Historical sex: How ancient Egyptians used goats, bees and crocodiles in sex

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Ancient Egypt (the period between 3100BC and 300BC, give or take a dynasty or two) was a very powerful place indeed.

One of the six ancient cradles of civilisation, its position on the fertile banks of the Nile in north-east Africa allowed it to develop enormous wealth alongside hugely influential social and religious customs.

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It’s easy to think of Ancient Egypt simply as a cluster of pyramids, complicated family trees and a pharaoh in a snazzy mask.

But its citizens… Read the full story

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International Bath Day: 15 reasons baths are better than showers

June 13, 2017, 10:00 pm

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Bath lovers rejoice, because today in International Bath Day, so of course what other way to celebrate than by indulging in a special soak in the bath? Way better than a shower.

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When it comes to deciding how to clean ourselves, we all have our preferences. Whilst some of us prefer to indulge in the luxury of a hot bath, some of us make the unfathomable decision of showering instead.

Why would you shower and put yourself through that uncomfortable experience with the water beating… Read the full story

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June 13, 2017, 10:58 pm

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In January 2015, I had my large intestine removed and was given a stoma bag due to having ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease.

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It was a shock – I’d been admitted to hospital with suspected appendicitis, I had my appendix removed, but suddenly things went from bad to worse as I lay in a hospital bed in a side room, looking down at my stomach to see a bag that felt so foreign to me.

It was an incredibly difficult thing to accept but something that, over time with the support of my family, I learned to live with.

Though it wasn’t just my loved ones that helped me deal with it – I owe a lot of overcoming the surgery to people I’ve never met.

During my recovery, in search of support from people who’d been through… Read the full story

Quiz: Can you guess the world flag?

June 13, 2017, 11:00 pm

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We all fancy ourselves as trivia experts, but when it comes to world flags how well do you really know your stuff?

Are you a bit of a global expert? Or do you struggle when it comes to flags?

Can you tell the difference between the flag of Thailand and the flag of Spain?

How about Aruba and Greece? Or what about Canada and Cuba?

Take our quiz and discover just how much of a specialist you are when it comes to world flags.

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This makeup compact phone case will make it easier to apply makeup on the go

June 13, 2017, 11:27 pm

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Doing your makeup on your commute can be a real pain.

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You have to somehow make sure your makeup doesn’t slide onto the floor each time the train jerks, while attempting to put on your lipstick without getting it all over your face. It’s not ideal.

One company is making it easier for us commuters – who would rather sleep in than put on makeup before leaving the house – to look good without spreading our makeup over the person next to us.

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June 13, 2017, 11:31 pm

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I am getting married in two and a half weeks time, and my dress is currently ruined. 

Saturday was supposed to be my final dress fitting for my wedding dress.

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I was going to have it taken in an inch at the waist, taken up two inches in the length and that was pretty much it.

But, of course, that couldn’t happen, because of my breasts.

My breasts have been ruining things for me for years. When other girls were getting their cropped vests, I was… Read the full story

Kim Kardashian is finally launching her own makeup line

June 13, 2017, 11:52 pm

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It has long been acknowledged that Kim Kardashian is a serious makeup ~influencer~.

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If Kylie Jenner is responsible for taking the overlined lip and matte colour stratospheric, Kim can take credit for making contouring, highlighting, and baking mainstream (even if the drag community had been doing it for years beforehand).

So for a while, we’ve been pondering when Kim Kardashian-West will actually release a makeup line.

It just seems natural. Kim loves makeup. The Kardashians love making money from their personal brands. Kylie’s makeup line is wildly successful. A KKW makeup line just makes… Read the full story

Model Steph Smith says she was told she was too big to go for castings in New York

June 14, 2017, 12:51 am

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The fashion industry has a serious problem with body image.

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Models are told to fit teeny, tiny sample sizes, advised to do whatever it takes to shrink their waists, their hips, their legs, and rejected for jobs if their measurements don’t, well, measure up.

Model Rosie Nelson was told by agents that she needed to be ‘down to the bone’. Agnes Hedengard gave up modelling full-time after she struggled to find jobs for being ‘too big’.

This week, Australian model Steph Smith… Read the full story

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That stereotype about all millennials loving avocado toast isn’t actually true

June 14, 2017, 1:22 am

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Millennials take a lot of sh*t.

We’re told we’re whiny, that we’re delicate snowflakes, and it’s all our fault that we can’t buy houses because we keep spending our money on lattes and avocado toast.

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We all know that avocado toast is not to blame for the housing crisis (seriously, I have never paid for avocado toast and I’m struggling to get my own place), but now, thanks to a survey by YouGov and the Huffington Post, we know that the whole ‘millennials LOVE avocado… Read the full story

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June 14, 2017, 1:52 am

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Feeling a little worn down and stressed out? Puppies are the answer. Puppies are always the answer.

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We’re not in any way suggesting that puppies will fix your problems, unless your problem is specifically ‘I haven’t seen a picture of a puppy in three months’.

But take the time to put your worries in a box, take a deep breath, and look at the tiny, smushable faces of these pups. You’ll feel a little better, promise.

