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Man finds 'hidden treasure' behind mirror in bathroom - and asks 'what do I do?'

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A man has left the internet in hysterics after sharing the 'hidden treasure' he discovered behind his bathroom mirror - but some people have been left feeling uneasy.

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'I'm a Brit in the US and there's little-known parking rule I had no idea about'

Stef Smith and her husband Darren were holidaying in Nashville, Tennessee, and hired a car. But they noticed one strange thing about the way car parks work in the US and have issued a warning to other travellers

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Time travel 'evidence' as iPhone spotted in 1882 painting of Robert Burns

A painting of Robert Burns and 'Highland Mary' has caused a stir among social media users after some claimed the image shows the Scottish poet holding an iPhone

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'My dad made a deathbed confession and it has destroyed everything I thought I knew about my life'

A woman has shared how her dad made a shocking deathbed confession that made her realise 'everything she knew about her life was a lie' - but it did bring her family a little closer

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Simple maths question leaves millions baffled but can you solve easy-looking equation?

The seemingly-straightforward question has puzzled social media users across the globe.

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'I secretly named my kids after my favourite TV show characters - people say they'll be bullied'

A dad has been slammed for naming his children after his favourite TV show characters, with people saying the youngest will 'have a hard time in school'.

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The 'world's shortest IQ test' with just three questions but only a 17% pass rate

Despite the small number of questions, the Cognitive Reflection Test really challenges your brain.

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Mind-boggling maths question 92% of parents can't answer while their kids sit exams

Exam season is here - but can parents really answer the questions they expect their children to?

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Man battles with neighbour over repeatedly 'stolen' parking spot in row

Neighbour feuds are all to common, especially when it comes to communal parking

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American woman who moved to UK left stunned by 'missing' thing in British supermarkets

The expat didn't mince words when she spoke about the stark difference between US and UK retailers

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People are only just realising what the name of iconic band Nirvana actually means

Nirvana went on to become one of the most iconic rock bands of all time

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'My service dog is banned from sister's wedding for stupid reason – I'm fuming'

A woman has been left furious after her sister banned her service dog from attending her wedding for an outrageous reason. The lady has reminded her sister she needs to dog their for her health and safety

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Teacher's 'legendary' response to parents who make one rude comment during school meetings

A teacher has shared a response they give to parents - and the occasional student - who regularly make a bold declaration

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Woman slams 'selfish parents' for parking early for school pick-ups in viral outburst

A woman has taken to social media to slam "selfish' parents who pick their children up from school in cars, and has accused them of causing parking problems

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New Zealand continues ban on popular UK names for intriguing reason

Several baby names have been banned in New Zealand despite their popularity on this side of the world

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'Neighbour is mad at me for something I did two years ago - he should let it go'

A man has taken to social media to ask for advice after his neighbour was left "annoyed" at something he'd done "almost two years ago," adding that he should "let it go"

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Explore Google's 'impossible' job interview brainteaser that stumped candidates

One of Google's former HR experts has revealed how the tech giant used to ask job candidates a tricky brainteaser as part of its interview process - and didn't hire anyone who failed.

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FBI-trained expert explains which body part is the 'most honest' when it comes to lying

Body language is a powerful tool that can provide a wealth of information about a person's thoughts, feelings, and intentions - but some parts of the body are more honest than others, according to an FBI-trained expert.

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Mum's revenge on 'entitled' passenger who refused to sit next to baby on plane

A mum has shared her frustration at the "entitled" plane passenger who didn't want to sit next to her baby - but was quickly made to regret her decision to complain.

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Woman slams parents for 'embarrassing' name with nickname she 'hates even more'

A woman has slammed her parents for giving her an 'embarrassing' name that she says sounds like something off a restaurant menu.

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Archaeologists' 'incredible discovery' as they 'find' Jesus tomb

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem has been the subject of an ongoing excavation, which has now confirmed the existence of a garden and new burial chamber as detailed in the Bible

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Manager of one of Europe's biggest brothels spills on very unexpected client

Catherine De Noir, 31, is a brothel manager with a background in organisational psychology, and she recently gave an insight into the realities of legal sex work - including who visits the club

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'I'm trying to sell my house and was fuming when I saw what neighbour had done'

A woman has taken to social media to ask for advice after she found out her neighbour has been coming onto her property and doing something without her permission

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Gamers only learning what popular CeX shop name actually stands for after 33 years

The shop, easily recognised on the high street by its red exterior, predominatly sells pre-owned games, DVDs, Blu-rays and electronics such as gaming consoles, phones and computers

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Mum raped by best friend's husband as children slept upstairs

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Teen girl charged after reportedly seen with bladed weapon on Scots street

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Police Scotland were called to the incident in Dundee on Saturday.

Son who collapsed in seizure on street offered 'remote consultation' instead of ambulance

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Scotland to be battered by '590-mile wall of rain' as Hurricane Erin draws in

Scots are being told to say goodbye to their summer clothes as the last week of August is set be a washout.

Courts Toddler dies after being pushed non-stop on swing for 44 hours by his own mum 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'

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

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

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

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.

Amazon Amazon's 'time saver' robot vacuum hailed a 'game changer' and now 63% off The 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

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

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

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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

Sarah Glen, 39, was raped by evil David Devine, 44, at his home in Busby, East Renfrewshire, in December 2022.

Celtic FC Marcelo Saracchi to sign for Celtic as exact transfer details revealed amid unexpected Boca call The 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

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'

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

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

The full-back has been sidelined for almost two years but has returned to the international set-up