All news by author: Julia Banim
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Mind-bending GCSE question that stumps 92% of parents as pupils study for exams
A mind-bending GCSE maths question has left a whopping 92 per cent of parents positively stumped, with just eight per cent feeling confident enough to even attempt an answer
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'Tacky' couple slammed for asking for honeymoon money on wedding invite
A wedding guest says they've been left astonished after receiving what they regard as a pretty 'tasteless' invitation from the couple in question, who requested honeymoon money instead of gifts
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'I've found a pretty name for my baby – people say sounds like anti-smoking aid'
An excited mum-to-be says she's got her heart set on a gorgeous name for her unborn baby girl, but has had to put up with criticism from those who say it reminds them of smokers' gum
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'My sister asked me to cut my hair to match niece's disastrous snip - I refuse'
A woman says she's had to firmly stand up to her sister-in-law after she requested she cut her hair to match her niece's after the little girl's hair became damaged at school
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'Neighbours kicked my cat so I got a video doorbell - but they tampered with it'
A mum says she's been left deeply unsettled by the behaviour of her next-door neighbour, who has kicked the family cat, screamed at them, and even tampered with their video doorbell
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Behind the scenes of the controversial Eurovision year rocked by a four-way tie
Back in 1969, the Eurovision song contest was rocked by an unexpected four-way tie between Spain, France, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, with each of the four countries declared joint winners
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Only green-fingered geniuses can spot snail and slug in tricky brain teaser
A baffling gardening themed brain teaser will help put your puzzle-solving abilities to the test, challenging you to find a hidden snail and slug in less than one minute flat
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People freaked out to learn they've been using car air fresheners wrong
Motorists have been left with their jaws firmly on the floor after learning the real way to use car air fresheners, and many reckon the 'wrong' way is preferable
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People baffled to learn the symbol on your TV remote doesn't mean on/off
A number of telly watchers are only just learning what the large red button on their TV remote actually means, having wrongly assumed for years that it simply means on or off
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Disney superfan transforms bathroom into Little Mermaid paradise for under £200
Ahead of the release of the new live-action version of The Little Mermaid, a thrifty Disney fan has shared how she turned her bathroom into an under-the-sea paradise, for less than £200
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'My cousin's baby name is inspired by my Japanese heritage - but I'm Korean'
A woman says she was left taken aback after her pregnant cousin proudly told her that the baby name she'd settled on was inspired by her Japanese heritage - despite the fact that she's Korean
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‘Loving’ cat still waiting for forever home after 230 days because of black fur
A sweet black cat is still looking for his forever home after spending 230 days in a rehoming shelter, despite his 'loving and easygoing' nature, on account of the colour of his fur
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Mum shares clever balloon hack for keeping kids safe during day trips
A mum-of-two has shared the parenting hack she swears by when out and about with her own young sons, and it could well help you find your little ones much faster should they get lost
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'My family threw me a surprise birthday party but forgot to invite me'
A person who recently celebrated an important birthday says they were left utterly bewildered after their family 'just forgot' to invite them to their own surprise birthday party
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ASOS shoppers praise retailer for featuring model with scoliosis scar
ASOS shoppers have been pleased to see the online retailer take an inclusive stance, following an inclusive fashion shoot featuring a model with a visible scoliosis scar
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Uber Eats user bemused after ordering 100 free sauces - only to be charged £15
A takeaway fan attempted to order 100 free sauces from Taco Bell through Uber Eats, and was left utterly baffled when he was charged £15 for his 'meal' - and also got nine extra sauces in the bag
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'My trip to Bali was ruined by a tiny drink mistake - I was sick for weeks'
A travel-loving woman says she ended up seeking medical attention after making one tiny mistake during her trip to Bali, and has now warned others not to repeat her error
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'I make 10 times more than partner - I don't care but pals have given warning'
A woman says she recently discovered that the man she's dating earns 10 times less than she does. Although she doesn't mind one bit, her pals have now issued a stark warning
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Royal fans howl as Charlotte follows 3-second rule after dropping marshmallow
Royal fans have been left in stitches after spotting Princess Charlotte adhering to the 'three-second rule' after dropping a marshmallow during a Wales family visit to a scout hut
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Mum shares life-saving welly boot tip for parents taking kids to festivals
A mum has shared the hack she always turns to when taking her child out to crowded places such as festivals, and it could well save a life should you get separated
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'I told mum not to wear a white gown to my wedding - she called me a bridezilla'
A woman who recently got married says she had to firmly tell her mum not to wear a long, white dress to the ceremony, after her mother claimed she'd never heard of this being a faux pas
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Customers praise Indian takeaway's brutal response to 'threat of blackmail'
An Indian restaurant has hit back at a disgruntled customer who allegedly threatened to 'blackmail' staff, responding to their 'disingenuous' complaint with a sharp put down
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Artist inks sweet Coronation tattoos for loyal fans - including nod to Kate
A young tattoo artist helped make the day of King Charles' Coronation extra special for royal fans, inking delicate, and very regal, designs they'll be able to keep forever
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Royal fans howl as Coronation carriage wave compared to iconic film scene
Royal fans have been left all making the same joke about the Coronation carriage that carried King Charles and Queen Camilla, and once you see it, it really is impossible to unsee
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Key Coronation moment compared to 'royal gender reveal' by perplexed fans
Royal fans have been left howling at a picture taken during a key moment in King Charles III's Coronation, as they reckon the scene looks more 'like a gender reveal' than part of a historic event
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