Body positive activists are vandalising plastic surgery adverts in a brilliant way

March 19, 2016, 4:17 am

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After all that uproar about the controversial ‘beach body’ advert last year, it’s a little disappointing to know that there are still body-shaming adverts taking over our commutes on public transport.

Because seriously. We’re trying to get to work. We really don’t need to see posters telling us our waists should be smaller and our breasts should be bigger.

One group of activists is done with seeing all that negativity. As first noticed by Cosmopolitan‘s Charles Manning, a new movement called #MyBodyDoes is vandalising plastic surgery adverts plastered… Read the full story

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Behold the rocking chair hammock mashup

March 19, 2016, 4:59 am

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There is no seating arrangement more chilled than this hammock/rocking chair mashup.

The currently unnamed seating arrangement was created by three students (in just two weeks. What have YOU accomplished in the last two weeks? at India’s MIT Institute of Design, Harshita Murudkar, Shivani Gulati and Mehak Philip.

The students created the chair, named Zoloka, for a uni assignment. This was the magical result.

It combines the motion of a rocking chair with the chilled out ~vibes~ of a hammock, in a glorious seat that you can pick up and place anywhere to gently rock back and forth with wild abandon.

Sure, it doesn’t quite… Read the full story

17 reasons you should visit Belfast

March 19, 2016, 5:00 am

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Belfast may not be the most obvious choice for a city break, but it’s fast becoming one of the UK’s coolest cities.

A colourful mix of art, music, history, great food and beautiful landscapes make it a must visit destination. And if you still need convincing, here are 17 reasons why you should visit Belfast:

1. The Cathedral Quarter

Belfast has recently been divided into ‘quarters’, each with it’s own character and charm. The Cathedral Quarter is also known as the cultural quarter and is centered around a Cathedral (hence the name). It’s full of narrow cobbled streets, with great bars and restaurants – a perfect destination for a night out in Belfast.

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Up your sexting game with this IRL version of sending the aubergine emoji

March 19, 2016, 5:22 am

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If Snapchatting a naked pic isn’t for you (wise), sexy texts aren’t quite doing it, and you just want to make your sexting a bit more physical, the internet has the answer.

Presenting Eggplantmail. It’s a service that will send an aubergine (or eggplant, if you’re American) to any person of your choosing, complete with a custom message.

Meaning you can now send the aubergine emoji – widely known to be the penis emoji, for anyone not fluent – in real life, through someone’s postbox. Whoa.

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These sports bras have a special pocket for a knife or pepper spray

March 19, 2016, 5:52 am

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It’s a very sad world when women can’t go out for a run without feeling like they’re in danger.

But that’s the world we live in. It sucks. It really is dangerous for women to run outside, given all the horrific things that could happen.

And so we have to use protection. Enter the Booby Trap Bra.

The Booby Trap Bra is a supportive sports bra with a difference – it has a special pocket designed to safely store a knife or pepper spray.

The pocket is placed so it’s easy to quickly reach in and… Read the full story

Boy can’t bear to tell his gran her ‘decorative’ rock is an old gobstopper

March 19, 2016, 6:38 am

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Most grandparents have at least one thing they’re keeping as a family heirloom to hand down to their grandchildren. 

For example, this gran has been keeping a lovely decorated rock for as long as her grandson can remember.

Aw. That’s nice.

There’s just one problem, however. The ‘rock’ is actually a really old, dried out gobstopper.

Yep, she’s been keeping this on her table for the past eight years, proud of the chic look it added to the room. 

It would be pretty cool if it were a rock 

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Rejoice: Weed infused Nutella is a thing that exists

March 19, 2016, 7:39 am

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We live in a time of forward thinking and great innovation.

A time when pizza is delivered by robots. When a hammock and a rocking chair can exist in one glorious seating option. A time when you can eat Twix in spread form.

So it was only a matter of time before someone did what the world has been waiting for: combining weed and Nutella in one glorious package.

Think about it. It makes sense.

When you smoke up, you’re going to want a snack. And Nutella always seems like a good idea.

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15 things you’ll miss when you move out of your houseshare

March 19, 2016, 9:07 am

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By the end of your time living in houseshares, you’re usually so excited to get your own place that you don’t really think about what you’re leaving behind.

Trust us – once you get your own place, you won’t remember little irritations about the washing up and people stealing your milk. All you’ll remember are the good things, and you’ll find yourself really missing those heady days of housesharing.

Here’s what you’ll miss the most.

1. Always having someone to talk to

The great thing about a houseshare, especially when there are four or more of you, is that there’s pretty much always someone… Read the full story

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It’s official: Burger King is going to serve booze with its burgers

March 19, 2016, 10:28 am

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We first reported on Burger King’s plans to serve their burgers with a side of booze back in November. Now, months later, it’s actually happening.

The Mirror reports that Burger King has been granted permission to sell beer alongside its food in the UK for the first time ever.

The BK in Waterloo Station will be the first branch to get a touch more alcoholic, following approval from Lambeth Council.

It’s the first time a fast food restaurant in the UK has been allowed to sell alcohol, and we’re all VERY excited.

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International Day of Happiness: 14 things that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face

March 20, 2016, 12:00 am

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Happy International Day of Happiness!

Here’s a few things to put a smile on your face on this glorious, happy day :)

1. Anything from the Human’s of New York Instagram account

Seriously guys, this is like the most heart warming shit you’re ever going to read. PEOPLE <3 (well… some people)

2. These Golden Retrievers playing

OMG I JUST WANT TO GET IN THERE AND PLAY TOO!

3. Stephanie Arne playing with baby otters

Did you even know this was a thing? Yes, it’s a thing. A thing we all now want immediately.

National Proposal Day: Why do we get down on one knee when we propose?

