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20 reasons you should learn to knit

April 9, 2016, 7:44 am
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The world needs more knitters (Picture: Getty)

Take two needles and a ball or two of wool and before too long you could have whipped up something rather snazzy.

And if snazzyness wasn’t enough, here are a few more reasons why, if you haven’t already, you really should learn to knit…

1. You see a must have piece of knitwear but it’s out of your price range. No problem, you can make it yourself.

2. Haberdasheries are one of the best places in the world. You need more reasons to visit one as often as humanly possible.

3. So much yarn and so little time. The world needs more knitters to put it to good use.

4. After the… Read the full story

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This is why some people have freckles

April 9, 2016, 8:06 am
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Freckles are SO pretty. But why do some people have them? (Picture: Getty)

Freckles: they’re so hot right now.

Whether we’re painting on freckles and pretending we’re born with it (we’re not), replicating the look with glitter, or gazing upon the beauty of Brock Elbank’s freckle-faced portraits, it’s clear that freckles are having a real moment.

And we’re pretty pleased about that, because freckles are gorgeous. Always. They’re more than just a trend.

But why are some people lucky enough to be blessed with freckles, while the rest of us have to draw them on? Is there a reason for freckles? Do they serve a purpose… Read the full story

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32 tweets about vodka everyone who’s made bad life choices will understand

April 9, 2016, 9:36 am
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Vodka is never to be trusted. (Picture: Getty)

Vodka. It’s your eternal enemy. It’s your loyal friend.

It was there for you when you were a teenager ready to move on from WKD to the big leagues, in Tesco value form.

It was there during freshers week when you were ready to make terrible decisions and bond with people you’d be forced to share a kitchen with for the next year.

And it’s still there for you. Sort of.

Sure, the smell of it is pure regret. Maybe you can’t handle straight vodka shots the way you used to. But when the time is right (ie. when you’ve just gone through a breakup or fancy making terrible decisions),… Read the full story

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The Body Coach recipe video: Joe Wicks shows us how to make his Lean In 15 Winner’s Protein Pancakes

April 9, 2016, 11:00 pm
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It’s the weekend and that means pancakes.

But they don’t have to be your usual fayre – why not try this super-quick recipe from The Body… Read the full story

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5 ways to boost the colour of your dyed hair

April 10, 2016, 6:57 am
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You know the way you exit a salon swishing your hair, then two weeks later it reminds you a bit of the bra you accidentally washed with a pair of jeans?

Well, hair colour never stays salon-fresh for long before it fades and discolours.

There are things you can do however, to keep it vibrant for longer.

Here’s 5 ways to boost the colour of your dyed hair.

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Blonde hair loves purple

If you have beautiful blonde hair and want to keep it that way, you need to use a purple shampoo.

This will help it to retain its cool tone by neutralizing the yellow that starts to appear a while after a dye job i.e. those brassy tones you envisage when you here the phrase ‘cheap blonde’.

Pro:Voke Touch of Silver Brightening Shampoo is a cost-effective and much tested option.

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Get juicing those… Read the full story

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13 things you’ll only know if you use cloth nappies

April 10, 2016, 7:42 am
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My baby has a cloth bum. Or to put it another way, we use washable nappies.

‘Real nappies’, as they are sometimes called (so does that make disposables imaginary?!) are increasing in popularity and if you are yet to convert, I’d highly recommend giving them a go.

Here are a few things you might recognise if your baby’s nappies are of the reusable kind.

1. When first looking into cloth nappies the sheer variety leaves you confused and running for the hills.

What the flip is a prefold? And what in God’s name am I supposed to do with a stuffable?!

2. Reviews, blogs, retailers – there’s no end of advice on which… Read the full story

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15 signs you’re socially awkward

April 10, 2016, 8:59 am
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Blundering through life is a strain when you’re socially awkward.

From standing around at gatherings in a cold sweat – hoping no one will make eye contact with you – to constantly inventing ways to circumnavigate the threat of being invited to participate, there’s just so much to worry about between the blushes.

1. You dread going to the hairdresser

Why do they not pick up on the clue when you bury your head in last year’s magazines?

You’d rather go to the dentist than be trapped in a hostage hairdressing situation where an hour of idle chat is unavoidable.

2. You worry about not getting a… Read the full story

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A guy is pranking commuters by brazenly reading NSFW books and the reactions are priceless

April 10, 2016, 11:46 pm
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Remember when you tried to read Fifty Shades on the Tube and felt everyone was judging you (because it was terrible, not because it was particularly racy)?

Well, then just imagine trying to squeeze in a few extra pages of Getting Away With Murder For Dummies while on the way to work.

