LIFETIME OF A SOFA The average sofa will witness 1,236 arguments, have 2,728 drink and food spillages on it – and see blokes sleeping on it after getting kicked out of bed 191 times, a study has found. Over the course of the average 11-year life of a sofa, it will also see couples kiss 2,105 times, families …
– WITH VIDEO By Emma Elsworthy Doting dog owners will fork out more than £18,000 over their pet’s lifetime, according to new research. The study, carried out ahead of World Animal Day (4 October), shows that during the course of just one year, food, vets bills, treats and accessories will set owners back £1,384.81. Based on a typical …
Former supermodel and petrolhead Jodie Kidd is set to launch the first ever nationwide live treasure hunt – for a CAR. The TV presenter was on hand this morning to provide fans with the first clue to the car’s secret location – a trumpet. Those that correctly guess the iconic location of the VW Golf, hidden in plain …
– WITH QUIZ By Astrid Hall Hard-working parents don’t get to finally put their feet up until 8:53pm, a study found. The incredible extent to which running a home leaves mums and dads with very little ‘down time’ was revealed by a study of 2,000 parents. Parents get just 48 minutes of time to themselves a day. And …
By Gemma Francis Brits spend an hour and 40 minutes of every day striving for perfection, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 adults found three quarters dream of having the perfect life, dedicating an average of 12 hours a week to trying to improve their looks, career or love life. This amounts to the equivalent of …
with infographic By Grant Bailey Infographic Download It’s official, Brighton is the happiness capital of the UK. The popular coastal city beat competition from Leicester and Portsmouth to take the top spot. Oxford, Norwich and Bristol also appeared in the top ten happiest cities to live in, while Manchester, Belfast and Cardiff all took high positions. More than …
– By Gemma Francis Brits are cutting back on expensive funeral costs with cheap coffins, having wakes at home and burying loved ones in the back GARDEN, a study has found. Others admit to slashing the budget for flowers, not using a hearse and even not getting the body embalmed to keep prices down. SunLife discovered the …
Losing your sense of humour, bingeing on comfort food and being unable to sleep through the night are all signs you need a holiday, according to a new study. Getting more angry than usual when held up in a queue, losing your temper with colleagues or clients at work and hitting the snooze button more than usual are …
By Astrid Hall No kisses on text messages, women saying ‘I’m fine’ and locking the bathroom door when showering are all signs men are in the doghouse, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 women has given men a helpful insight into how they can tell if their partner is cross with them, without her having to …
It takes children more than a week to get back into the swing of school after they return from the summer break, it has emerged. Researchers found kids after six weeks of no homework, going to bed late and spending lazy days in their pyjamas getting back into a routine is a shock to the system. Poor concentration, …
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