You can stay in this tiny house by the world’s most active volcano for £90 a night

June 15, 2017, 1:16 am

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Most of us like the idea of hanging out by a volcano.

It seems pretty cool and edgy, and we’ve spent years playing ‘the floor is lava’ in preparation.

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But would we actually be up for living next to an active volcano that could end up erupting while we’re there, snoozing or drinking cups of tea? We’re not so sure.

If you are keen though, congrats: there’s now an excellent rental opportunity that’ll allow you to live out your lava-filled dreams.

Phoenix House (great name) is a tiny home sitting at the base of Kilauea, in Kalapana, Hawaii –… Read the full story

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June 15, 2017, 1:37 am

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Summer is the time of year for people to relax, head to a festival, or just chill in a pub – and these activities are usually done with a nice pint of beer.

Those bored of their usual are getting excited about a hot new trend on the market – helium beer.

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YouTube videos floating around show people downing a unique glass of what looks to be ordinary beer – until they start speaking in the high-pitched voice associated with inhaling helium.

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June 15, 2017, 1:56 am

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Today, 15 June, marks National Beer Day.

Every year this day is hailed as National Beer Day in the UK, to celebrate the nation’s alcoholic drink of choice.

This year Beer Day Britain have been working with the national beer organisation ‘There’s Beer For That’ to make the national day of the humble beer into a weekend long festival ‘Say Cheers To Beer’ which will be celebrated until Father’s Day on Sunday 18 June.

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You can attend a variety of beer related events in pub and breweries across the country… Read the full story

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June 15, 2017, 2:27 am

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McDonald’s just can’t stop trying to get fancy.

They started by offering table service, as if they were a fancy restaurant instead of the place we go where we’re hammered and urgently need chicken nuggets in our mouth.

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Then they created a ‘McDonald’s of the future’ with loads of jazzy features and unlimited fries.

And now, they’re starting to offer cutlery with some of their burgers.

That’s right. Cutlery.  As in knives and forks, rather than another one of those strange fry-eating contraptions.

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June 15, 2017, 2:34 am

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From the humble British Shorthair and the super-cute Ragdoll to the exotic Siamese and the leopard-like Bengal, there’s something to love about every breed of cat.

Ask any cat owner which is the best and they’ll give you a lengthy sales pitch on why theirs is the breed to beat all breeds.

But if you’re looking for an elegant, independent and intelligent feline, look no further than the beautiful Russian Blue.

They might have a bit of a reputation for being aloof but they make perfect companions.

Here are 11 reasons why Russian Blues are the best…

1. They’re blessed with good looks

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June 15, 2017, 2:35 am

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Whether you call it a bum bag, a fanny pack (hey, Americans!) or something else entirely, one thing’s for sure – the front-facing belt-meets-satchel has never been the coolest of accessories.

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Plagued with an image of the dad-bod belly overhanging on top of a lurid, saggy canvas sack, the bum bag has more often than not been the preserve of embarrassing parents who can’t leave the nineties. That is, until now.

The latest entry in a long line of 90s revivalism that’s crossed fashion, music, art and more, it… Read the full story

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June 15, 2017, 2:45 am

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There are plenty of reasons to be pleased if you – or your child – are bilingual.

It’s been linked to an improved ability to solve problems, increased concentration and better multitasking skills, with some studies suggesting that it could even delay dementia for up to four years.

And now you have another reason to be pleased if you can speak more than one language, with a new study suggesting that bilingual children are better at recognising voices.

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The study, published in medical journal Bilingualism: Language and Cognition, suggests that… Read the full story

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June 15, 2017, 3:25 am

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From the moment they start to walk and talk, children are told that certain things are for girls, and others are for boys.

Boys are given shorts and trousers, girls get dresses and skirts. Boys are gently told that perhaps they’d like to try football instead of ballet.

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Even when parents make a commitment to keeping things gender neutral, their efforts are often undermined out in the world. Little boys doing traditionally ‘girly’ things are teased or laughed at.

Kirsten McGoey wants to change things. Her photo series,… Read the full story

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June 15, 2017, 3:42 am

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Between unicorn lemonades and dragon Frappucinos, It’s already been a hell of year for grossly-coloured beverages.

Not to be outdone in the freaky food stakes, though, McDonald’s has launched an acidic green drink, straight out of a sci-fi film.

Dubbed the Melon Float, it sees a glass of Fanta Melon Twist being served with a scoop of soft-serve ice cream on top. It’s already taking over Instagram.

Understandably, some people are slightly perplexed.

Wonder no more though – it seems the bright green float is something of a tradition in Japan, with photos of… Read the full story

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June 15, 2017, 3:55 am

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To the uninitiated, giving birth can seem like a pretty daunting task.

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For first-time expectant mums, it can be even worse – especially with mummy bloggers and celebrities making it look as easy as pie.

So this Facebook post, from Scottish mum Jordan Kennedy, will probably come as a breath of fresh air.

