We all like to pretend that we are car gods or petrol head pundits that know all there is about cars and vehicles. But it’s fair to say that there are quite a few people who are lying through their teeth. You might own a car but be honest? Do you really know how it […]

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As the clock strikes midnight around the world, people celebrate the beginning of the new year Continue reading… Read More

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Give up altogether – or go for it, head for the great outdoors, and set off fireworksTraditionally a grave disappointment, New Year’s Eve is at least a time to cut loose and escape the suffocating, sprout-scented stranglehold of the family Christmas. But with kids, you can forget about that. You’re far too late (and broke) for babysitters. Everyone is bored, bloated, probably sick, definitely fighting and stuck with one another. How can you reach midnight without tears? Let us guide you.Give up entirely. This works best with newborns, who (as their caregivers know all too well) have absolutely no notion Read More

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A new study says our canines like to watch the exploits of Ken Barklow et al on Coronation Street. We asked a reporter and her whippet to test the scienceWhat is a dog’s favourite television programme? Sadly for Christmas crackers everywhere, it’s not likely to be Woof Hall. According to the commendable work of scientists at the University of Lancashire, dogs prefer watching Coronation Street to anything else, including clips of other dogs playing.The researchers placed two labradors in a controlled, home-like environment and showed them 12 clips of 20 seconds each. They then collated the responses, looking at attention Read More

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The video series prompted hundreds of reader questions – particularly in response to our Stopping Periods episode. Here’s what you should know10 things you need to know about vaginas Sometimes, after I publish a story, I’ll receive a couple of emails from readers who want to share their thoughts. But one project I worked on this year with Mae Ryan, a four-part video series called Vagina Dispatches, prompted hundreds of you to get in touch. One episode in particular got people writing to us: Stopping Periods. There were very different reactions to it, but one message we received often was Read More

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