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Tina Turner: From Adversity to Legend - A Story of Resilience and Triumph (Never seen before photos by Duncan Raban)

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When Tina Turner made the brave decision to leave her first husband, who was not only her spouse but also her boss and an abusive tormentor, she discreetly escaped their Dallas hotel room with one clear thought in mind: "The only way out is through the door." With just 36 cents and a Mobil gas card, she fled along the midnight freeway, dodging speeding semi-trucks. From that moment on, she had nothing to her name except her determination to start anew. During her divorce proceedings, Tina Turner made an unconventional request. Rather than seeking material possessions like song rights, cars, houses, or money, she simply desired to keep the stage name he had given her - Tina - and her married name - Turner. This was crucial for salvaging her career since the world knew her by that name. The path ahead held multiple possibilities, including fading into obscurity or becoming a nostalgia act in Vegas, given her troubled past. However, fate had other plans for Tina Turner. Instead,...

What did you do this weekend! I visited 15 countries in less than 24 hours

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Belgian Motorcyclist Sets World Record: Riding through 15 Countries in 1 Day Last weekend, I had an extraordinary adventure. The topic of "long drives" had recently come up, and little did I know that I would stumble upon a remarkable story of Thierry Sarasyn, a Belgian enthusiast who loves pushing boundaries. He accomplished something truly awe-inspiring by visiting an astounding 15 countries in a single day on his motorbike. Thierry's determination and passion for exploration led him to break his own previous record, which stood at visiting 13 countries in one day back in 2021. Despite initially declaring "never again," the allure of the challenge was too strong for him to resist. The journey began in Poland and spanned across various European countries, including the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, and finally, Belgium. Covering such an extensive distan...

Coronation Chicken

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 "What better way to commemorate the coronation festivities than with my interpretation of this vintage beauty? Although I prefer to make this into a delicious salad, you could absolutely serve the entire spread or use the individual ingredients to make sandwiches; this would be ideal for a street party, buffet, or picnic. Ingredients 2 cloves of garlic 5 cm piece of ginger 1 - 2 fresh red chillies 1 bunch of fresh coriander (30g) 2 lemons 2 tablespoons curry paste olive oil 1 x 1.8kg free-range whole chicken 4 red onions 1 x 435g tin of pineapple slices in juice 4 heaped tablespoons Greek yoghurt 2 tablespoons flaked almonds 4 little gem lettuce 1 cucumber 2 popadamus TAP FOR INGREDIENTS Method Peel and finely grate the ginger and garlic, trim and finely slice the chillies and coriander stalks (putting the leaves aside for later), then place in a large roasting tray with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Squeeze in the juice of ½ a lemon, mix in 1 tablespoon each of curry pas...

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+.

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  The thrill of speed is something that has captured human imagination for centuries. From chariots to modern-day supercars, speed has always been an integral part of our fascination with automobiles. In recent years, the automotive industry has seen an influx of incredibly fast cars that push the limits of what we thought was possible. In this article, we will take a closer look at one of the fastest cars on the planet – the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+. Bugatti is a name that is synonymous with speed and luxury. Since the early 1900s, Bugatti has been at the forefront of automotive innovation, producing some of the most iconic cars in history. The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ is the latest addition to the Bugatti family and is the ultimate expression of speed and power. The Chiron Super Sport 300+ was unveiled in 2019 and immediately took the automotive world by storm. With a top speed of 304 mph (490 km/h), the Chiron Super Sport 300+ is one of the fastest cars ever made. ...