coffee shops in London

May 14, 2016, 3:40 am

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Fancy a cup of coffee? Of course you do.

If you find yourself in London with a hankering for a fix of the good stuff, and you can’t be bothered with visiting a soulless chain, we’ve got you covered.

Why not visit a coffee shop in a vintage vinyl record store? Or how about in an old Victorian bathroom? What about getting your caffeine fix from a portable black cab dedicated to nothing but coffee?

Check out our top ten favourite independent places to grab a coffee in the Capital.

1. Lion Coffee + Records

Why stop for a quiet coffee, when… Read the full story

This is why your family hates your boyfriend

May 14, 2016, 4:05 am

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Finally, science has found an explanation for that unbelievably awkward dinner you had with your family and new boyfriend/girlfriend last weekend.

Yes, your family does secretly hate your significant other. But there’s an evolutionary reason behind it.

A new study explains that it’s expected that your high opinion of the person you’re dating is wildly different from what your family thinks of them – because you and your family are evaluating your partner on entirely different criteria.

The study, published in Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences, asked women to rank the importance of 133 qualities they look for when they look for a partner.

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McDonald’s is trialling fresh beef in its burgers for the first time in decades

May 14, 2016, 4:25 am

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Very important news from the world of fast food: for the first time in decades, McDonald’s is experimenting with using fresh beef in its burgers.

Wait. What? What have we been eating before this point?

In case you somehow managed to miss this crucial bit of information about your favourite Maccy’s meal, you may be interested to learn that McDonald’s has ALWAYS used frozen beef patties for its burgers – ever since they first opened back in 1955.

Now, for the first time in decades, McDonald’s is testing out using fresh beef.

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16 things you only know if you have camped with small children

May 14, 2016, 4:47 am

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Your first family camping trip is a nerve-racking venture into the unknown. Will you all hate it? What stuff do you need? What if it rains the whole time? What will you actually do all day?

Camping with kids will almost certainly involve some gruesome moments, but most people who try it end up getting hooked. Here are sixteen things you only know if you have camped with small children.

1. The muddier the bathroom floor is, the more likely your five year old will drop his toothbrush on it.

2. Going feral is fun.

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Mabel the pug is the fashion icon you need to be following

May 14, 2016, 6:02 am

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Next time you’re scrolling through Instagram looking for outfit inspiration, take a quick moment to hit follow on a new icon of fashion and grace: Mabel the pug.

Mabel is effortless style embodied. She is always on trend, has her own personal style, and is fully aware of her best angles.

Sure, she’s a pug. But why should that stop her from becoming your new fashion icon?

She’s got all the requirements covered: a signature pose, enviable style, and a loyal photographer. Let her inspire you.

Mabel knows how to layer. It’s all about playing with proportions.

 

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This app will tell you if your relationship is doomed to fail

May 14, 2016, 7:00 am

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One of the worst parts of a breakup is feeling like you’ve wasted your time on a relationship that really wasn’t worth it.

It sucks. We’d like to avoid that feeling. Which explains why post-breakup, we tend to be a lot pickier when it comes to potential new dates.

But here’s the thing – no matter how selective and smart you may be, you might still have niggling doubts about the longevity of a relationship. You thought the last one would work out. Who’s to say you’re not wrong about this one?

A new app is here to try to answer your lingering questions,… Read the full story

Flip Out Wandsworth: London’s biggest trampoline park is now open

May 14, 2016, 7:25 am

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Need something to do this weekend? Throwing axes at blocks of wood not quite doing it for you?

Then you need to know about Flip Out in Wandsworth. It opened this week, and it’s officially London’s biggest trampoline park, with more than 120 trampolines over 45,000 square feet.

Which is exciting in itself, but Flip Out has loads of other snazzy features to lose your sh*t over.

There’s a fancy parkour area, so you can try free-running without being terrified that you’ll smack your head on the pavement, basketball hoops so you can do super-high dunks, a special stunt area, and a… Read the full story

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May 14, 2016, 8:36 am

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It’s really easy to get stuck in a bit of a rut, makeup wise.

You know what works. You’re comfortable with your standard cat-eye and nude lip. It’s easy. You don’t have to feel self-conscious about whether you look good – because you’re so used to your go-to look.

But one day you wake up and you realise that you’re so, so bored of wearing the same damn makeup day in, day out. You want to try something new, but you feel strangely scared.

What if it looks awful? What if it’s too much? What if you can’t pull off anything different?

Trust us, you can. You just need to try out… Read the full story