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Dog who’s up for adoption sparks Photoshop battle with bizarre pose

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Not all animals need funny descriptions when looking to be re-homed – for some, being hilarious just comes naturally. 

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Much like this dog, who was photographed pulling a hilarious pose; shrugging his shoulders as if to say: ‘What the f*** is happening?’

The photo was posted to Facebook by a friend of Reddit user zzzman82 in hopes of getting him adopted.

But zzzman82 saw it as the perfect opportunity to give the users of Reddit a giggle – and so he posted it to the community.

But the photo didn’t just end up leaving users in hysterics – oh no, instead, it sparked a Photoshop battle. And we love a Photoshop battle – especially when it features dogs.

People were coming in from all angles to position the dog… Read the full story


Every goth needs these skull shaped bath bombs

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(Picture: Instagram/HarperHomemade)

If there’s one thing beauty, pampering, and bath lovers can be united by, its the joy of a great bath bomb.

The fizz as it hits the water. The excitement of the water changing colour. The skin-softening ingredients. The ultra-relaxing smell.

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Bath bombs are a very important part of our self-care routine. So it’s no wonder we lose our sh*t whenever we discover a fancy new bath bomb we haven’t yet tried.

Especially when those new bath bombs aren’t… Read the full story

Frito the rescue dog was reunited with his long-lost siblings after posting a callout on Facebook

M&S has launched savoury cheese and onion hot cross buns

This is the best age to get married according to science and we’re all doomed

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If you’re in your 20s, you’re probably thinking that you’ve got stacks of time to find The One, settle down and relinquish your irresponsible single life.

But apparently, you don’t.

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Because according to something called the ‘37% Rule’, the perfect age to get married is 26.

The 37% Rule is basically the theory that you need to screen a range of options in a limited time frame. That could be jobs, new flats, prospective housemates or romantic partners.

And the best time to make that decision is when you’ve looked at 37% of the options available.

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How to stop smoking: How does nicotine gum work?

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(Picture: Amazon)

Many who have either attempted or successfully managed to quit smoking will be familiar with nicotine replacement products.

The most popular product is nicotine gum, a type of chewing gum that delivers nicotine to the body.

But what is nicotine gum and how can it help people to give up smoking?

How does it work?

The gum consists of nicotine mixed with chewing gum.

Chewing the gum releases nicotine, which is absorbed through the lining of your mouth and into your bloodstream.

Using the gum can help reduce withdrawal symptoms such as cravings and irritability. However, the symptoms may not be stopped… Read the full story

Do you have one of the ‘most boring jobs’ in the world?

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At some point, everyone’s sat at their desk, head in hands and wondered if their job is the most boring job in the world.

Stuck doing the same mind-numbing tasks, clock-watching until it’s acceptable to can drink oneself into oblivion, we’ve all despaired that we might be wither away and die from ennui.

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And if you work in law, finance or project management, you find yourself in that situation more often than the rest of us.

A list of the 10 most boring jobs has just been released by Read the full story

Alzheimer’s disease might be caused by eating too much sugar

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Today in ‘no, seriously guys, we need to be eating less sugar’ related news, a new study suggests that people who eat diets high in the sweet stuff could be at greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Do you have one of the 'most boring jobs' in the world?

Researchers from the University of Bath have found that excess glucose causes damage to a particular enzyme that’s involved in the inflammation response to the early stages of Alzheimer’s.

This adds to previous research that showed that those with diabetes have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s, but the researchers have now established that those who consume… Read the full story


You can now donate money to help this guy follow that other girl’s spiritual journey

We should all be taking three day weekends to help fight climate change

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If you’ve been scrambling around for a solid excuse to take Monday off work, then we might just have it.

According to one lecturer, three-day weekends could be the majorly beneficial to the environment.

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Aside from giving us the chance to go hard for three nights in a row, Alex Williams claims that long weekends could ‘radically reduce our environmental impact’.

A reduction in working hours means a reduction in energy consumption.