Comedian Scott Rogowsky recently decided to prank New York commuters on the Subway with a few made up NSFW titles – and film their reactions.

It certainly livened up the morning commute.

You know this woman’s going to be searching for How To Hold A Fart In on Amazon as soon as she gets to work.

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*Sniggers*

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That is the face of a woman who is judging you. Hard.

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Of course, the thing about public transport is, no one actually says anything, they just simmer quietly… Read the full story

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Supermarket adapts its trolleys so dogs can ride up front on the weekly shop

April 11, 2016, 12:25 am
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This supermarket has specially designed trolleys so dogs can shop, too Credit: Lucia Landoni/ La Repubblica
She forgot the Petit Filous! (Picture: Lucia Landoni/ La Repubblica)

Can we just double back to the pet food aisle please driver?

Instead of being left outside on the street, dogs can now help out with the weekly shop at this Italian grocery store.

After seeing how many dogs were left tied up outside the shop, while their owners rushed around inside, Gianfranco Galantini, owner of Unes grocery shop in the city of Liano, decided to make his trolleys dog-friendly.

He fitted some of his fleet with a special partitioned section, which has a solid bottom, allowing dogs to sit or… Read the full story

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Woman left near tears after stranger makes ‘ignorant’ comments about her two-year-old son

April 11, 2016, 12:46 am
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One mother was left distraught after a stranger commented on her two-year-old son, who has stoma bags.

A stoma is a surgically created opening in the front of the abdomen, which diverts waste into an bag which sticks to the stomach.

Her son, Jameus, has two stomas, which lead from his colon, as it didn’t finish forming before he was born. He was also born with a disease called Hirschsprung’s disease – a condition that causes faeces to become stuck in the bowels.

Normally, her Jameus’ stoma bags are kept in place using a onesie worn under his clothes – to keep them safe and secure, and to stop him pulling on them. But, before a rushed trip to her local supermarket, she didn’t have time to dress him in his normal wear, and so his bags were covered simply by his t-shirt.

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Woman’s graphic skin cancer selfies show the damage sunbeds and sun worship can cause

April 11, 2016, 1:35 am
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Lorraine Henderson’s tanning addiction has left her with permanent scarring (Picture: Lorraine Henderson/Facebook)

A woman has shared pictures of her skin cancer scars on Facebook, to warn others against chasing that perfect tan at all costs.

Lorraine Henderson, a 40-year-old mum-of-one from Livingston, Scotland, used sunbeds from the age of 13 and refused to wear suntan lotion. Instead, she would apply baby oil on holiday to boost her tan.

It wasn’t until she developed a spot on her face, which wouldn’t clear up, that she discovered the damage she was doing. After ignoring it for a year, she went to a dermatologist, who took one look and informed her it was skin cancer.

In her post… Read the full story

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Quiz: Are you ready to get a pet?

April 11, 2016, 1:47 am
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These pets are ready (Credit: Metro/Getty)

Is there anything worse than really wanting a dog or cat and not having one?

But pets also do take a lot of work, love and affection to look after properly. Not everyone is prepared for that.

MORE: Dog microchip cost: Everything you need to know about microchipping your pet

And it’s difficult to know if you’re ready. Are you adult enough to take in a cute little puppy or care for the needs of an insecure snake?

You need to be ready for ultimate cuteness and companionship, as well as the reality of cleaning up poop… Read the full story

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11 reasons why sex with your ex is a bad idea

April 11, 2016, 1:51 am
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There can be no denying that sex with someone familiar can be a tempting proposition.

There’s orgasms on tap without the unknown territory or first time nerves that sex with someone new brings.

So is it any wonder going back to an ex can be appealing?

We’ve all done it and, sure, for about 28 seconds afterwards it feels good.

But, if you’re thinking of drunk texting an ex or trying to rekindle old flames, you might want to reconsider – here are 11 reasons why sex with your ex is a bad idea.

1. It will hold you back

As much as you try and convince yourself you can… Read the full story

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You can now buy a toilet bowl night light that lets you ‘pee like Tron’

April 11, 2016, 2:14 am
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Introducing the Illumibowl, the answer to your nightly prayers. 

No longer will you have to pee in total darkness to avoid waking up your partner, risking falling into the toilet bowl, or peeing all over the floor.

No longer will you be forced instantly and violently into wakefulness by the bright lights of your bathroom.

Illumibowl is a light sensitive, motion activated, night light for your toilet bowl. In other words, as you enter the bathroom, the toilet will start to glow, guiding you safely to to the bowl.

