Oversharing your relationship on social media might actually keep you together

July 25, 2015, 10:00 am

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All those happy couples you hate-follow? They might be onto something.

A new study has found that people who boast about their relationship on social media – Facebook, specifically – are more likely to stay together.

The study, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, tracked 180 graduates in relationships, initially asking them questions on their level of commitment and length of their relationship.

They were then asked to log in to their Facebook accounts, so researchers could see how many photos the participants had posted with their significant others, and if they had changed their status to ‘in a relationship’.

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This video shows just how easy it is to make people look completely different in onscreen ads

July 25, 2015, 10:34 am

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Everything is a lie.

For some reason, we’d always imagined that Photoshop wizadry and excessive editing on advertising was strictly for photos, naively believing that if it was a moving ad, all that beauty was just down to flattering lighting and camera angles.

But this video firmly proves otherwise, showing just how easy it is to edit film to drastically alter someone’s appearance.

In the video, digital artist Rousselos Aravantinos uses what he calls ‘digital cosmetics’, erasing wrinkles and changing hair from grey to blonde to make actress Michele Valley look significantly younger.

He says the footage was shot on a Nikon V1 camera before being altered… Read the full story

15 things you only know if you’re always tired

July 26, 2015, 3:31 am

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We all have those times when all we want to do is just crawl into bed/sofa/any soft surface and sleep for at least 12 hours.

But people who are always tired know this feeling all too well, because they experience this every single day, every single second, always.

Here are some things that you only know if you’re always tired.

1. You aren’t lazy

You hate the assumption that just because all you want to do is rest that you’re lazy. You’re actually a decent level of physically active, thank you very much.

2. Sleep related activities = best

It’s not that you don’t enjoy other fun activities like bowling, travelling, shopping and whatnot. It’s just that anything which involves closing your eyes for a… Read the full story

Transgender sex: Why I feel like a real life 40-year-old virgin

July 26, 2015, 4:41 am

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I used to have a woman’s body.

I also used to be really good at sex.

I mean reeeeeally good.

I prided myself in my ability to take any woman and her assertions that no-one could ever make her orgasm and make it happen within five minutes of sexy times starting, just to get it out of the way, you understand, and put her at ease.

Of course, I was oblivious to the fact that my inability to receive any sort of pleasure from my partner was constantly making them feel unattractive but hey! I was a giver. I was awesome.

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July 26, 2015, 7:42 am

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Renting is expensive, and actually buying a house for many of us is a faraway dream.

Face it, if you can’t afford to rent then realistically you have two options – live at home with your parents or move into the forest.

Obvs you’ll happily accept the home comforts such as Sky TV and a constantly stocked fridge, but certain struggles really make you wish that moving out ASAP was an option for you…

1. The romance factor

Wave goodbye to any real chance of hanky panky if you’re living at home.

Firstly your parents would probably overhear *cringe* and secondly you don’t really fancy your latest Tinder catch bumping into your dad on the way out at 1am.

2. What privacy?

Your… Read the full story

18 things you’ll only know if you went to a private school

July 26, 2015, 8:42 am

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Whether you knew it as a private school, an independent school or a public school – the terminology may have differed but the one thing that was common to all was that you – or rather your parents – paid fees.

So was it money well spent? If you can nod along to these things it was.

1. Your parents routinely told you how much they spent on fees

This was often held over your head along the lines of ‘if we’d not paid for you to go to school we could have bought a second home/gone on holiday/got grandma a new hip’.

You get one duff mark, fail one GCSE and the fee blackmail was rolled out.

2. There was… Read the full story

You know it’s Asian wedding season when…

July 26, 2015, 9:39 am

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Summer is here and unlike the majority of people in Britain who are stocking up on the Pimms and burgers, you have wedding season to deal with.

Here’s 10 signs Asian wedding season is truly upon us.

1. Southall/Wembley/Leicester/Green Street has been your new home for the past two months and will continue to be so for the next two.

2. You will bump into three aunties at Southall/Wembley/Leicester/Green Street and your mum will stop to have a chat with them by the Magic Corn stand for about an hour.

3. You will get totally used to middle aged Asian men commenting on your breasts and comparing them to your sister’s bust size. Cheers, but can you not?!

