Laos’ mysterious Plain of Jars that has stone jars across the burial ground may be 3,000 years old

Laos’ eerie ‘Plain of Jars’ may be thousands of years older than previously suspected, and in use for a much longer period of time. Limestone vessels dotting the landscape in northern Laos were place there up to 3,300 years ago, according to analysis of quartz crystals in the sediment underneath them.  But most of the … Read more

Shell-shocked! Armoured vehicle ends up on its roof after accident on Salisbury Plain 

Whoops! Tank commander has some explaining to do after armoured vehicle flips on its roof in an accident on Salisbury Plain Questions asked after military tank turned over on mock battlefield in Salisbury  Tank commander and driver had to explain how the tank ended up upside down  Despite fears there was blood at the scene, … Read more

Shell-shocked! Armoured vehicle ends up on its roof after accident on Salisbury Plain 

Whoops! Tank commander has some explaining to do after armoured vehicle flips on its roof in an accident on Salisbury Plain Questions asked after military tank turned over on mock battlefield in Salisbury  Tank commander and driver had to explain how the tank ended up upside down  Despite fears there was blood at the scene, … Read more

Mark Wright shares childhood snaps as he reflects on how life ‘isn’t plain sailing’

Mark Wright talked about the ‘highs and lows’ of life on Instagram on Saturday, just weeks after he lost his beloved uncle Edward to Covid.  The grieving former TOWIE star, 34, shared a slew of childhood snaps as he spoke about how when he was younger ‘I thought my life would be plain sailing’.  Mark … Read more

Army loses a top general… after he was dropped in the WRONG FIELD on visit to Salisbury Plain 

Don’t panic! Army LOSES a top general… after helicopter dropped him in the wrong field on visit to Salisbury Plain Troops scrambled to find Army head after he was dropped in the wrong field  General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith’s helicopter landed 600m from planned site  A one-star brigadier general was forced to sprint across a field … Read more

Army loses a top general… after he was dropped in the WRONG FIELD on visit to Salisbury Plain 

Don’t panic! Army LOSES a top general… after helicopter dropped him in the wrong field on visit to Salisbury Plain Troops scrambled to find Army head after he was dropped in the wrong field  General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith’s helicopter landed 600m from planned site  A one-star brigadier general was forced to sprint across a field … Read more

Olivia Wilde dons a casual look in a plain white tee and blue leggings while walking her dog

Olivia Wilde dons a casual look in a plain white tee and blue leggings while walking her dog in Los Feliz By Kellie Chudzinski For Dailymail.com Published: 03:16 BST, 11 July 2020 | Updated: 03:16 BST, 11 July 2020 She has been staying at her Los Angeles home in the Los Feliz neighborhood during the … Read more

What travel tribe do YOU belong to? Some of us are cautious, some daring – and some plain defiant

This year, your summer holiday says more about you than cash ever can. Pre-corona, some people were humble-bragging about the Seychelles (‘We got a fabulous deal online’), this year it’s Salcombe.  So, are you a staycation sissy or an adventure addict ready to brave airport hell? This year, your summer holiday says more about you … Read more

Plants use odour camouflage tricks to ‘hide in plain sight’

Plants have an upper hand in the ecological battle against insects by using ‘odour camouflage’ to ‘hide in plain sight’ and avoid being eaten, scientists say.  Trees, herbs and shrubs are known to communicate with each other by emitting odorous chemicals called volatile organic compounds (VOCs).  These smells serve as vital information to insects such … Read more

Forget airport stress – this is plain sailing: From P&O to Stena, travelling by ferry can cost less

Forget airport stress – this is plain sailing: Why travelling by ferry can be less expensive and a lot more fun Fans say the ships can be less stressful, less expensive and a lot more fun Packing is easy as you can take as much kit as your car can carry  Many ferries have cruise … Read more