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• Picky eating could be GENETIC

  04-10-2017 22:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists have identified two genes associated with two different kinds of picky eaters. The University of Illinois researchers say that picky eating isn't solely caused by bad-parenting.
  
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• Wild theory claims the world actually ended in 2012... and we are now living in the apocalypse chaos

  01-01-2026 21:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An ancient Mayan prophecy that was debunked over a decade ago has returned with a shocking new twist which is gaining support online.
  
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• The sinister letters that terrorized an Ohio town... and the chilling truth investigators say still remains hidden

  01-01-2026 17:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The letter, received in 1976 by an Ohio school bus driver, marked the start of a truly chilling saga that an investigator believes was pinned on the wrong person.
  
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• What women of different ages find the most attractive in men, according to science - so, do you agree with the findings?

  01-01-2026 17:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  If you've ever wondered why older women hanker after Pierce Brosnan while younger ladies prefer Henry Cavill, scientists now have the answer.
  
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• Defusing space 'scope photobombs and more: Mitigating pollution from satellite RF transmissions

  01-01-2026 16:27 via go.theregister.com
  'What do we need to do better?' El Reg talks to comms boss about the problem Interview  Scientists and engineers have been taken aback by the amount of radio interference generated by satellite constellations, and many are calling on standards bodies to improve operator performance.…
  
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• 'Eternal Sunshine' therapy could 'wipe' bad memories and replace them with better ones, according to top neuroscientist

  01-01-2026 14:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Memories of past trauma could soon be 'dialed down' in the brain so they no longer haunt us. The same techniques could reclaim memories lost to Alzheimer's.
  
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• Move over 'swicy' hot honey! Experts predict 'FRICY' foods will trend in 2026 - a mix between fruity and spicy

  01-01-2026 13:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  If last year had us hooked on 'swicy' flavours, this year's predicted food trends are set to liven things up even more, experts say.
  
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• Forget Rover, Buddy and Spot! Taylor Swift, Charli XCX and Elvis inspire the most popular pet names of 2025

  01-01-2026 11:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Move over Buddy and Spot - Britain's pets are getting the A-list treatment, according to new research.
  
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• Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials

  01-01-2026 10:52 via bbc.com
  The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.
  
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• Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery

  01-01-2026 01:34 via bbc.com
  There is growing evidence that the women were part of an early female religious community.
  
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• Zohran Mamdani drops 'insane' list of items banned at NYC Mayoral Inauguration

  31-12-2025 22:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has released a list of items banned from his inaugural block party in New York City, which many people have called 'insane.'
  
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• The five unsolved mysteries of 2025 that captivated the world... from a UFO surviving a hellfire missile to a 'vast city' under Egypt's pyramids

  31-12-2025 19:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Daily Mail reopens the most jaw-dropping mysteries which have yet to be solved as 2025 comes to a close.
  
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• Mysterious Dead Sea Scrolls code finally cracked revealing 2,000-year-old biblical writings

  31-12-2025 19:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  One of the last undeciphered Dead Sea Scrolls has been decoded, revealing biblical phrases and themes about the end of days.
  
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• 'Impossible' Dead Sea Scrolls code cracked revealing 2,000-year-old biblical writings

  31-12-2025 18:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  One of the last undeciphered Dead Sea Scrolls has been decoded, revealing biblical phrases and themes about the end of days.
  
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• 'World's craziest wave' leaves surfers in Australia baffled - as one jokes 'nature's gone AI'

  31-12-2025 16:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  From 73ft waves offPortugal to square waves in the Aegean Sea, several waves have left viewers baffled over the years. But the latest wave off the coast of Australia might be the most unusual one yet.
  
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• The rise of 'heteroflexible': The fastest growing sexuality in the UK according to experts... do YOU meet the criteria?

  31-12-2025 15:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There's still a few hours of 2025 left, meaning there's still time to add a new word to the national lexicon: Heteroflexible.
  
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• Want to impress with your cocktails this New Year's Eve? Scientist reveals the surprising secret to creating completely clear ice cubes - and it doesn't involve boiling water

  31-12-2025 13:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists have revealed a simple trick to produce completely clear ice cubes - and it could impress your guests this evening.
  
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• Cheers! Why champagne is one of the healthiest alcoholic drinks, revealed by experts

  31-12-2025 13:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Forget church bells ringing, the real sound of a New Year being kicked off in style is the deafening pop pop pop of champagne corks.
  
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• Revealed: The most ANNOYING songs of 2025, according to science

  31-12-2025 13:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Seat Pick pulled the most popular songs of the year from the official charts, before running them through an 'annoyingness index'.
  
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• Earthquake warnings flash from California to Nevada as near-5.0 quake rocks the West

  31-12-2025 12:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Thousands of Americans received emergency alerts after an earthquake hit, telling them to 'Drop, cover, hold on.'
  
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• Rubbish collection scheme on Mount Everest is scrapped after dishonest climbers found ways to cheat the system

  31-12-2025 12:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A scheme to encourage climbers to bring rubbish down from Mount Everest has been scrapped, after dishonest mountaineers found ways to cheat the system.
  
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• Our ancestors were CANNIBALS: Scientists discover grisly evidence ancient human species ate Neanderthal children 45,000 years ago

  31-12-2025 11:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Early humans may have feasted on Neanderthal children 45,000 years ago, according to a grisly new study.
  
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• Pilot reveals what turbulence looks like from the cockpit

  31-12-2025 11:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Even for the most experienced fliers, turbulence can be unsettling. But according to a pilot, it's no more to worry about than bumps on a road.
  
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• The world's highest garbage dump: Rubbish collection scheme on Mount Everest is scrapped after dishonest climbers found ways to cheat the system

  31-12-2025 11:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A scheme to encourage climbers to bring rubbish down from Mount Everest has been scrapped, after dishonest mountaineers found ways to cheat the system.
  
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• A wave paralysed me but AI could help me walk again

  31-12-2025 06:59 via bbc.com
  Dan Richards, 37, from Swansea was injured in a freak accident on New Year's Eve in 2023.
  
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• UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space

  31-12-2025 01:26 via bbc.com
  A factory in space has been switched on and has reached temperatures of about 1,000C.
  
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• Made in space? Start-up brings factory in orbit one step closer to reality

  31-12-2025 01:26 via bbc.com
  A factory in space has been switched on and has reached temperatures of about 1,000C.
  
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• I went straight to hell after overdosing... then I learned the terrifying truth about human suffering

  30-12-2025 22:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A young woman who overdosed on heroin says she was shown the shocking truth behind human life during a trip to hell and the afterlife.
  
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• Outrage as Bad Bunny violates sacred artifact at museum

  30-12-2025 22:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fans are outraged after seeing an image of Bad Bunny violating a sacred artifact housed in a museum, calling him 'ignorant' and 'privileged.'
  
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• iPad kids are more anxious, less resilient, and slower decision makers

  30-12-2025 21:40 via go.theregister.com
  The solution? Lock up the screens and read to your kids If you're thinking of plopping your infant in front of a screen to get some peace and quiet, you might want to reconsider - higher screen exposure in infancy was linked to longer decision times later on and higher anxiety symptoms in the teenage years.…
  
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