Life
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German circus replaces live animals with holograms
Due to concerns over animal welfare, Germany's Roncalli Circus stopped using lions and elephants in its shows in 1991
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Bumper harvest calms fears of Burgundy wine bubble
Both drinkers and winemakers are breathing a sigh of relief after a run of poor harvests sent prices sky-high
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Magenta, red, orange: Which colour will take centre stage in fall wardrobes?
While Pantone chose Viva Magenta as the colour of the year, red seems to be the colour of choice for fashion fans and designers alike
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New York: Are rats the new tourist attraction?
When visiting NYC, be sure to check out the view from the top of the Empire State Building or the Top of the Rock observation deck, then cross the mouth of the Hudson to get an up-close look at the Statue of Liberty... before taking a tour of the city's rat-infested neighbourhoods
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Why have French pharmacies become tourist attractions on par with the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, and Moulin Rouge?
Recognisable by the famous green cross that is posted outside them, the pharmacies are highly prized by certain tourists
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Can you avoid contributing to overtourism on your next vacation?
Numerous restrictive policies have sprung up all over Europe this summer in an attempt to limit over-tourism, a real burden for both the local population and the environment
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MTV Video Music Awards 2023: Taylor Swift sweeps awards, then fangirls four hours of performances on stage
Taylor Swift's Anti-Hero bagged the Song of the Year and Video of the Year awards and took home nine of the 11 awards she was up for, including Artist of the Year in a category made up entirely of women nominees for the first time in VMA history, at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, held at the Prudential Center in Newark, USA. The night saw nearly four hours of must-see performances amidst record-setting award wins and an epic celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop
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Museums are increasingly bowing to the power of the selfie
Selfie bans are gradually being reviewed to meet the expectations of an increasingly connected audience
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With a Barbie boost, Birkenstock to step onto stock market
The footwear brand announced Tuesday it was preparing to take another step into the big leagues with an IPO in New York, which could reportedly value the company at over $8 billion (7.4 billion euros)
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Merc's electric wheel in Munich, a wheel in time at India's G20, an arrow of a boat in Bangladesh: Eye-catching photos of this week
The world never ceases to beguile us. This series of photos—a wheel that marks the passage of time, a boat that darts the wheel in time —resonates beyond its description for a leisurely flip or a deep read
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Raj & DK: The blockbuster duo
The writer-director-producer duo have come a long way since their first film in 2009. What makes the experimental, risk-taking directors stand out, and what makes their crazy way of story-telling click with audiences?
