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Afternoon all, If you're not quite sure whether a term is offensive, consider whether you would say it to the person it's about. In their face, all friendly. If it feels funny, it’s probably offensive. That tip is from a fan of the Washington Redskins American football team. If you don’t think the term "redskin" is offensive, he suggests, next time you see a Native American, go up to them and say “Hey Redskin, how’s your day going?”. This particular fan is open to changing the name of the team. But the owner says he’ll never change it. What Native Americans think of the word 'redskin'.

"Angels we have heard on high," begins the carol. This Christmas, we're hearing drones too. But if you're buying a drone for your loved ones to take pictures from on high, then we suggest you swot up on the rules first. Yes, there are rules. To name but one, drone operators must have a line of sight to the drone. That’s why Civil Aviation Authority suggests that Amazon’s plan to deliver by drone is not viable - they would only be able to deliver within a radius of 500m from the warehouse. Where you can and can't fly a drone

A man is going around Cairo dressed as Spider-Man. But he’s not doing superhuman things. He’s going on the bus, albeit hanging upside down.

Or running for the bus.

That at least, can sometimes feel like you need a little superhuman strength for. And that’s the point. , apparently – to show the things Egyptians endure require superhuman strength. Egypt: 'Spider-Man' photos aim to show daily struggles

Meanwhile... A Colombian YouTube celebrity came out online #yamecanse – I am tired – is trending in Mexico after 43 students went missing The number of people dying from malaria has halved

That’s it from us today.