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People are struggling to find correctly spelled word in strange optical illusion
Are you one of the 'smart ones'? People are being challenged to spot the correctly spelled word in this mind-boggling puzzle in just five seconds, but it's not as easy as it sounds
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Boy, 5, survives as mum jumps 90ft with him to her death near Niagara Falls
The mum, from Illinois, US, died at Niagara Falls State Park on February 12 after she jumped into Niagara Gorge along with her son. He survived but remains in a critical condition
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Michael Douglas can't look away from Catherine Zeta-Jones at Ant-Man premiere
Michael Douglas was a doting husband at the Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania premiere in London, as he couldn't take his eyes off Catherine Zeta-Jones
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Brits in hysterics over Americans trying to pronounce Worcestershire sauce
Worcestershire sauce is a staple in kitchens across the country here in the UK. However, it is not so well known across the pond, leading to a misunderstanding that's got the internet in stitches
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'I want to go away with my husband right after birth - other mums say I'm mad'
Leaving your baby for the first night away is a big deal for parents but this mum was planning two nights abroad without her newborn - raising questions about gender equality in parenting
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Nicola Bulley villagers hire security firm to stop vigilantes peering in windows
Nicola Bulley vanished on Friday, 27, January when out walking her dog along the River Wyre in St Michael on Wyre triggering a huge man hunt for the missing mum
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Experts say specific personality changes could be an early sign of dementia
Dementia can be slowed down if it's caught early enough. Here's one of the lesser-known signs and symptoms of dementia that can appear early in the disease progression
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'People say my baby's name is terrible - it's nothing compared to others I like'
A mum has hit back at commenters who say her baby daughter's unusual name is 'horrendous' and 'terrible' by saying 'you should have seen the other names on our list'
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Man dragged to his death after dog leash gets caught in doors of moving tube
Harold Riley, 50, from Virginia, US, stepped off the Metro station in Dunn Loring Station when a dog leash attached to him became trapped and pulled him down to the platform tracks
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Priscilla Presley 'no longer speaking to granddaughter' Riley amid legal battle
Priscilla Presley is 'no longer speaking to' her granddaughter Riley over a legal battle for Lisa Marie Presley's will
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Austin Butler drank microwaved ice cream to gain weight for Elvis role
Austin Butler went to extreme lengths for his role as Elvis Presley in the biopic of the rock 'n' roll legend, which included piling on the pounds by drinking Haagen-Dazs ice cream
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Baby girl drowns in bath after mum turns back to fetch brother's shark toy
Ten-month-old Sara Moosa was in the tub with her two brothers when a plastic toy got stuck in the plughole, causing the bath to fill and drown her in just five inches of water, an inquest in Leicester has heard
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Two miners dead after vehicle plummets 82ft down a hole in 'devastating' tragedy
Two miners have been found dead in Queensland, Australia, following an overnight search and rescue effort, after they plunged down an 82ft hole when the ground suddenly opened up beneath them
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Boy, 11, dies from flesh-eating bacteria after twisting his ankle on treadmill
Jesse Brown, aged 11, died from fa lesh eating bacteria, having picked up a Strep A infection after spraining his ankle. Tributes have poured in for the youngster in Orange County, Florida
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Love Island's Dani Dyer shows off huge baby bump in skintight jumpsuit
Dani Dyer took to Instagram to show off her growing baby bump as she prepares to welcome her twins with footballer boyfriend Jarrod Bowen
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Confusion as 30ft caravan is mysteriously dumped in road blocking route
A 30-foot static caravan has been dumped for more than a month in the middle of a road, blocking access and causing the anger of locals with nobody claiming it
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Barber who fired worker for phoning in sick on Mondays ordered to pay her £3,000
Christian Donnelly, who owned Acute Barbers in Cardiff University student union, fired Celine Thorley for "phoning in sick on Mondays" but he has now been told to pay nearly £3,500 by a tribunal
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Paris Hilton questioned her sexuality before meeting husband Carter Reum
Paris Hilton has admitted she questioned her sexuality in her 20s after being 'terrified' by anything sexual
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Terrifying weather maps show 88mph Storm Otto winds hitting UK today
Storm Otto is sweeping the UK today, with powerful gale-force winds of up to 88mph, as the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning of travel disruption and possible 'danger to life'
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Dementia symptoms: Five common signs to look out for - including mood changes
Dementia can include a host of different symptoms - some of which might go unnoticed because they develop slowly. After Bruce Willis's diagnosis, these are the five most common dementia signs to look out for
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Ryan Reynolds calls home 'a zoo' after welcoming fourth child with Blake Lively
Ryan Reynolds has joked about how his home now resembles a zoo after welcoming his fourth child with actress wife Blake Lively
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Petrol station fined £100,000 after people found sleeping inside garage
A petrol station forecourt owner has been fined more than £100,000 for breaking fire safety standards, after people were found illegally sleeping at the petrol station
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Locals plan takeover bid for Scottish island to remove 007-inspired owner
Residents of a Scottish island are planning to remove the owner, the grandson of Count Robin de la Lanne-Mirrlees, who is thought to be the inspiration for James Bond
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Raquel Welch pictured having manicure in final photos months before death
The final photos of Raquel Welch taken out in public months before her death show the star having a manicure
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Father pays tribute to amazing son after he fell 600ft to his death on Snowdonia
The dad of amateur climber Jack Carne, 23, has paid tribute to his 'amazing son' after he tragically died following a 600ft fall off a mountainside in Snowdonia National Park (Eryri)