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Britannia ruled the RAILS: How Britain gave the world the railway

Daily Mail

Absorbing tome Railways of the British Empire: Australasia and Beyond documents how the rapidly expanding colonial railways were supplied by British companies.

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The best hotels in Brussels for unwinding, staying in bed and people-watching

The Independent

Laid-back yet lively, Brussels still happily flies under the radar of many a city breaker. There’s much more to the de facto European capital than head-turning brews, art nouveau gems and medieval marvels – though those have enduring appeal, too. A little scratch behind the institutional façade reve

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3 easy camping recipes to make on your next staycation

The Independent

Giving up the rat race and travelling around the country in a renovated van sounds nice, but how do you cook when you don’t have a proper kitchen? Enter: the Van Life Cookbook, a handy pocket-sized guide written by chef Danny Jack and his wife Hailee Kukura after they did just that. Looking for mean

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Chinese recipes you know – and some you definitely don’t

The Independent

Sesame brittle is one of those amazing treats that is just so addictive,” says Suzie Lee, author of new cookbookSimply Chinese. “These bars are made with two different types of sesame seeds and peanuts, and they really hit the spot. If you are craving a treat, this is a great one to pick up as it is

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Three recipes straight from a Spanish home kitchen

The Independent

For me, this is best sandwich in the world, and -top tip – it’s the most incredible hangover food,” says José Pizarro. “People seem surprised to learn that some of the best and freshest seafood in Spain can be found in Madrid.” The chef worked in Spain’s capital in his early-20s. “I had a brilliant

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How much water should you drink in hot weather?

The Independent

The UK is expected to see its hottest day on record today (19 July) with temperatures predicted to climb to 43C in some parts of the country. The temperatures prompted the Met Office to issue its first red extreme warning for heat last week, and it advised people to stay indoors where possible. Peop

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Dogs can't remember generosity, so treats won't make them like you

Daily Mail Online

Animal psychologists at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna have found that dogs cannot remember instances of generosity and thus conceptualise positive reputations.

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Megalodon targeted prey as large as killer whales 11 million years ago

Daily Mail Online

A new study led by the Royal Veterinary College sheds light on megalodon's chosen prey, and suggests the ancient beast feasted on animals as large as killer whales.

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I'm a former Starbucks barista. Here are 5 drinks that are so overrated and what to order instead.

Insider

Skip your basic Pink Drink and Pumpkin Spice Lattes — here are underrated Starbucks drinks you should order from the popular coffee chain instead.

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I'm a chef. Here's my easy recipe for homemade barbecue sauce that's better than anything at the store.

Insider

Every home cook should make their own barbecue sauce. This recipe comes together in under 15 minutes and tastes great on anything off the grill.