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Breaking: Coworker Who Sends “Per My Last Email” Confirmed as Sociopath

The news is shocking yet somehow unsurprising: a local office worker has been formally diagnosed as a sociopath after an extensive investigation into her email habits. Jane Davis, a long-term employee of Corporate Drone Solutions (CDS), was found to have sent an alarming number of passive-aggressive emails containing the dreaded phrase. “At first we thought it was just the usual corporate jargon” said colleague and certified email therapist, Tom Matebro. “But when it became her…
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Posted inLifestyle

It Is What It Is

Alright let's cut to the chase, you ambitious baboon: if you're still expecting life to hand you anything more than a lukewarm cup of mediocrity, you're in for a rude awakening. Remember that dream job you thought you'd have by 30? Yeah well turns out that "Lead Visionary" at that artisanal coffee start-up translates to Barista with a Bachelor's Degree. And nobody cares about your passion for latte art. Lower those expectations, mate. Expect the…
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Guide: How to Procrastinate With Style

Welcome, slackers, daydreamers and "I’ll do it tomorrow"-ers. If you're here, it's because you've got work to do but doing it just doesn't vibe with your life right now, am I right? Maybe it never will but fear naught for I am here to teach you how to procrastinate like a pro: with style, finesse and absolutely no shame. Let’s elevate that habit into an art form, shall we? Step 1: Convince Yourself That You…
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Influencers

Gone are the days when we looked to scholars, artists or even politicians (muffled laugh) for guidance. We've now turned to influencers, those glorious beacons of human achievement. Who needs Aristotle when you’ve got Kevvins with 3 million followers to teach you how to bench optimally? We live in an era where life's most profound questions, that is “How should I live?” and “Which skincare routine will make me look like an Instagram filter IRL?”,…
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Posted inHealth & Wellness

Damn Hormones

For those who've never heard of them, hormones are those microscopic tyrants secretly running the show while we all naively believe we’ve got free will. If you’ve ever wondered why you ate an entire pizza at 2 AM or burst into tears during an insurance commercial, look no further than those sneaky little chemical mongrels. Let’s skip childhood, that time in our life is for something else, and go right to our teenage years. Also…
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Dave

You know Dave. We all know a Dave. He’s not the devil incarnate. He’s not even that bad, really, but somehow every time he opens his mouth, you’re filled with the sudden and irresistible urge to slap him with a wet fish. Not really out of anger, it’s just that Dave is… Dave. In the office, Dave is the kind of guy who always has something to say during meetings that should have ended 20…
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Posted inHealth & Wellness Lifestyle

What Your Diet Says About You

Aaah, diets. The culinary self-flagellation we all subject ourselves to in the name of “health” (or getting beach-body-ready for an Instagram post we’ll filter to hell anyway). What we choose to stuff in our faces says more about our personalities than any BuzzFeed quiz ever could. In that spirit, let's break down 10 popular diets and let's see what they really say about you, you plonker. Keto Diet Starting strong, right? You’ve told every single…
You Aged Like Milk, So What?
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You Aged Like Milk, So What?

Let’s face it mate: time hasn’t exactly been kind to you. But before you drown yourself in self-pity or anti-wrinkle cream, here’s a little perspective: you're not the only one to age like milk, you’re just at the front of the fridge, and honestly it’s no big deal. Here are 10 reasons why: 1. You Were Never Going to be the Mona Lisa Anyway.Let’s be real: even in your prime, you weren't quite a masterpiece.…
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Dear Parents of Screaming Children

An open letter to you... Oh, you lot. You absolute champions of patience and bearers of noise pollution. I’m writing this because I just love hearing your little bundles of joy perform their high-pitched, soul-piercing operas in public spaces. It’s truly a gift to all of us who are trying to enjoy a meal, read a book, or - God forbid - simply exist in a sliver of peace and quiet. What is it about…
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What Health Gurus Don’t Tell You

The “Secrets” to Wellness You Never Knew You Needed Welcome to the magical world of health gurus, where science is optional, logic is a suggestion and the truth is whatever sells the most supplements. In this guide, I’ll share some of the secrets these wellness wizards won’t tell you. Brace yourself for the truth. 1. Water: Not Just for Fish Anymore! You’ve heard it a million times: drink eight glasses of water a day. Why?…