Two-thirds of millennials don’t know which countries emerged victorious from World War II, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults found 41 per cent of 18-34-year-olds are oblivious to the fact the UK fought on the side of the Allies. The research found Brits know remarkably little about the key events and people from World War II – despite …

The best sounds in football include the roar when the players take to the pitch, the first whistle and funny chants. A poll of 2,000 football fans who have travelled to games found 90 per cent believe a good atmosphere makes a football match more memorable. The tense silence before a penalty kick, the national anthem performed at international games …

Nearly a fifth of adults (15 per cent) were the target of a doorstep scam over the last year – with people pretending to be energy suppliers, well-known brands, security firms, and more. On average adults have been targeted four times over that period – losing on average £171 each time just for answering the door. And the most common …

Vinegar, stock cubes and tinned vegetables are some of the most unloved foods in the nation’s kitchen cupboards with many of them languishing unused for five YEARS – or more – due to lack of food inspiration. Pantry staples have topped a list of the top 50 items which are likely to remain unused a year or more after being …

Women are embarrassed when talking about their own bodies with more than a fifth (21 per cent) – even whispering or using a lowered voice – to order intimate products from behind the counter. The UK’s biggest ‘vagina study’, of 5,000 women, found they feel uncomfortable discussing anything to do with their private parts and 30 per cent would prefer …

A poll of 2,000 smokers revealed a growing distrust in switching to vapes, which could hit plans to make smoking obsolete in the UK. Nearly four in 10 (38 per cent), who lack trust, say it could stop them from attempting to quit their smoking habits through vaping in the future. The government’s independent Kahn Review said vaping had a …

Brits are using more than twice as much water than they realise when showering, flushing the toilet and running the tap, according to research. A study of 3,000 adults found the average person estimates they use 57 litres a day, when in reality, it’s 144 litres – equivalent to more than four large wheelie bins worth of water a week. …

Adults in the UK believe there is a 50/50 chance of surviving a cardiac arrest – but in reality, nine in 10 of those which happen away from a hospital result in death. A survey of 2,000 adults found 28 per cent believe a cardiac arrest is the same as a heart attack. However, a cardiac arrest is the ultimate …

The countryside has come to London – with a campsite experience appearing at London’s King’s Cross station. Hundreds of passers-by took time out of their day to enjoy a moment with nature among a scene of greenery, accompanied by the sounds and smells associated with the great British countryside, as well as a short, guided meditation exercise. The immersive campsite …

Analysis of the 50 most viewed hacks tagged ‘energy saving’ found clips about bleeding radiators gained the most traction, followed by only boiling as much as you need in the kettle. The third most viewed video on TikTok shows drying a bedsheet over a clothes airer by a radiator, while draught-proofing the house and using a slow cooker also feature …