This article contains affiliate links to products selected by our editors. Mental Floss may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. We spend a lot of time sleeping—anywhere from one-third of our lives to about 33 years, give or take—so it makes sense that when it comes to buying a new mattress, you’d […]
Daily Archives: August 25, 2022
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Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says 182 people were killed after torrential rains destroyed more than 3,100 houses. Flooding in Afghanistan this month has killed more than 180 people as torrential rains wrought widespread devastation in central and eastern Afghan provinces. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said at a news conference on Thursday that 182 people had […]
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Denim, not just for the slim, is one of the most challenging and scariest things to shop for. Constantly topping the polls, charts, and reports, plus size denim is the hardest thing to shop for! Many times, you will find yourself shopping 10-20 pairs of jeans that never fit quite right and it is pure […]
Image: Orbit No longer just a (very popular) game, League of Legends has spawned a Netflix series in Arcane (an awesome show)—and now the first novel set in the League universe is coming: Anthony Reynolds’ Ruination. Ahead of its release September 6, io9 has a sneak peek at the first chapter. First up, here’s a […]
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After going viral for her chic, shiny “glazed donut” nails, Hailey Bieber has become a role model for all things glossy and glamourous. On Tuesday, the model took to TikTok to share her latest dessert-inspired beauty hack just in time for all things Fall. Bieber’s “brownie glazed lip” is yet another one of the star’s […]
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Climate minister Sherry Rehman says floods are a ‘humanitarian disaster of epic proportions’ that have left thousands without food and shelter. Historic monsoon rains and flooding in Pakistan have affected more than 30 million people during the last few weeks, the country’s climate change minister said on Thursday. Pakistan has urged the international community to […]
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Because plus size fashion should never stop at a 3X. by Frances As The Curvy Fashionista editors, we write about stuff we love, and we think you’ll like too. We often have affiliate partnerships, so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Often, we see comments where many of you are […]
A little more than a week ago, marketer Tom Orbach absolutely delighted Twitter when he unveiled his LinkedIn Viral Post Generator, a website that uses AI to ape viral LinkedIn posts, cringe and all. The internet absolutely ate it up, so much so that a company decided to pay real money to own the thing. […]
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From her supermodel status to her acting career and iconic brand collaborations, Kate Moss has been a household name for years. Now, the A-lister is joining the ranks of Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber as she announced this past Tuesday that her debut wellness line, COSMOSS, will be dropping this Fall. Making itself known through […]
![Myanmar artist Htein Lin poses in his studio in Yangon in 2015 [File: Romeo Gacad/AFP]](https://www.juicygoofy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Former-UK-ambassador-husband-detained-by-Myanmar-military-govt.jpg "Former UK ambassador, husband detained by Myanmar military gov’t |")
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Vicky Bowman and her husband, Htein Lin, are reportedly under investigation for immigration law violations after their arrest in Yangon. Myanmar’s military authorities have detained the United Kingdom’s former ambassador to the country, and her husband, over alleged violations of immigration law. Vicky Bowman, who currently runs the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB), and […]