7 h. ago People are only just realising the real purpose of the 'tiny shelves' next to front doors

The head-height ledges on either side of a door frame have bamboozled many homeowners with some taking to the internet in search of answers.

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33 h. ago OpenAI launch of video app Sora plagued by violent and racist images: ‘The guardrails are not real’

Misinformation researchers say lifelike scenes could obfuscate truth and lead to fraud, bullying and intimidationOpenAI launched the latest iteration of its artificial intelligence-powered video generator on Tuesday, adding a social feed that allows people to share their realistic videos.Within hours of Sora 2’s, release, though, many of the videos populating the feed and spilling over to older social media platforms depicted copyrighted characters in compromising situations as well as graphic scenes of violence and racism. OpenAI’s own terms of service for Sora as well as ChatGPT’s image or text generation prohibit content that “promotes violence” or, more broadly, “causes harm”. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Britain's most extreme cleaner has made millions taking jobs 'no

Growing up on a Welsh farm, Ben Giles, 49, realised clean-up jobs other people said no to he could cope with, sparking a lucrative career in biohazard cleaning.

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36 h. ago Man gets up to sing at bar and people left gobsmacked when the realise who it is

Many people get up to have a sing at a bar if a band is playing. However, punters at one pub who were enjoying their drinks were gobsmacked when a Hollywood A-lister got up to sing a song

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64 h. ago People are only just realising what A$AP Rocky's name actually stands for

As A$AP Rocky, real name Rakim Athelston Mayers, celebrates his 37th birthday today (October 3), it seems like some people are only just finding out the true meaning behind his stage name

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3 d. ago People are only just realising reason behind small dents on bus tyres

The finer details on public transport tyres have proven an area of interest amongst Brits on social media as those in the know explained the importance of dents on tyres

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4 d. ago Foodies vow never to eat crab sticks again after finding out how they're made

Crab sticks are a retro snack that can go down a treat with Marie Rose sauce, however, people are only just realising how they're made and they're vowing to not touch them again

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6 d. ago Brain health expert hails autumn superfood that can sharpen memory 'within days'

One autumn staple provides more brain benefits than most people realise.

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6 d. ago Warning most UK home insurance policies are missing cover in one major area

The majority of home insurance policies are missing one key element as standard, Which? has found - and many people may not realise

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7 d. ago People are only just realising what Prince Harry's real name is – and he's not only royal

While seemingly a simple personal choice, having a different name is a practice that runs deep in royal history, particularly among those who have ascended the throne

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7 d. ago People only just realising what 'Nokia' brand name actually means

Nokia 3310 became one of the most popular phones in the world when it was released, with approximately 126million units sold worldwide before it was discounted in 2005

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8 d. ago The Chase's Bradley Walsh says 'people don't realise' as he shares health news

The ITV host is popular with many fans, hosting The Chase and many other shows

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9 d. ago Four things that might mean you're eligible for DWP Universal Credit

Some people may not realise they are eligible for Universal Credit, due to a number of misconceptions

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1 week ago People are only just realising who the Ryder Cup is named after

The Ryder Cup, one of the most prestigious events in golf, was first spearheaded by a man, Samuel Ryder, who didn't pick up a club until he was almost 50 years old

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1 week ago China digitally alters movie to make gay couple straight as moviegoers left fuming

Horror movie Together, starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie, was shown in a handful of Chinese cinemas earlier in September, with people soon realising a couple had been altered

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1 week ago Band get up to give intimate pub gig – then people realise who it is

A band who announced a huge show at Finsbury Park for next year delighted a pub crowd as they got up on stage to play an impromptu set for those in attendance at the venue

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1 week ago Band get up to perform at pub – then people realise they're huge rockstars

A band who are set to perform at Finsbury Park next year announced the gig by playing a stripped-back pub show, with members of the crowd losing their mind at being so up close with the rockers

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1 week ago Revived West Lothian village food hub praised for feeding community

It’s when you hear from the people who volunteer at Bridgend’s Larder food hub that you realise that it is much more than a Thursday night village shop.

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1 week ago Reform UK’s immigration plans have ‘no basis in reality’, say Labour – politics live

Nigel Farage claims his party would save £234bn by scrapping indefinite leave to remainFarage vows to scrap indefinite leave to remainFarage and Yusuf are now taking questions.Q: [From the BBC’s Iain Watson] Will you withdraw the £230bn figure, because it has been withdrawn by the thinktank that produced it?What we are attempting to do today is to make people realise that large-scale migration into Britain, where 50% at least of those that come, will never work and live off the British state, is actually making this country substantially poorer. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Football fan goes wild at Merseyside Derby and then people realise he's famous

Can you recognise this Liverpool FC fan that was caught cheering at the Merseyside Derby? – chances are, you've seen him on your television on countless occasions

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