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Scarlett Johanssen looks absolutely gorgeous in the trailer for Iron Man 2, which is fast becoming the most anticipated movie of the year.
Packed with big explosions, awesome special effects it...
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Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim is the world's richest person, knocking Microsoft founder Bill Gates into second spot, as the wealth of the world's billionaires grew by 50% over the last year, Forbes...
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Robbie Williams says he loved smoking cannabis – but had to stop because the drug made him fat.
The former Take That singer said he suffered "the munchies" after smoking marijuana and went on mammoth...
4 hours 45 min ago
Endangered Species Condoms? The Centre for Biological Diversity is handing out 100 000 free Endangered Species Condoms to remind people that unsustainable human population growth is driving the...
21 hours 22 min ago
Women really do talk more than men. In fact, women talk almost three times as much as men, with the average woman chalking up 20 000 words in a day – 13 000 more than the average man.
Women also...
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This may come as little surprise to most people: In times of crisis, women are more likely to take a shopping spree than in normal times. A new survey finds almost half of UK women are frightened or...
1 day 4 hours ago
Stand by for a new skirmish in the battle of the sexes. Men, it has been claimed, have more leisure time a day than women do.
Chaps apparently enjoy more time in which they can watch television, mix...
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Women who drink wine are actually less likely to gain weight than those who are teetotal, according to a new report. Researchers found that regular moderate female drinkers were less likely to become...
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Yesterday was International Women's Day, which is held annually on 8 March to celebrate women's achievements throughout the world. Largely aimed at inspiring women and celebrating their achievements...
2 days 4 hours ago
Women head governments, run companies and comprise about half the world's workforce, but a global poll shows that one in four people, most of them young, believe a woman's place is in the home.
The...
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Who were the winners at the Oscars? Here's the official list. And guess who's won the best actress award, none other than the lovely Sandra Bullock. And she looked gorgeous in her gown. See the...
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Germs in the gut may help drive appetite, says new research into the link between obesity and bacteria. Previous studies have shown that overweight people and normal-weight people harbor different...
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A giant asteroid smashing into Earth is the only plausible explanation for the extinction of the dinosaurs, a global scientific team said on Thursday, hoping to settle a row that has divided experts...
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As we get more technical, more specialist, more niche the smaller differences make the biggest differences. The Tour de France is won on a difference in strength of a 1 year old child. Not alot in it...
Today I have so much to do, so I thought I'd just quickly do an "its for you" post and then later I can read some cool answers :)How it always works: I will answer the below random questions - then...
I made two outstanding discoveries this morning. One - I should not be allowed out on school nights and two - drinking copious amounts of alcohol will get you drunk resulting in an obscene hangover....
I’m a big fan of gold jewelry, but so many of you’ve asked for silver versions of the Allison Phillips pieces I love so much. Just to let you know, you can get them in silver, no prob. How pretty is...
Right now I am drinking some nice rooibos (aka redbush) tea and enjoying the lovely gloomy weather in Cape Town (and wondering how I can sneak out of the office early without anyone noticing)My...
I thought this jewelry by Emma Anne was something a bit different and really just so simple and beautiful. It reminds me of folded paper or origami. I really love this geometrical necklace.
If you ever lose your baby/father/grandmother/dog/parrot etc. stop what you're doing and - wherever you are - head to the Engen in Gardens. I promise you they will be there. Honestly, it is the world...
My new cleaner started today and it became quite clear within five minutes of her arriving that she's completely unstable. I had asked her to come at 7:30 and at 6:30 the buzzer went. The Wine...
Today I am super happy to announce the start of another wonderful giveaway sponsored by Collect Jewellery (they make such gorgeous jewellery)The winner will receive a stunning, personalised silver ...
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