Charlotte Bronte repaired her shoes with her dead sibling’s hair

December 1, 2016, 3:18 am

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Maybe you had an Emily the Strange backpack as a teenager. You might have embraced the black eye makeup and made the pilgrimage to Camden every weekend to stand around looking moody.

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But however goth you think you were, Charlotte Bronte (the one who wrote Jane Eyre, not the one who wrote Wuthering Heights) has got you beat, because she literally repaired her shoes with the actual honest to God hair of her dead siblings.

We sh*t you not.

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How to get the date filter on Snapchat

December 1, 2016, 3:47 am

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Even though the filter has been available for months now, nobody knows how to get the date on Snapchat, according to Google search.

So, if you’ve already eaten your advent calendar, it’s time to take to Snapchat and remind everyone on a daily basis what the date is that way instead. Because apparently that’s a thing people want to do.

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Once you’ve taken your snap, swipe through the filters until you reach the time. Then simply tap on it to get the date. Tap again, and you’ll… Read the full story

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December 1, 2016, 3:48 am

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We all have that one possession which we love beyond sense.

So imagine if your no good cheating husband left you for someone else and then STOLE that possession to give to his new partner.

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That’s what happened to Heather, whose husband Joe left her for another woman after 20 years of marriage and eight kids.

The new woman then fell pregnant (not really relevant, but still) and after a year, Heather started to move on, got a tattoo, a new job, and was planning to travel to Mexico to celebrate her mate’s 40th.

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December 1, 2016, 3:59 am

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It’s December, which means it’s officially okay to start talking about feeling festive and Christmassy.

Yesterday putting on a Christmas jumper was ridiculous. Today, it’s entirely encouraged.

But if you’re not yet in the fully fledged Christmas mood, let these animals help you out a little.

Because few things are better equipped to make you feel festive – or at least winter-y – than a bunch of photos of animals playing in the snow.

So scroll on, like a snowball picking up festive cheer (as if it were… Read the full story

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December 1, 2016, 4:30 am

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The winter season is definitely upon us, the time of year when we’re guilty of indulging our most basic desires.

It wouldn’t really be winter unless we didn’t whip on a pair of Uggs, coat everything in cinnamon and spend every single outdoor moment trying to get the perfect #SoWinter picture for Instagram.

Here are the most basic things we’ll all be getting up to this winter.

Like, literally.

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December 1, 2016, 4:39 am

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As far as charities go, Make-A-Wish is right up there.

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The organisation has been granting children with life-threatening illnesses their wishes for 30 years now, playing a huge part in the emotional well-being of the children.

Because when your life has become full of hospital visits, worried faces and discomfort, it can be easy to forget that you’re just a kid.

This is where Make-A-Wish come in… Read the full story

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December 1, 2016, 4:42 am

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Father Christmas is a lovely bloke in many ways.

The present delivery service is brilliant. He’s got great personal style and an enviable beard. He’s always jolly, if a little morally judge-y.

But dear old Santa does have one pretty major failing: when Rudolph was in need, Santa wasn’t there to help him out.

Is this a sponge or a piece of bread?

Think about it. Rudolph may get the pride of leading the sleigh and being the one reindeer everyone remembers, but he only landed that honour because Santa was in a crisis.

If it weren’t for his nose, Rudolph would still be getting left… Read the full story

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December 1, 2016, 4:50 am

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When Taylor Hannaon texted her mum to tell her she wouldn’t be home in time to have dinner, her mum handled it in the best way – by turning herself into the Kermit the Frog meme.

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Taylor Hannaon, from Florida, was out with her friends when her mother Cheryl texted her to see if she’d be home for dinner.

Unfortunately Taylor said she wouldn’t make it back in time – and so her mum decided to express her feelings through a Kermit meme – FYI currently one of the most… Read the full story

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December 1, 2016, 5:26 am

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Every relationship has its perks and every relationship has its downsides. 

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And you know what else every relationship has? Annoying habits.

Whether it’s snoring, chewing too loudly, speaking without thinking or never putting the toilet seat down, it’s totally normal to feel disproportionate irritation over said habits. It’s natural.

Sometimes you might hold back on telling your significant other what annoys you about them. But lots of men are talking about it over on Reddit after someone asked: ‘Alright guys, how does she drive you crazy?’

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December 1, 2016, 5:42 am

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The Christmas season is well and truly upon us and, with plenty of Christmas parties under our belt and New Year’s Eve looming, you won’t be alone in nurturing a hangover this time of year.

