59 m. ago Students perform in throwback clip from 2003 and people then realise who they are

A clip of two students performing a song in 2003 has resurfaced and people soon realised who the band were - and the track in question would go on to become a major hit despite a few changes to the lyrics

Politics

6 h. ago I know how global aid works. Here’s how Britain can do the right thing – and make its money count | David Miliband

The politics of aid may be toxic, but the UK must realise that supporting the world’s poorest people is both a moral and pragmatic thing to doDavid Miliband is president and CEO of the International Rescue CommitteeIn more than 10 years working in the aid sector, I have seen extraordinary innovations, from childhood education programmes for refugee children, to AI-driven flood warnings that alert farmers in some of the most vulnerable places on earth. Many of the initiatives I’ve seen are remarkably impactful and deliver serious value for money: it costs the International Rescue Committee (IRC) just £3 ($4) to deliver a life-saving vaccine dose in the midst of a conflict in east Africa, for example.The politics surrounding international aid, however, are increasingly toxic. The UK’s Department for International Development and now the US equivalent, USAID, have been dismantled, despite the British public being more than twice as likely to say that aid has a positive rather than nega...

Economics

8 h. ago People are just realising there's a 'proper poop position', thanks to an unusual new toilet design

Social media users have been shocked to learn they've been doing a number two wrong, after learning of a new, bizarre toilet that's designed for the optimum bowel-emptying position.

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53 h. ago Man makes appearance as drummer in punk band and jaws drop as people realise who it is

A man turned up to play drums at a gig for a punk rock band - and it turns out even the group's die hard fans were gobsmacked after realising it was an A-list celebrity

Politics

61 h. ago My phone blew up when people realised what 'brilliant' Bruno Fernandes had done for my Man United

Man Utd fan Bobby Moore got the surprise of a lifetime when Bruno Fernandes told him he would be the mascot against Manchester City.

Politics

4 d. ago People just realising they've been eating chocolate digestive biscuits wrong

TikTokers say 'this is obvious' as the boss of McVitie's speaks out on the ‘incredible debate’ about chocolate digestive biscuits

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4 d. ago The Impossible Journey by Thor Pedersen: After 3,576 days of travelling, I know the world's a safe place

Thor Pedersen traversed the globe without taking a single plane. He saw the wonders of the world but came to realise that the greatest wonder of them all are people themselves

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6 d. ago People are only just realising Liverpool manager's real name ISN'T Arne Slot

The Dutchman has done a sterling job in his first season at the helm at Anfield since replacing Jurgen Klopp last summer, taking the Reds to the brink of another Premier League title.

Society

7 d. ago People are only just realising what Arne Slot's real name is as Liverpool close in on title

Arne Slot is on the verge of becoming a Liverpool legend with the Reds needing just one point to secure the Premier League title, but there's a key factor about the Dutchman that fans may not be aware of

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9 d. ago ‘Spiral of silence’: climate action is very popular, so why don’t people realise it?

Researchers find 89% of people around the world want more to be done, but mistakenly assume their peers do notActivate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts sayThe Guardian is joining forces with dozens of newsrooms around the world to launch the 89 Percent Project—and highlight the fact that the vast majority of the world’s population wants climate action. Read moreHow much of a $450 (£339) pot would you give to a charity that cuts carbon emissions by investing in renewable energy, and how much would you keep for yourself? That was the question posed in a recent academic experiment. The answers mattered: real money was handed out as a result to some randomly chosen participants.The average person gave away about half the money and kept the rest. But what if you had been told beforehand that the vast majority of other people think climate action is really important? Might you have given more to the charity? Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Activate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts say

Making concerned people aware their views are far from alone could unlock the change so urgently needed‘Spiral of silence’: climate action is very popular, so why don’t people realise it?The Guardian is joining forces with dozens of newsrooms around the world to launch the 89 Percent Project—and highlight the fact that the vast majority of the world’s population wants climate action. Read moreA huge 89% majority of the world’s people want stronger action to fight the climate crisis but feel they are trapped in a self-fulfilling “spiral of silence” because they mistakenly believe they are in a minority, research suggests.Making people aware that their pro-climate view is, in fact, by far the majority could unlock a social tipping point and push leaders into the climate action so urgently needed, experts say. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Stunned EastEnders fans only just realising how many people live in Sonia Fowler's house as they call out string of glaring blunders in exit scenes

Sonia (Natalie Cassidy) originally lived in her modest abode on Albert Square with only her ex-partner Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman).

Society

1 week ago NHS GP shares advice over condition with no symptoms that can turn into diabetes

A GP has issued advice about a condition that many people might not realise they have as it often doesn't have any symptoms – but, if not managed, it can wreak havoc on your health

Science

1 week ago People are only just realising why we eat fish and chips on Good Friday

Good Friday is a religious event where people around the world will be tucking into seafood to mark the occasion. But, why do we eat fish on Good Friday?

Politics

2 w. ago Growing up surrounded by boys, I’m fascinated – and a bit scared – by the dynamic between sisters | Rebecca Shaw

Many of the sister relationships I have witnessed balance extreme loyalty and care with a unique ability to press each other’s buttonsOne thing about living this crazy little thing we call life is that even though you might be a haggard lesbian in her 40s, you can still learn things about yourself. I was recently having a conversation with friends about the family dynamics of people we’ve dated, and all of a sudden a very clear pattern emerged that I’d never noticed before. Every single person I have ever dated, casually or seriously, has had one sister and no other siblings.Even though I’m aware this could sound like some strange special interest of mine, it’s not deliberate. I’ve actually never narrowed down prospective romantic interests based on siblings, but I did find this sister realisation notable. Is there something about me that queer people with sisters are attracted to? Is there something about having one sister that informs the kind of personalities I am drawn to? Did o...

Politics

2 w. ago People left gobsmacked after realising hidden use for Imperial Leather sticker

For generations, the iconic Imperial Leather sticker has remained the same - but many are only just realising the hidden use behind the metallic label after the brand explained its purpose.

Politics

2 w. ago People lose their minds after realising Imperial Leather sticker has hidden use

Those with a liking for Imperial Leather soap will have undoubtedly noticed that the red and gold sticker absolutely refuses to budge. But few may realise that it actually serves an important practical purpose

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2 w. ago People are only just realising what the tab on olive oil bottle is for and it's 'genius'

A video shared on social media has shown how the tab on olive oil bottles is actually intended to be used - and it's a game changer for anyone who loves to cook

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3 w. ago People are only just realising Celebrity Big Brother star Mickey Rourke's REAL name

The actor, 72, has sparked controversy since his debut on the show, receiving a formal warning from bosses for making a homophobic threat at JoJo Siwa.

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3 w. ago People are only just realising Durex condom brand name is made up of three words

Durex is one of the most well-known condom brands in the world, but some people are only just realising what the brand name actually means – and it is made up of three words

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