44 h. ago People are only just realising what the loop on the back of shirts is for

Found between the shoulder blades, the US-born loop has a long history. While its principal purpose has remained the same over time, it has also had other, very novel uses at various points.

Politics

47 h. ago Tesco shoppers floored after learning true function of 'plastic covers' on items

Tesco shoppers have been left floored after learning what the "plastic covers" are on certain items in store. Some people didn't realise what they actually do

Politics

67 h. ago People are only just realising how long parmesan can last as age record is smashed

A giant wheel of parmesan cheese has smashed a record after spending almost 30 years sitting on a shelt maturing. The 36kg behemoth is still edible after being made in 1998 and is apparently 'out of this world'

Politics

3 d. ago General warns that people must realise that a cruise missile is “only 90 minutes away from the UK”

“That’s not to say it’s about to happen or imminent, but in terms of the capability, a cruise missile is only 90 minutes away from the UK.”

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3 d. ago People are only just realising why we always board a plane from the same side

From stressful airport experience, to pre-flight jitters, you've never probably had time to realise why all passengers board airplanes from the same side.

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5 d. ago People are only just realising what the metal part on the handles of scissors is for

Reddit users from around the globe have shared the different ways they use the middle section of kitchen scissors after one person questioned whether it had a purpose.

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6 d. ago People are only just realising what players are singing during Champions League theme tune

PSG and Inter Milan will contest the 2025 Champions League final on Saturday night, and the competition's iconic theme tune will once again take centre stage before the match

Sport

6 d. ago People are only just realising what's inside a Jammie Dodger biscuit

The popular British biscuit is made of two round shortbreads sandwiched together by a rich jammy red filling and famously stamped with a small red heart.

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6 d. ago People are only just realising why we always board a plane from the left

When you board a plane, you'll always step onto the aircraft from the left - and it turns out there is a very good reason for this - and it's all to do with ships and boats

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6 d. ago People realise they've been using cheese graters wrong their whole lives

A mum has gone viral after she shared a life hack for using a cheese grater - but some people have claimed it's too much hassle and they'd rather just by it pre-grated instead

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7 d. ago People only just realising why some supermarkets have clock tower that doesn't work

Have you ever walked into a big supermarket and wondering why it has a clock tower? Turns out, there is a historical reason for the odd feature – and it all began in Essex

Economics

8 d. ago 'Major celebrities' who've competed in contests for 'strong and hot men'

A video of the Mr World contestants has got people chatting - as many did not realise it was a thing, others couldn't stop talking about what Mr USA was wearing

Politics

8 d. ago People are only just realising what the real flavour of green Haribo bears is

The German brand's signature sweet treat comes in various flavours, with most people assuming the colour of each bear correlates to the flavour of the snack.

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8 d. ago People are only just realising what the real flavour of green Haribo bears are

The German brand's signature sweet treat comes in various flavours, with most people assuming the colour of each bear correlates to the flavour of the snack.

Politics

1 week ago People are only just realising fish and chip shop vinegar isn't actually vinegar

Many UK-based fast food lovers have been shocked to discover that the vinegar served at chippies is not, in fact, vinegar.

Politics

1 week ago The one change that worked: I began listing everything I bought – and finally got my spending under control

In an era of targeted ads and contactless payments, it is all too easy to splash out on things you don’t need – or already have. Here’s how I brought some mindfulness to my mindless consumptionSometimes, you don’t realise a habit is odd until you mention it casually and people stare at you as if you’d grown a second head. Last year, I mentioned my shopping lists in front of my parents. These lists, stored in the notes app on my phone, are not where I write down things I want to buy (although I have one of those too). Instead, they are a meticulous record of everything I’ve already bought.One list is for groceries, divided into categories (dairy, fresh vegetables, tins) to reveal everything I have in the fridge and cupboard at any given time. The other list covers almost everything else. There are sections for books, makeup, clothes, miscellaneous practical items (batteries, vacuum cleaner filters, a new bike lock) and more. Transient purchases that don’t take up space in my life – t...

Economics

1 week ago Kim started forgetting faces and bumping into things. She blamed her glasses

When Kim Norris began bumping into things, misjudging distances and walking past people she knew without realising, she assumed the problem lay with her new glasses.

Politics

1 week ago People are only just realising what it means if a postbox is black

Postboxes in the UK are typically a vivid shade of red, but every now and again you might stumble across one that's painted black. But do you know what these 'rare' boxes mean?

Politics

2 w. ago BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty issues 'hurt' admission as she shares 'real name'

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty has been a fixture on our TV screens for nearly two decades, but many people don't realise that her first name is actually a nickname

Events

2 w. ago The 10 symptoms of 'silent killer' high blood pressure you should never ignore

Around one third of people with high blood pressure don't realise, earning it the nickname "silent killer".

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