Five places to eat in London this Eid al-Fitr

June 10, 2017, 8:57 am

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Muslims across the globe are two weeks into the holy month of Ramadan, in which one of the five fundamental pillars of the religion are practiced in an act of worshiping known as fasting.

Even butt plugs are getting in on the fidget spinner trend

After 30 days of committing to a tight-window of eating that lasts only for 6 hours and commences after the sunset, no doubt food will be the highlight of the celebrations on Eid Al Fitr – an Islamic festival that marks the end of Ramadan.

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Dad perfectly recreates daughter’s first day at school photo

June 10, 2017, 9:08 am

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We’ve seen many a recreation photo, but usually, these photos are created for comedic value as opposed to sentimental.

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But one man has creation a recreation photo that’s much more emotional than the usual.

For his daughter’s last day of school, which took place last Thursday, Jason Gayler wanted to walk her into the building one last time – to recreate a photo taken on his daughter’s first day of school/

Overwhelmed by nostalgia, Jason’s daughter, 18-year-old Brittany, shared both photos side-by-side, along with the caption: ‘My dad walked me to school… Read the full story

Photographer’s Cones of Fame project is helping abandoned pups get adopted

June 10, 2017, 9:12 am

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When a dog needs a home, photographer Erin Einbender gets one.

When the 30-year-old started volunteering at One Tail at a Time dog rescue, she soon realised she could use her photography and knowledge of social media to help the dogs find forever homes.

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While finishing her degree at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Erin began brainstorming ideas, hoping to use the dogs for her final photography project.

She came up with the idea of Cones Of Fame – an adorable take on the cone of shame that… Read the full story

How much beer, wine, and vodka costs around the world

June 10, 2017, 9:24 am

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To paraphrase Homer Simpson, alcohol is the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.*

*As long as consumed healthily and responsibly.

So when you’re in need a cold one on holiday, it’s crucial to make sure you’re getting the best rate.

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Price comparison site CupoNation compared the price of shop-bought alcoholic drinks in 20 countries across the globe to uncover where you can get the most beer for your buck.

Surprisingly, the results showed that booze in Asia is the most expensive, and has wine that’s 25% more expensive than in… Read the full story

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June 10, 2017, 10:00 pm

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Pondering the ethics of public perving? Curious to dabble in late-onset gayness? Wondering if it’s possible to have a guilt-free breakup?

Metro’s pasty adjudicator Andy Hill is here to help.

I love sunny-day parenting because you’re all at work and I’m not

Basically Dear Deirdre, for people with an above-infant reading level.

Fair warning – he’s not one to pull punches.

So if you’re eager to unpick the proverbial Gordian knot, say hi to the garrulous greaseball of Golders Green – Andy Hill

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The moment I finally decided to go grey

June 11, 2017, 12:00 am

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I can’t put a finger on the number of bottles of L’Oreal mid-brown I’ve squished onto my head over the past twenty years and more.

At first it would be once every five weeks – but when it became every four, three, then two and a half, I realised that I just couldn’t carry on like that anymore.

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Not only was I worried about the all those chemicals seeping into my skin, I was also acutely aware of the colour mismatch. I looked ridiculous with that youthful monochrome helmet draped over an… Read the full story

13 biggest lies 90s kids were told

June 11, 2017, 12:00 am

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Unlike nowadays, back in the 90s it wasn’t always so easy to research a fact and determine if it was a lie or not.

And, as a result, us 90s kids were told a barrage of lies, which we innocently lapped up and accepted to be truth.

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But we shall not be hoodwinked any longer.

No matter how awful the truth is, we’re sure we can handle it.

After all, we could handle Mr Blobby everywhere, so this will be easy, right?

1. Nickelodeon was suitable for kids

On the whole, Nickelodeon… Read the full story

10 things you never realised about owning a dog until you got one

June 11, 2017, 3:25 am

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Being a new dog owner can be quite the thrill.

Suddenly a little ball of fur and energy has made its away into your home and quickly becomes part of the family.

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However, owning a dog is not as simple as it may initially seem and you quickly learn that there’s more to being a dog owner than meets the eye.

Here are just some things you never knew about sharing your house with a pooch until you got one…

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Quiz: How much of a messy person are you?

June 11, 2017, 4:00 am

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We are all guilty of getting a little messy from time to time, but just how much of a repeat offender are you?

Are you one of those people that colour codes your wardrobe? Or someone whose wardrobe is their bedroom floor?

When it comes to washing dishes do you keep on top of it? Or do you let a small pile turn into a little mountain in the sink?

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Have people commented on your unique messy lifestyle? Have they even refused to visit you because of it?

Take our quiz and find out just how messy you are.

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15 sexual things you’ve never heard of

June 11, 2017, 4:47 am

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Birds do it. Bees do it. Much to our disgust, even elected MPs do it.

But do they do these? If it’s possible to imagine a weird sex thing, you can be certain that someone isn’t just imagining it but doing it, filming it and monetising the hell out of it online somewhere.

Here are 15 unusual sex things you probably haven’t heard of.

