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The alternative bucket list: 17 world wonders you've never heard of

10/7/2018, 7:03:30 AM
Forget the 7 Wonders of the World and discover the alternative 12 wonders that you've never heard of including temples, canyons and glow in the dark plankton ✔ The five best alternatives to overcrowded Venice Like the sound of Route 66 ✔ In 2016 the North Coast 500 opened in Scotland in an attempt to lure motorists to the Highlands ✔ For anyone prepared to don a mask and snorkel, it is a real underwater treat ✔ Dalarna, the country's beautiful central province, is a good choice for autumn hues


30 Questions With Domenique Heidy

10/7/2018, 6:33:25 AM
Domenique Ferreira Nascimento is a Brazilian-Portuguese, known professionally as Domenique Heidy. Domenique is a fashion model who currently resides in London. ✔ She studied multimedia production, photography and fashion design, but graduated in dentistry ✔ Depends soooo much! Some pics take 15 minutes (including taking the picture and editing it), some take almost a day (if I have to travel somewhere, get accessories for it, etc) 17


Kanye West Goes Twitter Silent, Shuts Down Account

10/7/2018, 4:52:16 AM
Instagram also goes dead after rapper's flurry of controversial comments, odd behavior. ✔ But he later tweeted: The 13th Amendment is slavery in disguise meaning it never ended, adding: not abolish but let’s amend the 13th Amendment ✔ West wore a MAGA hat, praised Trump and said that the Democratic plan is to take the [black] fathers out of the home and put them on welfare ✔ West revealed in an interview in June that he receives a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at the age of 39


This remote tribe in New Guinea cuts boys’ skin with razors so they look like crocodiles

10/7/2018, 4:08:50 AM
A TRIBE in Papua New Guinea carries out one of the world’s most extreme initiation ceremonies on boys as young as 11 which sees their skin sliced open with razor blades so their scars will resemble the flesh of a crocodile. ✔ The young men may also spend time in the spirit houses as part of their journey to manhood ✔ The decision was taken to improve tourism and development in the area and welcome new visitors ✔ Protection for the islands will be ensured, regarding the preservation of marine and natural resources


Perfect positions: 20 best yoga holidays worldwide

10/7/2018, 6:23:08 AM
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced yogi, these retreats offer a chance to improve your practice in a beautiful setting ✔ Silver Island, Greece Jungle Yoga, Thailand Jungle Yoga, Thailand Free Spirit Yoga, France Chateau du Fraissinet, France Kali Yoga, Italy Kali Yoga, Italy ✔ Photograph: Rebecca Bernstein Yoga Explorers, Sri Lanka Yoga Explorers, Sri Lanka


The futuristic expedition ships that are shrinking the world

10/7/2018, 6:45:23 AM
undefined ✔ Until relatively recently expedition cruising meant boarding a comfy yet fairly basic ship that was originally designed for another purpose, such as scientific research ✔ Low emissions were paramount in the build, and the near-silent running of its engines will also avoid disturbing the wildlife


How to get a FREE will - Martin Lewis Money Saving Expert reveals amazing deals

10/7/2018, 7:21:23 AM
FREE WILL month is upon us, Martin Lewis Money Saving Expert ha revealed. How can you take advantage of the deals? ✔ What is more, many use it to make sure they and their loved ones are not paying more inheritance tax than necessary ✔ Free wills month is a charity-backed scheme and charities pay for the solicitors' time ✔ Martin added: For the vast majority (76 per cent in my last Twitter poll) it’s a simple process


Ozzy Osbourne cancels LA concert following emergency hand surgery

10/7/2018, 7:51:38 AM
Rocker Ozzy Osbourne had to be postpone his LA show on Saturday night after being hospitalized for a hand infection. Ozzy also shared some photos on Instagram account of his recovery. ✔ The 69-year-old was due to perform in Mountain View, California, but instead spent the evening recovering at Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles after undergoing hand surgery ✔ His daughter Kelly Osbourne shared the same photo on her Instagram account for her 2.1 million followers ✔ I have a choice whether to stop or not and I don't want to.'  No stopping this rocker! 'I wish people would understand I'm not retiring


David Mitchell, Philip Pullman and Sandi Toksvig on the joys of otherworldly maps

10/7/2018, 7:03:33 AM
Maps have an irresistible allure. ✔ We don’t need to be following them into the unknown; sitting at home, we can enjoy being directed towards places we’ve never been, sights we’ve never seen ✔ It was to be one of the scattered remnants of the Holy Roman Empire, still independent and proudly free amid the great currents of politics and statecraft swirling through Europe as the power of Prussia burgeoned and that of Austria-Hungary decayed


'A whole new world': Kavanaugh's court will advance to the right

10/7/2018, 4:26:39 AM
The new balance of power in the US Supreme Court will invigorate social and religious conservatives. The only questions are how quickly and to what extent. ✔ Loading Roberts' pattern, Verrilli said, is to raise questions about an issue in one decision, and then to act decisively when the next one comes along ✔ Washington Post US Supreme Court Analysis USA Donald Trump Most Viewed in World Loading Please explain A weekly podcast giving you insight into the stories that drive the nation


October monthly horoscope from Russell Grant: What are your horoscopes for this month?

10/7/2018, 7:21:21 AM
HOROSCOPE: October horoscopes by Russell Grant cover everything from love to careers for all 12 signs of the zodiac. What does the tenth month of the year have in store for you? ✔ LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) You yearn to break out of your shell on the 9th, when the New Moon prompts a personal change ✔ Take an art class, go to a concert or read for pleasure ✔ Avoid getting caught in a rut during the second half of October


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