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July 12, 2017, 4:31 am

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We all know drink-driving is as stupid as it gets, but what if we could turn the tables. What if booze could actually get us home?

Some brave Scottish scientists have gone some way to answering that question, by powering a car with whisky. Because Scotland.

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The experiment saw a Ford Focus go for a drive in Edinburgh last Friday morning, fueled only by whisky residue, in a move that could only be more stereotypically Scottish if the exhaust was replaced by bagpipes.

The science-y bit? The fuel is… Read the full story

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July 12, 2017, 4:36 am

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Teaching children emotional intelligence at school could help improve their mental health, as well as their social skills and their ability to learn.

According to a new study from the University of Illinois at Chicago, UBC and Loyola University, emotional intelligence classes could ‘teach the skills that children need to succeed and thrive in life.’

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‘Social-emotional learning programs teach the skills that children need to succeed and thrive in life,’ said Eva Oberle, assistant professor at UBC’s Human Early Learning Partnership.

‘We know these programs have an immediate positive effect so… Read the full story

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July 12, 2017, 4:38 am

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We’re major fans of Missguided, what with their stylish clothes, their consistent discounts, and even the decorated pink packaging your clothes arrive in.

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And now, it’s going to be more than the packaging that comes in flurecent pink, as Missguided have teamed up with Barbie to release a brand new doll-inspired collection.

The collection, which has been dubbed BARBIExMISSGUIDED, will feature 43 pieces, including over-sized jackets, ripped denim cut-offs, swimsuits and t-shirts – which all come in various colours including pinks, pastels, blacks and camouflage.

As well as clothing, Missguided will also… Read the full story

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July 12, 2017, 4:43 am

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Most young people have got used to the idea that they’ll literally never own a home.

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It’s amazing we get the time to think about it really, given that according to baby boomers we’re mostly busy drinking lattes out of avocados instead of saving chunks of our incredibly high salaries. But, somehow, most of us have managed to come to terms with the fact that we’ll probably end up renting for the rest of our lives.

If you had any remaining hope left, however, then we… Read the full story

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July 12, 2017, 6:17 am

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Jacqui Kenny can’t leave her house. But every day, she travels the world.

‘I was diagnosed with agoraphobia about eight years ago,’ Jacqui tells metro.co.uk, ‘but I’ve lived with extreme anxiety and panic attacks for over 20 years.

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‘Because it’s so tricky for me to travel away from my comfort zones, it affects all aspects of my daily life.

‘The smallest journey can feel like I’m climbing Mount Everest and the further away from my comfort zones the more anxious I feel.

‘A bad day for me is not been able to walk to the back aisles of my local supermarket as I fear I will have a panic attack and not be able to escape.

‘Planes and trains and travelling long distances are the most challenging for me.’

Jacqui’s agoraphobia leaves her terrified of being in public places where she feels escape would be difficult. She worries… Read the full story

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July 12, 2017, 6:55 am

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Normally, we’d be gutted to find out McDonald’s is releasing a new product that’s unavailable in the UK.

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*Cough* Bacon and cheese covered fries *cough*.

However, we’re pretty happy to hold our hands up and let Japan take one McDonald’s product for the team – as there’s a possibility they’re going to be handed some of the most controversial McFlurry flavours.

According to Rocket News, McDonald’s Japan is teaming up with the upcoming movie Pokemon the Movie 20:… Read the full story

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July 12, 2017, 7:25 am

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45% of British people are currently hitting the gym to get ready for summer – but they could be causing themselves more harm than good.

And it’s all because we have no idea what we’re doing, basically.

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A new study from personal injury solicitors Hayward Baker has found that nearly half of Brits have suffered what they call a ‘gym-jury’ during exercise. Quite a lot, that.

12% have had to seek medical advice for a sports or exercise related injury, with 5% having to consistently visit physiotherapists or chiropractors for… Read the full story

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July 12, 2017, 7:44 am

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Primark never disappoint when it comes to showering us with Beauty and the Beast-inspired products.

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From clothing to homeware, we’ve seen it all. Well, we thought we had – right up until they released a Beauty and the Beast makeup collection.

While they haven’t featured enchanted rose-coloured lipstick or an eye shadow the exact shade of Belle’s golden dress, their makeup line really is fit for any aspiring Disney princess.

Primark first debuted its new range of beauty products on their Instagram, where they displayed a Beauty and the Beast… Read the full story

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July 12, 2017, 7:50 am

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Fried chicken fans, rejoice – you’ll soon be able to brandish your fast food obsession via your smartphone.

KFC have announced plans to release a new smartphone, complete with that iconic red shade and Colonel Sanders logo.

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The chicken-lover’s dream piece of tech is a collaboration with Chinese manufacturer Huawei, with both the chicken chain’s logo and Huawei’s logo adorning the bright red casing of the limited edition Huawei 7 Plus.

It comes pre-loaded with KFC’s K-music app, which lets you choose the songs you want to hear in the KFC store of your choice,… Read the full story

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July 12, 2017, 7:56 am

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Everyone knows summer is meant for hot weather and getting boozy. Oh, and ice cream. Lots and lots of ice cream.

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And now Haagen-Dazs have given us the gift of the gods by combining the latter together.

That’s right, people, alcoholic ice cream is here and we’ve never wanted to chuck on a bikini and get out on the beach so much before.