You may wish to warn overnight guests in advance.

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The Illumibowl has nine colour options – you can either choose a single colour or a colour cycle – so you can ‘pee like Tron’.

It also fits any toilet, taking all the stress out of night time trips to the loo.

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World Parkinson’s Day: Everything you need to know

April 11, 2016, 2:46 am
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Michael J Fox attends a Parkinson's fundraiser last year. His foundation has raised $450 million for Parkinson's research (Picture: Getty)
Michael J Fox attends a Parkinson’s fundraiser last year. His foundation has raised $450 million for Parkinson’s research (Picture: Getty)

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and today is World Parkinson’s Day (April 11).

So what is the purpose of World Parkinson’s Day?

The day (and indeed month) is aimed at raising awareness of Parkinson’s Disease and its symptoms to create better understanding of the condition.

More widespread understanding would hopefully see an increase in donations to Parkinson’s charities as well as put more pressure on health providers to focus more on researching and providing treatment for… Read the full story

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Alfie the bulldog is a huge Celine Dion fan

April 11, 2016, 2:50 am
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Ffion Wyn Jones, from Anglesey, and her bulldog Alfie who is obsessed with Celine Dion. Picture: Arwyn Roberts/Daily Post Wales
Alfie is transfixed by Celine in concert (Picture: Arwyn Roberts/Daily Post Wales)

Alfie the six-year-old bulldog loves nothing better than sticking on some Celine Dion and letting his cares melt away.

His owner Ffion Wyn Jones, 28, from Anglesey, North Wales, says her British bulldog is ‘mesmerised’ by the Canadian singer. Apparently, he’s a fan of all her music but seems to particularly enjoy Immortality featuring the Bee Gees.

Ffion only discovered her dog’s obsession six weeks ago while scrolling through music videos on YouTube.

‘Alfie turns seven in August and we’ve had him since he was a puppy,… Read the full story

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Mum’s Facebook plea from hospital bed for women to breastfeed her son answered by army of wet nurses

April 11, 2016, 3:56 am
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A poorly mother was astonished when her hospital-bed Facebook appeal for women to breastfeed her son was answered by an army of wet nurses she'd never met.
Ronja, who breastfeeds son Rio, was unable to feed him in hospital because she was given strong medication (Picture: SWNS)

A sick mum was astonished when her plea for help breastfeeding her son was answered by an army of wet nurses.

Single mum-of-two Ronja Wiedenbeck, 26, from Penzance, was rushed from her home to the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro with abdominal pain on Sunday April 3.

Ronja, who has suffered with ovarian cysts throughout her life, was given strong medicine to help with the pain, which meant she was unable… Read the full story

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Honest stranger sends waitress money after ‘miscalculating’ a previous tip

April 11, 2016, 3:59 am
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A waitress has had her faith in humanity restored after receiving money enclosed in an apology letter from a customer who previously ‘miscalculated’ his tip to her. 

Addressing the letter to a server called Tricia, one man explained how he had been to dinner in the restaurant she worked the previous Friday, with his wife, sister and brother-in-law.

As they were in a rush to see a show, he apparently ‘miscalculated’ his tip of $16.50 after receiving a bill for $132.30.

After discovering his mishap after checking his bank account, he felt incredibly guilty as Tricia’s service had been ‘perfect’ alongside the good food they were given.

Enclosing $15 in his gracious apology letter, he wrote: ‘I am so sorry – it was purely an oversight. As I said, the meal was great and your service was perfect.

‘Hopefully the $15 enclosed makes things right – I just hope it finds its way to you!’

A picture of the… Read the full story

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QUIZ: Do you remember all of these 90s Nickelodeon shows?

April 11, 2016, 4:45 am
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Do you know your orange soda from your happy happy joy joy? Or how about your Tia from your Tamara?

Nickelodeon was the second greatest thing about the 90s.

The first being Spice Girls, of course.

While we don’t doubt that you watched it non-stop (much to the frustration of your parents) we do question just exactly how much you remember from this gem of a channel.

Take our quiz and find out just how much of true 90s Nick kid you really are.

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This wedding dress took three people 300 hours to make, but no one will ever wear it

April 11, 2016, 5:34 am
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The big white dress that is in fact a cake (Picture: SWNS)

It took three people 300 hours to make, but no one will ever wear it.

But don’t feel too sad, because they will get to eat it.

You’re looking at the world’s first ‘weddible’ dress – a life size edible wedding dress cake.

It’s almost two metres tall and weighs over 75kg (nearly 12st). Yes, that’s nearly 12st of fondant. Which is arguably way more exciting than silk.

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