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I'm soon to turn 22, and I've just graduated from the University of Southampton, in Hampshire, UK. For the first time in my life the future is not paved, my life is completely my own. This is both terrifying and incredibly exciting at the same time, but I

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Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings Why you shouldn't get a tattoo while pregnant: 1 of 5

Whilst certainly not illegal, there are countless reasons as to why it is unwise getting a tattoo during pregnancy, many of which I have presented here, in three categories. The most obvious category is safety, with uncertain risks proving as important as proven risks. Secondly, cosmetic or aesthetic implications can occur b...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Soul mates: 21 of 89

Wilfred the old man from York was everything you could want your eccentric old man to look like. A white lick of hair on his head sticking upwards like a peacock's plume, delicately presenting a bald patch you could see your reflection in. He was the sort of gentleman would often burst out laughing for no apparent reason, to...
Sciences > Chemistry The composition of air: 2 of 4

The composition of the air has interested generations of scientists since the eighteenth century discoveries of Oxygen (1774) and Nitrogen (1772) as vital components. Air gases are required for respiration of many organisms, and also protect life on Earth by absorbing ultraviolet solar radiation and reducing temperature extr...
Sciences > Chemistry How to grow table salt crystals: 1 of 2

Ever wanted some quick and easy chemistry experiments to try that can be done in your own home, with household items? Growing beautiful table salt crystals is an ideal starting experiment, will not take too long, and should fascinate the kids. It is ideal because it is easy to obtain the salt and water, no special equipment ...
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings What to do if your tattoo artist messes up your tattoo: 1 of 1

My nose will often ascend a few inches in the air at the sight of ink stained topless men, wobbling their multi-coloured breasts in your face on Brighton beach each summer. So you can perhaps excuse my lack of restraint when laughing hysterically at the thought of a tattoo job going horrifically wrong. Simply not for me, I a...
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Coming soon: 1 of 1

It's out! Thirty six minutes past midnight and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final part of the tale has been published and sold. Kids and adults alike are sporting cosmetic lightning scars and Joke shop spectacles in British bookstores right now, and the fervent thrills must be infectious! The joy searing through...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Halloween costumes: 22 of 41

I find it sad that many people could raise their noses or scoff at the nostalgic indulgence like this topic offers. My most British of snobby acquaintances would say "ohh, it's the Americanisation of the UK. I disapprove". Well I disapprove of them, because Halloween is one chance in the year for some truly creative style. T...
Sciences > Chemistry An overview of elements found in the human body: 4 of 7

The human body is a complex organism, and as such a classification of all the important elements inside it and explanation of their roles would fill the New Testament twofold. The fact is, all those elements together are important, and depleted supplies of any would lead to degradation of the body's functions. 99% of the ave...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Memory loss: 23 of 37

Sheila stumbled away from the smouldering bonnet, and stared blankly at the orange field beside her. She rubbed her head wildly with her fingers, and felt a large bump just under her fringe. Glancing back, she tried to make sense of the picture before her eyes. A blue Ford Mondeo lay crooked on the grassy curb to the main ro...