These pups are not just any pups, mind you. These are very important police… Read the full story

Pret a Manger is introducing all-veggie fridges in its stores

June 14, 2017, 2:39 am

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Well, would you look at Pret going beyond the standard egg mayo sandwich and getting all veggie-friendly.

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They started by opening up an all vegan and vegetarian popup, which became permanent. Then they opened another one, because the first one was such a hit.

And now they’re introducing all veggie (meaning vegetarian with some vegan options) fridges to stores around the U.K.

For now it’s just a month-long trial, but considering the success of their previous… Read the full story

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June 14, 2017, 2:41 am

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We all have our little awkward moments sometimes, but are you a serial offender?

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From walking into a glass door, falling over at work, forgetting names of people you’ve just met – we’ve all fallen victim to awkward incidents.

But is this happening all too often for you? Have you ever wondered just how awkward you are?

Are you quite a normal and awkward free person who sometimes gets into a bit of a muddle? Or are you someone that awkward moments seem to follow around?

Tick off everything… Read the full story

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June 14, 2017, 2:56 am

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I’ve never admitted it before, but for the past two years, I’ve been dealing with health anxiety.

Sometimes it’s not so bad, and I can deal with it – but other times it entirely cripples me, causing me to have panic attacks and to convince myself I have a life-threatening illness.

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Health anxiety is caused by excessive worrying about health. It’s also called hypochondria, but personally, I’m not a fan of that term as it’s often used to dismiss people’s genuine concerns instead of hearing them out.

Health anxiety is real, and it’s serious.

I’ll start by noticing something ‘different’ on my body. It could be anything – one leg’s a tiny bit bigger than the other, a part of my skin could be a little bit redder than the rest, or maybe I have pins and needles for a… Read the full story

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June 14, 2017, 3:28 am

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In February this year, Beyoncé released a series of stunning images to announce her pregnancy with twins. She’s been slaying ever since.

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The shoot was consequently copied by Danielle Lloyd for an OK magazine shoot (to the dismay of the Beyhive), and also inspired thousands of women around the world to recreate similar photos, many of which have been shared on social media.

But this is more than just a celebrity wearing nice clothes, or… Read the full story

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June 14, 2017, 3:30 am

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As a fat girl, I am often told of the many things I can’t do or shouldn’t enjoy.

I can’t have sex with a man unless he has a fetish, for instance. Or I can’t enjoy my food because I should feel guilty about being overweight.

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This is all utter tosh. I can have sex with men for many reasons, my favourite being Because They Pay Me.

However, we rarely… Read the full story

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Giving vegetables sexy names may make people more likely to eat healthily

June 14, 2017, 4:38 am

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Which would you be more likely to eat – roasted carrots, or caramelised carrots roasted in honey and wealth?

According to new research, a lot of people would be more keen on eating a vegetable dish with a sexed up name versus boring old descriptions of veg.

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A study conducted by researchers at Stanford University claims that the trick to getting people to eat more healthily is to give vegetables ‘seductive names’.

Think ‘sizzlin’ green beans’ instead of ‘green beans’ or ‘crispy shallots’ instead of ‘onions’, or ‘glazed asparagus’ instead of… Read the full story

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June 14, 2017, 4:49 am

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Just as we were getting over the excitement of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s nighttime display, the theme park have launched something else that Potterheads are going crazy for.

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Introducing the new Harry Potter cauldron cakes.

Okay, so cauldron cakes are not exactly new – they’ve been around for a little while. However, they have had a massive revamp.

While before the cakes came as a chocolate-cake shaped cauldron, fit for a few bites only, the new cakes are baked in a gothic, reusable cauldron, and come topped with fire-like… Read the full story

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June 14, 2017, 4:55 am

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I love candles. They’re pretty, decorative, they smell lovely, and they have the power to completely relax you.

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The only downfall? Some candles can be expensive – especially Yankee Candle. A bit of an issue, really, as they tend to be a lot of candle fans’ go-to.

Because of its price – £24 for a large jar, FYI – Yankee Candles are often left as Christmas or birthday presents, or as a very special gift to yourself.

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June 14, 2017, 5:00 am

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Anyone who has been to the airport knows that it is an alternative universe filled with an entertaining bunch of characters.

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You are sadly mistaken if you think that the real fun of the holiday starts when you arrive at your destination, in fact it starts as soon as you walk through the airport doors.

People are no longer bound by boring things like work, normal rules and their routine, and instead they are free to let their real inner selves come out.

1. Early birds

These folks are not about… Read the full story

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June 14, 2017, 5:35 am

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Fidget spinners are loved by many.

Cats love them. You can use them to make music. They’re even in porn.

But if you don’t fancy having ‘fidget spinner porn’ on your browser history, you could always do what one YouTuber did, and use them to curl your hair instead.

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Grav3yardgirl, a YouTuber based in Texas, proudly announced on one of her latest videos: ‘I ordered 100 glow in the dark fidget spinners.’

She then proceeded to unbox them all with her boyfriend… Read the full story