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View ArticleThe nautical terms that you use every day without even realising
For hundreds of years, the sea and sailing has been a great part of our British culture. Be it through our mighty Royal Navy, or our desire to explore and trade, the language of the sea has become...
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View Article7 of the very worst song lyrics of all time
Whether you're 'waiting, anticipating' or rhyming 'higher' with 'fire', some song lyrics reach out and touch you while others leave you cold as a fridge (or bridge). Here's a list of 7 bad song lyrics...
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