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There's an 'onion island' in Japan - and everyone is saying the same thing The Mirror17:41
Ikea superfan wins giant meatball that weighs 5kg and is big enough to feed 25 people The Mirror14:09
Teacher turned florist proves it's never too late for a career change ABC Online20:29
Alton Towers Toxicator - everything you need to know about the new ride i News18:46
Swedish stunt rider performs handlebar wheelie at 125 mph UPI19:56
Laundry hack will 'dry clothes in 15 minutes' without need for tumble dryer The Mirror16:40
Deer with head stuck in plastic jar believed to have freed itself UPI18:04

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Around 825,000 kilos of discarded batteries found during inspection in port of Rotterdam NL Times12:41

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Only eagle-eyed people can spot cats hiding in this tricky skyline scene The Mirror12:09

Moment Wizz Air passengers erupt into row when one asks the other to stop filming herself The Mirror11:59

Tricky quiz question that once 'caused a war' in a pub - can you solve it? The Mirror11:28

Bonnie Blue reignites row with Lily Phillips after 'sleeping with 1,057 men in 12 hours' The Mirror11:28

H&M shoppers compare 'beautiful' jacket to Lululemon and say 'quality is unmatched' The Mirror11:21

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Shocking moment driver body slams woman to the ground during road rage row The Mirror11:02

'Big boy' funnel-web spider with more venom and longer fangs discovered Sky News10:40

B&M's 'expensive-looking' £10 lamp has shoppers 'running' to stores to get one The Mirror10:20

Primark's new £5 tomato-scented candle reminds shoppers of £85 Loewe version The Mirror09:47

In the last 8 hours

NASA reveals exactly what needs to happen if someone dies in space The Mirror07:08

Earlier today

Minions of the Golden God Squash Sacrilegious Narrative That Glenn Howerton Has the Least Range of the ‘It’s Always… Cracked01:50

Only a genius can solve pack of cards brainteaser causing non-stop arguments The Mirror01:32

Kramer Is Weirdly a Perfect Fit in the ‘Halloween’ Franchise Cracked01:09

12 Bits of Pop-Culture Trivia You Can’t Stuff Back in the Tube Cracked00:39

The Three Bill Murray Comedies That Roger Ebert Hated the Most Cracked00:39

Yesterday

Here’s the Real Reason Why Glenn Howerton Missed Most of the ‘Abbott Elementary’/’It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’… Cracked23:07 13-Jan-25

Man Reunites With Missing Dog After Evacuating During Fire Inside Edition22:56 13-Jan-25

Seann William Scott Says He Now Gets Recognized More From ‘Goon’ Than ‘American Pie’ Cracked21:26 13-Jan-25

Teacher turned florist proves it's never too late for a career change ABC Online20:29 13-Jan-25

Swedish stunt rider performs handlebar wheelie at 125 mph UPI19:56 13-Jan-25

Zebra died in Essex zoo after rhino 'unintentionally punctured his stomach' Sky News19:56 13-Jan-25

Woman gets $500,000 lottery ticket in white elephant gift exchange UPI19:20 13-Jan-25

Alton Towers Toxicator - everything you need to know about the new ride i News18:46 13-Jan-25

Prison inmate who had sex with married guard 'violently attacked with his baby during visit' The Mirror18:32 13-Jan-25

Deer with head stuck in plastic jar believed to have freed itself UPI18:04 13-Jan-25

Florida museum gathers 468 people in dinosaur costumes UPI18:04 13-Jan-25

21 Fictional Couples That Are Major Relationship Goals Cracked18:02 13-Jan-25

There's an 'onion island' in Japan - and everyone is saying the same thing The Mirror17:41 13-Jan-25

Jenny Eclair says she 'can't compete' with 'terrible' AI Michael Parkinson podcast Sky News17:33 13-Jan-25

Bonnie Blue explains exactly how she slept with '1,057 men in just 12 hours' The Mirror17:21 13-Jan-25

Cruise ship worker reveals 'dark' onboard secrets - from morgues to jails The Mirror17:14 13-Jan-25

David Rush breaks 52 records in 52 weeks -- again UPI17:03 13-Jan-25

Iraq hosts rooster beauty contest Sky News16:53 13-Jan-25

Man who injects himself with son's blood for 'immortality' has five-word response to haters The Mirror16:50 13-Jan-25

