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1 in 5 Brits has fallen out with their partner – because of something they did in a DREAM
One in five Brits has fallen out with their partner – because of something they did in a DREAM, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 adults found one third of the population have woken in a rage after dreaming their partner cheating on them. But rather than waking up and forgetting about it, a large percentage admit the dream went on to spark arguments with their other half. The study also found one in four couples believe a...
Thousands of women post “me too” on Twitter to highlight extent of sexual harassment
Thousands of women, including some high-profile celebrities, have taken to Twitter to highlight the prevalence of sexual harassment cases. Almost 4,000 women have posted "me too" on Twitter in response to Alyssa Milano's tweet encouraging women to step forward. Milano is an American actress who is famous for her activism, and recently posted a hard-hitting response to the Harvey Weinstein scandal in which she admitted to being "happy - ecstatic even - that it has opened up a dialogue around the...
Burnt Zombie Child Halloween costumes slammed by parents in the wake of Grenfell Tower tragedy
Parents have slammed retailers for selling a sickening ‘Burnt Zombie Child’ Halloween costume for young children in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. At least 18 children died in the horrifying inferno with experts warning tens of thousands of youngsters across the UK have been left traumatised by the disaster. The £34.99 costume, sold by online retailer Escapade, is aimed at children aged just eight to ten years old. Furious parents have slammed the firm for its insensitivity, with...
Quiz: How good are your map reading skills?
The average Brit spends the equivalent of almost two weeks of their life LOST, it has emerged, but how good are your map reading skills? A new interactive quiz has been launched following new research that shows despite a rise in technology we still typically end up going the wrong way 24 times a year or more than 1,450 times over our lives. It also emerged almost three quarters of us admit to having little or no sense of direction....
New phone etiquette guide launched – and we could all do with paying attention
Failing to say goodbye, hanging up while someone is still talking and rarely answering the phone are among the most annoying mobile phone habits, it has been revealed. Experts have unveiled the modern guide to phone manners, which aims to bring back some of the pleasantries and good etiquette typically associated with using the telephone. The study of 2,000 adults revealed one in five are taking phone calls on the toilet, while 68 per cent lose concentration less than four...
Four Steps To Better Grades Without Sacrificing Your Social Life
Your life is crazy right now. College life is definitely more than you bargained for. You have met some great new people, your classes are excellent, and you have a calendar full of things to do. Sometimes, though, you feel the pressure that comes with a tight schedule. Managing to find a balance between homework and a social life in college can be challenging. Keeping it all organized One of the keys to finding a great balance is to keep...
My story – I became schizophrenic after my drink was spiked
Colin is 34 and from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, he asked not to be pictured...this is his story I was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2003, when I was 20. The diagnosis followed an acute psychotic episode, which doctors thought was because my drink was spiked with combination of drugs that could have been lethal. This doesn’t happen in all cases, but for some people with schizophrenia there can be a single trigger for the symptoms. I’ll never know for sure, but...
Mum’s pride after her little boy decided to transition to be a girl & now wears skirt to school
A mum tells of her intense pride after her little boy decided to transition to be a girl - and now wears a skirt to school. Garden centre shop assistant Caren Middleton, 44, from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, tells how 12-year-old Kian has always wanted to be a girl - and has now made the transition official. This year, he started year eight dressing in a skirt and tights instead of the usual shorts or trousers, and the mum says she has...
Quiz: How well do you know World War II?
Facts, figures and events from World War Two are at risk of being forgotten – with some people mistakenly believing Germany and Britain were on the same side, a study has found. The location of the Battle of Britain, the date of D-Day and even Britain’s allies during the second world war all leave the nation stumped. And one in ten had no idea Adolf Hitler was involved in World War Two. Dan Korn from TV Channel HISTORY, which commissioned...