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4. Random distant relatives, who you’re made to call ‘auntie’ will call your house to find out which of their son’s seven wedding events you will be attending. You don’t even know… Read the full story

17 things you definitely WON’T regret when you’re older

July 26, 2015, 3:55 pm

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Adulthood can often seem like a life full of regret. Bit depressing.

Wishing you did things differently, remembering that still painfully embarrassing moment when you were 16, questioning if you’ve made the right decisions. There are times when regrets are ALL you’ll think about.

But luckily, there are some things you can do now that you KNOW you’ll always be glad you did, even when you get older…

1. Actually getting enough sleep on a regular basis

You’ll be happier, more productive, and a much nicer person to be around on a full 8 hours.

2. …But occasionally neglecting sleep to do something you really, really want to do

Go to that party. Stay out with the person you fancy. Pull an all-nighter to work on something you’re passionate about.

You’ll feel a bit rubbish and lament… Read the full story

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Someone’s crowdfunding a hobbit house in Suffolk and you can invest in it

July 26, 2015, 11:59 pm

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Soon, you won’t have to travel to Middle Earth, or even New Zealand, to live out your halfling dreams.

Because someone’s building a home fit for a hobbit right here in Suffolk. And anyone – wizards and dwarves included – will be able to stay there.

The Poddit Hole House has been dreamed up by glamping company West Stow Pods. And they’re currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter so they can build a totally authentic, sustainable home that Bilbo Baggins would be proud of.

In fact, to ensure total authenticity, Alan Baxter, a member of the Tolkien Society, is consulting on the project.

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The top 12 wedding cake trends for 2016

July 27, 2015, 12:59 am

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You would think choosing your wedding cake would be simple.

But there are so many choices out there.

Should you go for a ‘naked’ wedding cake (one without icing) or perhaps a macaroon tower?

If you like keeping up with the latest bridal trends, read the top 12 wedding cake trends for 2016.

Read on to discover what’s in vogue when it comes to crumbs.

1. Cakes that reflect the bride’s personality

According to Jessica Lauren Cakes, more and more brides… Read the full story

Stop everything: This is the world’s best jacket and you’ll probably want to marry it

July 27, 2015, 1:08 am

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If you want to know how good this jacket is, know that is the ‘most funded clothing project in the history of crowdfunding.’

Baubax, the Chicago company behind the deceptively unassuming jacket, wanted to raise $20,000 (just under £13,000). They’ve already raised $2,652,263 (that’s over £1.7m) with 38 days to go.

It is the world’s best jacket. Except it’s also a hoody.

It actually comes in four styles: sweatshirt, windbreaker, bomber and blazer. And it’s for men and women.

If you want to remember something, go to sleep, says science

July 27, 2015, 2:52 am

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A new study has found that sleep almost doubles your chances of recalling forgotten information.

Which means you might want to try some last-minute cramming before bed if you’ve got an important exam coming up.

The study by psychologist Dr Nicolas Dumay, from the University of Exeter, analysed two previous research papers where volunteers were asked to remember made-up words.

Volunteers were asked to recall the words immediately after exposure, and then again after a sleep, or equivalent period of wakefulness.

The sleepers were much better at recalling the words – and could even remember more – at retest.

Which means that, rather than just protecting against… Read the full story

You don’t look the way you think you do in pictures – and that scares us

July 27, 2015, 3:19 am

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You might want to reconsider your latest profile picture, because there’s a good chance it looks nothing like you.

According to new research, a stranger who has only seen your face for a minute is far better at picking out a photo that actually looks like you than you are.

So while you may think your holiday selfie looks on point, chances are you’re deluding yourself about your appearance.

On a more serious level, this is actually pretty worrying. We use photo identification for financial transactions and crossing borders so being able to identify a photo that looks like you in real life is important.

The researchers asked 130 students to… Read the full story

13 signs you’re the youngest person in the office

July 27, 2015, 4:08 am

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Do you ever feel like a small fish in an old pond? Do you find yourself left out of conversations because you might talk about all that gangster rap that you definitely listen to?

Well, my friend, take solace in the fact that you are not alone. Here are the very real struggles of being the youngest person in the office

1. You get waaaay too excited about payday

Give me my money so I can buy wine.

2. You instantly become the go-to tech lord

No matter how technologically inept you are.