Bear takes cold-weather night swim in California family's pool UPI16:43 13-Jan-25

Laundry hack will 'dry clothes in 15 minutes' without need for tumble dryer The Mirror16:40 13-Jan-25

Woman's 'simple' weight loss advice that helped her shed 15lbs in 3 weeks The Mirror16:34 13-Jan-25

River Island's 'stunning' £25 dress looks 'gorgeous' on mums and daughters The Mirror16:10 13-Jan-25

'Life-changing' hack fixes draughty windows to keep home warm and bills down The Mirror16:06 13-Jan-25

'Awkward' moment between Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger during legendary performance Daily Record15:42 13-Jan-25

Slash laundry drying time with simple washing machine trick that takes minutes The Mirror15:25 13-Jan-25

40 Random Bits of Pop-Culture Trivia That Are Cheaper Than Therapy But Likely Somewhat Less Effective Cracked15:09 13-Jan-25

Fans Complain That ‘Shaun of the Dead’s Latest Release Has Been ‘George Lucas-ed’ Cracked15:09 13-Jan-25

Britain's 10 most common nicknames revealed as food-inspired titles top the list Daily Record14:30 13-Jan-25

George Costanza’s Parents Home Is Apparently Worth $1.5 Million Cracked14:28 13-Jan-25

Ikea superfan wins giant meatball that weighs 5kg and is big enough to feed 25 people The Mirror14:09 13-Jan-25

Get a free National Trust day pass for your family day out this winter The Mirror14:08 13-Jan-25

Bonnie Blue 'breaks worrying world record' after sleeping with 100s of uni students The Mirror13:41 13-Jan-25

Dutch driver caught in Belgium claims cocaine from kissing nightlife partners NL Times13:34 13-Jan-25

Daring motorbike stunt rider first to break 200 km/h barrier during handlebar wheelie Guinness World Records13:22 13-Jan-25

The record-breaking US women’s national soccer team, before their first 2025 appearance Guinness World Records13:22 13-Jan-25

Mary Berry's chicken and herb casserole is the ultimate winter warmer The Mirror12:29 13-Jan-25

'Cherry Tomato Bridge' becomes Dublin's newest tourist attraction The Irish Independent (Video)12:21 13-Jan-25

Simple radiator trick could help you save money on your heating bills The Mirror12:08 13-Jan-25

Woman's 'incredible' way to poach eggs using an air fryer - it's so simple The Mirror11:59 13-Jan-25

Speed up your avocado ripening with mum's 10-minute oven hack The Mirror11:38 13-Jan-25

40 Random Bits of Trivia About Pop Music More Bizarre Than Michael Jackson’s Monkey Cracked11:28 13-Jan-25

Lamb ads celebrate 20 years of unorthodox ideas The New Daily11:09 13-Jan-25

People stumped after all sorts of tomatoes left on bridge in bizarre trend Metro.co.uk10:31 13-Jan-25

More records for BLACKPINK's Rosé after infectious bop "APT." sparks viral TikTok craze Guinness World Records10:19 13-Jan-25

Primark's new 'luxurious' floral bedding is 'to die for' and only costs £12 The Mirror09:36 13-Jan-25

Optical illusion baffles people as they can't agree on what animal it really is The Mirror06:10 13-Jan-25

What the numbers on your radiator dial mean – and how they can save you money The Mirror05:12 13-Jan-25

40 Random Bits of Pop-Culture Trivia That Are Like Fidget Spinners for Your Restless Brain Cracked01:46 13-Jan-25

In the last 7 days

No pants? No problem. Tube riders bare legs The New Daily23:07 12-Jan-25

Man who died for three minutes 'saw what hell is like' and one thing surprised him The Mirror22:55 12-Jan-25

5 Times People Refused to Perform in ‘SNL’ Sketches Cracked20:41 12-Jan-25

The best bargain destinations that are perfect for solo travellers The Mirror14:18 12-Jan-25

People only just noticing movie mistake in Twilight - and you'll never unsee it The Mirror14:16 12-Jan-25

Man left 'feeling sick' after hearing what stranger named their twins The Mirror13:45 12-Jan-25

Man who 'died for three minutes' claims he knows what hell is like - and it's terrifying Daily Record11:24 12-Jan-25

Cabana drama: Five tips to avoid being a beach twit The New Daily11:04 12-Jan-25

Travel expert says you can avoid 'overpriced' item at airport with 'life-changing' hack The Mirror09:12 12-Jan-25

