49 h. ago People who hang toilet roll 'wrong way' may have same desired personality trait

A phycological study claims people who hang their toilet roll the 'wrong way' all have one thing in common - and it's considered to be a desirable personality trait

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69 h. ago Sick of dating apps, millennials and gen Z are throwing ‘flirting parties’

I went to one of these flirty soirees along with about 150 other people in Los Angeles. What could go wrong?The first – and only – time I’ve used dating apps was in the spring of 2021. I’d just moved to Los Angeles and wanted to see more of the city. But I soon grew tired of the actors, musicians and DJs who hounded me to attend their events; not to mention I didn’t feel safe with total strangers and I’m particular about hygiene.But ever since my parents cut me off from AOL chatrooms in middle school, I’ve never had trouble meeting people IRL. I’m a social creature who likes to meet people in the wild: I’ve gotten dates from chatting people up at concerts, dance parties, soccer games – I even met one ex in a cemetery, which may have foreshadowed our love’s bitter end. So when my friend invited me to a “flirting party”, it seemed like just the ticket. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago UK tourists visiting Canary Islands this winter issued warning

As the EU launches strict entry requirements from next month, the Canary Islands are set to be particularly impacted

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7 d. ago Climate change scepticism is rising. Will Starmer hold firm or buckle?

Attacks from Donald Trump and Reform UK – plus a cost of living crisis – have created a politically tricky conundrumWhat are the critical environmental decisions piling up in Labour’s inbox?This week, the world’s most powerful man claimed that climate change is a “con job”. Speaking at the UN general assembly, Donald Trump told global leaders – including Keir Starmer – that “all of these predictions made by the United Nations and many others, often for bad reasons, were wrong”.“They were made by stupid people that have cost their countries fortunes and given those same countries no chance for success,” the US president said. “If you don’t get away from this green scam, your country is going to fail.” Continue reading...

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8 d. ago UK tourists heading to popular island destination issued hurricane warning

Tourists in the region are urged to follow the guidance of local authorities

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8 d. ago Tourists travelling to Spain issued important advice about airport change

Some holidaymakers headed to Spain will need new documentation to bring to the airport – and a travel agency has issued advice on the matter. Here's all you need to know

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8 d. ago Important advice issued to tourists travelling to Spain after airport update

Brits travelling to Spain have been urged to check their travel arrangements before flying – as a huge airport update may mean you need a new piece of documentation

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1 week ago EasyJet issues warning to UK tourists heading to Europe next month

Passengers can expect 'longer wait times at passport control'

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1 week ago People are just realizing they've been brushing their teeth wrong

One Reddit user suggested that marketing has caused people to use way too much toothpaste, so that they have to purchase refills more frequently.

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1 week ago Foreign Office issues update as tourists could face delay over strike action

Officials said people heading to the popular holiday destination could face delays

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1 week ago Legalising assisted suicide would 'put a price on my head', warns disabled peer who fears he could be 'killed' if bill is passed

Tory peer Lord Shinkwin said that the legislation is 'the stuff of nightmares' and 'gives the State a license to kill the wrong type of people', adding: 'I am the wrong type.'

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1 week ago Bill ‘effectively puts a price on my head’, peer warns in assisted dying debate

Draft assisted dying legislation ‘gives the state the licence to kill the wrong type of people’, Lord Shinkwin said.

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2 w. ago 'I keep bananas fresh for two weeks using one simple trick I wish I'd known'

Bananas are a handy item to have in the cupboard, but they can often end up going brown and mushy too quickly - and most people are storing them in the wrong place

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2 w. ago Nearly half of British people say Trump’s second state visit is wrong – poll

Some 45% of Britons said it was wrong, the latest polling by YouGov shows, as Donald Trump visits Windsor Castle for a banquet with the royal family.

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2 w. ago UK tourists in Canary Islands told ‘close windows’ as alert issued

The Cananry Islands government has declared a state of pre-alert as dust clouds are forecast

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2 w. ago People with common condition warned they could have wrong diagnosis

You may have another condition and not know it with experts warning to be careful

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2 w. ago Prince Harry denies that he's 'miserable' and says people who disagree are 'wrong'

Prince Harry claims he's 'very happy with the life' that he leads and has denied that he's 'miserable', despite planty of body language experts and royal commentators suggesting otherwise

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3 w. ago British tourists issued major health alert to avoid 'ruining holidays'

British holidaymakers have been urged to do one thing before jetting off abroad this autumn or risk their trip being 'ruined' - as The UK Health Security Agency issues warning amid a potential rise in cases.

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3 w. ago UK tourists visiting Europe issued warning over major passport changes arriving next month

Anyone travelling to an EU country will have their fingerprints and photo taken as part of new border security rules from next month

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3 w. ago 'I'm a baggage handler and this is the suitcase least likely to be thrown around'

Having your suitcase damaged while travelling can be a major and costly problem. But a baggage handler has taken to Reddit to disclose which type of suitcase is least likely to be mishandled.

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