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Love is a complicated game to play, and anyone who has ever been burned will be well able to sympathise with Mr Penguin, here.

A National Geographic video documenting an intense and ‘brutal’ penguin love triangle has hit the internet right in the feels.

The three-minute-long footage, posted to the programme’s Twitter page, shows what happened when a male penguin came home to find a ‘homewrecker’ making moves on his lady.

Standing to lose the mother of his children as well as his home, Mr Penguin attacks, and a fierce battle breaks out between himself and his love rival.

In the end, the men leave it up to the woman to choose her suitor of choice and, in a pretty devastating turn of events, she picks ‘the homewrecker’.

As disturbing as the video gets at times, the voiceover commentary manages to make it sound like a scene from The Jerry Springer Show – and it’s just as dramatic!

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Try not feeling a pang of sympathy as the narrator says: “He makes one last plea to the female…but she’s got no time for losers.”

Needless to say, once the video went viral, the Twitter world had plenty to say about it – and the footage has proven to be nothing short of enthralling.

 

 

 

“I never thought I’d be invested in a penguin love triangle, but 2016 did it,” tweeted one viewer, while others admitted to crying over the video.

What a time to be alive.

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We love makeup as much as anyone, but sometimes it can be a pricey habit to feed. 

That is why we are always on the hunt for amazing makeup brands, that won't cost the earth.

Enter Fierce Magenta: our new favourite makeup company.

Fierce Magenta is an Etsy store, that hand makes all of its amazing products, including its life-changing lip-glosses. 

Yes, I said life-changing, and I mean it. 

The brand specialises in creating groovy lip-glosses, in psychedelic colours and shades. 

These lip products are packed with glitter and holographic powder, to create an effect that almost looks photo-shopped. 

The best part? The products all cost around €12, which is pretty darn reasonable in our opinion.

We want one of every colour…

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Say what you like about her life choices – Kylie Jenner knows how to make a mean lipstick. You know who else does? Her big sister Khloe!

Yep, after marvelling at the incredible success of Kylie’s cosmetics brand, it looks like Khloe Kardashian wanted a piece of the pie.

The reality star has just dropped her own lipstick line, as part of an exclusive collaboration with Kylie Cosmetics.

Khloe’s line consists of four full-size ‘KOKO’ pieces: three lipsticks and one gloss in nude, Barbie-pink and light-plum shades.

The ‘KOKO’ line was unveiled over on the Kylie Cosmetics Instagram, with Khloe taking to Twitter shortly after to share her excitement.

“I’m so excited! I’ve been wearing my lip colours for weeks now, and I wasn’t able to tell you…I kept getting tweets asking what shade I was wearing. Well now you know,” she tweeted.

All four looks were modelled over on the Kylie Cosmetics Instagram by Jordyn Woods, and they look nothing short of divine.

 

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The KOKO Collection is retailing at $66 (that’s just over €59), not including postage and packaging; and, for three lipsticks and a gloss, that doesn’t seem so bad.

We’re guessing these are going to sell out pretty fast, so, CREDIT CARDS ARE GO!

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If you find yourself struggling to function in the mornings without a strong cup of coffee, then you may be more dependant on it than you realise. 

Thankfully, there are wonderful alternatives to coffee, that will have you fuelled and ready for action. 

Matcha latte (dairy free)

Matcha, unlike coffee, gives you a genuine energy kick, rather than a false high created by caffeine. It's also jam-packed with a special amino acid that promotes relaxation- yes please. 

What you'll need: 

1 tsp of Matcha

¼ cup hot water

¼ cup warmed coconut milk

What you'll do:

Spoon the matcha into a large mug.

Add the hot water and coconut milk and whisk briskly, in an up and down motion, until frothy.

Drink and enjoy. 

Golden milk

This drink contains a powerful antioxidant that directly counteracts inflammation in the body. It also protects the brain from the damaging effects of stress.

What you'll need:

2 cups of almond milk

1 tsp Turmeric

½ tsp Cinnamon 

Pinch of black pepper

¼ tsp ginger powder

What you'll do: 

Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth.

Pour into a small saucepan, and heat for 3-5 minutes over medium heat until hot but not boiling.

