A study of 2,000 adults found 83 per cent of those who eat meat and fish couldn’t ‘live’ without it. A further 4.2 billion chicken breasts, 2.4 billion pork chops and 6.6 billion slices of ham are consumed annually. And individuals alone will get through 52 beef burgers, 121 sausages and 80 slices of turkey during a 12 month period. …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Bringing a new dog home is often a joyous, exciting time — but according to new research, it’s just as likely to cause stress for both pet and person alike. In a new poll of 2,003 dog owners, 54% of those who’ve only adopted “rescue dogs” from a shelter or local foster …
A study of 2,000 adults revealed 37 per cent are unsure of what vitamins their families need, while 35 per cent admit they don’t really know what the different nutrients actually do. Nearly a third (30 per cent) don’t consider vitamin C to be essential for a healthy body, with less than half (43 per cent) aware …
A study of 2,000 adults revealed the most frightening foods – with bruised bananas, fish with bones or heads still attached and soggy bread also featuring. It also emerged people are typically put off food twice a week and the likes of milk, bread and salad have even been thrown away due to simply not looking ‘edible’. While …
A study of 2,000 adults, ahead of the October half-term holidays, found more than six in 10 have experienced some sort of ‘unexpected’ moment while away. Common holiday mishaps included leaving an essential item at home, such as a passport, forgetting to organise travel insurance, and turning up at the wrong accommodation. Nearly a third (32 per cent) put these …
A study of 2,000 adults revealed 63 per cent wish they spent more time with their families – but admit life simply gets in the way. A third ranked a traditional roast dinner as their favourite way to enjoy precious family time together, followed by dog walking and watching a film. While 78 per cent said food brought the family …
A study of 5,000 UK adults also revealed that finding a parking space, having to see the in-laws more often and being away from home more regularly were other top irritations. Filling up the car or managing finances also featured in the 20, with more than a quarter of adults revealing they spend up to four hours a week entangled …
With travel restrictions easing, a survey has revealed what travellers deem to be ‘luxurious’, with a five-star hotel, stunning views and access to a private swimming pool or hot tub also featuring. Other luxuries to make the top 30 list include sleeping in a super-king-size bed and lots of complimentary goodies. As well as the chance to be …
A study of 2,000 adults found one in four have asked someone directly to pick up rubbish they’d dropped on the floor – while 46 per cent simply muttered under their breath. And just over a third (37 per cent) ended up picking up the litter themselves. But three quarters can’t remember the last time they went outside without seeing …
A poll of 2,000 UK adults who have a brother or sister, found 51 per cent have a competitive relationship with their siblings over things such as their career (26 per cent) and being a homeowner (22 per cent). More than one in five still fight about who is the favourite child while another 20 per cent try to …
Brits have revealed the habits and rituals they swear by to get them through the day, including yoga, calling loved ones at …
A study of 2,000 adults found 42 per cent think they are closer to their loved ones due to a shared love of music, while 32 …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Kids these days… four in five American parents agree it’s harder to raise chi…
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Three in five Americans would end a date early or break up with some…
By Aleksandra Vayntraub // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The average parent only gets 17 minutes of relaxation a day…
A study of 2,000 adults revealed the things most likely to ignite our impatience, including slow walkers, public transport d…
A survey of 2,000 mums and dads with kids aged 5-16 found 74 per cent of their little ones are passionate about fighting cli…
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC From cat litter, leaves and even rocks, the average American dog owner will y…
The study of 2,000 adults revealed ‘save for a rainy day’, ‘stick to a budget’ and ‘be open with your partner about your spe…
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Half of Americans don’t start saving up for a home until they’re at …
A survey of 1,000 boys and girls aged six to 16 revealed three quarters (73 per cent) think it is important to see as many of the best UK sights as possible before heading somewhere else. The ideal …
