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Dads are more than twice as hard as mums to buy gifts for, Brits say
The research, ahead of Father's Day, revealed that nearly four in ten Brits think their old man is the most challenging person to shop for
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One in five Brits keen to try part-time ownership - when it comes to dogs
Fewer than 5% of Brits who would like a dog feel they could commit to full-time care - but use of dog-sharing apps is on the rise, research has found
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Gardening and learning a new language are top new skills learned - by over-50s
More than a third of adults pick up a new skill or hobby after passing the milestone birthday - including golfing, DIY or home repairs, and how to make a video call
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Slovenia named best destination - for travellers going backpacking on gap year
The Central European country boasts stunning scenery and lakes, snow-capped mountains - and best of all, affordability, according to a travel expert
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One in five SMEs look forward to welcoming back clients as economy stabilises
The return of clients is seen as the top business opportunity for SME owners this year - followed by introducing new products or services
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Human skull and femur bones can be found in world's first over-18 chocolate shop
The new, gory chocolate shop will open its doors this weekend in Soho, London, to mark the launch of new video game, Diablo IV
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Chips with rice and spuds in a sandwich are weirdest ways Brits eat potatoes
Over half of Brits say potatoes are their favourite vegetables - but two in five eat them in private, for fear of being judged for their odd preferences
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Thrifty Brits could save over £200 a year by shopping around for the best deals
However, one in five are 'too lazy' to shop around - saying it's boring, confusing, or that the effort is not worth the reward
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Three-quarters of Brits suffering diarrhoea or constipation once a week or more
Four in five Brits have suffered embarrassing gut-related issues, like breaking wind in public - but over half don't see gut health as a big issue
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Gardening and enjoying the sunshine are top plans for this Bank Holiday weekend
Four in ten plan to simply enjoy time in their garden or outdoor space - after breaking the bank on the previous two long weekends this month
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Brits suffer as many as 84 mishaps a year - like shrinking clothes in the wash
The top most common blunder was revealed to be sending a text to the wrong person - but thankfully, almost half can laugh about their mistakes afterwards
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Fashion icons like Taylor Swift and Hayley Bieber inspire summer trend - socks
UK retailer John Lewis says it has seen a 90% increase in 'fashion' sock sales since this time last year - thanks to stylish celebs like model Irina Shayk
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Ed Sheeran and Prince Harry named most iconic celebrity redheads
Nearly four in five Brits with the brightly-coloured locks feel like celebrities also sporting the distinctive look helps reduce the stigma around the colour
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Delighted commuter wins a new mattress - from a vending machine
The one-of-a-kind machine in London King's Cross station dispenses full-sized, boxed mattresses to lucky winners at the push of a button
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Top procrastination habits include watching TV, and making tea or coffee
Over half of Brits have developed bad habits to put off completing a task at hand - with Gen Z twice as likely to do so compared to 55-64-year-olds
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May and June are top months for homeowners to take on home improvement tasks
But the research also found that nearly two-thirds of Brits have not carried out any energy efficiency improvements in the last year
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Italy tops list of holiday destinations for Brits - here's the 9 places it beat
Brits have shared their number one priorities for all aspects of going on holiday - from where to book, to what they will do first when they get there
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Four in five Brits say cost of living made them more determined to bag a bargain
Clothing, insurance, and food shopping are the areas in which Brits are now likely to take more time to find the best deals
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Children are more adventurous with food during holidays, study finds
Research finds kids are more willing to try new foods when on holiday - and would even go as far as trying snails.
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One in six Brits believe the Gunpowder Plot is a fictional story, research finds
A group of reenactors of the 1605 event took to the London Underground this morning, leaving commuters baffled as they rode towards Westminster
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Two in 5 women wouldn't even talk to close friends - about their private parts
Many women feel uncomfortable or embarrassed talking about their bodies - and three in ten would rather turn to the internet for advice than a healthcare expert
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Small businesses prioritising growing revenue over meeting net zero targets
The government has set a net zero target for all UK sectors by 2050 - but the cost-of-living crisis means SMEs have other priorities
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Seven in ten Brits don't realise cardiac arrest is more urgent than heart attack
A cardiac arrest is the ultimate medical emergency, where the heart stops beating and a patient is clinically dead - but over a quarter think it is the same as a heart attack
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Top 30 energy-saving hacks Brits have picked up - from social media
Some of the top tips seen on TikTok or Facebook include bleeding your radiators, and only boiling as much water as you need in the kettle
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Trainers designed to look like cheeseburgers as 'fast food' reaches new heights
The one-of-a-kind trainers feature colourful cheese and tomato slices and even a bed of lettuce - all painted on using vegan paint
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