9 h. ago Almost three quarters of people ignore calorie labels when ordering takeaways – poll

77% of people didn’t even realise that any calorie information was available during their most recent online takeaway purchase

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3 d. ago People are only just realising why there's a little pocket in their knickers

That 'pocket' in your knickers isn't really a pocket at all, and it's definitely not meant for storing things. It's got a very important purpose - and here's what it is after X users battle it out

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3 d. ago People just realising all football stadium road signs contain glaring mistake

Many of us drive past road signs pointing us in the direction of a local football stadium every single day, but did you know that all of them have something wrong with them?

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4 d. ago People are only just realising what 'Final Boss' means as Ibiza lad goes viral

Ibiza Final Boss - also known as Jack Kay - shot to viral fame last week after his distinctive appearance and dance moves earned him 'meme' status. But what does final boss actually mean

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5 d. ago People are only just realising 'genius' trick to avoid large crowds at the beach

A mum has shared a rather "genius" method for going to the beach and avoiding large crowds there - and it's a concept many people may not have considered before

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6 d. ago Man gets up on stage for impromptu performance with band, then people realise who it is

An unexpected appearance from a legendary performer who has won Grammy Awards and Oscars has stunned members of the public, who were thrilled when they realised who it was

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9 d. ago People left freaked out after realising what Las Vegas looks like from a flight: 'It's so strange'

When thinking about Las Vegas, many people envision busy casinos, wild night life and dazzling lights.

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3 w. ago People are just realising Ashley Tisdale's age after Disney star flaunts youthful looks

Disney legend Ashley Tisdale showed off her youthful looks in a recent Instagram post – and fans of the High School Musical star simply can't believe her age...

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3 w. ago Solitaire players are just realising Microsoft 'totally changed' card game's name

Whether physically or virtually, most people have tried their hand at Solitaire. Despite the card game's popularity, some people are only now realising it originally had a totally different name

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3 w. ago The Open: People only now realise why golf scoring system goes albatross, eagle, birdie, par

Golf's historic scoring system has been in place for quite some time, and while for those who play the sport regularly know exactly what's what, it's not so easy for others

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3 w. ago People are just realising what Noel Gallagher's job was before Oasis

Noel Gallagher used to work for British Gas and now they don't want anyone called Sally to wait after embracing his old role

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3 w. ago Man gets up on stage at jazz club – then people finally realise who he is

A music legend's appearance at a jazz club has gone viral after the unannounced guest slot from the Grammy Award winner was well-received by those in attendance

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4 w. ago Looking for a job? Who you know probably matters more than what you know | Zoe Williams

Forget polishing your CV – you’re better off working on your connections. That’s the depressing reality when every vacancy attracts thousands of applications, all written by AIIt’s only when you meet a couple of people who have just landed a job that you realise how long it’s been since you heard of that happening. I was chatting to two nearly-graduates last week, who both had something to go on to, and fair play, they were chemists, and I’ve never met one of those before. It’s possible they always saunter into work.The story you hear far more often from graduates is that it’s a wasteland – that every new post has 2,000 applications, all identical because they’re AI-generated anyway, and it’s an AI bot that reads the damn things, so it wouldn’t be able to tell a personal touch even if there was one. Applying for work is like throwing your hat into a ring that’s on fire: your chances of success are mythically small and your hat – or, if you prefer, your self-esteem – will be destroye...

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4 w. ago No, age isn’t just a number – and the sooner we realise that, the happier we will be

It’s tempting to want to stay young for ever. But each new life stage brings gains as well as lossesSitting in a cafe recently, I saw a poster advertising a barista training course for young people interested in a career in hot beverages. Things in the NHS being what they are, I enjoyed losing myself in a fantasy future spent standing behind a sleek, shiny machine, having witty exchanges with customers and colleagues as I skilfully poured smooth, foaming milk into silky dark espresso, tipping and turning each cup to create my own unique artworks on the coffee surface.That was until I read the small print, which included the rather brutal definition of “young people” as aged 18 to 24. I realised, with an internal gasp, that my limited ability to pour liquid without spilling it was not the only obstacle to this career choice. There was a core personal reality here from which I had become totally untethered: the passing of time. Continue reading...

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