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Memory like a goldfish? Why this could be a good thing
They famously have a three-second memory span – or do they? One of the world’s top fish-cognition experts begs to differ
Princess Beatrice: is she really the best-dressed woman in Britain?
Once mocked for her fallopian, flesh-coloured fascinator, she has now been crowned a fashion queen by Tatler. Is this the most unlikely second act in style history?
The British Airways safety video: why have half a million people watched it online?
The five-minute costume drama has become a summer blockbuster on YouTube, with thousands of people enjoying it at home. It is clearly very popular – but will it save lives?
Eggs, bacon, banter: the Scottish hotel trying to make breakfast the funniest meal of the day
Are you a comedian desperate for an audience – and accommodation – during the Edinburgh fringe? This could be your dream gig
Cocaine sharks: why sea creatures are swimming in drug-tainted waters
Waste from illegal labs and untreated sewage laced with pharmaceuticals is contaminating the seas off Rio de Janeiro. It’s far from the only place to be affected
The strange, secret life of Hello Kitty: if she isn’t a cat, then what is she?
After 50 years, the cute Sanrio character has been revealed by her creators – and King Charles – to be something quite unexpected
Auramaxxing: will this make you more sexually attractive — or just a bit tired?
Do you feel uncharismatic and awkward in social situations? Aura upgrades are thankfully now available, according to a group of intrepid influencers
Quiet hiring: the fast track to career success – or catastrophic burnout?
Many companies need more staff, but the recruitment process is expensive. So they’re offering existing workers the chance to take on new responsibilities. What could possibly go wrong?
Holey socks: should we all follow Jude Bellingham’s lead?
The most eye-catching fashion at Euro 2024? Socks with holes ripped in their backs, supposedly to ease the pressure on footballers’ calves. One-nil to science!
You can take it with you! The billionaires freezing themselves for another chance at life – and riches
No self-respecting plutocrat wants to cheat death by cryopreservation, only to find they are now penniless. Can the lawyers help?
The $150,000 dog: meet the Svalinn – the gentle beast who can rip out an attacker’s throat
They are agile, athletic, even-tempered, intelligent, loving, well-muscled and trained to be lethal bodyguards. The perfect pet, in fact, for a paranoid billionaire
‘Some violent moments’: does Midsomer Murders really need a trigger warning?
The TV show depicts cosy villages, bedevilled by crime. And yes, seeing someone crushed by a giant wheel of cheese is scary – but isn’t the clue in the title?
XL gullies: how birds ‘as big as turkeys’ took over Britain
From Aberdeen to St Ives, it seems nowhere is safe from supersized swooping scavengers. But you must not fight back
Chalfont St Giles: why one of England’s best-kept villages absolutely stinks
The village has been voted the most shipshape in Buckinghamshire six times. But a terrible smell has forced it to withdraw from this year’s competition
Head lice are everywhere. Are selfies to blame?
Infestations are on the rise – and it may have something to do with our constant camera use
Come to Oslo – it’s rubbish! Is this the world’s most modest tourist campaign?
‘I wouldn’t come here, to be honest,’ says the disdainful star of Visit Oslo’s latest advert, which has become a viral hit online
‘Incredibly intimate’: can 25% of people really orgasm from tickling alone?
The results of a new survey are eye-opening – but have a lot to do with the proclivities of those being asked
Time optimists: why zoomers are much less punctual than boomers
A new survey shows older generations are less forgiving of tardiness than the young – which might explain why some people are habitually ten minutes late
The corpse flower: is this the world’s smelliest plant?
It looks like a giant misshapen penis, reeks of rotten flesh – and is a big hit at Kew Gardens. Can its odour rival plants that smell of semen, faeces and roadkill skunk?
‘Beware of locals, we are angry’: the Mallorcans battling tourists to protect their beautiful beach
What happens when a beach goes viral on social media? Thousands of people start visiting, leaving tampons, toilet paper and countless cigarette butts ...
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