Quantcast
Channel: Lifestyle – Metro
Viewing all 74057 articles
Browse latest View live
↧

This Lego-compatible prosthetic lets kids turn their arms into space ships, laser guns, and anything else they want

July 14, 2015, 1:08 am
$
0
0
Arm 4
Dario puts his new prosthetic to the test (Picture: IKO)

‘What if kids could ‘build’ their own prosthetics according to their own needs, while having fun?’

That was the simple ambition behind the IKO Creative Prosthetic System.

Colombian designer Carlos Torres, who is based at Umeå University in Sweden, wanted to create a prosthetic that would help build disabled childrens’ confidence. So, he employed everyone’s favourite building block: Lego.

Children are able to change the gripping attachment on the prosthetic with their own custom-built Lego pieces.

Arm 2
(Picture: IKO)

‘IKO is a… Read the full story

↧
Search

14 things you only know if you’ve been an unpaid intern

July 14, 2015, 2:16 am
$
0
0
Nervous looking man carrying tray of mugs
You’ve got one job (Picture: Getty)

So apparently working for free is a thing that we all need to do at some point before we finally manage to snag our dream job.

And although we enter different professions there are still some common unpaid intern experiences shared by all.

1. You question your career choice

Doing something you love for free was meant to cement the fact that this was your dream career. But instead it actually resulted in you locking yourself in a toilet cubicle and wondering why you couldn’t be as talented as Beyonce.

2. Working for free = awful

You thought you could squeeze through the few months of unpaid work quite easily because of all the invaluable experience that you would be… Read the full story

↧
↧

#StuckInBali is officially the smuggest hashtag in all of hashtag history

July 14, 2015, 2:26 am
$
0
0
Sunset in Bali with #StuckInBali hashtag
The worst (Picture: Flickr/ Rizki Ekananda)

Beware: Unbelievable smugness contained within.

You may not have heard, but there’s currently a volcanic ash cloud causing a bit of bother in Bali.

The ash cloud from Mount Raung, on the neighbouring island of Java, means that around 900 flights have been cancelled in the last few days, which means some unfortunate souls have been STRANDED in Bali.

Yes. Some people have all the luck.

And unfortunately, they’re not afraid to tell us about, posting pictures of their island paradise using the smugetty smug smug hashtag #StuckInBali.

Here’s a rundown of the most jealousy inducing posts so far…

This poor lamb who got stuck in an infinity pool overlooking the ocean.

Instagram Photo

 

Poor old… Read the full story

↧

Proof you can cook anything in a waffle maker, including a full English

July 14, 2015, 2:43 am
$
0
0

Forget the microwave. After you’ve watched this video, you’re going to cook everything in a waffle maker.

ChefSteps is a team of chefs, filmmakers, designers, scientists, and engineers from Seattle who want to revolutionise your cooking. And, with this latest video, that involves chefs Ben Johnson and Nick Gavin shoving everything they can into a waffle maker and seeing what happens.

What happens, by and large, is magic.

YouTube
(Picture: YouTube)

The trend for sticking tortilla, cheese and bacon combinations into your waffle maker isn’t a new one.

Read the full story
↧

20 frustrations only fast food workers will understand

July 14, 2015, 4:08 am
$
0
0
UK, London, counter in take-away restaurant
You’ll never want to eat a chicken nugget again (Picture: Getty

Food is great, until you’re surrounded by it for 12 hours a day.

Sure, it’s yummy, is essential to keeping us alive and makes us happy but it means something entirely different for those of us who work in the fast food industry.

Not only are you constantly on your feet wearing a super cool uniform (sarcasm) but you also get to deal with the constant smell of grease and influx of customers that are annoying as well as hungry. Great.

1. Isn’t the smell of grease just lovely – said no one ever. It seeps into every single pore of your body. Good luck getting rid of that scent. 

2. Your family assumes that… Read the full story

↧
↧

Man shares stunning pictures of engagement to the love of his life – a burrito

July 14, 2015, 4:15 am
$
0
0
Guy shares moving pictures of his engagement - to a burrito Must link - https://kristinabakrevski.com/ Must link - https://www.facebook.com/kristinabakrevskiphoto Muct link - https://twitter.com/_davidsikorski
(Picture: Kristina Bakrevski Photography)

It’s a love story for our times.

He was attracted by the pillowy curves. He stayed for the fiery personality. And he got engaged for the guac.

Like basically everyone, San Francisco-based writer David Sikorski is fed up with self-involved people endlessly sharing pictures of their weddings and babies, and every insignificant relationship milestone in between, on Facebook.

So, he decided to pose for his own beautiful engagement pictures. With the love of his life. A steak burrito.

Because what greater love is there than that between a man and his refried beans? Plus did we mention the guac?

Read the full story
↧

People are dumping their ‘handbag dogs’ when they realise they’re more than just accessories

July 14, 2015, 4:45 am
$
0
0
Puppy sitting in handbag
Abandonment of ‘handbag dogs’ is on the rise (Picture: Getty)

Yet more proof that people are stupid.

