England’s curry hot-spots were crying into their kormas yesterday – after Glasgow was named Britain’s spice capital. According to a study Indian food fans in Scotland’s second city like their dishes hotter than anyone south of the border, including those in Bradford, Leicester and Birmingham. Curry-lovers in Southampton finished just behind Glasgow in the poll, followed by Cambridge, Cardiff and …
— WITH PICTURES, INFOGRAPHIC AND VIDEO By Astrid Hall England’s curry hot-spots were crying into their kormas yesterday – after Glasgow was named Britain’s spice capital. According to a study Indian food fans in Scotland’s second city like their dishes hotter than anyone south of the border, including those in Bradford, Leicester and Birmingham. Curry-lovers in Southampton finished …
By Astrid Hall It’s official ‘man flu’ DOES exist – or at least men believe it does, according to research. Researchers who carried out a detailed study found men call in sick and go to the doctors more frequently with common colds than women do. The poll of 2,000 adults also revealed one in 12 men have visited …
From slick spies to Jedi Masters, it’s the season of heroes in cinemas this autumn. With highlights including Blade Runner 2049 and Justice League, you’re spoiled for choice – and many of these will demand a second viewing. Here’s our pick of the most exciting movies of the season. Blade Runner 2049 Set 30 years after the original Blade Runner film, …
By Richard Jenkins The average British adult spends over three hours a week daydreaming, it has emerged. Researchers found despite hectic workloads we ‘zone out’ for around ten minutes at work as our minds wander. We even daydream when we get home, according to the study, spending a further 13 minutes ‘in another world’ when we should be …
– WITH VIDEO By Gemma Francis Millions of Brits regularly suffer from ‘brain-fade’, a study has found. Researchers found nine out of ten of us frequently endure moments when our minds go blank and we walk into rooms and totally forget what we went in there for, or absent-mindedly put the cereal in the fridge or the milk …
By Gemma Francis The average adult believes their life is 48 per cent perfect, a study has found. Researchers found despite the stresses and strains of modern life the majority of us regularly find contentment in our work, relationships and at home. According to a poll of 2,000 adults 45 per cent considered their family life to be …
By Gemma Francis One in seven are making special requests for their funeral such as a pink coffin, turning ashes into a firework – and the funeral procession doing the Conga, a study has found. A poll of 1,524 people who have recently planned a funeral, as well as 100 funeral directors, found funerals are becoming less formal …
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 …
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