Three strides and it’s all over. Welcome to the street that has been recognised by Guinness World Records as being the shortest in the world – it measures just six feet nine inches (2.05m) – therefore taking the average adult just three steps to conquer. The street is in Wick, Scotland, and is occupied by … Read more
Virtual life, I’d say, has not been all that fun to date. Having been held hostage in my flat for several months due to the virus, I emerged, blinking into the light, and will now be living with my parents in rural Norfolk until restrictions lift. Zoom calls, FaceTime dates and Skype catch-ups with everyone … Read more
Virtual life, I’d say, has not been all that fun to date. Having been held hostage in my flat for several months due to the virus, I emerged, blinking into the light, and will now be living with my parents in rural Norfolk until restrictions lift. Zoom calls, FaceTime dates and Skype catch-ups with everyone … Read more
Valerie Taylor knows how to survive a shark attack after 50 years swimming with the beasts of the ocean. ‘I know to keep perfectly still and they’ll let go,’ she said after boasting ‘I’ve been bitten by sharks a few times’. But the woman, once dubbed the world’s most glamorous shark hunter and credited with helping … Read more
Valerie Taylor knows how to survive a shark attack after 50 years swimming with the beasts of the ocean. ‘I know to keep perfectly still and they’ll let go,’ she said after boasting ‘I’ve been bitten by sharks a few times’. But the woman, once dubbed the world’s most glamorous shark hunter and credited with helping … Read more
EastEnders’ Clair Norris unveils her glamorous Cruella De Vil transformation for New Year’s Eve and looks worlds away from her character Bernadette Taylor By Natasha Hooper For Mailonline Published: 15:49 GMT, 9 January 2021 | Updated: 15:49 GMT, 9 January 2021 She first stepped foot on Albert Square as Bernadette Taylor in 2017. And Clair Norris … Read more
What the world wants to wear: Fascinating map shows how Louis Vuitton is the globe’s favourite fashion brand, followed by Gucci and Chanel The map sees country names supplemented by the name of the brand that its residents search for the most French brand Louis Vuitton is the most-searched-for brand in 47 countries – including … Read more
Meet the world’s smallest giraffes! Two animals living in Africa were born with rare cases of dwarfism that stunted their growth to no more than nine feet tall – half of the average size Dwarfism is found among humans and animals in captivity due to inbreeding However, a team found the first cases in giraffes … Read more
Japan has the world’s most powerful passport for the fourth year in a row, a new global ranking for 2021 has revealed. Citizens of the country can visit 191 countries around the world visa-free. The Singaporean passport remains in second place on 190 countries. Despite Brexit, the UK passport has moved up the ranking from … Read more
A bizarre new children’s cartoon has launched in Denmark which tells the story of a chap with the ‘world’s largest penis’. John Dillermand – which literally translates to ‘penis man’ in Danish slang – follows the adventures of its eponymous character who performs impressive feats with his member. From rescue missions and taming lines to … Read more