11 reasons why it’s fab being 40 something
Welcome to the best decade ever! Yup, life begins at the big 4-oh-yes-here-we-go! Here's why you should love being 40 something... iStockphoto1. You’ve still (kinda, in a flattering light and the right...
View Article5 talented actors who have played God – and 5 who have dared to play the Devil
Supreme being or pure evil? Either way, it's one hell of a role! Say 'halo' to a handful of actors who have played God or Satan – along with a few devilish facts you may not know...PA PhotosHeaven’s...
View ArticleThe real (and gruesome!) stories of Cinderella and co…
We're all loving the new Kenneth Branagh movie adaptation of Cinderella - based on the Disney animation. But did you know the original fairytale was a lot less pretty...? We uncover the grisly bits in...
View Article5 naughty things that are actually really good for you!
No thanks... I really shouldn't… Oh, go on then! Truth is, lots of those naughty things are actually good for your health and well-being. So, go on, INDULGE!iStockphoto1. Chocolate iStockphoto...
View Article4 feisty female pirates
Captains Blackbeard, Hook and Sparrow can walk the plank - us girls really know how to splice the mainbrace! So read on, m'hearties and learn about 4 feisty female pirates...iStockphoto1. Anne Bonny...
View ArticleThe official beard classification system!
Beards. Unless you've had your head in a pile of shaving foam recently, you'll know that they're hot (on fellas, at least!) and we've decided there are 9 types of face fuzz…. So here it is – The Life...
View Article11 perfectly ordinary words with weird origins – bet you didn’t know these!
You use these words every day but you never knew where they came from... You'll just love our doolally dictionary!iStockphoto1. Addict In Ancient Rome, a soldier might be rewarded with a slave called...
View ArticleFind your celebrity height twin!
Half-pints, the vertically average, and lanky beanpoles – they're all here. Who do you measure up to on our celebrity height scale..?PA PhotosIf you’re 3ft 6in… Warwick Davis PA Photos If you’re 4ft...
View ArticleDiscover how to take photos of the dead…
Fancy being a psychic paparazzi? All you need is a bucket of water and a camera! Psychic artist Christine Hamlett shows you how to take photos of the dead!Psychic-artist Christine Hamlett can take...
View Article8 essential wish-I’d-been-told-that tips for new mums
Giving birth and caring for a baby… most natural thing in the world, right? Wrong! If only you had an instruction manual – or at least a little bit of insider info… Read on!iStockphoto1. The birth...
View ArticleSchool Holiday Bingo for stressed-out mums!
Yay, they've broken up! No more school-runs, making packed lunches, helping with maths homework... Just 6 weeks of idyllic 'quality time' with your kids. How long before the novelty wears off..? Get ya...
View Article11 things kids can do but adults can’t
It's not FAIR! Kids can get away with all sorts because 'it's cute'. But as soon as you're a grown-up, you have to act all sensible...iStockphoto1. Walking up to a complete stranger and asking them to...
View Article15 tips for mums with kids getting A level results tomorrow
Thurs 13 August has suddenly come round… They did the exams ages ago but, whether or not they think it went OK on the day, the stress has grown since then – though, truth be told, mainly in YOU! In a...
View Article9 ridiculous First World problems!
Think you've got it tough? Well wait until you hear these First World problems - then you'll know real suffering! Read 'em and weep (and promise never to kick off again)…iStockphoto1. Boo hoo! There’s...
View Article20 things that us Brits just can’t live without
What are the bare necessities of life? Clean water and a roof over your head? Er, no..! Make that Broadband, the gogglebox and a cuppa!iStockphotoApparently more and more folk in the UK can’t afford...
View ArticleThe most dangerous cake recipe in the world…
Why dangerous? Because you're now never more than 5 minutes away, day or night, from scoffing a chocolate cake...iStockphoto iStockphoto Here’s how… 1. Quick! In a large mug, mix 4 tbsp self-raising...
View Article7 of the best things about being an identical twin (plus 6 of the worst)
Being a twin: double trouble or twice the fun? Here's a light-hearted look at what it's like when there are two of you...iStockphotoBEST… iStockphoto 1. She can try stuff on for me at the shops No need...
View Article18 things you’ll know if you’ve lived in Marlow all your life
Where? Marlow, Buckinghamshire, is about 35 miles west of London, between Henley and Windsor, on the River Thames. Home to around 14,000 people – and if you’ve lived here for 40-odd years, you’ll feel...
View Article9 worth-a-try hangover cures
OK, here's the deal: make the room stop spinning and the hammers in my head cease from pounding and I promise I’ll never touch a drop again… In the meantime, here are 9 weird and wonderful hangover...
View ArticlePlay Great British Bake Off bingo!
Wednesday nights wouldn't be Wednesday nights without Paul and Mary's buns… Rise to the occasion with a game of Bake Off Bingo - just dab em off as you watch (print off a few for your mates, too!)PA...
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