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A moment that changed me: I was always a pushover – until I stood up to some teenagers
On the eve of my 40th birthday, I was doused with cold water at a train station. Before, I would have shrugged...
Life and style
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The best umbrellas in the UK for staying dry in the wind and rain – tested on a 517m hilltop
Our reviewer braved Peak District downpours to see which brollies – from budget to mini to windproof – stayed...
Fashion
Sali Hughes on beauty: skincare for teens has had a glow-up
From the packaging to the products, brands aimed at young people have come a long way
Technology
Cheer up, Scrooge! The merriest Christmas theatre shows, from musketeers to a penguin party
The festive season brings swashbuckling adventure, heartwarming Antarctic antics, a yuletide spin on Pride and...
Travel
‘The view from the Mournes was CS Lewis’s idea of Narnia’: how Northern Ireland inspired a magical kingdom
Ahead of Netflix’s Chronicles of Narnia dropping early next year, we discover the fantastical landscapes that...
Technology
The pest I’ll never forget: the rats stood six or seven deep on the lawn beside my dormitory
All it took was one or two careless teenage girls giving the vermin a taste of their snacks and they became th...
Technology
Houseplant hacks: should plants rest in the dark over winter ?
Some do need a rest to complete their growth cycle, but for others this hack could be stressful
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‘What’s the safest way to defrost chicken?’ We’re answering your food safety questions
We’ll be hosting a live Q&A on 26 October at noon ET on the Guardian US site with guest experts Rachel She...
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The one change that worked: I told the men in my life I loved them – and my world opened up
At first I felt uncomfortable telling my dad, brother and friends how I felt. But I soon found it liberating,...
Entertainment
Ever Since I Knew Myself review – confronting the scars of childhood
Maka Gogaladze’s debut feature looks at generational differences in the context of Georgia’s education system...
Technology
A theatrical dancer on a pristine limestone mountain in East Java: Mohammad Nur Nasikin’s best phone picture
The photographer hopes his image of a father and son practising a traditional Indonesian artform will go some...
Technology
‘What about all the mercury?’ Your questions about gorging on tinned fish, answered
We consult with nutritionists (and tinned-fish aficionados) about this and other common questions