Vintage fashion through the ages, as modelled by the Scooby Doo gang

June 20, 2015, 10:27 am

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From Velma’s geek chic specs to Daphne’s iconic purple dress, the Scooby Doo gang have always been style gurus in their own right.

Illustrator Julia Wytrazek, noticing how the characters’ outfits were subtlety tweaked and updated over the years, decided to re-imagine the crime-fighting pals in all the different fashions of the 20th century.

Drawing on the characters’ personalities – such as Daphne’s sass and Fred’s squareness – Julia pictured how they’d dress and what trends they’d identify with in each different decade.

1910s: Velma’s an adventuring archeologist, Shaggy’s a bohemian artist, and fashionable Daphne is a be-quiffed Gibson Girl

 

1920s:… Read the full story

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Sleeping in a messy room might be ruining your sleep

June 20, 2015, 10:33 am

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Hmm. This might explain why we’re always so tired.

A new study has found that sleeping in a messy room may cause people to feel more tired the next day, as well as contributing to feelings of stress and aggravating mental illness.

Researchers found that people with hoarder-tendencies, who have more stuff filling the space in their bedroom, took longer to fall asleep than those who keep their rooms neat and tidy. This led to them feeling more tired the next day, making them more likely to let things stay cluttered.

It’s a very messy and tired cycle.

As part of the study, people were asked questions to judge their… Read the full story

One in ten people say they’re ‘unable to stop drinking once they’ve started’

June 20, 2015, 10:38 am

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In today’s slightly concerning news, new research has found that around one in ten people are unable to stop drinking once they’ve started. 

A new YouGov survey has found that 12 per cent of people say they find it difficult to stop drinking once they start on their first glass.

Worryingly, a small percentage of those people report that this happens on a weekly or nightly basis.

The research also found that alcohol is mostly being consumed by 18-24 year-olds, with 36 per cent drinking to a ‘harmful’ extent.

Meanwhile, 29 per cent of the general population are currently considered to be drinking to ‘harmful’, or ‘harmful… Read the full story

9 incredible ways to spend your long summer evenings

June 21, 2015, 12:00 am

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This weekend is the summer solstice – the longest, lightest day of the year.

If you ever find yourself, in the dark depths of winter, dreaming of warm summer evenings then this is your chance to make the most of it.

Don’t waste this summer. With a bit of planning and imagination you can make some really special memories without having to spend much money.

1. Explore London’s green spaces for a summer picnic. There are seven million trees in London and there’s a campaign afoot to turn the city into a National Park. Check out the wonderful, wild, hidden delight of the Camley Street Natural Park.

2. Go for a swim. There’s some lovely outdoor spots to swim… Read the full story

International Yoga Day: 15 things only hardened yogis know to be true

June 21, 2015, 12:00 am

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Today is International Yoga Day and yogis around the globe will be celebrating by putting on their best yoga pants and getting together in a beautiful open space to do 108 rounds of sun salutations, chanting ‘om’ and hugging each other lots, to increase their interconnectedness.

If you didn’t know this is what yogis get up to, then read on for more of an insight into yoga bliss…

1. That yoga was originally created for men by men, especially Ashtanga yoga which was created for virile young boys who needed to burn off some excess (sexual) energy… so come on western guys, it’s for you too!

2. It’s not about being really bendy. Beginner yogis or non yogis say I can’t do… Read the full story

Father’s Day 2015: 17 things you appreciate about your dad when you become a dad

June 21, 2015, 12:00 am

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‘Da-aaaaad!’ It’s a sound of irritation, of exasperation, of frustration, and we’ve all said it a million times – and it’s only when you’re on the receiving end that you start to realise that you and dad weren’t that different after all.

Here are 17 things you only really appreciate about your dad when you’re a dad too.

1. How hard he worked

Whether he was cramming for professional exams, juggling multiple crap jobs, working every hour god sent or trying to protect the family when his job was axed, you didn’t realise how hard he was working to keep you safe and secure.

