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Have you ever had a seemingly crazy idea for a business? Well, it may not be so insane after all. Here are seven entrepreneurs who became millionaires or even billionaires thanks to their imaginations and persistence.
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In a scene that must have made onlookers think an angel hit the jackpot on a heavenly slot, gold and silver bars rained from the sky in Russia. The incident occurred in the Siberian city of Yakutsk, 5000 miles from Moscow last month. [Read more…]
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In many ways, Africa remains the ultimate paradox. The cradle of the human species and home to some of our earliest civilisations, the continent remains – in some areas – one of the least developed in modern times, while on the cutting edge in others. [Read more…]
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One London café has created the ultimate millennial mash-up by combining two of your favourite pastimes – taking selfies and drinking coffee. The Tea Terrace at House of Fraser is home to the most Instagram-worthy beverage making the rounds on social media. [Read more…]
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Twitch saw a new viewership record set when pop star Drake joined professional gamer Tyler Ninja Blevins and others to play Fortnite: Battle Royale. The video live streaming platform confirmed that as many as 628 000 users watched the stream on 14 March, which also became a trending topic on Twitter. [Read more…]
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The recent passing of world-renowned physicist, cosmologist and author Stephen Hawking has been a sad loss to both the scientific fraternity and the world in general. He was one of few scientists who put considerable effort into making complex concepts comprehensible to the general public. [Read more…]
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The 100-day countdown to the 2018 FIFA World Cup has begun. Despite issues of stadium readiness, logistical problems and potentially low ticket sales, Russia has finalised their preparations and are ready to welcome the world. 2018 marks the 21st running of what is arguably the world’s most exciting sporting event. This year, there will be 32 teams competing for glory; with every game being broadcast or streamed live to millions of patriots and sports fans around the world. [Read more…]
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Michael Phelps famously claimed to eat 12,000 calories a day in the lead-up to big events, though he later admitted the amount he consumed was “only” between 8,000 and 10,000 calories in 24 hours. This is still far more than the average person consumes, or needs to consume, but is it average for athletes at Phelps’ elite level? What do pros like the medallists we just watched at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang need to perform at their best? [Read more…]
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Everyone enjoys watching their favourite sports heroes excel in their arena. Almost as much as we enjoy watching them suffer for their transgressions. People need someone to love, but also someone to hate. Those someone’s? Famous people of course. We cheer for them when they do well and cry with them when they fail, and love to hate them when they are caught cheating. [Read more…]
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Feeling gastronomically adventurous? Try these foods out when you travel… [Read more…]