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- A new designer clothing brand for humans is being launched by toy firm Mattel to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Barbie doll next year, reported the Guardian. Each item in the special birthday collection will be inspired by the doll, including a wedding gown designed by Vera Wang.

- The Simpsons TV family have contributed a new word to the CollinsEnglish Dictionary, said the Daily Mail. The word 'meh' - indicatingboredom or indifference, as used by Bart and Lisa Simpson when spoken toby Homer while they watch television - was chosen by the public for the30th anniversary edition of the dictionary.

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