The shopping giant’s top picks for the festive season combine nostalgia and modern crazes, with L.O.L Surprise and Paw Patrol items also on the list. And for that nostalgic hit, there is the LEGO Luig…
When “Art Play by Marion Deuchars” landed on my desk last week, I was truly excited. A4 in size with a definitely “arty feel” exploring colours, shapes, patterns, etc which will encourage our children to explore all avenues of art. Just having a quick flick through I can see dot-to-dots, pencil techniques, blank pages, scribble colouring, line drawing, etc. What …
Looking for gifts or stocking fillers for kids this Christmas? The Science Museum have a fantastic range of space inspired gifts for younger cosmonauts, in association with the fantastic new blockbuster exhibition Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space Age which is open now until March 2016. Inspired by Russia’s entry to the Space Race in the 1950s and 1960s, the range tells the stories of the first dogs to space and gives …
PREPARE FOR MORE DISGUSTING AND HILARIOUS FUN AS ROALD DAHL’S MOST REVOLTING CHARACTERS RETURN IN BRAND NEW APP… ‘HOUSE OF TWITS’ NEW app inspired by The Twits follows the Number One App ROALD DAHL’S TWIT OR MISS First ever 3D rendering of Roald Dahl’s revolting characters Mr and Mrs Twit NO in-app purchases and NO third-party advertising. Just when you …
The study of 2,000 parents revealed more than a quarter have been encouraged to recycle more by their children. And a quarter had even been berated by their kids for leaving the lights on, wasting food or leaving the taps running. Nearly four in 10 believe their children know more about the environment than they do, and two thirds have …
A study of 1,000 school-aged kids aged 6-16 found that despite eating their last snack or meal as late as 7:02pm, 67 per cent claim to have gone to bed feeling ravenous. And 88 per cent have woken up feeling hungry on a morning. It also emerged that 12:05pm – around lunch time – is the time children are most …
The celebrity appeared well and truly tucked up after a good night’s sleep – but was in fact suspended on a 6x4m giant billboard alongside boyfriend Eddie Boxshall. Denise Van Outen said: “I must admit, this is one of the more bizarre ways to wake up. “But despite being suspended above the ground – and being vertical rather …
By Aleksandra Vayntraub // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC More than half of parents struggled with the same school subject as their kids do now, new research suggests. A recent survey of 2,000 parents found that 56% felt most overwhelmed by math class as students, while 51% of their school-age children feel the same way today. Other subjects …
A poll of 2,000 UK adults, who have lost a grandparent, found 83 per cent had fond memories of their late grandparents that they will cherish forever. But many revealed they had heard fascinating tales of heroism only after the death of their loved one. One respondent revealed they didn’t know their grandfather was awarded the military cross …
By Joseph Staples // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Are you having trouble recreating what you saw on Pinterest? You’re not alone. A new survey of 2,000 general population Americans discovered four in 10 have had more DIY failures than they did successes. The average person said it took them five hours of trial and error before quitting their …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Although they say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, one-third of Americans don’t feel too old to learn any new activities, new research suggests. In a new poll of 2,000 nationally representative Americans, the survey found most respondents feel like they’ve missed the window to pick up crucial outdoor …
A study into 2,000 people found the average person will put 16,380 plastic bottles, 15,397 cardboard boxes and 12,448 yoghurt pots into their recycling bin over the typical adult lifespan of 63 years. A further 31,449 tins and cans, 15,069 envelopes and 12,776 glass bottles will also make their way into recycling. Households will also responsibly discard 8,845 newspapers and …
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHICS A fussy baby equals one frantic mother. Most moms agree they’d do anything to relieve their kids of their upset tummies, according to new research. A survey of 1,289 mothers of children ages 2 to 9 who either suffered from colic or cow’s milk allergy (CMA) found nearly half …
Re-using teabags, cutting their own hair and only flushing the loo once a day are some of Brits’ quirkier money saving hacks. A study of 2,000 adults revealed the inventive ways they try to save money, including giving up the gym to work out at home, eating random concoctions from the freezer to avoid shopping and turning off all the …
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