The Aurora Borealis are normally only visible inside the Arctic Circle, but they’ve been paying a visit ti the UK this week, and have been seen are far south as Essex. Enjoy this stunning photo gallery, below.

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The fight that shook the world and launched Muhammad Ali’s (AKA Cassius Clay) career as the youngest heavyweight champion of all time, was believed by the FBI to be fixed by the mob. According to a document that recently surfaced, the FBI suspected the 1964 Clay/Liston fight to be rigged by the mob.

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What do all Star Wars geeks crave? Their very own Princess Leia hologram. This Polish company has already created a fully functioning hologram projector aptly named the Leia Display System, and they are busy developing a holographic smartphone.

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Billionaire fashion designer, Peter Nygard is spending a pretty penny on stem cell therapy in the Bahamas in a bid to reverse the process of ageing – and the 70-year-old is claiming that it works following an as yet unpublished study by the University of Miami.

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This man has no effs to give. 21-year-old, Daniel Kowalski was arrested in Cook (yes) County in the States, and charged with charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials – he was running a meth lab out of his home. Please enjoy the t-shirt he put on for his mugshot.

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Earning the big bucks during your career as an athlete doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed financial security once that knee of your’s finally gives in. A study found that 78% of former NFL players were in financial distress only two years after retirement. 60% of NBA players weren’t doing much better after five years due to lousy investments, divorce and excessive partying. But there are few that did pretty well

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Swathes of central and south London spent the night marinating in kilolitres of sewerage. Mmm. Tasty. Kennington in Central London going underwater (sewage?!) right now: pic.twitter.com/VXB4Voxpo0 — Lewis Whyld (@LewisWhyld) February 27, 2014   ‘Sewage pouring into homes’ as burst water main causes flooding in #ClaphamRoad https://t.co/580iCf3GY6 pic.twitter.com/iFUEpvSW05 — Evening Standard (@standardnews) February 27, 2014 […]

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Creating a successful app is similar to climbing Mount Everest. According to statistics you have a 22% chance of maintaining your app users’ engagement. The odds of summiting the tallest mountain on earth are 29%. Here are a couple of essential tips to help you improve your chances.

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In case you haven’t heard, Cape Town is the World Design Capital for 2014, and in that spirit has been named one of the best places to visit by major media all over the world. Seeing as you actually live here, we think you need to get in on that action, and become a tourist […]

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Mere HOURS, people. The myPredictor contest has begun, and you the opportunity to win R1 MILLION! But you only have until midnight. Step inside to find out more. You read that correctly – R1 million cash. Enter by predicting the final log position of each rugby team on the myPredictor website! Your chance to register closes at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. […]

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Are you an individual human being, or a small business owner with an obligation to pay tax to the state? If you answered yes to either one of those questions, then you’ll want to read our top nine take home points from yesterday’s budget speech, as digested by Michael Rushby over at Galbraith-Rushby. The minister […]

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Today in the Constitutional Court Auction Alliance won a long running case against the Estate Agency Affairs Board. The Constitutional Court has now confirmed a previous order of the Western Cape High Court which declared sections of the Estate Agency Affairs Act and the Financial Intelligence Centre Act as unconstitutional and invalid.  Auction Alliance’s legal council, […]

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Just when you think Giovanni’s can’t possibly stock anything else, they hit you with this vibe. Surely they are the only deli in SA selling the famous ‘black diamonds?’ As one of the most valuable food ingredients on the planet, it’s no surprise that these rare nuggets are selling at a reassuringly expensive R25 a […]

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Companies like Google and Tesla may be developing driverless cars, but Rolls-Royce is upping the ante by developing drone cargo ships.

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Dial nine for self-destruct. Espionage gets its very own smartphone. Going solely by the handle ‘Black’, this smartphone from Boeing has the ability to self-destruct when tampered with. Perfect for the aspiring James Bonds out there.

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The Academy Awards have been around for quite some time, and the 2014 installment is soon approaching. Without giving you a history lesson or an extremely long list, here is an inforgraphic with all of the Oscar Best Picture Winners represented as icons, for the uninitiated.

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The first African Blogger Awards has been launched. Offering bloggers, tweeters, instagrammers and YouTubers the opportunity to be recognized for their influence on the African continent.

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You don’t have to move to the KZN midlands to live on a property that makes you feel like you own land and people – there’s a charming little place with high quantities of mahogany, leather and raw linen just up the road in Clifton, for a cool R35 million.

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Roll up the partition, Beyonce wants to get nasty in the back of the limo with her hubby. Her new track ‘Partition’ has quite an explicit video accompanying it.

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It’s hard enough doing that antiquated sobriety test while completely clear-headed. Check out how Justin Bieber fared when he was made to walk the line, after he was pulled over for drag racing.

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We all know that sodas packed to the brim with sugar aren’t good for your health. Consumption of sugar-sweetened soda is linked to cavities and tooth decay, but more importantly, an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes. This video argues that telling a war amputee victim apart from a diabetes related amputation is almost impossible.

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Protesters began marching from Woodstock and Cape Town Central train stations to the Western Cape Legislature in the CBD at around 10:50 this morning. Thus far the march has been characterised by heavy police presence, arson (allegedly by protestors), and stun grenades on Sir Lowry Road between Woodstock and the CBD. We’ll keep you posted.

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Need your DVD delivered to you no matter where you are, even if you are busy using the loo? To meet DVD rental lovers’ exorbitant demands, Netflix has the solution – Drone 2 Home. This satirical video takes a jab at Amazon’s planned drone delivery service.

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Malema apparently gets hot under the collar not just with journalist but with motorists as well. After an alleged road rage incident, charges of assault and malicious damage to property have been laid against EFF leader Julius Malema.

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Oscar Pistorius’s trial is becoming a day at the horse races. Irish bookmaker, Paddy Power, is sparking controversy by offering bets on the outcome of the trial.

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Beard envy getting you down? Some follicularly challenged Hipsters are undergoing facial hair transplants – for real. No longer will your bearded Hipster peers look down at you’re patchy stubble and scoff at the lack of manliness in your baby-faced appearance.

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Feel braver in scary situations with an iPhone Stun Gun and enjoy peace of mind when down dark alleys, fighting off ninjas or infiltrating drug cartels. Made to look like an iPhone, this stun gun pumps out over 6000kv of criminal-zapping power, providing self-defence from what looks like an ordinary phone. The stun gun boasts […]

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Radical changes to South Africa’s immigration laws are expected to come into effect from 1 April. One of the major changes will require a cohabitation of five years before your foreign partner will be allowed a life partner visa. This is basically the government telling you to go live somewhere else if you want a relationship with a foreigner.

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Who do you call when you need expert opinions on a celebrity murder case? OJ Simpson’s defense lawyer, of course.

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In 2009 Fair Cape Dairies partnered with The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), to launch a dairy product with a major difference. ROOIBOOST became the first dairy in the world to have products endorsed by CANSA and for good reason. Research studies conducted by CANSA have shown that drinking six cups of rooibos tea […]

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