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  • Matt Damon explains why movies these days aren’t as good as they used to be

    Matt Damon explains why movies these days aren’t as good as they used to be

    ‘The DVD was a big part of our business’ If you’ve ever wondered why you scroll for hours on Netflix before landing on something you’ve watched dozens of times, then Matt Damon has summed up the reason brilliantly. Appearing on the First We Feast show earlier this month, as part of their dedicated celeb spot […]

    2 years ago

  • Optical illusion leaves people divided over which number it actually shows

    Optical illusion leaves people divided over which number it actually shows

    It’s the white and gold dress all over again People on social media are losing their marbles trying to wrap their head around an optical illusion that seemingly appears differently to different people. We all remember that insufferable white and gold dress – or was it blue and black? Either way, the illusion had people […]

    2 years ago

  • More than half of British adults have sex on Christmas day

    More than half of British adults have sex on Christmas day

    Who’s shimmying down the chimney? As the sun rises and kids begin hurriedly unwrapping presents and eating way too much chocolate before 9am, you’ll be glad to know that parents are having just as much fun – with 51 per cent of Brits are getting jiggy with it on the big day. A spike in […]

    2 years ago

  • Optical illusion leaves people divided over which number it actually shows

    Optical illusion leaves people divided over which number it actually shows

    It’s the white and gold dress all over again People on social media are losing their marbles trying to wrap their head around an optical illusion that seemingly appears differently to different people. We all remember that insufferable white and gold dress – or was it blue and black? Either way, the illusion had people […]

    2 years ago

  • You could be fined for setting off fireworks which cause dogs to suffer

    You could be fined for setting off fireworks which cause dogs to suffer

    Are pretty lights worth distressed animals? Ahead of Bonfire Night on Sunday November 5, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has urged animal owners to prepare for a weekend of distressed pets. Causing unnecessary stress to animals, even in the case of fireworks, is technically a crime and you could […]

    2 years ago

  • Men all over the world are abstaining from self-pleasure as No Nut November begins

    Men all over the world are abstaining from self-pleasure as No Nut November begins

    There’s now an online awards system With Halloween out of the way, No Nut November (NNN) is now underway. Much like Sober October, which thousands of Brits took part in, NNN, as the name suggests, is about abstaining. But this time the demon is self-pleasure and watching pornography, rather than sinking a pint. NNN has […]

    2 years ago

  • Vegans are better in bed than meat-eaters, according to science

    Vegans are better in bed than meat-eaters, according to science

    Ribs or rumpity rump – your choice! Those on a plant-based diet perform better, last longer and generally have more sex than their meat-eating counterparts, a study has found. Data compiled by the dating website Illicitencounters.com showed that overall, vegetarians and vegans have a far better sex life than those who choose to eat a […]

    2 years ago

  • Optical illusion shows hidden number – and everyone is seeing it differently

    Optical illusion shows hidden number – and everyone is seeing it differently

    It’s the white and gold dress all over again People on social media are losing their marbles trying to wrap their head around an optical illusion that seemingly appears differently to different people. We all remember that insufferable white and gold dress – or was it blue and black? Either way, the illusion had people […]

    2 years ago

  • Doctor explains why you should stop peeing in the shower

    Doctor explains why you should stop peeing in the shower

    There’s this thing called a toilet – who knew? A doctor has warned people against peeing in the shower as it may wreak havoc on your brain while weakening your bladder control. Taking to TikTok for her public service announcement, Urogynaecologist Dr Teresa Irwin, who specialises in pelvic health and incontinence, told her followers that […]

    2 years ago

  • Patient pronounced dead by doctor tells him he met the devil in hell

    Patient pronounced dead by doctor tells him he met the devil in hell

    He claimed he could see the doctors performing surgery on him After being resuscitated following a near-fatal stabbing, a man grabbed his doctor and claimed he had met the devil whilst medically dead. In a now-viral TikTok, an unnamed doctor from St. Joseph Mercy Oakland hospital thinks back to a case where a young man, […]

    3 years ago

  • Bouncer slammed for ‘creepy’ note he left for drunk punter he took home

    Bouncer slammed for ‘creepy’ note he left for drunk punter he took home

    The note begins with ‘Don’t panic’! A bouncer has been skewered for a note they left someone they took home after a heavy night of drinking. Though possibly well-intentioned, the note is being criticised on Reddit for its over-elaborate showmanship, font, and overall ‘you’re not leaving here’ vibes. The note, which resembles a menu or […]