Maca vanilla latte

Maca is caffeine-free powder that supports your energy and stamina, without the jittery side-effects of coffee.

What you'll need:

1 cup almond milk

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 tbsp maca powder

½ tsp vanilla

2 dashes of cinnamon

1 dash of nutmeg

What you'll do:

Slowly heat up your almond milk on the stove.

In a blender, add your honey, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Once your almond milk is warm, add it in the blender and then add your maca powder on top.

Blend for about 30 seconds, or until it gets frothy.

Raw cacao hot chocolate

Cacao contains theobromine, which is a naturally occurring mild stimulant that’s very similar in structure to caffeine.

What you'll need:

1 cup of hot water

½ tbsp raw cacao powder

1 tsp coconut sugar or raw honey

2-4 tsp of almond milk

What you'll do: 

Boil water to 95°C.

In a big mug add cacao and sugar or honey.

Pour boiled water into mug and stir with a spoon while pouring.

Add desired amount of almond milk.

 

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With the US Presidential Election just days away, the stars are out in force to drum up as much support as possible for Hillary Clinton.

And we reckon that Hillary may have played her trump card (no pun intended) last night, when she was introduced out on stage at a rally by none other than power-couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z.

 

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Not only did the First Lady and Lord of hip-hop pledge their support to Hillary, but they called on their fans everywhere to lend their vote to the Democratic Party candidate.

A stand-out moment from the rally in Cleveland, Ohio was Beyoncé’s stirring speech about women’s rights and how far the US – and the world – has come over the past 100 years.

 

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“There was a time when a woman’s opinion did not matter. If you were black, white, Mexican, Asian, Muslim, educated, poor or rich – if you were a woman, it did not matter. Less than one hundred years ago, women did not have the right to vote,” she said.

She added, to the cheers of the crowd: “Look how far we have come, from having no voice to being on the brink of making history – again – by electing the first woman president.”

The Lemonade star has come in for major praise for her powerful words today, with some even calling for Queen Bey herself to run for the presidency!

Gotta love that that pantsuit tribute, too. What a legend.

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According to claims by the Islamic State, an Irish jihadist has died in a suicide bomb attack in Mosul.

Abu Usama Al-Irlandi or Khalid Kelly, as he's better known, was reportedly killed in the name of the Islamic State during a fight in Iraq's second largest city.

ISIS Twitter accounts shared a picture of Khalid in front of an explosive machine, and he is also holding a gun while posing.

Khalid was born in Dublin and raised as Terence Edward Kelly.

He converted to Islam after he was jailed for making bootleg alcohol in Saudi Arabia in 2000.

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Attention book worms, and friends of book worms: this is the bag for you. 

Krukru studio is a business based in Russia, and they have been creating the most amazing handbags inspired by books.

Designed to look exactly like your favourite books, Krukru have created the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys reading.

The company describes these book-shaped bags as "one of the most functional in our collection. Their shape is perfect for holding documents and… books!" 

There are over 50 book shaped bags available, inspired by classics like Pride and Predjudice and Lolita.

OBVIOUSLY, they also have Harry Potter book-bags available, because what would be a book related collection without the man himself. 

The bags sell for €97, and are available on Krukru's Etsy page. 

LOVE these. 

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We generally tend not to require an excuse to stuff our faces with chocolate, but if it’s actually doing some GOOD for our bodies, then we are all ears.

A Swiss company has just given our lives new purpose, by unveiling a new type of chocolate specifically designed to relieve period pain.

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‘Frauenmond’ (which literally translates as ‘woman’s moon’) is the brainchild of internationally acclaimed chef Marc Widmer, who just ‘wants to make the menstruation days of women more comfortable’.

What a love.

This isn’t some elaborate marketing scheme or scam, either; Frauenmond chocolate has been specially crafted to have a ‘calming’ effect on the body.

According to local media outlet 20 Minuten, the secret behind this revolutionary treat is that it contains 17 herbs, plucked from the breath-taking Swiss mountains. When these herbs mix with particular molecules in the chocolate, they combine to alleviate those nasty cramps, aches and pains.

