All news by author: Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz
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Optical illusion divide opinion as people can't agree which way man is facing
A baffling optical illusion has people scratching their heads because they are all seeing different things. Some people think the man is facing towards the sunset, others think away
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Pub landlady hits back at one-star review accusing her of flirting
The landlady of a pub in Stoke-en-Trent has bit back at a customer's one-star review of her pub, saying she is no 'man eater' after being accused of shady flirting
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Slimming World member who lost 10 stone in a year says secret is vegetables
Samantha Cobb decided to join Slimming World for 'health reasons' but didn't think she would lose more than five stone in a year. Thanks to her 'secret', she has lost a whopping 10 stone and nine pounds
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Five gardening jobs you should do before May to save yourself problems later
A garden expert has shared five things you should be doing in your garden now, before May, to make it easier for yourself to enjoy your outside space when summer comes
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Eating delicious treat before bed can help you fall asleep faster, says expert
If you're struggling to drift off at night, an expert has recommended snacking on a delicious treat which is supposed to help you relax and send you off to sleep faster
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Mum 'gobsmacked' by neighbour's 'cheeky' request after he gave her 5 minute lift
A woman was caught off guard after her 'cheeky' neighbour, who she thought was a good friend, made a cheeky request after giving her a five minute lift down the road
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Garden experts hail nifty 'loo roll' trick to transform patchy lawn in 7 days
A gardener has shown how you can transform your patchy lawn in just seven days using loo roll – and garden experts have hailed it as an 'affordable' option to try
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Expert warns against tin foil dishwasher hack but says other products can work
Appliance experts have warned against trying a viral tin foil hack which can make your cutlery sparkle as it can end up costing you hundreds in repairs – but there are things you can do instead
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Tesco shoppers touched by sweet detail in 'beautiful' Eid advert
Tesco shoppers have praised the supermarket giant for highlighting diversity in its recent Eid advert, which follows a Muslim family as they prepare for celebrations
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Man so fed up with not getting train seat he carries sofa around to sit on
A young man was so fed up of never finding a seat on his commute home he decided to invent a one-seater sofa he could travel around with on his back, and use whenever needed
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Dermatologists warn of 'life-changing' allergies triggered by gel nail polishes
Dermatologists are warning against getting at-home gel manicures after a surge in 'life-changing' allergies, which could stop you getting important medical operations, triggered by improper use
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Inside home frozen in time with bright retro kitchen not touched for 50 years
House hunters are gushing about a 'frozen in time' property with a kitchen that is 'so retro it's in style again', and many agree they wouldn't change a thing about it
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Mum lets nine-year-old daughter tattoo her leg for 'practice'
Proud tattoo artist Christine let her nine-year-old daughter practice the skill by inking a heart onto her leg – and has since let her do two more. She loves the results
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Car expert warns kitchen cleaning staple can cause window tint to 'peel'
If you're wanting to clean your car at home rather than paying for an expensive professional job, you need to be careful which cleaning products to use as they could be doing more harm than good
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Four clever ways to use up Easter egg chocolate now bank holiday is over
If you're stuck with more leftover Easter egg chocolate than you can stomach eating, here are four clever and tasty ways to use them up without you getting bored
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Drink expert shares tipples they'd never order on a plane - as one 'loses taste'
Next time you're on a plane, you should avoid drinking these five different alcoholic tipples, because, according to a drinks expert, they can be bad for your health
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World's most popular royal baby names unveiled as Elizabeth misses top ten spot
When it comes to naming babies, parents from all around the world draw inspiration from the various royal families. Here we take a look at the most popular ones
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People are just discovering what WD-40 stands for after sharing unusual guesses
WD-40 has over 2,000 uses and is a staple of any DIY cupboard, but few actually know what the acronym stands for. Now people are realising their assumptions were way off
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Only a genius can spot hidden face in busy mountain scene within 15 seconds
Only people with genius-level intelligence are able to spot the man's hidden face in the mountain side. Thousands of people have been left scratching their heads over this mind-boggling optical illustion
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Sleep expert shares 5 plants you need in your bedroom to help you drift off fast
If you struggle to get to sleep at night, one thing that might help is changing up which plants you have in your bedroom. According to a sleep psychologist there are several that could help
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Mrs Hinch fans hail £1 beauty staple to give stainless steel 'streak-free shine'
A woman who was looking for advice on what to use on her stainless steel extractor fan has been left incredibly pleased after Mrs Hinch's fans gave her an amazing hack to try
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Nurse shares 'amazing' trick to stop earache on flights that works for kids too
An ear nurse has shared an incredible hack that you can use to ease earache during a flight – and all you need to do is ask a flight attendant to provide you with the items you need
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Only players with a high IQ can find odd letter in 11 seconds in tricky illusion
If you mange to master this tricky brain teaser within 11 seconds, you could be forgiven for going around boasting about how high your IQ is for the rest of the day
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Woman can't bear moving into boyfriend's 'dirty' home so considers break-up
A woman is considering breaking up with her boyfriend of three years because he wants them to take their relationship to the next level by moving in together – but he won't clean his apartment
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'I went behind scenes of The Dog House - there's so much you don't see on TV'
Mirror reporter Ariane went behind the scenes of Channel 4's The Dog House, where every episode they match prospective dog owners with pets who are desperately in need of a home
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