All news by author: Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz

How creative are you? It's hard to define this in orders, and even harder to measure. But a new test, developed by scientists, aims to measure it once and for all

Have you ever wondered how Greggs staff manage to differentiate between all the different bakes they have on their shelves? It turns out each pasty has a secret marking on it

A fan of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch has been criticised for wanting to kill the ants in her back garden - but she's warned them not to judge as she suffers from rare disorder

It's not news to many people that strawberries aren't actually berries - but did you know that the specks on the outside aren't actually seeds either? And the reason has freaked a few people out

Brainteasers are a great way of keeping your mind sharp and improving your memory - so why not try to answer these 20 trick questions to see how switched on yours is?

Some symptoms of cancer are more common than others, but with over 200 types, it's important to be aware of the ones that are often overlooked, and to know when to visit a doctor

A woman has been left so annoyed by her husband's daily eating habit she is considering taking the drastic step of getting a divorce - and it's divided opinions

Pizza Hut has launched its biggest ever pizza, the Big New Yorker - coming in at a whopping 16 inches. The Mirror's Ariane tested it to see if size really matters

Do you always struggle to pick numbers for the EuroMillions? Well this might help, as below you'll find the most and least commonly picked digits - make of that what you will

Catrina Shenston claims walking barefoot has revolutionised her health - but admits that others have been less accepting of her lifestyle change and some mistake her for being homeless

When you pick a car, you aren't just picking something you think will look nice and be practical. According to a colour psychologist, the colour you picks signals certain aspects of your personality

A man has been left wondering what route he can go down after his neighbour installed security cameras that point directly into his bathroom - but police have told him she's not doing anything illegal

A mum has explained how the staff at her three-year-old daughter's nursery completely ignored the fact that she didn't like to be cuddled or touched - and made her 'terrified'

McDonald's is today (August 2) launching a brand new menu, and it's exciting news for Quarter Pounder fans as the fast food chain is adding a new, reimagined burger

Britain's 'most tattooed' man, who has spent more than £40,000 and more than 1,500 hours getting inked, has clapped back at a 'rude' troll who asked him what he had done to his face

This riddle is so hard that apparently, only two per cent of adults can get it right on the first try, but on the flip side, many children are finding it much easier to answer

A woman who has been experiencing excruciating migraines since her neighbour installed a home security alarm which has been flashing 'a bright blue-white light' is wondering what action to take

Many parents who have been to see the much-anticipated Barbie film have noted how many young children who look like they are 'bored out of their minds', amid discussions about what age is appropriate to see the movie

Pro chef Andy has amassed millions of followers by sharing his incredible recipes - now he's shown the key to making his delicious and silky smooth mashed potatoes

Olivia Malone had tried every fad diet under the sun, but it wasn't until she educated herself about nutrition and made some simple, but clever, swaps, she started shedding the weight she had gained at university

Kate Middleton reportedly enjoys the same breakfast every day which is 'delicious, but also very filling'. Keen to try it out for herself, Andrea Blazquez followed her diet for week

The mother-of-the-bride had found the perfect wedding dress that made her feel amazing - but unfortunately her daughter thinks it's 'too white' and has asked her to dye it

Optical illusions force our brains and eyes to try to work together, but it means two people can see completely different things in the same image - so which image do you see first here?

A woman har sparked a debate about the much-anticipated Barbie film being too young for children after revealing her sister was angry with her for not wanting to bring her five-year-old niece with her

Even though it might sound like something someone would say if they were just trying to show off, scientists believe some people can actually smell rain before it comes