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This crazy video of a politician weeping uncontrollably is going viral in Japan

Is he sorry? We think he’s sorry.

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Jul 2nd 2014, 4:35 PM

The Notebook is 10 years old! Here's why it's stood the test of time

The girls’ night favourite was released a decade ago today. Just let that sink in.

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Jun 25th 2014, 7:30 PM

Young lads battle it out to be Ireland's Next Top Altar Boy

Have you got what it takes?

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Apr 29th 2014, 7:34 AM