The ice cream brand is releasing a selection of five different boozy ice cream flavours, including Rum Vanilla Caramel Blondie, Whiskey Chocolate Truffle, Irish Cream Coffee & Biscotti, Vodka Key… Read the full story

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July 12, 2017, 8:03 am

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Women who work as servers in ‘objectifying restaurants’ like Hooters, Twin Peaks or Tilted Kilt are more susceptible to anxiety and disordered, eating according to a new study from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

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252 American waitresses aged between 18 and 66 were surveyed for the study, which has been published in the Psychology Of Women Quarterly – and researchers found that women who agreed with statements like ‘in the restaurant I work, female servers/waitresses are encouraged to wear sexually revealing clothing’ and ‘in the restaurant I work, male… Read the full story

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July 12, 2017, 8:08 am

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A plate of golden fish and chips is a culinary staple.

A timeless British classic (in exactly the kind of way ‘mince on toast’ is not), it’s a pairing you just don’t mess with. Unless, apparently, you’re Australia.

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One café in Melbourne has begun serving up a monstrous mauling of everything we know and love about the textbook Friday night supper – a jet-black chippy tea.

Made black by the presence of activated charcoal in the apple-cider vinegar, the concoction is on the… Read the full story

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July 12, 2017, 8:21 am

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A snuffle, a snort, and a scratch and there she is.

That’s Lua, up there, poking her head through the gate – a resident at the world’s first ‘dog glamping’ site at NOS Alive festival in Lisbon, Portugal.

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The hills are well and truly alive round here. A few miles down the road in the city’s Passeio Marítimo de Algés, they’re alive with the sound of music, a stellar line-up of big hitters like Foo Fighters, Depeche Mode, The Weeknd and The xx and providing one of Europe’s most vibrant and colourful destination festivals.

Up here though, it’s a chorus of barks and howls that flood Tiago Patel‘s doggy daycare site.

Announced back in June, NOS Alive’s link-up with Tiago Patel was borne of a simple idea: why should humans be the only ones allowed a little escapism over a music festival… Read the full story

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July 12, 2017, 1:31 pm

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Many dog owners will be used to their pets behaving strangely with mirrors around the house.

They may bark at it, growl, try and play with their reflection, or simply ignore them altogether.

The big question is: can your beloved pooch recognise him or herself in the mirror?

We all know that our reflections are immediately recognisable as our own, and this is so natural that we tend not to think about it.

However, this is actually a major feat, because it requires something not all creatures have – self awareness.

You can now get… Read the full story

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July 12, 2017, 2:15 pm

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It may not be immediately obvious, but all of these striking photographs were taken on iPhones.

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Each one was chosen from thousands of entries submitted from around the world for the iPhone Photography Awards 2017.

This year, amateur and professional photographers from more than 140 different countries sent their photos in to be considered by judges.

The winners have now been chosen, and here are their favourites.

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July 12, 2017, 10:40 pm

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Whatever your job, and however accomplished you are, work can sometimes be a bit boring.

After all, wouldn’t you rather be…not…at work?

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It turns out there’s a big difference between being a bit bored sometimes and being completely unsatisfied with your job – and that difference could dictate your overall wellbeing.

A new study from Florida Atlantic University, and published in the Journal of Vocational Behaviour,  suggests that those who believe they’re overqualified for their jobs feel ‘uncommitted to the organisation they work for’ and, more importantly, are more likely to… Read the full story

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July 12, 2017, 11:00 pm

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A photographer named Brigitte, who is also the creative director behind her website, Pardon my French, has created a beautiful photo series in which she celebrates her grandmother turning 90 years old.

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Brigitte, who describes herself as ‘a wife, dog-owner, Harry Potter Geek and chocoholic’, and also works as a midwife, had always wanted to do a photoshoot with her grandmother, whom she describes to be a ‘special, little old lady’.

Obviously, she had to make the experience as special as possible for her grandmother –… Read the full story

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July 12, 2017, 11:00 pm

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He’s popped the question, you’ve said yes, drunk copious amounts of champagne and then it hits you: now you actually have to plan a wedding.

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Wedding planning can be one of the most stressful things you’ll ever experience.

Once you’ve got past all the guest-list politics and nitty-gritty, the last thing you want is to walk down the aisle and realise you’ve not organised transport for the groom and he’s currently speeding there on a hired bike.

Don’t panic! Here’s the common things people forget about when planning a wedding.

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July 12, 2017, 11:14 pm

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Move over Tony Hawk.

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There’s a new animal skater in town by the name of George the Cat, and the internet’s gone wild for him. (Hold up, what do you mean ‘Tony’s not actually a hawk’?)

‘Someone call the vet cuz my kitten’s sick af’, tweeted twitter user @ericacaclaire last weekend, along with the most radical picture of a kitten since this high-speed cycle-cat.

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— erica (@ericacaclaire) July 9,… Read the full story

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July 12, 2017, 11:22 pm

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When I first started dating my partner, I decided not to add him on social media.

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At first, this decision came because we weren’t exclusive, and I didn’t want my friends and family to know more about him than I did through mutual friends and tagged photos.

Not having him on social media also meant there was more to learn from him in real life; things that would normally be on his profile such as what his interests were, where he liked to go, and what his family were like.

Being able to experience this for myself instead of dropping a few words into the Facebook search bar meant I got to know him personally and not through a facade.

When we decided to go ‘exclusive’, I still didn’t add him on social… Read the full story