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Rapist Collapses After Learning What He May Have Contracted From His Victim
Rapist Collapses After Learning What He May Have Contracted From His Victim Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the newsin September 2013. A British man convicted of raping a sleeping woman was notified that he may have contracted HIV from his victim.Richard Thomas,, was sentenced to five years and four months in…
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Jamie Lee Curtis fights back tears while talking about L.A. fires
The devastating fires in Los Angeles continue to cause fear and chaos. One person personally affected is Jamie Lee Curtis, 66. During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, January 8, the actress and producer grew very emotional as she spoke about the wildfire near her home. People often have strong…
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Woman hits back at older people for judging tattooed body
A young British woman is clapping back at the “older generation” who insist that when she’s 60, she’ll regret covering her body with tattoos. Though she admits she’ll never “be the girl [men] take home to their parents,” Taylor Paige Courtenay says she loves her inked skin and warns users to keep their “opinions to…
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Bullied woman ‘too ugly’ for selfies takes one a day for a year
Bullying is one of the most despicable aspects of modern society, I’m sure we can all agree. Prejudice against someone based on something as trivial as appearance is truly abhorrent behavior, but unfortunately social media has given people a platform to be nasty to one another while benefitting from relative anonymity. Melissa Blake knows this…
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8 surprising health benefits of farting you should know
Farting might not be the most glamorous topic, but it’s a natural and healthy process that plays a key role in digestive health. Most people pass gas five to 10 times a day, and it’s influenced by diet and gut health. Foods rich in complex carbohydrates, like beans and sweet potatoes, often lead to more…
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