26 h. ago Gardeners face hefty £5,000 fine this autumn if they make one easy mistake

As we begin clearing gardens for winter, many people don't realise that a simple green waste bag could land them with a hefty fine - and it's not just the council who can penalise you

Economics

42 h. ago People are only realising how to pronounce 'Louvre' – and you've probably got it wrong

If you've been wondering how to pronounce the Louvre ever since the iconic Paris museum was raided on Sunday, then you'll want to have a read of this - and no wonder you've been confused

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3 d. ago People are only just realising why there are swirls on Custard Cream biscuits

The Custard Cream biscuit was first produced in Britain in 1908 and their strange 'swirling' pattern has a backstory very few people are aware of, according to The Other British Museum

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5 d. ago Major film star spotted in restaurant as people realise where he's from

An award-winning actor was spotted in a French restaurant over the weekend and fans were delighted, with many pointing out a common misconception about the star

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6 d. ago Never throw batteries in the bin as even dead ones pose huge danger

Batteries cannot be thrown into your household rubbish bin, and many people are only just realising why - as it's because they could pose a danger to you and the environment

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7 d. ago People are only just realising what the numbers on apple stickers mean

A man named Zib Atkins has revealed what the numbers on the stickers on supermarket apples actually mean, as he urges people to avoid certain number combinations

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1 week ago Peace lilies will be 'greener and bigger' when you avoid 1 simple mistake

Peace lilies are a popular houseplant, but many people don't realise that their watering method is actually harming the plant - here's how to keep them healthy and avoid this mistake

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1 week ago The Secret of Me review – documentary tells tragic story of childhood intersex reassignment surgery

Grace Hughes-Hallett’s film focuses on the story of Jim Ambrose, who was raised female after he was born with atypical genitalsAlthough this documentary spreads its net wide to encompass the recent history of intersex identity in the US, mostly it centres around the story of Jim Ambrose, who until he was 20 years old was called Kristi and raised female. Raised in Baton Rouge, Lousiana, Jim was born in 1976 with XY chromosomes and had atypical genitals. So his parents, under the advice of a local doctor, decided to have surgery performed on the infant to create more female-looking organs, and then raised him as a girl without ever telling him the truth. It wasn’t until he read about intersex people in a university feminism course that he realised who he really was. Although Jim would go through further painful surgeries and much mental anguish, eventually he would find his voice as an activist, a place within the increasingly visible intersex community, and a loving partner.The emoti...

Society

1 week ago People are only just realising 'truth' behind common misconceptions

Today (13 October) is International Sceptics Day and that means we're on the case to debunk some common misconceptions that most of take as gospel - including a huge myth about rats

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1 week ago 'I'm a dog trainer and many people don't realise harsh reality of getting puppy'

A professional dog trainer shared a warning for people considering getting a puppy, urging them to 'avoid' getting one unless they face the stark reality surrounding the 'puppy phase'

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2 w. ago People are only just realising what 'strange' symbol on Starbucks lid means

Coffee fans who love to get their Starbucks fix on a daily basis might have noticed the 'strange' symbol on the takeaway cup lid, but what does it exactly mean?

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2 w. ago People are only just realising how small the city of London is

The city of London is is tiny, both in terms of size and population

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2 w. ago People are just realising what happens to their food when they use an air fryer

A TikTok user has shared a video of an air fryer in action, and it's left people in stitches as they realise what really goes on inside the gadget when they cook food

Society

2 w. ago David and Victoria Beckham 'seen mingling in little UK pub' but then people realise truth

Former footballer David Beckham and his fashion designer wife Victoria were seen enjoying a cuddle with locals after they apparently nipped into the pub to 'use the toilet', but then people realised the truth

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2 w. ago David and Victoria Beckham spotted mingling in little UK pub before people make realisation

Former footballer David Beckham and fashion designer wife Victoria were seen enjoying a cuddle with locals after they apparently napped into the pub to 'use the toilet'. However, it didn't take people long to realise the truth

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2 w. ago Bridesmaid walks down aisle with dapper man in suit, then people realise who it is

People were left gobsmacked when they saw somebody they recognised walking down the aisle at someone's wedding - and when they took a closer look, they realised who it was

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2 w. ago People are only just realising why 'scum' often forms on tea

No matter how good you are at brewing tea, there's a chance you've noticed a nasty 'scum' forming on your tea from time-to-time - and Brits are only just realising why it actually happens

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2 w. ago Man walks through crowd at UK pub before people realise it's A

People living in a UK town were astounded this weekend to spot an A-list celebrity gracing their local watering hole, having swapped the LA sunshine for some good, old-fashioned pub grub

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2 w. 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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3 w. 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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