‘I would like to be excluded from this narrative’ is the perfect response to any awkward situation

July 18, 2016, 11:43 pm

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Wherever you stand on the whole Kimye vs. Swift Snap wars, there is one thing we can all thank Taylor for – we now have the perfect get-out for any awkward conversation.

After Kim leaked the recording of a phone conversation between Kanye and Taylor about Ye’s single Famous, Taylor responded with some (possibly pre-prepared) notes in a post entitled ‘That moment when Kanye West secretly records your phone call, then Kim posts it on the Internet.’

At the very end, she signed off with this: ‘I would very much like to be excluded from this narrative, one that I have never asked to… Read the full story

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Switzerland’s new ‘concept’ hotel doesn’t have any walls, but it does have a great view

July 19, 2016, 12:30 am

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It’s the hotel version of The Emperor’s New Clothes.

Welcome to the newest venture from Swiss conceptual hoteliers Frank and Patrik Riklin. The Null Stern ‘concept’ hotel takes the minimal aesthetic to the absolute extreme by doing away with the roof, the walls and the standard hotel amenities we’ve come to expect, like a toilet – the nearest loo is 10 miles down the road.

What it does offer is spectacular views, 6,463 feet above sea level in the middle of the Swiss Alps.

And a cosy looking double bed, with bedside tables and lamps. Plus, you get your own… Read the full story

Pippa Middleton is engaged to James Matthews, according to reports

July 19, 2016, 1:04 am

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Pippa Middleton is reportedly engaged to James Matthews – the brother of Made In Chelsea Star Spencer Matthews.

Spencer Matthews is about to be related to royalty as Pippa Middleton becomes engaged

The… Read the full story

Draught beer might be coming to flights soon

July 19, 2016, 1:20 am

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Beer purists rejoice. You could soon be enjoying a proper pint while cruising at 35,000 feet. 

We haven’t managed to get air conditioning on Tube trains, but we may soon have beer on tap on planes. Because, you know, priorities.

After years of tinkering, Heineken believes it can now pour a successful pint straight from the keg and KLM Airlines are set to start serving it up on selected flights from the beginning of August.

The process hasn’t been easy though, not least because they’re still awaiting the necessary safety sign-off from civil aviation authorities.

And there’s also the significant engineering challenges.

‘Because the air pressure is so… Read the full story

The wasabi you’re eating might not actually be wasabi

July 19, 2016, 1:36 am

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Everything is a lie. Trust no food item. Trust nothing.

Following the deeply disturbing revelation that the parmesan we’re liberally sprinkling over our pasta might not actually be parmesan, we momentarily lost our faith in all delicious food.

But then we ate some pasta, covered it in our possibly-fake cheese, and pushed that knowledge to the back of our mind, where we’d never have to deal with it again.

Ah, ignorance. It really is delicious, cheesy bliss.

But pretending everything’s okay can’t last forever. The American Chemical Society has released a new video with the sole purpose of shattering our belief in the food we eat. And it’s totally worked.

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There’s a really easy way to make your dates less awkward (and it involves food)

July 19, 2016, 2:12 am

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Look, we all know that dates are unbearably awkward. The only reason we bother is to quiet the tiny voice inside us yelling that we’re going to die alone, surrounded by empty jars of peanut butter and unwashed dishes.

They’re an uncomfortable, anxiety-causing necessity. We power through, enjoy a nice dinner that we hardly eat because of our nerves, and desperately hope that the rubbish small talk eventually evolves into something resembling comfortable conversation.

Turns out there’s a way to make the whole process a little easier. And it involves food, so we’re interested.

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July 19, 2016, 2:43 am

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You can now attend Pokémon Go workout classes…obviously

July 19, 2016, 2:44 am

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Just when you thought that we had reached peak Pokémon Go, someone had to come along and go one step further.

This is how long it takes to get over a breakup apparently

Virgin Active are hosting the world’s first ever ‘Pokérun’ in Central London tomorrow for all those who love Jellicent as much as they love jogging.

Their personal trainers from the Walbrook branch (Cannon Street) will be leading a load of Pokémon hunters and runners on a 5k run, stopping regularly at pokéstops to ‘catch ’em all’.

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17 awesome free things to do with the kids in London this summer holidays

July 19, 2016, 3:10 am

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If your family is anything like mine then the kids will be bickering within minutes of the school holidays starting.

Luckily there are loads of fantastic things to do to keep them busy for the next six weeks – and to help you hang on to your sanity.

Here are 17 free activities and days out for you and the kids to do this summer in London, so they’ll barely have time to squabble.

1. Sports Day

Try paddleboarding, caneoing, bikeability and BMX at the National Trust’s Osterley Park in West London… Read the full story

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July 19, 2016, 3:30 am

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We didn’t think we’d ever lose our appetite for cake, but it may have just happened.

Maybe.

Even some of the people who secretly love to watch those viral Dr. Pimple Popper videos are turning their noses up at these hyper-realistic bakes – created for the famous spot-popper Dr Sandra Lee herself by California bakery Blessed by Baking.

It’s probably got something to do with the edible ‘pus’ centre. Yes, squeeze these little cakes and bright yellow custard or lemon curd erupts from the inflamed red centres.

Dr Pimple Popper shared her cupcake delivery on her Facebook page, provoking a… Read the full story

Science says this is the best pet you can have

July 19, 2016, 4:06 am

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Dog people, we’re sorry. Apologies to cat people, too.

