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A deceptively confusing optical illusion has been leaving people baffled as they struggle to work out how many balls there are in the picture - and it's harder than it looks

With this Amazon gadget, you can keep everyone happy and entertained while they enjoy their meal. All you have to do is 'spin and serve' - but not everybody is convinced it's a good idea

Actor Ryan O'Neil buried beside his long-time lover of three decades Farrah Fawcett on Saturday at Westwood Memorial Park Cemetery during his intimate funeral

Fans sparked concern for comedian Pete Davidson as he abruptly cancelled a series of upcoming comedy shows until January due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

Meghan Markle gave a very generous pre-Christmas gift worth a very impressive sum along with a lovely handwritten note ahead of the holidays

The ex-girlfriend of tragic Friends star Matthew Perry has shared a harrowing account of the lengths the Chandler Bing actor went to as he struggled to get clean from drugs

A woman penned an honest and scathing obituary for her mother, who she says was a 'violent and hateful' person, but was shocked when the publisher pulled the text just days later

Kate Middleton reportedly joins other senior royals in abiding by a very strict rule when it comes to enjoying a glass of wine or Champagne when celebrating Christmas at Sandringham

The cat was found hanged with a belt, with scratch marks and teeth embedded in the fence, in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, on 13 November - suggesting the animal was still alive after being attacked

King Charles' Christmas Day speech will reflect his green credentials by featuring a living tree for the first time, with the text said to be written without the help of advisers

Viewers of Coronation Street will be horrified in the new year when Evelyn and Cassie uncover the brutality of a puppy mill which the producers worked closely with the RSPCA to portray accurately

Melanie Batty reportedly fled the home where she was staying near Chalabre, France, with son Alex Batty after he left, telling a landlord in an email 'I'm sure you've seen the news'

Shane MacGowan's wife Victoria Mary Clarke has opened up about the Pogues frontman's sad death and his relationship with actor Johnny Depp

Laura Lynch died in a reported head-on collision on a highway in Texas. She was a founding member of The Chicks and the band's current members are 'shocked' by her death at 65

One of the researchers from Netflix hit The Crown has said that the Duke of Sussex's bombshell tome, Spare, could have been used to shape and inspire storylines

Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has spread joy with a Christmas Tea Party and surprised hard-working childcare workers as part of the 'Together at Christmas' Carol Service

Despite being in the business for more than forty years and having hits like 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' to his name, Simple Minds' vocalist Jim Kerr admits he doesn't know basic musical chords

Months after the devastating rainfall, some residents of one community are having to spend Christmas stuck in hotels, which are located miles from their ruined homes

The office Secret Santa has a tendency to be a bit dull. A tenner goes on someone you barely know and that's that.

One of the busiest weekends of the year for travel could be further spoiled by road closures, strikes, and backlogs at Dover with yellow warnings expected to be in force until Christmas morning

The House of Carter's Bobbie Jean Carter died at age 41, leaving only Nick and Angel of her siblings alive. Aaron Carter died last year in a drug related case in November

Elijah Bell, aged 2, has finally made it home before Christmas after he endured a frightening battle with menigitis - he stunned doctors after they were unsure whether he'd walk or talk again

The late actor Selma Archerd - who had roles in films such as Die Hard (1988) and Lethal Weapon (1987) - is understood to have passed away earlier this month, aged 98

Lags get quite a selection when it comes to Christmas dinner but the Ministry of Justice have been quick to stress that the festive spread comes at no extra cost to the taxpayer

Former TOWIE star Pete Wicks has spoken about his reunion with Sam Thompson on the I'm A Celebrity bridge after he won the ITV show earlier this month