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This kid dressed up as a clown for his family photo and people can’t handle it


There’s now a Little Mermaid bed and all our Disney-fied dreams have come true

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(Picture: circu.net)

There’s now a Little Mermaid bed, and life is magical.

People in Japan are now spreading coffee on their toast

Well, it is if you’re a kid, anyway.

Yep, sorry guys – but this bed was made just for tots – though that hasn’t stopped us drooling over it.

The Little Mermaid bed features a clam shell frame and internal lighting, so that you can feel as though you’re residing in the gardens of King Triton’s palace every single night time (well, again, when we say ‘you’ we mean the kids, but a… Read the full story

JFK airport is getting a special pet terminal so animals can travel in style too

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(Picture: The Ark)
(Picture: The Ark/AntonyCollins.nyc )

If the main reason that you don’t travel with your pets is the fear that they’ll be kept like cargo in steel cages while you’re in transit, then you can relax.

Because animals travelling through JFK airport in New York are about to get luxury digs that will make your hotel look like grotty student digs.

merliner beauty trendMerliner is the only beauty trend you'll need to be your true mermaid self

The ARK at JFK – a $65 million (£52 million) ‘terminal for animals’ – is opening… Read the full story

Merliner is the only beauty trend you’ll need to be your true mermaid self

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As we slowly, gently phase out the unicorn trend (please, please just let it be over), we welcome a slightly less nauseating alternative: MERMAIDS.

JFK airport is getting a special pet terminal so animals can travel in style too

Mermaids are cool because they swim. They use elegant turquoise and blues instead of garish pinks. They shimmer, instead of being covered in glitter.*

*This is reason enough to ditch unicorns in favour of mermaids. Glitter is evil and once you put it on your face it will be… Read the full story

World Book Day: When is it, what is it and how to take part

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(Picture: World Book Day)
(Picture: World Book Day)

Grab your favourite book because World Book Day 2017 is almost upon us.

This dad definitely won World Book Day with the worst/best costumes ever

The event celebrates its 20th anniversary this year meaning everything is probably going to be bigger and better than before.

Hundreds of cut-price (and even free) books are up for grabs and Book Aid has paired up again with the event to help children overseas.

There’s plenty of activities to do too. Here is everything you need to know.

When is World Book Day?

World Book… Read the full story

Guy has a meltdown over text after being called ‘a little too much’ by his date

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(Picture: @lossaysswag)
(Picture: @lossaysswag)

People, if someone’s made it clear they’re just not into you – accept it and move on. Take it out on Tinder, swipe left and right until your wrists can’t take it anymore – just don’t take it out on the person who’s politely rejecting you.

19 easy things you can do for Random Acts of Kindness Day

You’re not always going to be everyone’s cup of tea, and that’s okay.

But sadly, some people just can’t quite… Read the full story

Keeping Up With the Kattarshians is the reality show cat-fanatics will love

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(Picture: @Nútíminn)
(Picture: @Nútíminn)

Cat lovers, rejoice: There’s now a reality show that lets you watch four cute kittens doing their thing 24 hours a day.

Keeping Up With the Kattarshians is the cat version of the Kardashian clan’s show – and features four 9-week-old kittens: Guðni, Stubbur, Briet and Ronja.

The kittens, who are undeniably adorable, are currently residing in a small dollhouse – where they have cute bunk-beds, scratch-posts and even their own pictures up on the wall. It’s… Read the full story

What are the symptoms of Scarlet Fever? What is it and who is at risk?

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Child with scarlet fever (picture: Getty)

Cases of scarlet Fever hit an 50-year high in England last year, according to Public Health England.

Around 6,000 people contracting the infection in just six months with 600 people being diagnosed every week at one point.

MORE: Scarlet Fever cases have reached an almost 50 year high

Compare that to the 1,457 cases between September 2010 and March 2011 and in just five years there is a dramatic difference.

The increase highlights… Read the full story


This girl third-wheeled her friend’s first date by dressing up in disguise

Easter 2017: Supermarket opening hours for Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose and Sainsburys

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Supermarket opening times for Easter Credit: Getty Images
Supermarket opening times for Easter (Picture: Getty Images)

Every Easter there is always something missing.

Perhaps its a chocolate egg for the cousin who decided to turn up last minute or maybe its red cabbage for Sunday lunch.

Cross… <a href=Read the full story

Girl shares heartbreaking video of what it’s like to experience severe psychosis

Man asks girlfriend to ‘McMarry’ him with ring hidden inside chicken nugget box

Why you and your dog end up having the same personality

Do we really need to get naked to have our voices heard?

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Would you listen if they were clothed? (Picture: Getty)

This morning, protestors are stood outside London Fashion Week in their underwear, to register their objection to the use of fur and other non-vegan fabrics. 

Girl shares heartbreaking video of what it's like to experience severe psychosis

In November topless women stormed a polling station to protest against votes for Donald Trump.

In December a woman lay naked on the ground in a call for people to embrace vegan Christmas lunches.

Basically, naked protesting is not new.

But as I drove past a row of women this morning, shivering outside London Fashion Week, I couldn’t help but wonder: why?

Why would… Read the full story

Makeup brand tells Trump supporters not to buy their products

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MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 26: Make-Up products are seen backstage ahead of the Blugirl show during the Milan Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2015 on February 26, 2015 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Fulvio De Filippi/Getty Images)
Not actually Illamasqua, but you get the point. (Picture: Getty)

Makeup brand Illamsqua has made a brave statement… Read the full story


This man created a spreadsheet where people can type out the texts they wish they could send to their exes

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(Picture: Ella Byworth for Metro.co.uk)

Breakup withdrawal symptoms. Everyone has to deal with ’em.

You end things or things get ended by the other person. You try to move on, be independent, stop thinking about them.

Why you and your dog end up having the same personality

But you can’t help feeling tempted to reach out. You’re just so used to talking to them about everything, and it feels impossible to cut… Read the full story

Mum sends her teen son a parcel full of the rubbish he was supposed to take out

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(Picture: Connor Cox)
(Picture: Connor Cox)

Most parents send care packages and gifts to their children when they’re away at university.

Girl shares powerful video about the reality of living with psychosis

Terri Cox, from Leonardtown, Maryland, isn’t one of those parents.

A few weeks ago, Terri sent her son, 18-year-old Connor, who’s currently away at Westminster College in Pennsylvania, a package.

At first glance, Connor suspected the package was a standard care gift filled with necessities.

‘I was thrilled, because… Read the full story

Why are people with invisible illnesses so scared to ask for a seat on public transport?

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(Picture: METRO/Daniella Birtley)
(Picture: METRO/Daniella Birtley)

I first realised I was too scared to ask anyone to give up their seat for me on public transport when I was experiencing crippling pain in my abdomen while commuting home from work. 

Why people with invisible illness shouldn't fear asking for a seat on public transport

I stood there, hand over my stomach, wincing in unbearable pain while people looked at me with raised eyebrows. People didn’t look concerned. They just looked annoyed.

Annoyed that I was distracting them from their newspapers as they tried to get through… Read the full story

Photographer captures the harsh reality of life as a child labourer

What is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome? Symptoms and treatment

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