We don’t quite understand why we’ve just spent the last three hours watching this video on repeat and pausing and replaying our favourite bits.
But we have.… Read the full story
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This video of Viennetta being made may be the most satisfying thing ever
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When does April Fools Day end? Rules and etiquette on telling April fools jokes after noon
We’ve all been having a good laugh with April Fools Day jokes today, but when should the fun end?
Well, traditionally you can only tell April Fools jokes until midday on 1 April, after that time you are meant to come clean about your pranks.
But increasingly people are throwing the April Fools Day rule book out the window because busy work schedules mean they haven’t got time for pranks in the morning.
Instead many are delaying their gags for friends, family and kids until the evening, and some are even telling their jokes before April 1.
Just look at what Virgin tried to pull this year:
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33 tattoos all cat-lovers will want immediately
Really, getting a cat tattoo (yes, we’re trying really, really hard not to call them cattoos) is a much more responsible choice than getting your boyfriend’s name etched on your ankle.
Because your love for cats will last for all eternity.
Cats are always there for you (even when they’re being dicks). They’ll never let you down. They’re adorable and lovely and you love them.
What better way to celebrate that love than by getting an artistic tribute to cats somewhere on your body?
1. Because just like a tattoo, cat love is forever.
2. So let’s celebrate it.
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World Autism Awareness Day: 10 reasons everyone should be autism aware
“Auntie Mandy, can I touch your boobs?”
So my autistic niece likes to ask me repeatedly. And I am so glad to have her in my life because without her I would never have understood the joy that an autistic child can bring to their family or learnt not to be embarrassed by questions like this.
Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Although we know so much more about autism than we did twenty or thirty years ago, it is still so important for all of us to make sure we are autism aware. And here are 10 good reasons why:
1. About 700,000 people in the UK alone are on the autism spectrum and with their families… Read the full story
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Best women’s gym and fitness clothes for summer: Key items for your wardrobe update
It’s that time of year again when it’s nearly summer but we’re still rocking our winter bod.
For extra motivation to get back in the gym why not update your wardrobe with some of the latest kit.
We’re always more keen to go somewhere if we’ve got something great to wear for it.
These days brands are coming out with so many original, beautiful pieces each season.
(Whoever thought I’d be saying that about gym clothes?).
We’ve compiled some of the most dreamy, essential items for your fitness wardrobe update.
Gym logo capri leggings, £29.99, Superdry
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15 reasons to celebrate Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
When it comes to heavenly combinations, peanut butter and jelly/jam is totally the best one out there.
If you’ve never tried this wonderful pairing, then we strongly recommend that you immediately stop everything that you’re doing and indulge. You won’t regret it, we swear.
If you’re already a fan then you’re in luck, because today is peanut butter and jelly day, so you’ve got the perfect excuse to get stuck in to your favourite peanut butter and jelly themed food items.
1. Best combo EVER
We’re willing to go out on a limb and say that this combination is better than cheese and onion.
The perfect blend of different textures, savoury and sweet flavours and it all combines excellently to create yumminess in your tummy.
2. Works smooth and crunchy
If you fancy a bit of kick then go for… Read the full story
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RECIPE: No-bone broth with wild seaweed (and why it’s better for you than animal bone broth)
Joel and Aiste Gazdar are on a mission to transform our relationship with food.
The chefs and owners of London’s Wild Food Café, known for their use of ‘biodiverse’, creative and unusual plant ingredients, are currently turning their attention to bones.
You may have heard of bone broth – a trendy soup made from boiling animal bones, which is touted as being full of minerals and collagen to boost your health.
Well, Joel and Aiste find the whole trend quite amusing and suggest that in lieu of animal bone broth we should be tucking into wild seaweed broth instead.
Here’s why.
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World Autism Awareness Day: 8 things that are just too much for people with sensory issues
It’s World Autism Awareness Day today and whilst sensory issues are a well known aspect of Autism Spectrum Disorder, they also affect a huge number of people who might only have minor traits of ASD and no actual diagnosis.
A lot of things that barely register for most people can have a huge effect on others. Here are just a few of the things that are pretty much guaranteed to distress my own autistic child:
1. Fluorescent lights
See those strip lights in supermarkets? They make a noise. You might not be able to hear them, but some people can. They… Read the full story
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Photographer captures pro-life protesters in action to give them a taste of their own medicine
Robert Lee Bailey is a photographer whose project captures pro-life protesters in a new light.
After accompanying his girlfriend to an appointment at Planned Parenthood for her routine medical care, they were met with a bunch of angry pro-lifers, who were intent on making their appointment as difficult as possible – even though they weren’t actually there for an abortion.
Having struck a chord with Robert, he found the perfect opportunity to make his feelings known when a 40 Days for Life Campaign entered their city.
During the campaigners’ stay, protesters rallied together outside of the clinic for twelve hours at a time.… Read the full story
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Recovered anorexic competes as bodybuilder – and is using her story to inspire other sufferers to seek help
25-year-old Aroosha Nekonam has spent the last two and a half years turning her life around with body-building and a healthy lifestyle after a severe battle with anorexia.
Aroosha, who is a law graduate, was… Read the full story
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21 photos from Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival that will make you wish you were there
Spring is here, everything’s beautiful, and we’re just going to pretend we don’t need to wear our coats anymore. Yes, even when we’re shivering.