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It’s not something anyone particularly relishes, a hangover acts as a timely reminder of why, next time, we should say no to ‘just one more’.

But we won’t, there’ll always be at least three more, leading to everyone thinking these things the morning… Read the full story

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December 1, 2016, 7:00 am

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Not every student discount offer is advertised.

When you become a student, you become accustomed to the ‘do you offer student discount?’ part of almost every clothing purchase.

But what about the discounts that aren’t as obvious?

Did you know that you can get discounts on everything from your music to your medical prescriptions?

Let’s take a look at some of the discounts you could be taking advantage of by being a little bit more savvy.

Apple Music

While Spotify makes a pretty big deal out of their student discount, Apple Music have been relatively quiet about theirs – make what you will of that.

All… Read the full story

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December 1, 2016, 7:09 am

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In a world where we hardly speak IRL anymore, it can seem unsettling when a stranger strikes up a conversation.

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Just yesterday, I was cycling home when a man started talking to me at traffic lights.

I was so shocked, I lost all social abilities, ripping out my one earbud (yes, one earbud mum, I can still hear the traffic) to stutter, ‘Huh?’

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December 1, 2016, 7:29 am

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I’ve got nothing against Rihanna.

I stood under her umbrella (ella…ella…) during a difficult year, and she’s a nice young lady with a lot of talent.

But apparently, Sex With Me is the current song of choice for copulation – and while that’s all very well, it leaves me rather cold.

Because if you’re trying to find decent music for a night of passion with your loved one, you can do so much better than soulless R&B pap – and here’s a selection of alternatives to prove it.

(And if you can improve on this playlist, let us know in the comments.)

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December 1, 2016, 7:36 am

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Please can we all take a moment to be proud of Pablo, the very, very good dog that tried really hard?

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Pablo is a little puppy who belongs to recording artist and entrepeneur, Billie Band$.

Billie Band$ is currently trying to house train Pablo. It’s going well, but occasionally Pablo has an accident, leaving Billie to clean up the mess.

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December 1, 2016, 7:42 am

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Today marks the start of Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week, a week where thousands of inflammatory bowel disease sufferers come together to raise awareness of the incurable illness. 

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Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are two forms of IBD that are both incurable and both invisible.

While some manage their illnesses using medications such as steroids, others face surgery, both minor and major.

This week is so important to me because, as someone who lives with ulcerative colitis, I understand first-hand how hard it can be… Read the full story

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Save money with these energy-efficient Christmas lights

December 1, 2016, 7:50 am

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Every year, we go out to the garage or up into the attic to dig out the Christmas decorations – including the lights that go on the tree and around the house. However, if those lights have been around for a while, they could be costing you a lot of money – and also pose a risk of fire. Less than ideal.

Ensuring your lights have safe and secure electrical fittings, and not overloading plug sockets, could save you from having your house go up in flames – but why not update them to an energy efficient version?

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A string of 100 incandescent mini lights runs at 40 watts, while 70 wide LED lights use just under five watts. This means that powering an old-fashioned… Read the full story

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December 1, 2016, 8:20 am

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How to put lights on a Christmas tree

December 1, 2016, 8:33 am

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Putting the lights on the Christmas tree is a much-loved tradition, but there’s a lot that could go wrong. Faulty lights, power surges, uneven layering…it can get intense.

Luckily, we’ve put together a list of tips to make your life easier.

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• Use around 12 boxes of 50-light strands for a six foot tree, and 20 if it’s an eight-footer
• Make sure the wattages of all the lights are the same – this prevents power surges, and ensures the bulbs last longer
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December 1, 2016, 9:13 am

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Back in the 40s, people often had simple weddings. There wasn’t the big fuss we have today with bank-breaking hen dos, six-tiered cakes and awful wedding Instagram hashtags.

And Ferris and Margaret Romaire’s wedding was no exception.

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They got married on 24 November 1946 in a 15-minute ceremony and reception at Margaret’s parents’ home.

There was only one problem.

No one had a camera on the special day to document their marriage, so no photos were taken.

70 years on, their granddaughter Amanda decided to put that right –… Read the full story

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December 1, 2016, 11:43 pm

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Now, we don’t want to alarm you, but if you haven’t started your Christmas shopping yet you had better get on it.

It’s December, people. And the organised among us already have all their gifts wrapped and ready.

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Even this beaver, shopping for Christmas decorations and presents at a dollar store in Charlotte Hall, Maryland, is ahead of the game.

The beaver was spotted on November 30 (yep, a full day before December even hit) hurriedly scampering through the aisles to make sure it picked up everything on its list.

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