March 20, 2016, 1:00 am

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Weddings and proposals: Filled with all kinds of weird etiquette and traditions we willingly partake in without knowing why.

So this National Proposal Day, we’re explaining one of the many strange parts of love and marriage.

Why do we get down on one knee when we propose?

Turns out it’s actually quite romantic – in a strange, antiquated gender roles kind of way. It’s all about the man momentarily showing that he’s willing to submit to his future wife’s wants and needs.

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International Day of Happiness: 19 small things that make us stupidly happy

March 20, 2016, 1:00 am

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It’s the International Day of Happiness. Hooray!

And whilst some might be focusing on the big promotion or the flash new holiday to keep us happy, there are some of us that are content with the smaller pleasures in life.

1. Finding a packet of biscuits that you’d forgotten about when you’ve just put the kettle on.

2. Dunking said biscuits in your freshly brewed tea and not loosing half of it to the bottom of the mug. That just makes you feel like a champion.

3. Finding a fiver you’d completely forgotten about tucked between the receipts in your purse. Nothing quite like the feeling that your lunch… Read the full story

National Proposal Day: The sweetest proposal stories you’ll ever read, as shared by you

March 20, 2016, 1:00 am

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Are you ready to make one of the biggest decisions of your life? Or just planning out your dream proposal in your head?

It’s National Proposal Day, a time to celebrate all engagements – whether they’re romantic, wacky or even kinda awkward.

When it comes to proposals, what matters is that it’s memorable and right for you.

To mark the day, we asked you for your proposal stories. And you got back to use with romantic stories of the moment you decided to be with someone for the rest of your life.

We chose the best ones out of those submitted. Here are the sweetest proposal stories you’ll ever read.

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National Proposal Day: Why the OTT proposals need to stop

March 20, 2016, 2:00 am

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Marriage proposals are meant to be one of the most romantic moments of your life. They’re intimate. A moment between two people in love and no one else.

But somewhere along the way, marriage proposals have been derailed.

Blame Instagram. Or better, blame YouTube.

Suddenly a proposal just isn’t good enough if it hasn’t been captured on film, the bride-to-be’s stunningly shocked reaction documented and filtered. An engagement hasn’t actually happened unless the ring has been Instagrammed. The quiet moments after she’s slipped on the ring are filled with a flurry of texts and smiling selfies.

Even if you’re not getting social media happy, the effects… Read the full story

Palm Sunday 2016: What is it? Facts, songs and activities for kids

March 20, 2016, 2:36 am

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Palm Sunday begins today, marking the first day of Holy Week in the Christian calendar.

Millions of Christians around the world will take part in church services today, as well as completing activities and singing songs to observe the day and pay their respects to Jesus.

What is Palm Sunday?

Palm Sunday marks the day Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on a donkey, just a few days before he was betrayed by his friend Judas Iscariot, one of the 12 apostles, put on trial and sentenced to death by crucifixion.

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23 cats that won’t fail to make you feel happy on International Day of Happiness

March 20, 2016, 3:30 am

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Fact: cats make us happy. They really do.

There is science behind it (if you’re interested), but you know from the fuzzy feelings you get when you look at cat videos or pictures of cats that it’s true.

As it’s International Day of Happiness, we thought we’d inject a little bit more unadulterated joy into your day with lots of cats.

Here are 23 cats that won’t fail to make you feel happy. You have our absolute guarantee on that.

1) These cats in funny hats

2) This hipster cat with a moustache

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14 toddler translations for every parent whose child has started talking

March 20, 2016, 5:52 am

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Your toddler babbles with such intent as you try your hardest to work out what they’re saying.

Politely, you tell them you’re sorry you don’t understand and bang they’re on the floor throwing a tantrum!

Been there? Haven’t we all.

But fret no more, here are 14 toddler translations that might help with those sticky situations. Try and work them out for yourselves!

1. ‘Euh euh euh’

Normally means they want you to do something and often comes with a finger point in the direction of where they want you to go. Time to follow…

2. ‘More mal’

More milk.

This one’s for toddlers who still love their milk. It’s also the one that parents trying to… Read the full story

17 reasons being a teenage boy is the hardest time of a man’s life

March 20, 2016, 6:26 am

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As we get older, we often long for the ‘simpler’ life of being younger again, before the adult responsibilities of work, finances, starting a family and wearing a tie right up to the neck.

But this view has to be through rose tinted spectacles – as much as being a teenager was an era of excitement and discovery, it was far more about angst, heartbreak and body odour.

While there will always be an argument over which gender has it worse during puberty (let’s face it lads, the moment the periods card is… Read the full story

Is your cat ‘inappropriately purring’? Here’s what it could mean

March 20, 2016, 7:15 am

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It’s one of the most beautiful and relaxing sounds and we all associate a cat’s purr with our pet’s happiness and contentment. 

But did you know that there is such a thing as ‘inappropriate purring’, where a cat may actually be using its form of communication to relax itself in times of distress?

Much like our own language, cats can be actually communicating a variety of things through purring from its happiness to see its owner to its fear of a thunderstorm or an alert that it is in pain. However, rather than just a cry… Read the full story

13 struggles of a spring wardrobe

March 20, 2016, 8:36 am

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Welcome to the first day of spring (Sunday, March 20), and the beginning of your clothing struggles.

The cooler months allow you to dress in the most comfortable manner, with a wide variety of snug sweat pants, leggings, jumpers and general chunky knitted stuff.

Not only do these items keep you warm and cosy, but also because they’re quite loose and require minimum flesh to be on display, no-one will be able to notice the several pounds of festive weight which you’ve gained.

But with spring there’s no more hiding. Wave goodbye to trainers, and hello to flimsy sandals.

1. Jacket…

The… Read the full story