1. Furtling

The Victorians didn’t have the internet, so instead they came up with furtling: cutting out bits of pictures and sticking their fingers in to make them look like bare breasts… Read the full story

This cat has been reunited with its owners after going missing for five years

June 11, 2017, 8:39 am

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There’s no heartbreak quite like losing a family pet.

At first, you try to think nothing of it, but then days go by while you wait for the phone to ring and start to imagine all the horrible things that could’ve happened to your partner in crime.

Airport is hiring a skilled 'artist in residence' to just play with Lego all day

So imagine the Daniels family’s relief when they were reunited with their pet moggy – after he went missing almost FIVE YEARS ago.

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June 11, 2017, 8:43 am

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Master Builders: ASSEMBLE!

This tent-finding app will save you hours of wandering during festival season

There’s plenty of things we would secretly love to do even in our adult years, and playing with toys is a big one.

Thankfully the good people at Brisbane Airport may have just opened up applications for the greatest job on earth: Lego sculptor.

This summer, the airport is looking for an ‘artist-in-residence’ for a 12-month contract.

And by artist, they mean you will spend the year building lego sculptures and entertaining travellers at the airport.

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June 11, 2017, 8:47 am

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Were you feeling okay with your body this morning?

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In that case, look away, as yet another obscure standard of perfection has been added to that long, long list for women to hold ourselves against.

You know the way you’re meant to have big boobs, but no fat, somehow? 34Fs, but a size-six arm?

The small pouch of flesh between your bra strap and your armpit is the next target of attack as clinics around the country are offering to remove it… Read the full story

What your favourite 90s accessory said about you

June 11, 2017, 8:51 am

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The 90s was a fashion accessory goldmine, full of mood rings, personalised hair bands and of course the legendary bum bag.

Every girl had her favourite accessory, which of course suited her personality, interests and where she sat on the spectrum of popularity and coolness.

Because even in a school in the middle of Coventry, your coolness depended on exactly how you had angled your butterfly clips in your hair that particular day. Or just how streamlined your zig zag parting was.

1. Choker

This screamed edginess, and a steady transition into denim jackets and crop tops, followed by small scale shop lifting from Boots.

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Farmers in China have created incredibly beautiful art in rice paddies

June 11, 2017, 8:51 am

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These fields go against the grain (sorry).

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Rice farmers in China have carefully planted their harvest to create a vast stretch of 3D masterpieces.

Every year the farmers in Shenyang, the capital of China’s Lianoning province, are given the task of transforming the paddy fields around the city into colourful tracts of land in a bid to attract tourists to the area.

The Xibo farmers plant strains of rice that develop into different colours, so by the time the crop is ready to harvest, the fields are filled with gorgeous art.

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This tent-finding app will save you hours of wandering during festival season

June 11, 2017, 8:58 am

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Buying the cheapest four-man tent on Argos seemed like a good idea at the time.

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That was until I had to find it at a festival at 3am and realised every other person had bought the exact same one.

But now, there’s another way to find your tent (besides unzipping other people’s in a daring game of trial and error).

The Tent Finder app lets you mark where you pitch your tent using GPS, meaning it’s saved as a pin on your phone… Read the full story

Mum who gave birth in supermarket celebrates with shopping-themed shoot

June 11, 2017, 9:02 am

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Imagine giving birth in a supermarket without even knowing you were pregnant.

Actually, don’t – it sounds horrifying.

This happened to Ashleigh Miller-Cross from Canada in April – but instead of being totally bowled over with shock, she decided to celebrate her little guy’s birth with a rather fitting photo shoot.

Shot by Branches Photography, using a shopping basket as a crib, little Ezra is posing beside a bunch of fruit and eggs as well as a shopping list.

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The babysitter’s survival guide

June 11, 2017, 9:14 am

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Babysitting certainly has it’s perks: from earning yourself some extra pocket money to gaining experience in parenthood (although no experience will ever be enough).

It’ll also make sure you’re more hot on using protection.

However, when entrusted with someone else’s little people it is your responsibility to keep them out of mischief and, most importantly, alive.

No stress.

Here is an informative article to keep your baby skills on the right track and your mind sane.

Be fun

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June 11, 2017, 9:26 am

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My mum died when I was three so I knew nothing else apart from growing up with just my dad.

Not many of my peers were from single-parent households and absolutely nobody I knew growing up was raised only by their dad.

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I always knew I was different but it hasn’t been until adulthood that I have really understood, and actually appreciated, just how my unusual upbringing shaped me.

1. I had limited understanding of girly issues

There was no talk of puberty, emotions or relationship in my household.

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Cervical screening week: What this week is all about

June 11, 2017, 4:01 pm

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This week is all about raising awareness of cervical screening.

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As many as one in four women fail to get their smear test done when invited under the NHS’s cervical screening programme.

And with cervical cancer being much more treatable when caught in the early stages – there is an increased drive to try and get as many women as possible checked for abnormalities.

Here is everything you need to know.

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When is Cervical Screening Week?

Cervical Screening Week starts on Monday June 12th and lasts until Monday June 19th.

The date changes slightly every year but always runs Monday to Monday.

What is Cervical Screening Week about?

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