Animal charity Blue Cross are calling for people to do a spot of research before buying a dog, after a steep rise in the increase of ‘handbag dogs’ – which include breeds like pugs, Yorkshire terriers and Chihuahuas – being abandoned.

The pet charity has seen an 120 percent rise in the number of ‘handbag dogs’ being handed into their shelters in the past five years, and are concerned that this number will continue to rise unless people start treating these dogs like animals rather than fashion accessories.

↧

Men are being ‘foot shamed’ and they are definitely not okay with it

July 14, 2015, 5:07 am
$
0
0
Marc Jacobs
Yes, we’re foot shaming now (Picture: Marc Jacobs)

This weekend Mashable shared a fashion advice piece entitled: Guys, it’s never OK to wear open-toed sandals.

‘Men’s sandals, “mandals,” or thongs: Whatever the terminology, their rampant prevalence on the streets is one of the most nauseating things about summer. And because they are so heinous and a sin to men everywhere, they must die — and do so quickly,’ they wrote.

Marc Jacobs models’ feet in SS15 sandals were held up as exhibit A.

A fellow fashion editor weighed in: ‘Men’s toes are, in general, unsightly.’

While some have come out in… Read the full story

↧
Search

These freakshakes bring all the boys (and girls, and food bloggers) to the yard

July 14, 2015, 5:57 am
$
0
0
Pâtissez freakshakes
Drip drop drip drippity drop (Picture: Facebook/ Pâtissez)

In a land far far away, there is a bakery taking milkshakes to the next level.

Pâtissez bakery in Canberra, Australia, have shot straight to the top of the foodie charts with their seriously OTT milkshakes.

The ‘Freakshow’ shakes (or freakshakes as we like to call them, because why use two words when you can use one?) are indulgent, dribbling, calorie-laden concoctions involving Nutella, pretzels, salted caramel, brownies, saucy sauces and of course, lashings of cream.

And as the joy that is the freakshake shall forever remain a foodie fantasy for most of us, let’s have a perv at some lucky Aussies who have actually tasted heaven.

Introducing the freakshow shake – probably the most indulgent beverage of… Read the full story

↧
↧

Dad takes it back with MTV Cribs style tour of his little girl’s actual crib

July 14, 2015, 7:47 am
$
0
0

Welcome to my crib. No, my actual crib.

This is what happens when the MTV generation starts having kids. And it’s brilliant.

If you used to spend your summer holidays watching non-stop episodes of MTV Cribs – obscure American rapper after obscure American producer showing off their houses packed full of furniture and giant walk-in fridges – this goes out to you.

The world’s coolest dad-to-be Bryan Canatella, has brilliantly recreated the MTV Cribs vibe for a tour of his little girl Cici’s bedroom.

He’s got the chat: ‘Whaddup MTV. Welcome to Cecilia’s Crib.’

dad

He’s got the music and the jerky ‘Real World’ camerawork. 

Cribs 2

There’s the vast colour-coded wardrobe. 

Wardrobe

All that’s missing are the cars outside, the random people having a party in the pool, and Mariah sitting in the bath… Read the full story

↧

24 things you probably shouldn’t say to a pregnant woman

July 14, 2015, 8:17 am
$
0
0
Touch but don’t talk (Picture Getty)

Pregnancy can be a confusing or worrying time for women. Being able to discuss feelings and symptoms with friends, family and doctors is important and most will want to talk a lot about what’s happening to them.

However, everyone seems to have an opinion on pregnancy. If you’re sporting a large belly it’s hard to conceal your condition and sometimes you end up a target for odd suggestions, strange comments and ridiculous questions.

It’s a tender time, the expectant mother already has a lot to think about so maybe take a moment before you open your mouth. Here are 24 things that you might not want to say to a pregnant woman:

1. Wow! How did that happen?

Sit down. There are some things you… Read the full story

↧

Just a dad doing the most dad dancing OF ALL TIME

July 14, 2015, 8:20 am
$
0
0

If there was a dad dancing championship* this guy would surely win.

Because this dude has all the moves, and he ain’t afraid to use them.

From the oversized two step, to the disco spin, the flick click (we’re making some of these terms up, can you tell?), to the robot, and of course, the moonwalk, this guy has pulled out all the funky stops.

Best of all, he’s not even at a wedding – the usual terrain of the dad dance – but at The Vamps gig at Thope Park.

What a don.

Anonymous dad dancing hero, we salute you and your fancy footwork.

* Why ISN’T there a dad dancing championship?

MORE: This guy with a Do Not Disturb poster on his back is an inspiration to us all

MORE: Cute kids swearing is wrong wrong wrong yet SO funny

↧

These pictures of same-sex couples getting intimate are meant to provoke a reaction

July 14, 2015, 9:12 am
↧
↧

Woman creates best ever before and after pics following 10 stone weight loss

July 14, 2015, 9:53 am
$
0
0
Caroline Kupfers, 33, from Scunthorpe, used to tip the scales at 20 stone and could only just fit into size 28 clothes due to a life-long 'addiction' to food. After seeing the 'disgusting' image of herself jumping into a pool on holiday, she went on to shed half her body weight and proudly re-enacted the pose showing off her new body for the camera.
What a difference a year makes (Picture: Michelle Rawlins)

Now this is how you celebrate beating the battle of the bulge.

