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The 25 must-know Christmas facts
THINK you know all there is to know about the festive season? From sexy Santas to stocking stuffers, we bring you the 25 fun facts of Christmas. MORE Christmas news
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You know it's Christmas when ...
IN case you hadn't noticed the silly (ahem, festive) season is upon us. Still not feeling it? Here's 10 signs that Christmas is well and truly here. More Lifestyle News
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Jesus's race? Not black and white
FOR two thousand years, he has been worshipped and adored. And yet nobody really knows the face of Jesus. MORE Christmas news
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Waitress's mistake earns big tip
A PREGNANT waitress who returned US$1000 she found to the wrong customer has received an unexpected windfall. more Real Life news
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Tiny baby heads home for Christmas
DOCTORS weren't sure Connor Sorensen would survive. But today, he is going home to spend Christmas with his family.
Doc suspended for 'branding' patient
A BRITISH surgeon has been suspended over allegations he "branded'' his initials onto a patient's liver.
'Tis the season for booze and heart attacks
OVERINDULGED already today? Before you reach for that extra beer, wine or mince pie you may be giving yourself an unhealthy dose of holiday heart syndrome. Here's why.
'Why I had twins at the age of 60'
A CHINESE woman had twin girls at the age of 60 "to free herself from loneliness" after the tragic death of her only daughter.
Christmas rituals bond families
IT IS the traditions families adopt around this time of the year that children get so much out of, according to research and the experts.
Mum lets girls be killers' penpals
A BRITISH mum under fire for encouraging her young daughters to write letters to murderers in prison says it teaches them about forgiveness.
Hands-off dads 'an outdated myth'
THE detached dad, turning up his nose at nappies and too busy to bathe, dress and play with his kids is mostly a myth.
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Merry last-minute Christmas recipes
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Crack into some zesty lime oysters
IT'S time to crack open the champagne, raid the fridge for oysters, give them a zesty twist and make a toast to peace and goodwill to men (and women).
Foodfix: Stovetop ravioli bake
THIS fast and tasty family favourite takes minimum effort, for maximum impact. A perfect combination for those caught up in the pre-Christmas rush.
Cheers: Booze can fight disease
WE know drinking a glass of red wine a day is good for the heart. Now it gets better: alcohol can boost your defence against disease.
Osbourne helps dying man's family
X FACTOR UK judge Sharon Osbourne has given $18,000 to the dying father who married the mother of their two children with just weeks to live.
Men invade shops in present panic
BLOKES will be out in force for the traditional Christmas Eve shopping crush, setting tills ringing in a last-minute mad dash for gifts.
Wellbeing higher for widows than couples
WHEN it comes to wellbeing, widowed people are better off than couples and the childless rank higher than parents, a survey has shown.
Brawls mark release of Air Jordans
NIKE'S new Air Jordan edition was released over the weekend and resulted in brawls at retail sneaker outlets.
The world's most obscenely rich and stylish kids
THEY have more money and style than you ever will and they haven't even left kindergarten yet. Get ready. Get jealous.
Has J-Law been air-brushed?
SHE was 2013's it girl. So why would anyone Photoshop Jennifer Lawrence's waist, hips, thighs, hair, cheeks ... even fingers?
Why 2013 is the year of Jessica Hart
YES, we know she criticised Taylor Swift, but it's time to move on. If you ever doubted Aussie model Jessica Hart's star power, just wait until you see her Vogue cover.
Karl Lagerfeld's bad-girl muses
EVER wondered who the Chanel creative director looks to for style inspiration? He has seven go-to women, and they all have one thing in common: they're edgy.
This industry is in cutthroat decline
ONE of the major fashion trends of 2013 has decimated profits in this sector. Can it recover or has the face of the industry changed forever?
What French women know that Aussie women don't
FRENCH people are better than you. Just ask them. Thankfully, a French woman has written a new guide about how to be beautiful. Like, French beautiful.
Why everyone's turning on Botox
IT BANISHES wrinkles and gives you a forehead like a flatscreen TV. But why is Botox's reign as the world's top cosmetic procedure coming to an end?
'Hot mum' contest pits mothers against daughters
THE search is on for China's 'hottest mum'. Hordes of women are sending in selfies with their daughters. But can you tell who is the mother?
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Vintage kitty portraits
PROVING we've always loved silly animal pics take a look at these hilariously cute animal snaps from the early 20th Century.
Scariest flicks for Friday 13th
DOUBLE-BOLT the locks, turn off the lights and make your selection from Leigh Paatsch's specially-selected suite of 10 cinematic shock-fests...
Go inside an $11.5m doomsday bunker
IT'S worth $11.5m and might look like a celebrity's home - but this desert hideaway is also strong enough to withstand a nuclear disaster.
Forget FOMO, 2014's all about JOMO
FORGET the fear of missing out. In 2014, trend watcher JWT thinks JOMO - the joy of missing out - will take deeper root in the mainstream.
Subway fall man to keep guide dog
A BLIND man will get to keep the ageing guide dog that fell onto the subway tracks with him after donations poured after their amazing escape.
You won't believe the small animal that did this
A WOMAN'S fight with a small furry beast has become an internet hit after security footage showed it leaping onto a woman's head and giving her this terrifying face injury.
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