Life
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The Winter Olympics are under threat from climate change
According to a recent US study, only one of the 21 past host cities would be able to host the competition in optimal conditions by the end of the century
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How 'ugly' became the coveted fashion aesthetic
From hoodrats to beach Lotharios to rednecks and suburban dads, it's a whole counter-culture that's now giving lessons in style to the elites
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Veganuary is more popular than ever this year
Veganuary has reportedly attracted over two million people since its launch in 2014
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Ticket sales launched at reduced prices
Football's world governing body FIFA opened a draw which offers individual match tickets for as little as $69 for international fans—about one third less than at Russia 2018
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French champagne houses toast record sales
Around 322 million bottles were sold in 2021, up 32 percent from the previous year, when shipments slumped 20 percent during Covid lockdowns worldwide
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US artist and London gallery launch first exhibition on Fortnite
For one week, the 400 million followers of Epic Games' phenomenon can access a fully accurate replica of the museum in the game, walk around with their avatar, and view the works
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Age and race no factor for Denzel Washington's Macbeth
In the four centuries since Shakespeare wrote the Scottish Play, there has never been a Macbeth quite like Denzel Washington
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Heated stalls, grooming, and hot milk: Services camels enjoy at 'luxury' hotel in Saudi Arabia
For 400 riyals (just over $100) a night, the camels are trimmed, scrubbed and pampered before taking part in beauty contests, where millions of dollars are at stake
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Bid adieu to likes in 2022
This gradual erasure of likes is opening up a new era on social networks. The social consequences will only be observed gradually
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From 'Emily In Paris' to 'Squid Game,' TV shows are the new style-setters
With its shows, Netflix seems to have extended its reign beyond streaming, calling the shots for our wardrobes to the point of influencing our buying behaviour
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22 words we'll be using in 2022
From 'Blob' to 'Zennials', 22 words that carry the potential of going mainstream