2. How he tried to stop you from becoming a… Read the full story

Father’s Day: 21 signs you’re turning into your dad

June 21, 2015, 1:00 am

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When you were little, dad was a superhero – and when you were a teenager, he was the most embarrassing person on earth.

Now? He’s you – or rather, you’re him. Here are 21 signs that you’re turning into your dad.

1. Hair has stopped growing there and started there

If male pattern baldness is in your genes, it’s doing to your scalp what loggers do to Amazonian rain forests.

Meanwhile somebody appears to have replaced your eyebrows with steel cables and there are horrific things growing in your ears and nose.

2. You have catchphrases

Terrible, terrible catchphrases.

3. Young people look stupid

Skirts are too short, trousers too low, t-shirts too tight. Do their parents know they’re out like that?

4. You don’t listen… Read the full story

13 things you forgot to thank your dad for

June 21, 2015, 1:30 am

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If you’re lucky, your dad will be one of the most important people in your life.

From staring your boyfriends down the first time he meets them to giving you great advice, everything your dad does is for you – so make sure you thank him for some of these things this Father’s Day.

1. Always being there for you

From the first time he held you in the delivery room to the time he lent you his car for that road trip, you are your dad’s number one priority, and he’d drop any meeting, holiday or business trip in a second if you needed him.

2. Having your back

Whether it was telling school bullies to back off, or… Read the full story

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Happy Father’s Day: Readers share their memories #AboutMyDad

June 21, 2015, 3:35 am

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In the run-up to Father’s Day, we’ve been asking Metro readers to tell us about their dads on social media, using the hashtag #AboutMyDad.

Many of the responses featured happy memories and anecdotes. Others have expressed anger at absent fathers, or mourned those who’ve died.

We’ve embedded some of our favourite responses below. View them all on Twitter here – and, if you’d like to share your own stories, tweet @MetroUK using #AboutMyDad.

#AboutMyDad, made me realise how important appreciating where you are and who you're with truly is. pic.twitter.com/n0HUB10WiT

— LoobyLou72 (@_LoobyLou72) June 21, 2015

We didn't have you for a long time, but we had more good times… Read the full story

15 times onion rings were the only side order ever, because National Onion Rings Day

June 21, 2015, 11:00 pm

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Because onion rings are the ULTIMATE side order.

It’s National Onion Rings Day, you guys! Which means ordering them up all damn day is A ok.

Here’s 17 times onion rings were the most satisfying accompaniment. Life is all about deep fried snacking.

When you put an onion ring on it.

 

Dusted with parmesan. Oh hell yes.

 

Stacked.

 

With a side of hotdog and mustard.

 

By the bucket load.

 

Coming out of a cocktail.

 

With a salted egg yolk garnish. 

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Give your feet a break this summer with the KitKat pool sliders of your dreams

June 21, 2015, 11:03 pm

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Taking a break in the sun this summer? Then you’ll be needing these tasty KitKat pool sliders.

They have KitKat on them and they are bejewelled. You don’t really need to know any more.

But okay, we’ll give you more.

They’re by The Good Practice and are sold by UAE shop s*auce. Although they aren’t online yet, you can pre-order them via email (see below).

They’ll set you back around £206.

 

The same online designer boutique also brought us this KitKat clutch.

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June 22, 2015, 12:22 am

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Ever been stuck behind a massive truck, unable to see what’s ahead of you, debating whether to edge out and overtake or not?

Then, you might be interested in these new ‘Safety Trucks’. They use a wireless camera attached to the front of the truck, which connects to a video wall on the back, to show drivers the road ahead.

This way, even on single lane roads, drivers will be able to overtake trucks safely.

Samsung Argentina is hoping its new trucks will reduce the number of accidents caused by drivers overtaking trucks on single lane roads, unaware of what’s ahead of them.

In Argentina, almost one person dies in a traffic accident every hour. Most occur in overtaking situations when drivers can’t see what’s… Read the full story

London’s first ‘pignic’ actually happened (and it came with an important message)

June 22, 2015, 1:32 am

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How do you make a free picnic with actual piglets and a sunset over London’s Docklands even better? Why, make it for a good cause of course.