If more people only worked four days a week, there’d be a day’s less pollution being emitted from our commutes and less electricity… Read the full story

Fitness blogger shares photo of the reality of having eczema

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We’ve said it before, and we’ll keep saying it until it sinks in: the photos you see on Instagram are rarely reflective of reality.

Pregnant woman with x rayThis video shows what pregnancy does to your body and we'll never sleep again

The fitness bloggers showing off their abs are perfectly posed in flattering lighting. The weight loss transformations are easily faked with a few clever tricks. People’s skin isn’t always that smooth, their thighs are not always that thin, and their waist is not always that tiny.

Stop… Read the full story

This video shows what pregnancy does to your body

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It’s burned forever into our minds (Picture: Pexels)

When you become pregnant, your belly swells and fits the baby neatly in that way, right?

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Well, that wouldn’t be giving enough credit to your organs – because they take a whole lot of that pressure.

Read: they move around a lot. As in, ‘where did my intestines just go?’ level of moving.

Thanks to a video by the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, something we’ve been able to avoid thinking about for centuries can… Read the full story

The hottest new trend is camel toe underwear and we’re all over it

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One of the greatest fashion worries that every woman experiences is the fear that their vagina isn’t plump enough.

Isn’t visible enough to the public gaze.

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You might have a nice bum and boobs…and brain, but if you don’t have a bulging labia, what’s the point?

But good news my flat-lipped sisters.

If you’ve ever worried that your vagina just isn’t prominent enough through your shorts or yoga pants then worry no more.

Because… Read the full story

How to stop snoring: Tips, tricks and exercises to stop the habit

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Is this you? (Picture: Getty)
Is this you? (Picture: Getty)

When air can’t move freely through your nose and throat during sleep, the surrounding tissues will vibrate.

This produces the sound we know as snoring.

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People who are prone to snoring will often have excess throat and nasal tissue – or ‘floppy’ tissue that is more likely to vibrate.

If your tongue is in a position obstructing smooth breathing, this will also cause snoring.

What types of snoring are… Read the full story

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Why do we have Pancake Day? Everything you need to know

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Stack of Pancakes (picture: Getty)

Grab the frying pan because Pancake Day is this Tuesday. 

Flipping marvellous.

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Pancake Day is traditionally about using up flour, milk and eggs in the pantry (or ikea cupboard these days). That and pancake races, nutella and trying to hit the ceiling with a soggy one.

But aside from that, why do we have Pancake Day? Here’s everything you need to know.

When is Shrove Tuesday (aka Pancake Day)?

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This fitness blogger has just proved that weight can be irrelevant when you’re getting fit

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(Picture: Adrienne Osuna)
(Picture: Adrienne Osuna)

We all know that BMI isn’t the most accurate tool for determining health or fitness.

But perhaps the most dramatic proof that weight isn’t always relevant when it comes to getting fit, is this picture of Adrienne Osuna.

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She’s a fitness Instagrammer and weight trainer who recently posted a progress snap to her account showing the difference before and after she started her lifting regime.

Prior to working out on the regular, Adrienne weighed 13st. She now weighs 12st 9lb.

Her body,… Read the full story

27 things that seriously p*ss off anyone who works in a shop

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Whether you’ve only dabbled in retail work or you’re a shop work stalwart, everyone who has to serve customers for a living has a long list of things that push their buttons.

Most of us have worked in a shop at least for a little while and, although it can often be rewarding, fun and a great way to engage with the community, there are times when it can be the most infuriating thing in the world.

It’s not just the customers either. We don’t discriminate when it comes to getting seriously p*ssed off at work.

Here are 27 of the most… Read the full story

Inspirational pictures and quotes to help you quit smoking

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Giving up smoking can seem like an impossible task.

Having a cigarette can become part of every day life. You do it without thinking.

But there are many benefits to giving up the habit.

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It’s not just your health that will benefit – your bank balance will, too.

Giving up an addiction is hard, but people have successfully quit smoking, so there’s no reason why you can’t, too.

If you’re trying to decide whether or not you can go without smoking today, take a look at these inspirational pictures and quotes that will help you on your journey to… Read the full story

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