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Boxing fans: is it worth saying up for the Khan v Garcia fight? It won’t just be an hour of...

July 14, 2012
Boxing fans: is it worth saying up for the Khan v Garcia fight? It won’t just be an hour of hugging will it?
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Here’s two more: http://t.co/raVri3qe + http://t.co/zEcJUtKR

July 14, 2012
Here’s two more: http://t.co/raVri3qe + http://t.co/zEcJUtKR
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Sonora Webster Carver diving with her horse “The Duchess of Lightning” c. 1930. Image: http://t.co/9P6PXjc4

July 14, 2012
Sonora Webster Carver diving with her horse “The Duchess of Lightning” c. 1930. Image: http://t.co/9P6PXjc4
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Listening to Christian Bale speak with his native English accent is weird.

July 13, 2012
Listening to Christian Bale speak with his native English accent is weird.
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Whoa: “Women account for 85% of all consumer purchases…”

July 13, 2012
Whoa: “Women account for 85% of all consumer purchases…”
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Spending the evening watching all the Harry Potters. I wish Harry and Snape would just kiss already. The sexual tension...

July 12, 2012
Spending the evening watching all the Harry Potters. I wish Harry and Snape would just kiss already. The sexual tension is killing me.
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“Edward William demonstrating Bartitsu. It was later used by Sherlock Holmes in the stories and recent movies.” http://t.co/DF7NVSlD

July 12, 2012
“Edward William demonstrating Bartitsu. It was later used by Sherlock Holmes in the stories and recent movies.” http://t.co/DF7NVSlD
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“… Although in the Gents a couple of weeks a go I did see someone had drawn a lady's part....

July 12, 2012
“… Although in the Gents a couple of weeks a go I did see someone had drawn a lady’s part. Quite detailed. The guy obviously had talent."
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“You ought to have a basic grasp of Latin if you’re working in Currys.” - Alan Partridge

July 12, 2012
“You ought to have a basic grasp of Latin if you’re working in Currys.” - Alan Partridge
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Whoa. @Dropbox is doubling the storage of its Pro Plans without a price increase! http://t.co/S7qw9jDu

July 10, 2012
Whoa. @Dropbox is doubling the storage of its Pro Plans without a price increase! http://t.co/S7qw9jDu
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The Amazing Spider-Man: Decent enough, but it adds nothing to the series. No better or worse than the previous three....

July 8, 2012
The Amazing Spider-Man: Decent enough, but it adds nothing to the series. No better or worse than the previous three. 6/10
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New shirt for the collection. Olympiacos 2011-2012: http://t.co/8K8M4wuk

July 6, 2012
New shirt for the collection. Olympiacos 2011-2012: http://t.co/8K8M4wuk
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Best pick-up line of all time, via Alan Partridge: 'Do you like Owls? Because I know a cracking Own Sanctuary.'

July 4, 2012
Best pick-up line of all time, via Alan Partridge: “Do you like Owls? Because I know a cracking Own Sanctuary.”
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Twitter sure is quiet between 2 - 6am GMT.

July 3, 2012
Twitter sure is quiet between 2 - 6am GMT.
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Booked 'Dark Knight Rises' for the family. 4 people = £66! With petrol and the 15 kilo's of Wine Gums...

July 2, 2012
Booked “Dark Knight Rises” for the family. 4 people = £66! With petrol and the 15 kilo’s of Wine Gums my Dad requires, it will be £100!
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The subreddit /r/imaginarylandscapes is quickly becoming a favourite. Check out this masterpiece by @jessevandijk: http://t.co/V6qdF55A

July 2, 2012
The subreddit /r/imaginarylandscapes is quickly becoming a favourite. Check out this masterpiece by @jessevandijk: http://t.co/V6qdF55A
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Now, it's time for a through-the-night Bourne Trilogy marathon! Nothing beats Bourne. I'm apprehensively looking forward to the new one.

July 1, 2012
Now, it’s time for a through-the-night Bourne Trilogy marathon! Nothing beats Bourne. I’m apprehensively looking forward to the new one.
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Enjoyed Euro 2012 Final. Italy over achieved and I look forward to following Prandelli's team in the future. Spain the...

July 1, 2012
Enjoyed Euro 2012 Final. Italy over achieved and I look forward to following Prandelli’s team in the future. Spain the greatest of all time.
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UK car fans who don’t like football: now would be a good time to go for a spin.

July 1, 2012
UK car fans who don’t like football: now would be a good time to go for a spin.
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Me when my Mac's 'Application' folder inexplicably disappeared this morning: http://t.co/CbfxI0ZK CC: @alfredapp

July 1, 2012
Me when my Mac’s ‘Application’ folder inexplicably disappeared this morning: http://t.co/CbfxI0ZK CC: @alfredapp
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Apparently Sipsmith vodka is 'perfect for picnics.' Of course. Everyone drinks vodka at a picnic.

June 30, 2012
Apparently Sipsmith vodka is “perfect for picnics.” Of course. Everyone drinks vodka at a picnic.
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'Best Shirt Of All Time': http://t.co/hz7jJode Just ordered one. UK folks can get your own here: http://t.co/z2aquXPT (£24)

June 28, 2012
“Best Shirt Of All Time”: http://t.co/hz7jJode Just ordered one. UK folks can get your own here: http://t.co/z2aquXPT (£24)
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Ronaldo just looked at himself on the big screen and fixed his hair. Haha.

June 27, 2012
Ronaldo just looked at himself on the big screen and fixed his hair. Haha.
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Surely this is wrong?: 'Singapore U15 v Man City on today at 13:45.' 'Singapore U15 v Man City' :|

June 27, 2012
Surely this is wrong?: “Singapore U15 v Man City on today at 13:45.” “Singapore U15 v Man City” :|
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I convinced my Mum Ozzy Osbourne had died. She is now upset and crying. Crap.

June 27, 2012
I convinced my Mum Ozzy Osbourne had died. She is now upset and crying. Crap.
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Europe = Champions League and Europa League. International = national teams.

June 27, 2012
Europe = Champions League and Europa League. International = national teams.
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Football I've watched on TV (in hours): England: 79 Spain: 28 Italy: 20 Germany: 15 Europe: 31 International: 17 #PersonalData

June 27, 2012
Football I’ve watched on TV (in hours): England: 79 Spain: 28 Italy: 20 Germany: 15 Europe: 31 International: 17 #PersonalData
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My most watched club teams last season: Chelsea x 14 Barcelona x 13 Man City x 13 Real Madrid x...

June 27, 2012
My most watched club teams last season: Chelsea x 14 Barcelona x 13 Man City x 13 Real Madrid x 9 Arsenal x 7 Man Utd x 6 Milan x 6
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Oldfield's 'Ommadawn Part One' is the only song in history which uses the Recorder well.

June 27, 2012
Oldfield’s “Ommadawn Part One” is the only song in history which uses the Recorder well.
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Morning all. It's not Autumn or Winter, so technically I'm not allowed to listen to Mike Oldfield, but I am...

June 27, 2012
Morning all. It’s not Autumn or Winter, so technically I’m not allowed to listen to Mike Oldfield, but I am anyway. Fuck the police.
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