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Have you come across the phenomenon of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, aka ASMR? Chances are you have stumbled upon a video of someone whispering or snipping scissors and not given it much thought. ASMR is the term used to describe the feelings you get when you listen to, or watch, specific stimuli like this. The stimuli that triggers an ASMR varies from person to person, but is usually visual and/or audio (and sometimes tactile), and includes whispering, tapping, page turning, and even eating . The main ASMR feeling is a tingling sensation that begins on the scalp and moves down the back of the neck, and is sometimes described as a ‘head orgasm’. Some people experience a general fuzziness, while others simply feeling calm and relaxed. The term ASMR was only recently coined. After watching videos of space, Jennifer Allen felt a tingling sensation though her scalp and would often search ‘tingling head’ or ‘brain orgasm’ to no avail. In 2007 she found a forum …

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At nighttime, skincare routines get a switch up as day moisturisers are swapped out for more nourishing formulations. During sleep, those more intense products get to work, restoring moisture in the skin. But in the summer season – when nights are hotter, sweatier – rich skincare can feel heavy and unwelcome as sebum struggles to break through. So how to do you get the hydration you need in a comfortable way? There are a mix of smart products now on the market that pack hydrating ingredients in the most feather-light of textures. If rich skincare leaves your face oil-slicked come morning, but dryness is still a concern, these are the products to try. Shiseido WASO Yuzu-C Beauty Sleeping Mask Get it for £34 from Boots. Recently reformulated and repackaged, this sleeping mask is like a hug for tired skin. It’s lightly cooling too, so feels refreshing to apply after a day in the sun. PSA Gifted Get it for £38 from PSA. Oils rarely manage to feel light …

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‘WATCH ME EAT,’ controversial vlogger Trisha Paytas announces to her YouTube fans in one of her latest videos. Clicking on the link takes you to a 13 minute clip of the woman sitting on her floor with an enormous bowl of pasta. ‘Wish I knew where this alfredo was from, because damn, that looks creamy as f*ck,’ one commenter writes. ‘Why doesn’t she use a napkin?’ ‘Why do you lick your fingers even when food doesn’t get on them?’ Thousands of questions and comments fill the screen as you scroll down. Trisha is part of the increasingly popular ‘mukbang’ trend, an internet craze where a host gets on camera to eat huge amounts of food and have a chat with their audience. What your date's star sign reveals about their sex life - plus your best match in bed The concept originated in South Korea, where people would stream webcasts through online chatrooms such as AfreecaTV. Hosts sit eating a range of foods for fans, interacting with them through the …

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Forget cookbooks, TikTok is now the go-to place for culinary inspiration. Recently, recipes for ricotta toast and frozen honey have caught our attention, and over the past year we’ve uncovered a plethora of new pasta dishes – including baked Boursin , honeycomb cake and more. But now it seems people are doing something totally different with the popular carbohydrate. Foodies are making pasta skewers on TikTok and they look like a great savoury snack. As the name suggests, they’re made by loading cooked pasta onto some skewers before topping with tomato pasta sauce, cheese, onion, olives and peppers. After, they are baked in the oven and the end result is a gooey, cheesy treat. TikTok account @heartbeatfood is behind the tasty new creation – their video has reached more than four million people worldwide and has 118,000 likes, along with 1,036 comments. It’s safe to say that people are thoroughly intrigued by the snack and the best part is – just like …

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Marble Stone Creamery in the US is going all Heston and playing around with flavours, and it’s one spice fans will appreciate. The chain announced the launch of its new flavour this week: Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Sweet cream is mixed with Cheetos dust and crushed Cheetos mixed throughout – all in the Flamin’ Hot flavour that’s become so popular in recent years. It’ll be available in all participating locations of Marble Stone Creamery, and can be scooped into a cone or tub, as well as being blended into a milkshake. Cups and cones start at $5.99 and shakes start at $6.99, and they’ll be available until Annica Conrad, Chief Marketing Officer Marble Slab Creamery parent company, said in a press release: ‘Our Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Ice Cream encourages you to not take life too seriously. ‘Its unexpected, a bit surprising and a whole lot of delicious. What’s not to love?’ Unsurprisingly, it’s caused controvery online, with a video posted by the ice cream vendor showing …

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Analysis Parenting Mother's day Lifestyle Senator Tammy Duckworth made history in April when she became the first sitting senator to give birth. And her daughter, Maile Pearl Bowlsbey, has already made history as the first infant allowed on the Senate floor, after a rule change pushed for by Duckworth. But although Duckworth has been hailed as a hero for working mothers, the similarities go only so far. As a senator, Duckworth's salary is set by statute, leaving her immune to what's known as the "motherhood penalty." For most working mothers, children bring more than a change in routine; they also bring a change in income. When a woman becomes a mother for the first time, her pay decreases by 4 percent on average. By comparison, new fathers typically see a 6 percent increase in their salary. And the chasm expands with each additional child. "If a woman has two children," says Michelle Budig, a sociologist at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, "her earnings would …

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State pension: Retirement age 'likely' to increase says expert Make the most of your money by signing up to our newsletter for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Two thirds (66 percent) of 2021 retirees risk not having the pension savings to sustain their planned retirement income, according to a new report launched this week from Standard Life Aberdeen. Published in its inaugural Class of report, the research found that a 2021 retiree plans to spend £21,000 a year in retirement, on average. Related articles RBS offering a three percent interest rate account to savers State pension: You can claim while working but there are limits READ MORE NHS prescription charges have risen …

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Martin Lewis outlines pension scheme for 16-21 year olds Make the most of your money by signing up to our newsletter for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info With long hours and 34 people working for him, retiring at the age of 46 was something he was really looking forward to. "It was just too much really," he says as he looks back upon why he decided to sell his company. Related articles Pension ages - which EU country has the lowest state pension age HMRC issues £500 ‘C19’ support payment today - check your bank account READ MORE HSBC warning as scam text may be followed with dangerous call Prior to selling up, Chris was working intense hours in London each week, and …

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Wherever you are in the world, a refreshing pint always goes down a treat. However, in some countries a humble beer will cost you significantly more. Money.co.uk has put together a list of the cheapest and most expensive cities in the world for a pint – and the results may influence your next holiday, if you’re looking to save the pennies. Four places in Europe made it into the top 10 for being the least pricey, with Prague scooping second position – where a glass of the golden stuff comes in at just £1.34. Poland did incredibly well in the rankings, with Wroclaw, Krakow and Warsaw taking 4th, 5th and 6th place respectively – all at under £1.90 per pint. Those willing to travel a bit further will also find bargain booze, with Buenos Aires in Argentina charging £1.16 on average – making it the cheapest. While cities in Mexico, Russia and the US also made it into the top 10. Somewhat unsurprisingly, London was amongst the most expensive cities for a pint – coming …

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If you’re feeling gross about how much food you inhaled over the festive period then prepare to have your guilt appeased. People are making pasta skewers on TikTok - but not everyone is convinced Because this woman just ate 4,307 calories of fried chicken in one sitting. And she’s not even sorry – because it’s her job. 31-year-old Yuka Kinoshita is a professional competitive eater from Japan, who makes a living from stuffing her face in front of the camera. And we like it. We like it a lot. In the video she eats a KFC Christmas pack which contains five KFC original chickens, chicken tenders, BBQ chicken nuggets and a luxury premium roast chicken. Oh, and some coleslaw. Can’t forget the Colonel’s coleslaw. Competitive eating started off as ‘mukbang’ which means ‘social eating’. Mukbang became popular in South Korea in the 2010s with people who live alone, who felt less lonely watching someone else eat while they were eating their own meals. …

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