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Mark Andrews: Socialites, bubbles and a very weak link

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"I can be a socialite".

Every report about the Ghislaine Maxwell case seems to describe her as being 'a socialite', without ever explaining what it is that a socialite actually does.

It was the same with Paris Hilton, and Tara Palmer-Tomkinson before her.

As far as I can see, a socialite's duties involve hanging around with a lot of very rich people, sipping champagne on very expensive yachts, and looking decorative. If that is the case, how does one become a socialite, and what qualifications do you need? It all sounds jolly good fun, and as Yosser Hughes might say, "I can do that". But you never see these jobs advertised down the labour exchange, do you?

Move over bees, it's time for the bubble-gun
Move over bees, it's time for the bubble-gun

Japanese scientists say that flying robots with bubble guns could save the planet. Endangered bees are critical our existence because of their role in pollinating plants.