3. You become the voice of the ‘youth’

‘What do… Read the full story

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July 27, 2015, 4:25 am

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Dior has unveiled a 14-year-old as its new ‘face’ of womenswear in a move that has left campaigners horrified.

The story of how Sofia Mechetner came to open Dior’s Autumn/Winter 2016 in Paris this month has been dubbed a ‘rags to riches’ tale.

The teen from a Tel Aviv housing estate, was spotted, by chance, in the Dior shop in Paris by creative director Raf Simons.

Just weeks later, she was making her catwalk debut and signing a two-year contract worth £170,000.

But what some see as a Cinderella story, other see as exploitation. Because Sofia is only 14-years-old.

Campaigners have called the appointment a ‘disappointing step back in time’.

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July 27, 2015, 5:17 am

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Congratulations! You’re making the big move to The Big Smoke.

Maybe it’s for work, maybe it’s to study, or maybe you’re just making a leap of faith.

Whatever your reasons are, this is a major decision that is likely to change the course of your life.

And it’s kind of terrifying.

As you prepare to join your 8 million fellow Londoners and settle into your new life, here are 16 things you’re bound to experience along the way.

1. You’re hit by an initial wave of excitement

I’M MOVING TO LONDON!!!

2. Until you realise that, unlike in the films, not everyone in London lives in ivy-covered mews

And that includes you.

3. But it’s OK. You still managed to rent a nice flat, right?

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13 reasons everyone should practice yoga

July 27, 2015, 6:24 am

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Modern life can be a handful, so it’s essential to de-stress from the seemingly endless stream of noise and thoughts.

Yoga can help to manage our lifestyles and move towards becoming an all-round happier and healthier person.

It is regarded as both a science and an art form by many. So kick off your shoes, assume the lotus position and let out a great big ‘ommmm’…

1. Yoga can make you happy

Yoga is good for stress relief and relaxation. Recent studies have shown that continued yoga practice alters the chemistry of the brain helping to improve your mood.

2. Hatha yoga is good for depression and anxiety

Hatha is an attractive alternative in self-healing. With aspects of yoga having valid biological, psychological, and behavioural factors that can… Read the full story

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July 27, 2015, 6:25 am

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This might be the end of that special relationship.

A new US guide called ‘How To Make Tea: The Science Behind The Leaf’ says North America is set to become the new tea capital of the world, with Brits no longer considered tea pioneers.

Fighting talk.

‘North America is now considered the launch pad for a global interest in speciality tea . . . and a vibrant tea culture,’ writes brave – some might say foolhardy – Seattle-based tea researcher Brian Keating.

According to the guide’s publisher Ivy Press, it is ‘a fascinating and invaluable handbook for anyone who doesn’t want to settle for less than the perfect brew.’

The book describes said ‘perfect brew’ as ‘an… Read the full story

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July 27, 2015, 7:05 am

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Glamour magazine is causing a stir with an article that has been seen as serving relationship advice straight from the 1950s.

The writer behind the 13 tips to ‘make a man fall hard for you’ suggests answering the door in your negligee and making him snacks after sex – though ‘doesn’t have to be a gourmet meal’.

What a relief.

The full list is below but men and women haven’t been too impressed with the retro ideas and reacted on Twitter accordingly:

All men want a sex robot amirite? 

How to make a man fall in love with you, according to Glamour. Become quasi non-verbal sex robot, in negligee pic.twitter.com/CIjrBfLHto

— Rhiannon L Cosslett (@rhiannonlucyc) July 27, 2015

19 reasons Camden is the best place to live in London

July 27, 2015, 7:50 am

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Camden is, without question, the best place to live in London.

Not only is it a jewel in the capital’s tourist crown, but it’s unbeatable in its location, diversity and buzz.

Still not sure?

Here’s 19 reasons why living in Camden rocks.

1. Diversity

A Poundshop next to a Waitrose – life’s essentials on your door step.

2. MTV

Home to the globally renowned music station – in the building that used to be TV-AM hosted by David Frost and Angela Rippon.

Do the layers of coolness know no bounds?

3. Street art

This is one of the only areas in London where street art is welcomed and encouraged.

It makes a walk down the road more of a trip to an urban art gallery.

Plus it’s the backdrop to the… Read the full story