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Noughties sex symbol looks worlds away from American Pie role after 25 years
Shannon Elizabeth is known for starring in hit comedy American Pie, with the brunette beauty now looking worlds away from her sexy role as she fights for important causes online
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Abandoned cottage with WW2 letters and iconic moon landing Mirror newspaper
The house, which is hidden away deep in woodland, is a hoarder's dream and is filled with items from years gone by after it was left eerily abandoned
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How and when Brits can see 2023's only Blue Moon as it appears huge in the sky
This August has seen two supermoons, coming at the beginning and the end of the month, and they are caused by the moon's elliptical orbit which brings it closer to the Earth at some points
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Music lover's total transformation as he sheds 15stone to return to festival
Aaron Walker says he had always had a problem with his weight but when he was at Leeds Festival two years ago he realised he needed to take drastic action
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Lucy Letby boss realised she was killer after chilling detail in babies' screams
Babies injected with air by killer nurse Lucy Letby could be heard screaming on the ward for up to half an hour before they died, bereaved parents told one hospital boss
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Passengers scream as plane makes hard landing amid Tropical Storm Hilary
Passengers had been taking an evening Alaska Airlines from Seattle to Santa Ana, California, as Tropical Storm Hilary battered the West Coast of the US. The sparks on the runway erupted as the flight landed
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Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford questioned in Phillip Schofield inquiry
Former This Morning hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are said to have been questioned as part of the Phillip Schofield inquiry after the GB News host accused ITV of a 'cover up'
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Family home ruined as sinkhole with 'fetid odour' leaves massive hole in floor
The problem started as a leak but now a huge hole has opened up in the middle of the family home, completely ruining the living space
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Diana's letter from Queen that ended marriage to Charles and left her furious
Just weeks after her bombshell Panorama interview with Martin Bashir in 1995, Princess Diana received a handwritten letter from the late Queen that effectively ended her marriage to Prince Charles
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Exercise 'lights up the brain' including area linked to dementia, expert says
Professor Brendon Stubbs, a clinical-academic physiotherapist and mental health researcher, explains why exercise can change your brain for the better - targeting areas associated with depression, anxiety, and dementia
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Lotto player wins $1million on scratchcard but will only be paid $30,000 a year
A lucky New York Lottery player won a $1million prize from a scratch-off game — but instead of taking home a lump sum, he opted to receive just $30,000 annually for 20 years
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Met Office verdict on when 26C Iberian plume will hit UK in end of year heatwave
Weather maps show that between September 2 and 6, the UK could enjoy a mini heatwave lasting at least five days with London, the Midlands and East Anglia getting the best of the weather
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Only brainiest people in the UK can spot the nail file in under 60 seconds
Research shows that mental exercise that tests your brain power with number or word puzzles may boost your brain's activity - so why not give this one a try today?
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What ridges on your nails mean - and when you need to see a doctor
Dr Ross Perry says that while normally nothing to worry about, the lines could indicate a number of issues - from deficiency to dehydration - as a result of a skin condition
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World's most uninhabitable capital city where only 10 people brave the -15C cold
King Edward Point is the smallest capital city by population in the entire world and is situated on South Georgia Island, around 1,400km south-east of the Falkland Islands
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Healthy foods that put you at risk of silent killer - with Brits more at risk
Despite being seen as the healthier option, these foods can actually increase your risk of a number of deadly illnesses like heart attacks and high blood pressure
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Gran furious as flat is infested with plague of slugs that ruin family dinners
Rose Alexander, from Edinburgh, says her flat is so damp she is constantly having to fight off an invasion of the slimy critters - including on Christmas Day as she served up dinner
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Warning sign on your hands and fingers could be rare silent killer infection
Endocarditis, a rare and potentially fatal infection of the inner lining of the heart, is usually caused by bacteria entering the blood and travelling to the heart
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NASA captures black hole tearing up star and spitting it out across space
First spotted back in late 2014, ASASSN-14li was the closest tidal disruption event to Earth discovered in a decade at the time, at just 290 million light-years away
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Kate dons tartan jacket and top hat in sweet tribute to late Queen
Princess Kate departed from her usual bright colours and sleek, glamorous attire for a more traditional outfit in the trademark "Balmoral tartan" design that she has rarely worn before
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Two boys, 13, arrested after boy shot dead outside shopping centre
The Easton Town Center shopping mall in Columbus, Ohio, was in lockdown as police investigated shooting reports after a gunman allegedly opened fire - a 'shelter in place' order was issued
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'MPs must act after findings show 60% of food we eat is unhealthy – lives are at stake'
A new study shows that 60% of the food Brits consume is unhealthy and there is no excuse for fatal inaction from our country's politicians when lives are clearly at stake
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Sign William has accepted Andrew back into family unit in Balmoral outing
The royal family has headed to the Scottish retreat for the summer, with Charles believed to have extended the olive branch to his younger brother by inviting him
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Thousands of Brits to receive diabetes treatment under world-first NHS initiative
Around 140,000 people aged 18 to 39 years old will receive additional tailored health checks from healthcare staff, and support with diabetes management under the programme
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Brits 270 times more likely to be killed by American Bully dogs than any other
American Bully dogs are responsible for 73% of dog attack deaths since 2022, despite forming a tiny part of our canine population, and have already killed five people this year