Japan kicked off their annual Cherry Blossom Festival – also known as Hanami – this week.
It’s a month long celebration of the beginning of spring, new life, and nature.
Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival officially began on the April 1st, and will run until the end of May. Residents and visitors are invited to pop down to their nearest park to see… Read the full story
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This cake that looks like a raindrop is messing with our minds
Okay, we’re calling it. The need for all food to be ultra-Instagrammable has gone too far.
We had the rainbow bagel – which apparently had a ‘bit of a weird taste’ for the sake of appearances. We had the sushi burger – which you CLEARLY CANNOT EAT WITH YOUR HANDS.
And now, we have the raindrop cake.
It is a work of art. It’s incredible that we can create a dessert that truly does look like a raindrop. It really is very impressive.
But there is no. damn. need. for a cake to look like this. We… Read the full story
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92-year-old Roy finally receives love note his wife left him 51 years earlier
Well, this puts all our cutesy romantic gestures to shame.
On March 17, 1965, Germaine Langdon decided to write a note to her husband, Roy.
But romantic that she was, Germaine didn’t just scribble ‘love ya’ on a piece of paper. Nope. She carved it into the drywall of their home in Blezard Valley, Ontario, the night before the drywall was due to be covered with paneling.
Roy and Germaine eventually ended up moving out of the house, and in 2006 Germaine passed away.
But… Read the full story
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Costa Express forced to admit that its large latte doesn’t actually contain an extra shot
The internet was filled with shock and outrage this week when a man named Paul Hopkinson shared a video of a large cupful of Costa coffee easily pouring into a regular cup.
Why the heck were we paying 30p extra for the same amount of coffee, we asked. WHY.
Costa responded with a seemingly very responsible message, explaining that yes, a large coffee will fit into the regular cup, but only to the absolute brim – which is too dangerous considering the risk of scalding hot spills.
Plus, they explained, what you’re really paying for is actually an extra shot of… Read the full story
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This summer cocktail idea is simple but SO genius
We honestly don’t know why we never thought of this before.
Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar at the Conrad New York is now selling what may be the most genius summer cocktail of all time. Seriously. No exaggeration.
Presenting the cocktail you’re going to be drinking the second the sun comes out: a glass of prosecco with an ice lolly thrown in.
Loopy Doopy has actually been selling the cocktails for the past four summers, but – thanks to the rise of Instagram – last year is when they really made it big. The bar has just… Read the full story
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13 reasons you should have sex on your period
Period sex. A monthly delight or something to be entirely avoided and never spoken of?
According to the Facebook comments on our recent post about a tampon you can wear during sex, it’s a serious debate.
For some reason, loads of men and women think period sex is ‘gross’, ‘disgusting’, and ‘nasty’.
Which is pretty infuriating, to be honest, because all this squeamishness is just reinforcing the idea that periods are disgusting and shameful, and that – in effect – women’s bodies are, too.
This woman’s Facebook post about period-shaming is so important
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Why do brides wear veils on their wedding day?
Okay, so we’ve found out why men get down on one knee to propose, why we wear diamond engagement rings, and why brides wear white dresses.
Now’s clearly the time to work out why brides wear massive sheets of chiffon on their head.
We are, of course, talking about the veil. The dramatic, elegant, but probably very irritating in practice veil.
Why do we wear them? What do they mean? And when did they become a thing that all traditional brides would wear?
The truth is, no one’s entirely… Read the full story
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British people are missing out on one night’s sleep every week
I’m tired. You’re tired. We’re all exhausted and it’s a serious problem.
But no matter how many mornings we wake up hating everything, and no matter how bleary and bloodshot our eyes become, we just can’t seem to get it together and get to sleep at a reasonable time.
We’re not getting that little sleep, right? We’re busy. It’s not that important, anyway.
Here’s a wake-up call (pun intended).
A new study from the Royal Society for Public Health has found that British people are missing out on one full night’s sleep per week.
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This little mistake could be why you’ve got dandruff
So, you’ve got a flaky scalp. It’s cool. It’s okay. Loads of people do.
You’re armed with your trusted Head & Shoulders (or whatever alternative anti-dandruff shampoo you use), you’re safe in the knowledge that this will give you the flake-free scalp you crave, and everything’s fine.
Except for some reason, you’re still getting dandruff. Your shampoo isn’t working. Why?
It might all be down to your conditioner.
As Francesca Fusco told Women’s Health, using a regular conditioner after washing your hair will completely counteract the flake-preventing properties of your anti-dandruff shampoo.
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Indian supermodel walks the runway while pregnant. Nails it.
Meet Carol Gracias. She’s a supermodel. She’s a reality TV star. She’s stunning. And she’s also pregnant.
This week, Carol kicked down a whole bunch of conventions of high fashion by walking the runway for designer Gaurang Shah at Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai – while heavily pregnant.
It’s a big deal. Even having a 37-year-old model walking the runway comes as a surprise (depressingly), thanks to the overwhelming sea of teen and early-twenties models.
But a pregnant woman appearing in a fashion show is even more important. It proves that there’s no reason for pregnant women to be excluded from… Read the full story
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