11 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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32 h. 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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55 h. 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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3 d. ago Prevent your car windows fogging up this autumn with one everyday household item

This genius and cheap hack involves one common item and a sock.

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4 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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4 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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5 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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5 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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6 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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7 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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7 d. 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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8 d. 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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1 week ago ‘I’m starting to get jealous’: Shane Lowry on McIlroy, ambition and the Ryder Cup

Irishman does not fear the New York crowd and wants to avenge heavy loss the last time the match was in the USRory McIlroy nudged Shane Lowry at a recent European Ryder Cup team gathering as footage of the 2006 football World Cup final was shown. “‘We watched that match together,’” Lowry says McIlroy reminded him. “I was like, ‘What?’ He said, ‘Yeah, European Youths’ Team Championships. Sotogrande.’ From that to sitting at a Ryder Cup dinner, 19 years later is pretty cool.” Next stop, Bethpage.Lowry has told his close friend that he envies him, in the nicest possible sense. The 38-year-old looked on with smiles, but green eyes, as McIlroy claimed the Masters – completing a career grand slam – and produced heroics to win a second Irish Open this month. “I said to him the other day, I am starting to get really jealous,” says Lowry. “I also said to him that I hope Irish people realise how lucky they are to have Rory at that level, coming back to play the Irish Open every year. Continue...

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1 week ago People just realising you can defrost meat in minutes with ‘genius’ hack using 1 item

A woman shared her 'genius' hack to defrost meat in minutes using a common kitchen item - it's perfect for when you've forgotten to take meat out of the freezer

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1 week ago Think you’re kind? Maybe you’re just being nice. I’ve learned there’s a big difference | Ann Russell

Like many women, I was conditioned to people-please – until I realised that this was neither helping others, nor myself There is a big difference between being kind and being nice. I’m a cleaner, and I was emphatically told this by an elderly client. I was, I confess, rather prone to giving her dogs a few too many treats. It’s a sensible thing to do when you’re visiting a new client with dogs that don’t know you – making anything with teeth think of me as an unalloyed good thing is something I believe in.Only – as their owner pointed out to me – it wasn’t kind. After I left, this pack of rather large and difficult dogs weren’t as receptive to training. Why didn’t I play with them instead? It would have been just as effective. The answer, of course, was that I took the easy option. I wanted their owner to think I was wonderful, to see how her dogs loved me. I wasn’t, in fact, thinking of being a good thing for the dogs. I just wanted the adoration without putting in the work.Ann Russ...

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