Lots of people lose huge amounts of weight, but few of them manage to portray their weight loss in such fabulous style.

After years of unhealthy eating, 33-year-old Caroline Kupfers found herself weighing almost 20 stone, and barely squeezing in to size 28 clothes.

The mother-of-one from… Read the full story

↧

No, we don’t want to try ‘offline dating’. The internet is fine. Now leave us the f*** alone

July 14, 2015, 10:45 am
$
0
0
Tom Greaves trying to talk to a woman
GET IN THE SEA, TOM (Picture: Offline Dating)

Are you a man? Are you single? Do you think Tinder, Happn and OKCupid are, quite frankly, a bit of a drag?

Do you like the whimsical, poetic idea of meeting people at random, in the street, as if you were in a romantic movie?

Sit down. We need to talk.

A man called Samuel Abrahams shares your opinions and views on the world, and decided to send his friend Tom to get a date “offline”.

Offline here doesn’t just mean at work, at some friends’ drinks, or at a house party: our hero tried to chat up women in public places, because clearly women don’t have anything better to do than being Read the full story

↧
Search

The amazing 90s things kids today will never know

July 14, 2015, 12:04 pm
$
0
0
Those pesky Tamagotchi (Picture: eBay)
Yes to this digital pet (Picture: eBay)

Remember our love for the Tamagotchi? You know, back when life was so much more simple. 

Twitter does.

In fact, it’s spent all day reminiscing the awesome 90s things with the hashtag ‘today’s kids will never know’.

Here are some the best:

MORE: The 20 things teens born in the 90s… Read the full story

↧

Airbnb’s new ‘Is Mankind’ ad campaign is freaking everyone out

July 15, 2015, 12:02 am
$
0
0

This week, Airbnb launched a new ad campaign called ‘Is Mankind’.

According to the accommodation-sharing site, the campaign is about celebrating kindness in the community.

Except that’s not quite the message it’s giving off. In fact, it’s freaking everyone out.

Maybe it’s the tone of the video, which shows a baby alone in a dark hallway, toddling slowly towards the door, accompanied by a slightly ominous soundtrack, like something out of The Shining.

Baby

Or maybe it’s the voiceover by Angela Bassett, who whispers: ‘Are we good? Go see. Go look through their windows so you can understand their views.’

baby 2

‘Sit at their tables so you can share their tastes,’ she whispers in your soul like a kindly Hannibal Lecter. ‘Sleep in their beds so you may know their dreams.’

↧
↧

We all want to staycation in this tiny little ‘Majestic Bus’ house

July 15, 2015, 12:49 am
$
0
0
Majestic bus
Living the dream (Picture: The Majestic Bus)

How about spending your summer break living in a bus in Herefordshire?

It might not sound like the idyllic staycation you had in mind, but, trust us, the little ‘Majestic Bus‘ house is all about luxury. This is a busman’s holiday we can totally get on board with.

For a start, it comes with a roll-top bath and a wood burner.

It also sleeps four (with space for another four campers outside) and is parked in its very own flower garden, overlooking the rolling Herefordshire countryside.

Pic… <a href=Read the full story
↧

The moving story behind one woman’s decision to have a double mastectomy (and throw a goodbye boobs party)

July 15, 2015, 2:34 am
$
0
0

Claira Hermet lost her mum Jane to breast cancer when she was nine-years-old. (her mum was 42).

Three years ago, her sister Emily succumbed to a six-year battle with the disease – at the age of just 31.

Claira, now 28-years-old, found out 9 years ago that she also carries the mutated BRCA1 gene which increases a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer from around 12.5 per cent to up to 85 per cent.

It’s the same gene Angelina Jolie carries and it’s the reason the actress chose to have a double mastectomy two years ago.

So, like Ange, Claira, who is a radio and TV presenter, elected to have a preventative double mastectomy earlier this year.

↧

Exasperated dad pens perfect note about plug socket use

July 15, 2015, 3:12 am
$
0
0
Note about plug socket use
He makes a fair point (Picture: Reddit/ ekhowitt)

But Daaaaaaaaaaaad!

Is what you’d probably scream if this was your dad, but it isn’t, which means you’re free to have a proper chuckle and fully appreciate the dadness of this exasperated pa laying down the law on the VERY important issue of… plug socket use.

Whether you moved out years ago or are still living under your parents’ roof, this note will remind you of every argument you’ve ever had with your folks.

It was posted on Reddit by user ekhowitt, who explained: ‘My dad’s note to my brothers about the plugs in the house’ (of course, the big debate on Reddit is why this note applies to ‘ekhowitt’s’ brothers and not ‘ekhowitt’ themself, but anyway).

Read the full story

↧
Viewing all 74057 articles
Browse latest View live
Search