    3 years ago

  • Incredible case of the only known individual whose parents were two different species

    Incredible case of the only known individual whose parents were two different species

    They used a process known as Zooarchaology by mass spectrometry A child from ancient Siberia is believed to be the only known person whose parents were technically from two varying species. In 2010, scientists unearthed tiny skeleton and teeth fragments from early humanoids known as Denisovans who lived in Lower and Middle Paleolithic ages. The […]

    3 years ago

  • Watching Christmas films is officially good for you, says expert

    Watching Christmas films is officially good for you, says expert

    Who wants to feel all warm and fuzzy this Christmas? Christmas films are a highly divisive subject. Some people love them, others hate them – and there are even some people who watch them all year round. Crazy, right? Despite the amount of chocolate and snacky bits that tend to get eaten alongside these films, […]

    3 years ago

  • More than half of British adults have sex on Christmas day

    More than half of British adults have sex on Christmas day

    Who’s shimmying down the chimney? As the sun rises and kids begin hurriedly unwrapping presents and eating way too much chocolate before 9am, you’ll be glad to know that parents are having just as much fun – with 51 per cent of Brits are getting jiggy with it on the big day. A spike in […]

    3 years ago

  • Doctor reveals potential unwanted side effects of ‘No Nut November’

    Doctor reveals potential unwanted side effects of ‘No Nut November’

    Would you try ‘No Nut November’? Participants of ‘No Nut November’ may want to think twice after an NHS doctor on TikTok revealed some of the potential side effects. Unfamiliar with ‘No Nut November’? Well… ‘No Nut November’ has become trendy in recent years, arguably thanks to the rising movement of ‘no fap’ or ‘semen […]

    3 years ago

  • Hasbulla’s condition explained as people still confused about how old he is

    Hasbulla’s condition explained as people still confused about how old he is

    The internet sensation is currently touring Australia Fans have questioned Hasbulla Magomedov’s age after the social media sensation said he was “too young” to enter the dating game. Magomedov has recently started his tour of Australia and stopped off at The Kyle and Jackie O Show, where he answered questions about his love life. “You’re […]

    3 years ago

  • Experts warn against new ‘perineum sunning’ online trend

    Experts warn against new ‘perineum sunning’ online trend

    Don’t try this at home After influencers began encouraging their followers to tan their genitals, experts have come forward to urge people to stop as it could have dire health consequences. Clips around “perineum sunning” have gone viral in recent weeks, sparking some pushback from experts and a lot of confused comments from fellow TikTok […]

    3 years ago

  • Kanye West admits his porn addiction destroyed his family

    Kanye West admits his porn addiction destroyed his family

    He also jabbed at Kris Jenner Kanye West has admitted that his porn addiction “destroyed” his family in a bizarre Instagram post that also took aim at Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner. The 45-year-old rapper took to Instagram on Thursday to share since deleted images of conversations between himself and his ex-wife Kim Kardashian. “Don’t let […]

    3 years ago

  • The Osbournes rebooted on BBC after nearly 20 years

    The Osbournes rebooted on BBC after nearly 20 years

    ‘It promises to be a funny, moving and honest insight into their new life back in the UK’ After being cancelled in 2005, The Osbournes is set to splash onto our TVs once again and will this time follow the family as they resettle in the UK. The popular MTV show followed Ozzy Osbourne, his […]

    3 years ago

  • Student captured moment entire class found out about 9/11 in sobering footage

    Student captured moment entire class found out about 9/11 in sobering footage

    The room fell silent as the news was announced A resurfaced video has shown the sobering moment an entire class found out about the 9/11 terror attacks, with many covering their mouths in shock. Video footage from over 20-years-ago has popped up on TikTok again through a page that produces content about the World Trade […]

    3 years ago

  • People are threatening to boycott the new Harry Potter game, Hogwarts Legacy

    People are threatening to boycott the new Harry Potter game, Hogwarts Legacy

    The game is set for release next year, unless it’s pushed back again Gamers are threatening to boycott next year’s Harry Potter game over accusations of “antisemitism” themes that some also believe are present in the popular book series. Hogwarts Legacy, developed by Avalanche Software and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, is set to release in […]