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Made by Swiss brand Chocolate with Love, Frauenmond has been hailed as ‘the first healthy chocolate for women’.

We’ll be the judges of that – give it here!

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It’s almost two months since Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie shocked the world with news of their split, and plenty of drama has unfolded since.

In the latest update, it has emerged that Brad has filed for joint custody of the former couple’s six children: Maddox, 15; Pax, 12; Zahara, 11; Shiloh, 10; and eight-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.

Brad’s petition is challenging Angelina’s own plea for sole physical custody of the kids.

Screenshots of Brad’s legal documents have been doing the rounds this morning, and they reveal that the World War Z star listed ‘irreconcilable differences’ as the reason behind the split.

Relations have so far been strained between the former lovebirds, particularly amid claims that Brad was ‘verbally and physically abusive’ towards eldest child Maddox, during a family flight back in the summer.

In response to the claims, Angelina was granted temporary sole physical custody of all six kids, with Brad being granted supervised visits.

The award-winning actor is also said to have been investigated by the FBI, over child abuse allegations.

Let’s hope that, whatever the outcome, these children get the love and support they need.

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Heartbreaking news this morning as celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli has revealed his newborn son, Valentino, is battling cancer.

Jean-Christophe and his fianceé Michelle released a statement last night to confirm that their eight-week-old son is suffering from Neuroblastoma.

According to Hello magazine, Valentino was rushed to hospital after his parents found a lump on his neck.

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A spokesperson for the famous chef said: "Jean-Christophe's priority at this time is supporting his family as they deal with this devastating news, it is still very early days but they remain positive and believe the NHS experts are doing everything possible.

"Jean has had to postpone all his immediate work over the next two weeks to be with his baby and support his family but is grateful for the understanding and support during this very difficult time."

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Jean recently opened up in an interview after his son was born and said: "I have always wanted three sons and this is the perfect hat-trick. All the ingredients are here for a lovely recipe. It's wonderful to have children.”

This comes just a few hours after singer Michael Buble confirmed his three-year-old son is also battling cancer.

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We were all a little disappointed when the dream pairing that was Calvin Harris and Taylor Swift came to an end, but the catty back-and-forth ever since has left us cringing.

While Calvin may have appeared peeved over Taylor revealing her involvement on their hit This Is What You Came For, it seems relations between the exes are definitely improving.

Indeed, Calvin sent Twitter into meltdown last night, when he took to his social media channels to THANK his ex for her contribution to the hit song.

The move came after a Rihanna fan account heaped praise on the song, sending out a tweet which read: “’This Is What You Came For’ is the only song released this year to be certified 2 x platinum in the UK. Congrats Calvin Harris and Rihanna.”

Retweeting the message, Calvin was sure to credit Taylor for her involvement in the song-writing, responding: “I am blessed to work with incredible artists @rihanna @taylorswift13. Thank you!”

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Some of the responses to Calvin’s tweet were absolutely hilarious, with one fan replying: “Don’t thank Nagini over there. She’s only gonna diss you on her new album. She’ll have a song called Calvin Jeans or some shady s**t.”

OK, let’s give props to the Calvin Jeans suggestion, but let’s also acknowledge the fact that Calvin is trying his best to be – all together now – amicable.

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Hot chocolate is a seasoned Christmas tradition, and whether you like yours dark, milk, white or with marshmallows, the options have always been endless.

Until this year, that is.

Coffee hotspot Costa has just unveiled its festive seasonal menu, and there’s one glaring omission this year: the white hot chocolate.

OK, it’s disappointing news, but we’ll get over it – right?

Wrong!

Twitter has actually gone into a bit of a meltdown over the news, to the point where Costa might just have to reconsider its decision.

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“There’s no white hot chocolate at Costa this year. Such a let-down. Going to Starbucks instead,” threatened one peeved customer.

Meanwhile others have pronounced themselves ‘devastated’, and even proclaimed Christmas to be ‘cancelled’.

We know that white hot chocolate isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but removing the option altogether? That’s just plain cruel, Costa!

Judging from Twitter, we’re only a handful of tweets away from a petition. We’re holding out hope!

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