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'My mum took snap of boy in shop mirror and was freaked out after looking at it'
Supermarkets
A woman shared a photo of her two-year-old son in a supermarket trolley, but people on Reddit have been left utterly confused by the image after staring intently at it
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Thing you spot first in strange optical illusion shows if you're 'right or left-brained'
Instagram
Optical illusions are a fun way to pass the time, and they can also reveal certain things about how your brain works. Apparently, this one can show whether you're 'right-brained' or 'left-brained'
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'I'm a Harvard scientist and I have proof God exists'
Religion
Dr Willie Soon, an astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, has claimed that the universe is so finely tuned that it must have been created by a higher power
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Archaeologists' major breakthrough at 'site where Jesus turned water into wine'
Religion
In 2004, Israeli archaeologist Yardena Alexander made a discovery that could shed light on the exact moment Jesus performed his first miracle - turning water into wine
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Nasa scientist believes mystery planet is home to alien life in stunning breakthrough
Nasa
A NASA scientist has suggested there may be life in the seas of a dwarf planet saying astrobiologists are constantly "surprised" by the level of activity on the outer edges of our solar system.
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Top 10 most unique funeral songs from Jaws theme to Highway To Hell
Funerals
These tunes are certainly not the usual candidates for a funeral send-off.
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'Selfish neighbour always does annoying thing to my house when it rains'
Neighbour rows
Being caught out in the rain is one thing, but spare a thought for one homeowner who complains that their neighbour has taken things too far. Now the situation was shared on Reddit
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King Charles home being watched by 'terrifying wild stalker' as eyewitness recounts sighting
King Charles III
The sighting took place near Highgrove House in Tetbury, Gloucestershire.
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You can spot the Perseid meteor shower until August 24 - what you need to know
Events
NASA has dubbed the celestial event the 'most popular meteor shower of the year'
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Sharp-eyed players struggle to understand 'irritating' optical illusion
Puzzles
It doesn't matter if you have supersonic vision or not, this latest optical illusion is certainly a head-scratcher. So can you figure out what's actually happening here?
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Unlikely couple offer to hold new baby before mum realises who they really are
Big Brother
The couple were branded the 'kindest souls' after a video showed them holding and playing with the baby on board a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, giving the mum a few minutes to herself
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People make 'haunting' discovery about Humpty Dumpty and grim story behind nursery rhyme
Children
The lyrics of the popular nursery rhyme never actually mention an egg - but Humpty Dumpty has been depicted as one in illustrations for centuries.
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Optical illusion 'freaks' people out who stare at dot in centre for few seconds
Puzzles
People are trying to understand the reason behind the confusing detail in the image – and luckily there is a simple explanation. So what do you see in the optical illusion?
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Pilot names certain area on plane that he 'wouldn't touch if you paid him'
Air travel
An airline pilot has issued a warning to all passengers who are heading off on their summer holidays - and it's all to do with the seat back pocket in front of you
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Spar shopper spends £3.09 on Too Good To Go bag and is gobsmacked by contents
Supermarkets
A woman has shared her Too Good To Go haul from Spar, which was priced at just £3.09, and she was left gobsmacked by the amount and quality of the food she received
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You need 'detective level' skills to find three differences in sleeping man brainteaser
Puzzles
A brainteaser image featuring a sleeping man, a cat and a dog has left members of the public scratching their heads as they try and find the three tricky differences in the two photos
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Motorists are only just learning they have been 'braking wrong' all this time
Motoring News
Braking is an essential part of driving and knowing when to brake and how to brake correctly is a key skill to ensure drivers, passengers and pedestrians are kept safe
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Driving instructor says one unlucky scenario can't be taught during lessons
Driving test
A driving instructor has shared the one scenario they are unable to prepare you for on the road - but it's something you could come across at any time when you're on the road
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Tricky riddle leaves people confused as only certain hobbyists can solve it
Puzzles
A fiendishly difficult riddle has left people scratching their heads as they struggle to work out the answer - but it can be solved easily by those with a certain hobby
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'I found Tesco receipt from 1998 and was floored by how cheap things were'
Supermarkets
One woman has taken to social media to share a photograph of a Tesco receipt from 1998, showing the price of 22 food and drink items – and people couldn't believe how cheap certain products were
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Aldi drops hilarious Specialbuy tattoo range for superfans
Supermarkets
Aldi shoppers can now get semi permanent tattoos of some of the supermarket's most iconic Specialbuy items.