Only people with perfect vision can see ink spillage in busy brainteaser The Mirror01:12 12-Jan-25

All paws on deck as working dogs help sick kids ABC Online00:34 12-Jan-25

Korean books' 'quirkiness and subtle darkness' captivate Australians ABC Online22:35 11-Jan-25

Tributes flow for advocate who 'saw the beauty' in tough WA town ABC Online21:03 11-Jan-25

Holidays are over — it's time to play, hard ABC Online19:29 11-Jan-25

What you might not know about the seagull stealing your chips ABC Online19:27 11-Jan-25

Parachutist lands in bonobo enclosure at Ouwehands Zoo NL Times18:03 11-Jan-25

Loch Ness Monster breakthrough as mystery '20ft-long creature' pictured moving in water The Mirror17:24 11-Jan-25

'Living Nostradamus' issues chilling 2025 warning as LA wildfires prediction comes true The Mirror14:11 11-Jan-25

Animal Shelter Takes in Over 300 Pets During LA Fires Inside Edition13:21 11-Jan-25

Fitness influencer shows different 'angles' to prove 'changing body' is normal The Mirror12:21 11-Jan-25

Test your hair's porosity to see whether products you're using are right for you The Mirror10:19 11-Jan-25

You've been storing your eggs wrong as expert settles debate on correct way The Mirror10:07 11-Jan-25

'I'm a private investigator - this is how to tell if someone is lying to you' Daily Record09:28 11-Jan-25

Cat owner shares freaky reality of owning pet – and people are horrified The Mirror09:26 11-Jan-25

Common hot water bottle mistake we all make could pose hidden danger The Mirror07:14 11-Jan-25

Only people with 'eyes of a sniper' can spot iguana hiding in sunny garden snap The Mirror05:02 11-Jan-25

Suburban sword play is helping these role players to connect ABC Online00:19 11-Jan-25

Nurse caught on camera committing 'unhinged' act at patient's bedside that got her fired The Mirror21:47 10-Jan-25

Hoorn schools warn about porn showing up in children’s Snapchat group NL Times18:30 10-Jan-25

Bride furious after finding out Instagram stunt wedding was actually real The Mirror18:21 10-Jan-25

Woman who married a rag doll announces she's pregnant with 'fourth child' The Mirror18:11 10-Jan-25

Two lynx cats spotted loose in Scotland after two others captured UPI18:02 10-Jan-25

Amsterdam café owner fears beloved cat, Sambal, has been stolen NL Times17:43 10-Jan-25

Hooters Server Tries to Flirt Her Way Out of DUI Stop in Florida Inside Edition17:42 10-Jan-25

Diver walks 370 feet underwater on a single breath UPI17:42 10-Jan-25

Did ya See That? The Late Late Toy Show 2022 Moments The Irish Independent (Video)16:42 10-Jan-25

'Inconsiderate' influencer on Ryanair flight called out for 'desperate' plane act The Mirror16:21 10-Jan-25

'20ft-long Loch Ness Monster' spotted on camera by delighted Nessie fans Daily Record15:19 10-Jan-25

Backpacker in Australia gobsmacked when she discovers what thief stole from her Daily Record14:48 10-Jan-25

Woman on Ryanair flight slammed over her 'desperate' plane act Daily Record14:38 10-Jan-25

Woman urges 'lock your car doors' after chilling incident in broad daylight The Mirror14:36 10-Jan-25

You're opening Ferrero Rocher wrong – sticker 'exists for clever reason' The Mirror14:36 10-Jan-25

Sat Nav users could be fined £1,000 for little-known placement mistake The Mirror14:26 10-Jan-25

Freediver's record walk underwater as she holds breath for length of football field Guinness World Records13:09 10-Jan-25

Circus performer breaks records by hanging by teeth and stopping motorcycles with beard Guinness World Records13:09 10-Jan-25

Lazy January: Record titles you can break from your couch or bed Guinness World Records13:09 10-Jan-25

Model goes for swim in the sea - and is startled when creature 'attacks' him The Mirror12:55 10-Jan-25

Mysterious 20ft-long object spotted in Loch Ness thrills monster-hunters The Mirror12:47 10-Jan-25

Only people with sharp vision can spot cat hiding in snap in three seconds Daily Record12:46 10-Jan-25

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