All news by author: Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz

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Pilot shares clever 'pothole' trick to help travellers cope with turbulence
A plane pilot has attempted to reassure nervous flyers that turbulence is nothing to be afraid of, and has shared a clever 'pothole' trick he used to demonstrate this
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Drivers are only just discovering the letters on car number plates aren't random
Every car has a unique number plate at the front and back, but not everyone knows that the digits aren't just randomly selected, but actually have hidden meanings
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Woman's panic as beautiful gender reveal cake gets spoiled last minute
A woman was left panicking after her beautiful gender reveal cake was ruined due to a simple mistake, and it was all captured in a sweet video she was hoping to show friends and family
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Woman confronts husband after family iPad's search history horrifies her
After a woman realised her husband's internet search history had synced up on the family iPad, she couldn't help but confront him after being absolutely horrified by what she saw
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Man dubbed 'horrible human being' after ranting about noisy kid in restaurant
A man who ranted about a noisy kid in a restaurant to his then-girlfriend was called a 'horrible human being' - and ultimately led to them ending their relationship
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Worrying sign of deadly sepsis can happen when you get dressed in morning
If left untreated, sepsis can turn into sepsis shock, which could cause life threatening organ failure, so it's important to be on the lookout for symptoms - especially the 'silent' ones
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Flying ant day phenomenon explained as millions of insects swarm UK
Swarms of flying ants have been spotted buzzing around the country, and social media users have declared it 'flying ant day', a phenomenon which happens every year
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Posture expert says there's only two sleeping positions to use for healthy spine
A posture expert has warned that there are only two sleeping positions that you should be using if you want to take care of your spine, and it's bad news for stomach sleepers
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Scientists ditch 10k steps a day theory as walking far less can extend life
Many of us are led to believe we should be doing 10,000 steps a day, which can feel unachievable, but scientists have found the amount is actually far lower to reap huge health benefits
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Man roasted for telling girlfriend she has to wear bra in front of guy friends
After confessing he had asked his girlfriend not to go braless in front of her male friends, which didn't go down well, the man was slammed online by people who told him his behaviour was 'controlling'
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People freaked out to discover how big the Teletubbies were compared to humans
Teletubbies were a staple of many 90s children's childhoods - but more than 20 years after the show ended, many of them are now freaked to find out how big they were compared to real-life humans
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'I'm worried my sister-in-law will hate my weird baby name - but we love it'
A woman and her husband have found a name they 'love' for their baby girl, who is due next month, but she's now worried her sister-in-law will think it's 'too weird'
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Man ditches honeymoon after wife edits his son out of wedding photos
When the newly-wedded husband was looking over pictures from the happy day, he noticed there was a major issue with them - when he confronted his new wife, she made a brutal confession
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Walking technique can help you lose one pound a week, according to dietician
Walking is a simple, easy and low impact way to lose weight, but a slow stroll isn't likely to cut it. Here, a personal trainer explains how you can lose one pound of weight per week by switching up your technique
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Sleep expert warns sending teenagers to bed during 'sleep window' is crucial
During the summertime all routine goes out the window, especially for teenagers, but a sleep expert has warned of how crucial it is for them, more so than adults, to go to bed during the optimal 'window'
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Cheeky dog wolfs down 8 rubber ducks after mistaking them for tasty snack
Cheeky Labrador Benji has a habit of swallowing things he shouldn't, but it was no laughing matter for his owner Sandra, who feared for his life when he wolfed down eight rubber ducks while she was filling his paddling pool
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Subtle change spotted in your underwear could be little-known cancer symptom
Cervical cancer doesn't usually have any early symptoms, but these are other signs that can present themselves that you should never ignore, including ones that can appear in your underwear
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Only 1% of people in the UK can answer a tricky TV quiz show question correctly
How good are you at quiz questions? If you find yourself always screaming the answer at the TV, this is the ultimate test as only 1% of people in the UK can answer it correctly
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Vet warns dog owners about beach risks as dog rushed to emergency clinic
Dog owners have been warned to be careful when taking their pets to beaches during the summer holidays after a pooch was rushed to an emergency vet for treatment
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'I visited the Disneyland of McDonald's - I was impressed by the small details'
The Mirror writer Ariane took a trip to the UK's biggest McDonald's Drive-Thru to see why people travel from across the country to order there - and thought both the food and service were better than usual
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'I lost all my friends and family thanks to my job - but now I'm a millionaire'
A mum-of-two says she's managed to provide financial stability for her sons thanks to her career change - but unfortunately it's come at the cost of her friends and family
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Supermodel Elle MacPherson credits young look at 59 to simple diet swap
Supermodel Elle Macpherson's nutritionist has shared the secret to her age-defying looks after she came to her aged 50 'not feeling inspired', as well as having 'sugar cravings and poor digestion'
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Tom Kerridge credits 'happy' diet change with helping achieve 12st weight loss
Tom Kerridge, one of the most popular chefs in the UK, went through a massive transformation at the age of 40 after fearing he would die young - and it was all thanks to a simple change
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Doctor sets daily water drinking target as essential tool for weight loss
If you're on a weight loss journey, you could be doing yourself a disservice if you're not focusing on how much water you're drinking daily, as a doctor has explained it's an essential tool
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Woman astonishes drivers with hidden car button which could save lives
People were astonished after a woman pointed out a mystery button that is hidden under the rear-view mirror that could be a lifesaver when driving late at night