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Author challenges himself to do 50 adventurous activities in a year for a new book

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Author who was too anxious to leave the house after his marriage broke down challenges himself to do 50 adventurous activities in a year for a new book – from beekeeping to globetrotting Rob Temple says he was too anxious to leave his home after his marriage failed Now he has challenged himself to complete … Read more

Kate Middleton visits a London Scouts Group for outdoor activities

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Campfire Kate! Duchess of Cambridge dresses down in jeans and a gilet as she toasts marshmallows on a visit to a London Scouts Group The Duchess of Cambridge, 38, dressed down for a visit to a London Scouts Group today Kate Middleton tried her hand at outdoor activities including toasting marshmallows on a bonfire  The royal … Read more

Narcissists are more likely to get involved with political activities, study reveals

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Narcissists are more likely to be politically active, according to a new research. Researchers found individuals who displayed classic narcissistic traits – like selfishness, entitlement and a need for admiration – were more likely to sign petitions, reach out to elected officials and vote in midterm elections. People who were self-sufficient, however, were less likely … Read more

Taking just two paracetamol tablets makes people more willing to participate in risky activities

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It is not the type of drug typically taken by thrillseekers. But beware, as just two paracetamol tablets (1,000 mg) could turn someone into more of a risk-taker, a study suggests. There is growing evidence that the everyday pills, taken for headaches, aches and pains, also affect how people feel. People tend to suffer less … Read more

Boris Johnson is set to ease restrictions for outdoor activities

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Boris Johnson is set to give market stalls, garden parties and car sales centres the go-ahead from next month in easing of restrictions for outdoor activities Prime Minister keen to welcome back a wave of open-air businesses and events Government insists evidence is clear infection rate is much less likely outdoors Mr Johnson expected to … Read more

Can you crack the corona conundrums? These picture puzzles reveal 21 familiar lockdown activities

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Can you crack the corona conundrums? This puzzle of pictures reveals 21 activities that are all too familiar under lockdown By Simon Drew For The Daily Mail Published: 00:02 BST, 23 May 2020 | Updated: 01:08 BST, 23 May 2020 Advertisement Test your whits against the Daily Mail’s coronavirus conundrums. How many of these 21 … Read more

First Chinese city to go into lockdown due to coronavirus will resume work and social activities

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The first city in China to go into lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak will resume work and social activities within days, officials have announced. Life is expected to go back to normal soon in Qianjiang, which has been sealed off from the outside world for nearly two months. Qianjiang is a city … Read more