93-Year-Old Widower's Poem For His Late Wife Moves Radio Listeners To Tears
When we heard Bob Lowe's beautiful poem for his late wife Kath, we knew it was something we needed to share. The 93-year-old widower, from Hampshire, read the moving piece on BBC Radio 5 Live...
View Article21 Amazing GIFs Of Dogs And Cats In Halloween Costumes
There are all kinds of reasons why having a dog or a cat is worthwhile. But for now, let's concentrate on the most pressing: namely, the fact that you can dress them up for Halloween. And if you're...
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This Empowering Photo Project Transforms Stereotypes Of Women With Disabilities
When 19-year-old aspiring model Wendy Crawford woke up to find she'd been hit by a drunk driver, her life changed completely. The accident had made her quadriplegic, a paralysis that affects the use of...
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Life Hacks: 6 Handy Tips And Tricks To Make Your Life So Much Easier
We'll let you into a little secret: below is the holy grail of 'life hack' knowledge. Whether you require amplified sound in the bathroom (ahem... from your phone, nothing else) or a way to cool your...
View ArticleLittle Girl Plays An Adorable Game Of Hide-And-Seek With Her Newfoundland Dog
We've all been there. A kid. Playing hide-and-seek. Shouting that you're ready to be found... by a dog. Yes, this little girl shares her home with gentle Sebastien, a huge Newfoundland who's pretty...
View ArticleFirefighters Practice Jumping Off Bridges To Stop Suicide In Brazil
A recent World Health Organisation report has revealed that the suicide rate in Brazil has increased dramatically in the past 10 years. For this reason, firefighters in Sao Paulo are being trained in a...
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Premier League Footballers Sign Up To 'Blood In Pee' Bladder Cancer Campaign
If it's caught too late, the survival rates for bladder and kidney cancer are stark. Only one in three survive it beyond a year diagnosed at a late stage. However, if caught early, more than 9 in 10...
View Article11 Cooking Hacks Every Foodie Should Know
We all love eating great food, but when you're pushed for time, cooking it can be a pain in the backside. Thankfully, there are a few sneaky ways to cut corners or get great results on your first...
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How To Switch Off: 21 Ways To Survive In A Digital World
If you live your life through your phone rather than engaging with the world around you, then it's time to do something about it. Tech addicts read on: author Paul Levy shares his 21 tips from his new...
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Lifesaving Campaign Launched To Prevent 22,000 Heart Attack Deaths At Home...
Startling statistic alert: 22,000 people die each year, in their home, following a heart attack. Statistics from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) show that these cardiac arrests - which amount to 80%...
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Doctors Discover Molecule That Helps Spread Skin Cancer
Scientists are hoping a recent discovery will lead to new strategies for slowing or halting the lethal spread of skin cancer. Research has shown a fatty molecule lays down a "breadcrumb trail" that...
View ArticleParalysed Man Creates Stunning Paintings Using Only His Mouth
Before his car accident in July 1995, Keith Jansz, was an avid sailor and windsurfer. But after the accident left him paralysed from the shoulders down, Jansz found joy in a somewhat different hobby....
View ArticleA Lesson In Working At Home With Cats (Read: Not Getting Anything Done)
Cats rock (yes we're biased). However they're also incredibly good at getting in the way. Whether they're trying to chase the mouse cursor across your computer screen, paw swipe your actual mouse (it's...
View ArticleRace The Tube: The Glasgow Version
Remember the man who got off a London Underground train at Mansion House, ran through the streets to Cannon Street station, and managed to hop back on the same train again? Well, here's the Scottish...
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'Dinner Was Awful': Husband's Note For Newlywed Wife Isn't As Harsh As It...
"Dear Stefanie, Dinner tasted awful... so I'm leaving you. Goodbye." It's hardly the love letter a wife expects to find from her new husband. But that's exactly what happened to the friend of Reddit...
View ArticleAn American Town Just Dropped A Giant Pumpkin On A Truck. Autumn Is...
Well, they don't call it Fall for nothing... Yes, we've decided to move to Conneaut Lake Park, Pennsylvania. Because they just marked the start of autumn - specifically, the start of their 2014 Pumpkin...
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Introducing The Germinator: The Flu-Fighting Jacket That 'Protects Commuters...
If the sound of a commuter's sneeze sends shivers down your spine, fear not. This new jacket may help protect you against flu and other nasty viruses. Introducing, the 'Germinator Transit Jacket' that...
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10 Ways To Trick Your Boss Into Giving You A Pay Rise
Even when you feel nothing could be more well-deserved, asking your boss for a pay rise is a daunting task. Before you take the plunge, do your homework so that you can negotiate a pay rise with...
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Should Body Confidence Be On The National Curriculum? Jameela Jamil And Dove...
Calls have been made for body confidence to be taught in schools as nearly half of young girls opt out of exercise because they don't like the way they look. A roundtable discussion organised by Dove...
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Facebook And Apple Pay For Female Employees To Freeze Their Eggs, But Is This...
Apple and Facebook have announced they pay for female employees to freeze their eggs. And, understandably, the news has divided opinion. Although the scheme is designed to appeal to women, the move has...
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