    3 years ago

  • Three reasons why ‘morning glory’ exists, according to science

    Three reasons why ‘morning glory’ exists, according to science

    Apparently it’s due to certain areas of the brain being ‘activated’ A doctor has revealed the main reasons why men occasionally wake up with nocturnal penile tumescence – or as it’s commonly referred to, morning glory. Most men have undoubtedly experienced the phenomena at least once in their life, usually upon waking up. However while […]

    3 years ago

  • Man in agony after being stung by bees 20,000 times – and swallowing 30 of them

    Man in agony after being stung by bees 20,000 times – and swallowing 30 of them

    Austin Bellamy was medically induced into a coma and put on a ventilator A man has been hospitalised after being brutally stung by more than 20,000 African killer bees while attempting to prune a tree. Austin Bellamy is fighting for his life after ingesting more than 30 of them and being stung by thousands more. […]

    3 years ago

  • Alan Sugar says people who work from home are ‘lazy gits’ and should be paid less

    Alan Sugar says people who work from home are ‘lazy gits’ and should be paid less

    The billionaires are talking again As the world moves towards remote working and hybrid schemes, there are individuals and businesses who are still dragging their heels. One such man is Alan Sugar, who believes people working from home are “lazy gits.” Alan Sugar has taken to Twitter once again to share his thoughts about working […]

    3 years ago

  • Lisa Marie Presley says her son’s suicide ‘destroyed’ her

    Lisa Marie Presley says her son’s suicide ‘destroyed’ her

    Her son died in 2020 by suicide Warning: This post contains difficult descriptions of suicide Lisa Marie Presley has admitted that her son’s death “destroyed” her in a new essay for National Grief Awareness Day, saying that she was left in “unrelenting grips” of grief. Speaking to PEOPLE magazine, the daughter of the late Elvis […]

    3 years ago

  • Fans think Leonardo DiCaprio should have won an Oscar for underrated 1993 film

    Fans think Leonardo DiCaprio should have won an Oscar for underrated 1993 film

    He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor but sadly, didn’t win Fans think that 1993’s What’s Eating Gilbert Grape should have earned Leonardo DiCaprio an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, dubbing the film “Leo’s best role.” DiCaprio had been famously snubbed from Oscar wins until 2016’s The Revenant finally earned him an award for […]

    3 years ago

  • Leonardo DiCaprio insider reveals why star doesn’t date women over 25

    Leonardo DiCaprio insider reveals why star doesn’t date women over 25

    ‘If she gets too old, in a couple of years, she is gone’ A source who claims to be close to Leonardo DiCaprio has revealed why they think the actor refuses to date women over the age of 25. Earlier this week, DiCaprio broke up with his partner Camila Morrone after five years together, sparking […]

    3 years ago

  • One-year-old tragically killed by four-inch hail stone during Spanish storm

    One-year-old tragically killed by four-inch hail stone during Spanish storm

    Over 50 people were injured in the short but intense storm A one-year-old girl has tragically died after being struck by a four-inch hailstone during a storm in Spain. The unnamed girl was reportedly hit with the orange-sized chunk of ice on Tuesday in the Catalan town of La Bisbal d’Empordà. She was rushed to […]

    3 years ago

  • Woman builds AI system to observe her cats’ poo

    Woman builds AI system to observe her cats’ poo

    ‘Don’t ask me about my mental health I did it for science’ A software engineer has built an AI system that tracks her cat’s bowel movements in what she describes as “like a baby monitor but a poop monitor.” YouTuber and software engineer Estefannie wanted to stay on top of her cat Teddy’s bowel movements, […]

    3 years ago

  • 16-year-old tennis star’s ‘inappropriate’ celebration with father sparks uproar

    16-year-old tennis star’s ‘inappropriate’ celebration with father sparks uproar

    Some have taken to Twitter to share their feelings Teenage tennis star Sara Bejlek shocked fans after celebrating with her father in what has since been described as “creepy” and “inappropriate.” The Czech athlete qualified for her first-ever grand slam yesterday, beating out the likes of our own Heather Watson. While her in-game performance was […]

    3 years ago

  • Conor McGregor fans convinced UFC star posted video of sex act on his yacht

    Conor McGregor fans convinced UFC star posted video of sex act on his yacht

    The clip has sparked a debate online Fans of Conor McGregor are convinced the popular UFC fighter has posted a picture and video of himself receiving oral sex on Instagram. The since-deleted picture divided the internet and left some fans to questioning whether he was merely “stroking” his fiancée’s hair. The 34-year-old Irishman is currently […]