None of the glitz and glamour of a celebrity birth here – Jordan tells the brutal truth about giving birth after watching an episode of One Born Every Minute.

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June 15, 2017, 4:09 am

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I don’t watch Love Island. 

Not because I’m too good for it, or busy watching obscure Russian documentaries without the subtitles because I like the poetry of the language, but because I prefer to spend my weeknights drinking instead of watching telly.

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I do, however, know what it is, which is why I’m a little surprised that a show which basically rounds up a load of people and waits for them to bonk, as if they’re giant pandas in a breeding program, has provoked a discussion about feminism.

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June 15, 2017, 4:09 am

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We’ve all been there.

You’re six hours into a Netflix binge, slumped on the sofa or balancing your laptop on your knees in bed, covered in crumbs and feeling slightly worse for wear, when Netflix mockingly asks you: ‘are you still watching?’.

And you are. You are still watching.

But it’s not just our innate sense of shame that binge-watching might be affecting, it turns out.

A new video from YouTubers AsapSCIENCE has outlined all the ways binge-watching is impacting our health – and it’s not pretty.

There’s quite the list of ailments that you might have picked up… Read the full story

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June 15, 2017, 4:26 am

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If it’s not dodgy tanlines, then it’s streaky fake tan – if it’s neither of those, you’re probably red as a lobster.

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Trying to achieve the perfect bronzed tone is a struggle we all know far too well. We Brits spend hours and hours on sunbeds or in spray tan tents, trying to get a delightful shade of golden brown before our holidays.

Scientists might have the answer to our woes, though, with a new chemical which triggers the perfect dark pigment in the skin, without the need for any sunlight whatsoever.

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June 15, 2017, 4:33 am

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We all know fast food isn’t the best for your health, but we’ve got some more specific, tragic news to share – chips are killing you. According to one study, at least. 

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A new study has revealed that people who eat fried potatoes two or more times a week double their risk of an early death. Eek.

The report – published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition – found that the chips-causing-early-death thing was seemingly down to the way the potatoes were cooked, as spuds which weren’t fried did not show the same… Read the full story

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June 15, 2017, 4:40 am

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It’s Father’s Day this Sunday (18 June, if you’ve already forgotten) and if you’ve booked a lunch out – you might want to cancel it.

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The weather’s meant to be nice, and thanks to Morrisons, you can now treat your old man to the UK’s biggest supermarket burger.

So what better excuse is there to have a barbecue?

We welcome with open arms the ‘Daddy of all Burgers’, a ‘succulent’ burger that weighs in at a full pound – the same weight as a football – and is 18cm in… Read the full story

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June 15, 2017, 5:00 am

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Those who declare that there is no such sex as bad sex are filthy liars.

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When it comes to sex there are so many ways in which it can all go so terribly wrong.

What if you accidentally sneeze all over your partner? Or how about they try to push your head a little south, and you aren’t in the mood? Or what if to your absolute shock and horror you realise that they have awful personal hygiene?

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June 15, 2017, 5:13 am

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You didn’t forgot Father’s Day, did you? Well, just to remind you, it’s Sunday, 18 June.

Father’s Day is only a couple of days around the corner, and you may be seriously doubting that a pair of socks will do the job of saying ‘Happy Father’s Day’ to the man who brought you into the world.

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If you’re struggling to come up with a zinger of a present that screams Dad, then we’re here to help.

Getting him a present that’s made just for him will leave him smiling this Father’s Day and… Read the full story

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June 15, 2017, 5:18 am

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The cliché says life begins at 40. And, while that’s partly true, there are also lots of things that really ought to end in your 40s too.

What was fine in your third decade suddenly isn’t now, and what would be a minor transgression in a younger individual can be a fatal faux pas for a 40something.

But, never fear, we’re here to help.

Here are 13 things you’ll feel daft doing in your 40s. Are there any we’ve missed? Let us know in the comments.

1. Buying clothes

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June 15, 2017, 6:00 am

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It’s not really a frolic abroad unless you’ve had some sort form of holiday romance.

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You’re in a far away land, full of mysterious people, and you’ve got your holiday wardrobe on, so you feel sassy.

And suddenly everyone around you starts looking a lot more attractive than they would if you bumped into them in your local Tesco.

Holiday romances are fun, often commitment free, and definitely give you something a bit more memorable to remember the trip by.

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June 15, 2017, 6:21 am

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Broccoli is Britain’s favourite vegetable, according to a new survey.

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The study, commissioned by Diabetes UK, sees it beat trendier veg like kale (Britain’s least favourite veggie, apparently) to the top spot. Much of broccoli’s improved PR is down to its rebrand as a ‘superfood’.

This quite simply will not do.

Yeah, yeah, so broccoli is a source of vitamins C, A and K, calcium, fibre and a bunch of cancer fighting compounds.

But there’s a reason why it was the gross vegetable of choice in kids’ cartoons and adverts. It’s just so…boring.

A… Read the full story