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Dentist's chair

Man trying to recreate Gascgoine’s “dentist’s chair” celebration ends up having root canal surgery

July 26, 2021 Martin Fake news, Midlife Health & Fitness

As England’s relentless progress to football greatness stuttered and fell, one man who wanted to recreate Paul Gascoignes famous “dentist’s chair” England goal celebration ended

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astrologer predicted prince philip dead

Astrologer predicted death of Prince Philip days before it happened, apparently…

April 11, 2021 News Hound Fake news

An astrologer predicted the death of Prince Philip in her horoscope so now wants to be taken more seriously.

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Home schooling

Wild celebrations by parents as home schooling humiliation ends

March 22, 2021 marvinmidlife Fake news

Home schooling humiliation ends for parents as kids go back to the classroom with their offspring now realising their parents actually know very little compared to their children

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Union Jack background

Flag shortage predicted as people rush to put Union Jacks in their Zoom backgrounds

February 22, 2021 marvinmidlife Fake news

Experts warn of flag shortage if panic buying continues. The demand for flags has grown since Ministers have them in the background on Zoom calls during lockdown.

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elf on the shelf

The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas fun or Covid sneak?

December 7, 2020 marvinmidlife Fake news

The Elf on the Shelf has been accused of doing many naughty things, but this year he may be doing more than you think. And

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Covid Christmas devastation

Santa warns of Covid Christmas present “disaster” as new rules threaten both deliveries and traditions

November 29, 2020 marvinmidlife Fake news

Are we heading for Covid Christmas present disaster, or can Santa Claus cope with the new normal and changing regulations? The Big Man expressed his

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trump jesus

Trump found Jesus to help campaign. However was it a miracle too far?

November 12, 2020 marvinmidlife Fake news

Trump found Jesus and apparently asked him for help reviving his campaign from the dead, but it was a step too far even for him.

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Coroanvirus 2 the second wave

Coronavirus 2 The Second Wave. Will this sequel be as bad as some others?

November 1, 2020 marvinmidlife Fake news

As Coronavirus 2 The Second Wave spreads across the country we look at whether like so many other things, the sequel will be worse than

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Donald Trump face mask

Donald Trump’s face mask refuses to stay on after Covid scare

October 9, 2020 marvinmidlife Fake news

Donald Trump’s face mask refused to stay on yesterday, citing irreconcilable differences with the President. But then he is slightly mad and the face mask had more important things to do.

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Feature: Hip Replacement

hip replacement story starting with arthritis
A hip replacement story, from initial twinge to running around post op.

Working lives

  • Redundant midlife How disaster struck. A victim of middle age redundancy tells his sorry tale.
  • Work video call 6 crucial tips before inviting people in on work video calls. What’s behind you?
  • Attractive organisation What makes an attractive organisation? We’re a sucker for our emotions

Most Liked Posts

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  • Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks...
  • 18 months after my hip replacement and some bad habits...
  • Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in...

Health, Fitness and Hips

  • False memories are made by a creative brain Remember that special holiday? Possibly not. What are false memories and how can you make the best of them?
  • Keep the man happy in your head Frustrated with a boring middle age existence. You need to be more Don…
  • cool cocktails and ice cubes Ice, ice baby. Summer’s here and the time is right…for cool cocktails and novelty ice cubes
  • hip replacement story starting with arthritis Shock decision about having a total hip replacement at 50! 5 things that worried me. (Part 2)

Most Liked Posts

  • 12 months after - a total hip replacement recovery story....
  • Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks...
  • 18 months after my hip replacement and some bad habits...
  • Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in...

Ask Marvin Answered…

  • Father Christmas is fat, grey and old. I’m exactly the same, and yet no one wants me in their house at Christmas. What can I do?
    Aunt Marvin
  • My work suit no longer fits, and my birthday suit isn’t what it was. What can I do before I return to the office?
    Aunt Marvin
  • I have been offered a promotion at work but it could mean sacrificing my friends. Should I take it?
    Aunt Marvin

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  • trump jesus Trump found Jesus to help campaign. However was it a miracle too far?
    November 12, 2020
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    September 7, 2020
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