    3 years ago

  • Dad dies after brain tumour misdiagnosed as sleep apnoea

    Dad dies after brain tumour misdiagnosed as sleep apnoea

    In just two months, James went to the hospital eight times A man who was misdiagnosed with sleep apnoea died just weeks later in what turned out to be a brain tumour. Widow Myriam Lamerton has spoken out after her husband James died in November 2021, just five weeks after being diagnosed with a brain […]

    3 years ago

  • Martin Lewis issues warning to people cancelling energy direct debits to save costs

    Martin Lewis issues warning to people cancelling energy direct debits to save costs

    Over 125k people have currently signed on to cancel their direct debits As the cost of living crisis spirals on, Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a fresh warning about Brits cancelling their direct debits for energy bills. With another price hike expected in October and inflation at a 30-year high, many Brits have […]

    3 years ago

  • Radio host slammed for not wanting 14-year-old daughter to share bathroom with transgender student

    Radio host slammed for not wanting 14-year-old daughter to share bathroom with transgender student

    Hopefully, he takes some notes during his sensitivity training An Australian radio host has been met with criticism after saying he doesn’t want his 14-year-old daughter sharing a bathroom with a transgender student. Paul Campion, who hosts River 94.9FN’s Marnie and Campo breakfast show, pushed back on Queensland’s landmark decision to allow transgender students to […]

    3 years ago

  • Man who farted in police officer’s face jailed for 34 months

    Man who farted in police officer’s face jailed for 34 months

    He stole booze and some vape products A man who farted in the face of a police officer has been served a 34-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to an array of criminal charges. Matthew Hapgood was arrested on March 21, at which point he chose to fart directly into the arresting officer’s face. He’d […]

    3 years ago

  • People are losing it after man is spotted with an emotional support alligator

    People are losing it after man is spotted with an emotional support alligator

    Who’s a good boy? A man out for a stroll in Philadelphia found himself going viral after people spotted his emotional support alligator called Wally. Documented extensively through a series of viral shots and videos, Wally made friends at Philadelphia’s LOVE Park on Friday as he played in the water features. “We were just walking […]

    3 years ago

  • Shia LaBeouf confesses to cheating on every woman he’s ever been with

    Shia LaBeouf confesses to cheating on every woman he’s ever been with

    ‘I was a pleasure-seeking, selfish, self-centred, dishonest, inconsiderate, fearful human being’ Shia LaBeouf has admitted that he has cheated on every woman he’s ever been with, saying he has a “long list of people that I need to make amends to.” The Transformers star is no stranger to media attention, having allegedly been sacked from […]

    3 years ago

  • Almost half of all tattoo inks contain chemical that could cause cancer, study finds

    Almost half of all tattoo inks contain chemical that could cause cancer, study finds

    Some inks can degenerate into cancerous compounds A new study has revealed that nearly half of all tattoo ink contains chemicals that can cause cancer and trigger cancerous mutations. On Wednesday, John Swierk, assistant professor of inorganic chemistry at Binghamton University, presented his findings at the American Chemical Society in Chicago, Illinois. Researchers found that […]

    3 years ago

  • McDonald’s is bringing back Spicy McNuggets with new and improved recipe

    McDonald’s is bringing back Spicy McNuggets with new and improved recipe

    Don’t walk, run McDonald’s has announced that Spicy McNuggets will once again appear on its menu and are reportedly spicier than usual thanks to a brand new recipe. The modern twist on a Maccies favourite was first introduced back in 2019, prompting thousands of Brits to queue for hours in the hopes of getting a […]

    3 years ago

  • UK’s record-breaking heatwave will be average summer by 2035, Met Office says

    UK’s record-breaking heatwave will be average summer by 2035, Met Office says

    Does anyone own a time machine? Even if countries meet their climate change targets, this year’s blistering heatwave could become the average for summers to come. New research by the Met Office Hadley Centre and commissioned by the Climate Crisis Advisory Group (CCAG) has revealed that the average summer in central Europe by 2100 will […]

    3 years ago

  • Miss England contestant becomes first in pageant’s 94-year history to compete makeup free

    Miss England contestant becomes first in pageant’s 94-year history to compete makeup free

    ‘It was quite a daunting experience but so amazing to win this way’ A Miss England contestant has become the first woman to compete makeup-free in the pageant’s 94-year history, dubbing it a “daunting experience.” Politics student Melisa Raouf, 20, appeared at the semi-finals of the Miss England pageant this week where she competed without […]

    3 years ago

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