All news by author: Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz

If you've gone your whole life thinking blueberries are blue, you aren't alone, but it turns out they actually aren't - because apparently it's all just a 'trick of the light'

The McSpicy x Frank's is McDonald's spiciest burger yet, and it certainly lives up to its name. Luckily they've also dropped some incredible new pink desserts, and you'll need them

Gennevieve started growing facial hair as a teenager and would shave every other day in order to 'hide' - but since fully embracing her beard she is now 'much happier'

Optical illusions force your mind think think outside the box to see what's hiding in plain sight. In this challenge, you need to find the sheep hiding among the clouds

The reality of what it's like to be a cleaner at a cinema has been revealed after shocking photos showed the aftermath of a screening - and now parents are being urged to 'raise their kids' better

A woman was taken aback when she was asked by a mum to give up her window-side plane seat for a son - and was even more gobsmacked when she saw he was 6ft 4 and looked to be about '16 or 17 years old'

A man was shocked to discover there was a 'hidden' compartment tray at the bottom of his toaster, and he's convinced other toast fans don't know about the handy function

Royal fans were left feeling concerned about Kate, the Princess of Wales, back in 2019 when she is believed to have started to feel 'sick' after riding in a horse-drawn carriage at the annual Trooping the Colour parade

Have you ever noticed those metal hooks on supermarket trolleys? It turns out they aren't just for decoration or to confuse you - and actually have a really handy use

A savvy mum has shared a genius tip using near-empty jam, mustard and peanut butter jars that you can't get anymore out of - and her no-fuss method couldn't be more simple to follow

According to the experts, there's one common Yorkshire pudding mistake we make that leaves them a flat mess. But luckily, they have shared the best way to make sure they rise

Lack of sleep can have a seriously negative impact on your day-to-day life, but Dr Michael Mosley says eating five foods can really help - and it can also lower your risk of heart attacks

Chocolate fans have spotted an incredible deal where they can snap up their favourite bars for under 30p. But it's likely you'll have to be quick if you want to grab some for yourself

There are over 200 different types of cancer, but as early detection is vital in saving lives, it's important to be aware of the symptoms. And some signs might present themselves when you are eating

Research has shown that 40% of dementia cases are preventable - so it's important to build up your 'cognitive reserve' by completing puzzles and brain teasers such as this one created by the Alzheimer's Society

Melissa Sloan, who is known for being 'Britain's most tattooed mum', has another unusual obsession - she is obsessed with Christmas, and hasn't taken her festive firs down for almost half a decade

There are trillions of microbes in our guts responsible for keeping our bodies healthy, and according to TV doctor Michael Mosley, there are four things we should be doing to help it along

British cosmetics retailer Lush a created bathbomb inspired by one of the most talked about films of the year Saltburn, and it promises to create 'salty, milky bath water'

A man was left shaken up after his older neighbour let herself into his apartment in order to play with his cat since hers had died not long ago - but he was left uncomfortable

We all have our certain habits in the morning, whether it be having a cup of coffee or reading the paper, but according to a doctor there's one thing you should never do as soon as you open your eyes

Fast food giant McDonald's has unveilved its first-ever UK collaboration with an iconic brand in a bid to create their 'spiciest burger yet'. So, can you handle the heat?

The so-called 'sleepy girl mocktail' has been hailed as a delicious, sleep-inducing concoction - but does it actually work? The Mirror's Ariane tried it out for a week, and was surprised by the benefits

There's one 'unspoken' supermarket rule that many shoppers feel is courteous to follow when you're doing a big shop, but not everyone agrees, and it's caused a heated debate

Chronic inflammation is one of the most significant causes of death in the world, but according to a pharmacist, there are certain things you can do to help lower your risk

As disposable vapes are set to be banned by the end of the year in a bid to stop children becoming addicted, we take a look at some of the worrying symptoms of 'vape tongue' you shouldn't ignore