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Dog owners are 'making one mistake' that could stop pet listening to you
dogs
Apex Dog Training took to social media to share the 'dos and don'ts of communicating with your dog' - and it turns out there's a common mistake owners are making
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You'll need good problem solving skills to solve pizza brainteaser that floors many
Puzzles
An unassuming brainteaser about splitting the cost of a pizza in a restaurant has left people totally gobsmacked – as it's harder than you'd think to figure out
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'I wanted to name my baby after a food product but hubby wouldn't consider it'
Babies
Nara Smith, who is already mum to three kids with her husband Lucky Blue Smith, has shared the baby names she 'loved' but won't be using - and one is a dairy product
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GoogleEveryone with a Gmail account issued 'red alert' over new AI scamTech experts have explained how a new sophisticated scam using artificial intelligence is targeting 1.8billion Gmail accounts using Google's own AI model, Gemini
Mum raped by best friend's husband as children slept upstairs
Sex crime
Sarah Glen, 39, was raped by evil David Devine, 44, at his home in Busby, East Renfrewshire, in December 2022.
Teen girl charged after reportedly seen with bladed weapon on Scots street
Police Scotland
Police Scotland were called to the incident in Dundee on Saturday.
Son who collapsed in seizure on street offered 'remote consultation' instead of ambulance
NHS Scotland
Martin Logan accused the Scottish Ambulance Service call handler of 'just reading off a menu' after his son Gregor hit his head when having a tonic-clonic seizure.
Scotland to be battered by '590-mile wall of rain' as Hurricane Erin draws in
Weather
Scots are being told to say goodbye to their summer clothes as the last week of August is set be a washout.
CourtsToddler dies after being pushed non-stop on swing for 44 hours by his own mumWARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Romechia Simms was 24-years-old when her schizophrenia pushed her to a deadly extreme
'I was 14 when I was forced to marry my 19-year-old cousin and live in a polyamorous cult'
Justice
Elissa Wall was just 14 when she was forced to marry her 19-year-old cousin in a ceremony conducted by the notorious Warren Jeffs, the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Beat the Street returns for six weeks to Rutherglen and Cambuslang
Lanarkshire
The aim of the free game is to score points and win prizes for walking, running, cycling and scooting as far as possible.
Five police detectives arrested in 'worst scandal' since Wayne Couzens case
Justice
The alleged plot to suppress a complaint of sexual assault by a policewoman against a senior officer is said to be the 'worst scandal' since the Wayne Couzens case
Key member of notorious hacking gang 'led by young Scots cyber criminal' jailed for 10 years
Justice
US prosecutors claim Noah Urban was working with Tyler Buchanan, from Dundee, and others when he stole cryptocurrency in one of the most sophisticated hacking scams the country has seen.
AmazonAmazon's 'time saver' robot vacuum hailed a 'game changer' and now 63% offThe Lefant M210P Robot Vacuum Cleaner has been reduced by £150, with shoppers saying it 'far exceeded' their expectations
Everyone with a Gmail account issued 'red alert' over new AI scam
Google
Tech experts have explained how a new sophisticated scam using artificial intelligence is targeting 1.8billion Gmail accounts using Google's own AI model, Gemini
Lego Game Boy unveiled with pre-orders now live - but some point out 'disappointing' flaw
Gaming
Fans have reacted excitedly to the drop but others have pointed out an aspect of the Game Boy that "stinks"
The Scottish island village with 'dramatic landscapes' where Donald Trump’s mum was born
Discover Scotland
US President Donald Trump will visit Scotland later this month, returning to his mother's homeland.
Mum raped by best friend's husband as children slept upstairs
Sex crime
Sarah Glen, 39, was raped by evil David Devine, 44, at his home in Busby, East Renfrewshire, in December 2022.
Celtic FCMarcelo Saracchi to sign for Celtic as exact transfer details revealed amid unexpected Boca callThe 27-year-old Uruguayan is bound for Glasgow after an agreement was reached for his services
Toddler dies after being pushed non-stop on swing for 44 hours by his own mum
Courts
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Romechia Simms was 24-years-old when her schizophrenia pushed her to a deadly extreme
'I was 14 when I was forced to marry my 19-year-old cousin and live in a polyamorous cult'
Justice
Elissa Wall was just 14 when she was forced to marry her 19-year-old cousin in a ceremony conducted by the notorious Warren Jeffs, the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Beat the Street returns for six weeks to Rutherglen and Cambuslang
Lanarkshire
The aim of the free game is to score points and win prizes for walking, running, cycling and scooting as far as possible.
Unseen Aaron Hickey summit before Scotland recall revealed after Brentford injury hell
Aaron Hickey
The full-back has been sidelined for almost two years but has returned to the international set-up