Yes, the infamous ‘pignic’ in London happened this weekend and, along with some super-cute tiny piglets – the smallest breed in the world and often called ‘micro pigs’ – the event came with an important message about the responsibilities that come with taking on a piglet as a pet.

Hosted by Yelp and Petpiggies, the pignic aimed to educate the public about realistic size expectations of so-called ‘micro-pigs’ – which can grow to the size of a dog and live for up to 15 years or more – in the hope that fewer pet pigs… Read the full story

Meet the 26-year-old man ‘who never grew up’

June 22, 2015, 1:49 am

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Meet Hyomyung Shin. Sitting in his PJs in his bedroom, you’d be forgiven for thinking he’s yet to hit his teens.

But, according to Korean news site Koreaboo.com, he’s a 26-year-old man.

Yes, we’re a *little* sceptical too.

Dubbed the Peter Pan of South Korea, Shin says he enjoys drinking beer, going on dates, and clubbing on the weekends. But, he says, he hasn’t yet hit puberty, because he suffers from a rare condition known as ‘Highlander Syndrome’.

The condition has apparently caused his body to age at a very slow – almost imperceptible – rate.

Read the full story

19 signs that prove you’re low maintenance… and proud of it

June 22, 2015, 2:34 am

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Being low maintenance is a blissful existence. Not only do you save money and time, but you also save your sanity by being extremely chilled out about pretty much everything.

Also, low maintenance does not equate to being lazy, thank you very much.

1. You love trakkie bottoms

It’s all about the comfort, therefore you have invested in numerous pairs of joggers that are perfect for every single occasion. Fleece-lined, shiny ones, formal ones, summer ones, holiday ones, travelling ones, birthday ones… the list goes on.

2. Haircuts aren’t important

You tend to go for a haircut maybe twice a year. You have no preference for a fancy salon, and you’ll stroll in to the first place you… Read the full story

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June 22, 2015, 3:35 am

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Timelapse video shows puppies go from 11 weeks to 11 months as they run for their dinner

June 22, 2015, 3:48 am

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Some things never change. EastEnders storylines, Great British summer washouts, and, apparently, puppies losing it at dinnertime.

Redditor disillusioned posted this adorable timelapse of her Golden Retriever puppies Colby & Bleu yesterday with the note: ‘I’ve been recording my golden retriever pups running to dinner from 11 weeks to 11 months. Watch them grow!’

The 90 second clip has already had almost half a million views. Because puppies.

The most adorable thing about the clip is that, despite running the same race every day, the pups never quite work out how to corner properly.

As one Redditor comments: ‘If… Read the full story

A cheeseburger and spring rolls recipe? Oh, go on then…

June 22, 2015, 3:50 am

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Junk food really doesn’t get better than these crispy spring rolls filled with oozy cheese, beef burger and gherkins.

Ingredients: (makes 20-25 approx)

• 250g lean steak mince
• 1/4 white onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• salt and pepper
• sheets of filo pastry
• processed cheese slices (1 per roll)
• sliced gherkins
• 1 beaten egg
• veg oil for frying

Method:

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13 things you’ll only know if you grew up in Birmingham

June 22, 2015, 4:37 am

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Birmingham, aka England’s ‘second city’, is an amazing place. With more canals than Venice and acting as the home of Cadbury’s and Gladiators, anyone who grew up here has a fierce pride about their hometown.

So don’t even try to make a joke about the accent.

1. Accent struggles

If you had a penny for… Read the full story

The 16 highs and lows of renting in your 20s

June 22, 2015, 4:46 am

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Does anyone even buy houses anymore? It doesn’t seem so, especially not if you live in London. Renting is your only option, and we’ve all got used to it.

If you’re renting in your 20s, you’ve probably encountered the following highs and lows.

High – You’re never bored

Who can afford to rent alone? You’re probably surrounded by housemates at all times, having a right laugh.

Low – You’re never alone

Unfortunately, those housemates take up quite a lot of space, and having the living room to yourself is an impossible dream.

High – You can afford to be picky

The rental market is huge, so you can generally find what you need within your budget, and… Read the full story