Scientists have worked out which animals actually make the best pets, and neither cats nor dogs even make the top 25. Whoa.

Researchers ranked 90 species of animals by their basic biology, needs, the danger they pose to humans, and how well they actually do when kept in captivity.

So the best pet rankings really aren’t to do with preference, but which pets will actually be happiest in your home.

The results are pretty surprising. Dogs, cats, and bunny rabbits are nowhere to be seen in the… Read the full story

Here are eight signs we haven’t progressed as much as you think

July 19, 2016, 4:33 am

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In the millennia that humans have been around, we’ve gone from animal skin-clad hunter gatherers to the latte-swigging, social media addicts we are today.

Girl gets broken up with one day after posting a loved-up selfie, handles it in the best way

Despite all the adaptations our bodies have made to accommodate modern life, we still share more with our ancestors than you might think.

We might reckon we’ve moved way beyond our Homo habilis roots but our bodies still have a number of the calling signs from nearly literally forever ago:

Goosebumps

We get them when we’re cold or frightened in similar way to our furry ancestors – who developed them to appear larger when threatened.

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This tree company wrote the best letter to avoid angry people in the morning

July 19, 2016, 4:56 am

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If only waking up to the sounds from outside really did happen the way it does in Disney films. 

Arms stretched out around perfectly positioned hair, with the sounds of birds singing around you.

What do we get instead? Loud noises from cars, trains and, worst of all, the sound of industrial machinery.

We know you’re doing your job but that doesn’t mean we don’t want to scream every time we’re woken up from a peaceful slumber to the sound of machinery and drills.

But one company who totally understand our pain have made an effort to apologise in advance, setting a brilliant example for the labour force all over.

Man writes brilliant letter to all those being moaned at by Pokemon Go haters

July 19, 2016, 4:57 am

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I saw this notice on social media so I thought I'd put my own one up. pic.twitter.com/u5oNzFWOoJ

— joe heenan (@joeheenan) July 18, 2016

If you’re not working or studying, there’s a high chance you’re out in the sun playing Pokemon Go.

Ice cream seller gives out free treats to kids - if they can get his trivia question right

And we couldn’t envy you more.

But some people just can’t stand to see people happy, like the guy who took it upon himself to type out a very long letter to all Pokemon hunters, in which told them how lame what they were doing was.

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19 of the most beautiful bookshops around the world

July 19, 2016, 5:08 am

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Book-lovers, look away now unless you fancy spending a lot of money on plane tickets.

Because this list might make you want to go on a worldwide tour of bookshops. You’ll suddenly feel a need to visit every single one. Your life won’t be complete unless you buy a book from each.

It’s a bookshop bucket list, and it might be the only thing that saves us from resorting to Amazon every time we need a new novel.

Sure, online shopping is easier. But can that ease really compare to the joy of wandering through seemingly endless shelves of books, surrounded by stunning high… Read the full story

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You’ve probably been cooking your steak all wrong… here’s how to get it right

July 19, 2016, 6:04 am

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Do you sprinkle freshly ground black pepper on to your steak before you cook it?

Marinate it in delicious olive oil before putting on the griddle pan, making sure not to turn it too much so you get those lovely black grill lines?

Whip it off the grill and serve it right away?

Well, we’ve got some news for you.

You’re doing it all wrong. All of it. Sorry.

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This ice cream seller’s more interested in the smiles on customers’ faces than the bottom line

July 19, 2016, 6:22 am

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Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear T-shirts and shorts and ride an ice cream cart.

Meet 36-year-old James Karagiannis, known on the streets as James the Ice Cream Cycle Dude.

He’s spent the last nine summers cycling through the more disadvantaged neighbourhoods of Buffalo, New York, selling ice creams for just $1. He’s now built up a fleet of eight ice cream carts.

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July 19, 2016, 7:02 am

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Dealing with social media after a breakup is hard, especially if you’ve shared your relationship online.

Do you delete all evidence of your relationship? Post a public announcement on Facebook to explain that your love has died and you’re not accepting any questions at this time? Do you just quietly change your relationship to ‘single’?

It’s tough. But one girl may have come up with the best way to handle the awkwardness.

20-year-old Naya Stephenson was happy and in love with a guy. They met at college and had been dating for nine months.

They planned to meet in July to see each… Read the full story

Google Docs used this woman’s name on its templates and she’s been getting angry messages for two years

July 19, 2016, 7:36 am

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For the past two years, 20-year-old Casey Baumer from New York has been inundated with angry and confused messages from complete strangers online.

‘I get 40-50 messages a day from people asking me why I am hacking their computer, why my name is all over their husband/wife’s computer, their school’s computer, their child’s computer etc!!!’ Casey explains.

No, Casey isn’t some sort of creepy avenging hacker.

She’s just really, really unlucky (she’s also a food stylist, just FYI).

Because, two years ago, Google randomly decided to start using the name Casey Baumer on all its… Read the full story

This is how long it takes to get over a breakup apparently

July 19, 2016, 8:10 am

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There is a truth universally acknowledged that to get over someone you’ve got to get under another.

But one psychologist is calling bullsh*t on this age old philosophy.

Paulette Kouffman Sherman, PSY.D., author of Dating from the Inside Out, says although there’s no finite time period, you’re best off waiting at least a month before jumping back into that fishy sea.

She tells Glamour that ‘most people need a month or two to process the breakup, to mourn and to integrate lessons before jumping back in if they were in a fairly serious relationship.’

But more important than… Read the full story