Europe

I Don't Like Being Naked — Don't Judge Me

All that to say, I’ve seen my share of naked bodies. I am glad that there are spaces where people can feel comfortable disrobing, and when we pass through such a beach, I find it normal. I simply have no desire to join them.

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"The vibrant capital has thrived socially and economically because of multiculturalism." Image: Pexels

Post-Brexit London Has Been Scary. Here's Why I Still Feel Hope.

Two weeks after the UK voted out of the European Union, the dust has not yet settled. With the PM quitting, the Sterling dropping, and no apparent Brexit-plan — the aftermath has left many feeling uncertain. In a tense climate of racial commentary and unprecedented abuse, Brexit, thus far, has not been favourable.

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“There are very obvious links from the outcome of the result and people using it like a catalyst to say things like ‘we are out of Europe so you now can’t be here’ or ‘go back home.’” Image: Alexas_Fotos/Pixabay.

Following Brexit Vote, Hate Attacks Sweep The UK

In the immediate aftermath of the United Kingdom’s narrow vote to leave the European Union, reports are emerging that there has been a significant spike in hate attacks targeting Muslims, people of color, migrants, and refugees.

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7 (Semi) Fast Facts On The Steve Scalise White Supremacy Controversy

Making sense of a troubling, and complicated, political scandal.

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Watch: Wedding Party Guests Imbibe Fireball Whiskey, Awesomeness Ensues

Drink, and watch, responsibly.

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Rosetta Spacecraft Piggy-Backs on Comet to Solve Ancient Mysteries

Considering this mission's dangers, cortisol levels for European scientists are probably sky high. Luckily, the payoff looks promising.

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High on History: The Ruthless World of the Victorian Orchid Craze

How one pretty species turned the English flower industry upside down, and led grizzled outdoorsmen to go to the mat in floral competition.

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Timelapse Map of World War I Shows Shocking Casualties, Little Movement

It’s the anniversary of the Great War, in which 16 million people died—but for what exactly?

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