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Paris survivor also escaped 9/11
THIS man cheated death in two of the West’s worst terror attacks. And he says the Bataclan theatre slaughter was “1000 times worse”.
Woman really screws up cheese on toast
NOTE to self: Never try to make cheese on toast in your toaster. A woman stuffed up the simple snack so badly she set her house on fire.
How loneliness can actually kill you
THE dangers of social isolation have long been known. But now researchers have discovered that loneliness can increase the risk of premature death.
Kim Kardashian’s ridiculous post-pregnancy request
JUST when we thought Kim Kardashian was getting real, sharing her doubts and fears about pregnancy and birth, she goes and does this. She’s lost us.
How loneliness can actually kill you
THE dangers of social isolation have long been known. But now researchers have discovered that loneliness can increase the risk of premature death.
PC madness: Yoga canned due to ‘cultural oppression’
THIS is political correctness gone mad. A popular yoga class has been cancelled due to “cultural issues” surrounding “oppression” and “genocide”. Huh?
‘I don’t care, you’re not in a wheelchair’
A PREGNANT mother with a rare condition that affects her mobility has copped abuse for parking in a disabled spot.
Goreski says he’s fully paid his dues
FASHION Police co-host Brad Goreski says worked his way up from the bottom to earn the right to play red carpet critic of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
How to burn calories at your desk
MEET the ‘Cold Shoulder’, a calorie-burning device developed by a NASA scientist that apparently lets you lose weight by doing... pretty much nothing.
Bangkok half-marathon’s epic fail
THAILAND accidentally hosted the world’s longest half-marathon after clumsy organisers extended the route by 7km, and the runners are furious.
Crunning is the weird new fitness trend
REMEMBER the weird Chinese fitness trend called crawling? Turns out this bizarre exercise is taking off in Australia too. Only it has a different name.
Kim Kardashian’s ridiculous post-pregnancy request
JUST when we thought Kim Kardashian was getting real, sharing her doubts and fears about pregnancy and birth, she goes and does this. She’s lost us.
The ‘evil’ toy driving people crazy
STEPPING barefoot on a piece of Lego is one of life’s greatest frustrations. Now there’s a new toy inflicting pain on children, and some adults, around the world — Bunchems.
‘Your kids are not our problem’
SENATOR says making childless Australians subsidise families is as cruel and unfair as ‘making people in wheelchairs pay for other people’s running shoes.’
The ‘evil’ toy driving people crazy
STEPPING barefoot on a piece of Lego is one of life’s greatest frustrations. Now there’s a new toy inflicting pain on children, and some adults, around the world — Bunchems.
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You’re drinking your wine wrong
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Where all-day drinking is just fine
AS MUCH of Australia cracks down on late-night drinking, Sunday sessions in one state are actually getting longer.
Which ice cream should you be eating?
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Beach party for world-famous chefs
THE Margaret River Gourmet Escape’s ocean-facing VIP party was like a roll-call of the who’s who of the culinary scene.
Woman married to cousin killed herself
A WOMAN who committed suicide four months after her sister also killed herself suffered years of depression following her forced marriage to a first cousin.
Greeted at door, knocked out cold
ISABELLA had returned from a night out with friends when her husband punched her hard in the face. It wasn’t the first time. Warning: Graphic.
Desperately funny letter goes viral
THIS man took his predicament to extremes when he wrote to a national paper complaining he couldn’t find his tea towels.
Sofia’s fairytale wedding dress
MODERN Family actor Sofia Vergara has married Magic Mike hunk Joe Manganiello in stunning style, wearing a dramatic, low-cut gown.
The handbag that yells at you when you overspend
A NEW handbag aims to curb overspending — by asking “Do you really need this?” when you take out your credit card.
Gaga slays London’s A-list red carpet
LADY Gaga outshone the best of the Brits, rocking demure sequins and a thigh-high slit at the British Fashion Awards.
Weather girls are wearing the same dress
FEMALE weather presenters have a long list of wardrobe rules before they can go on air, which can make getting dressed a nightmare. This is their solution.
‘It’s so lame’: Kendall and Kylie open up
KENDALL and Kylie Jenner are used to living in the spotlight, but that doesn’t mean it never bothers them. They’ve opened up in a refreshingly honest interview.
Gigi Hadid debuts sexy new crop at AMAs
MODEL Gigi Hadid has taken a leaf out of Lara Bingle’s book and showed off a fresh new bob. But has she really chopped off all her flowy, beach waves?
How to lose 5000 Instagram followers
MODEL Stina Sanders’ glamorous selfies have made her an Instagram star. But in one week, that all changed.
‘They should accept that I’m the ugliest’
ZIMBABWE’S ugliest men turned out for the annual Mister Ugly competition. But things really turned ugly when the winner was crowned. See the pictures.
Victoria’s Secret model slams ‘skinny shamers’
AUSTRALIAN model Bridget Malcolm, who walked in the Victoria’s Secret fashion show last week, has slammed critics who ‘skinny shamed’ her online.
Woman really screws up cheese on toast
NOTE to self: Never try to make cheese on toast in your toaster. A woman stuffed up the simple snack so badly she set her house on fire.
How to survive a renovation
RENOVATIONS are tough at the best of times. Factor in razor-thin deadlines and a camera crew and it’s no wonder relationships become strained on The Block.
Hello, welcome to my backyard doomsday bunker
COLIN Furze, a self-described “garage inventor and video maker”, is preparing for the apocalypse by building an underground bunker in his backyard.
Can a kitchen sell a home?
ON The Block a winning kitchen usually snags the top prize on auction day. But does a kitchen really need all the bells and whistles to get a sale over the line?
Paris survivor also escaped 9/11
THIS man cheated death in two of the West’s worst terror attacks. And he says the Bataclan theatre slaughter was “1000 times worse”.
‘Dead’ girl found 10 years later
XIAOYUN was just 14 when she ran away from her parents after an argument. She’s only just been found, 10 years later.
Man catches cheating girlfriend via Snapchat
A MAN who suspected his girlfriend was cheating finally caught her out by creating a fake Snapchat and getting her to send sexy snaps.
Back to the Future super-fans unite
DID OCTOBER 21, 2015 live up to the hype? One Back to the Future super-fan jumped on his hoverboard and headed to LA to find out.
The rise of Chanel Iman
INTERNATIONAL supermodel Chanel Iman has had a rapid rise to fame. We discover what drives her and find out what she does in her down time
‘I’ll get you next time’
LESSON in life: dinner time with a two-year-old is a mind-games minefield. This is what happens when Joe Hildebrand goes up against his own offspring.
What it’s like to direct Brad Pitt in sex scenes
ANGELINA Jolie-Pitt talks about married life, motherhood, menopause and her latest project (and what it’s like to direct Brad Pitt in sex scenes)