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Celebrity Traitors: neuroscientist on whether you can really make someone yawn by faking it

In the BBC reality show The Celebrity Traitors, the Traitors – James Acaster, Maya Jama and King Kenny – were set an unusual challenge: murder a Faithful by making them yawn. Their plan was to bore their target into yawning, then deliver the line “Am I boring you?” to seal…

The Conversation · Oct 21

The everyday annoyances our readers want banned after Burnham’s ‘headphone dodger’ crackdown

YOUR VIEWS: Following the prime minister’s announcement of a renewed push to fine people playing music on public transport, disgruntled Brits took to the comments section to question the effectiveness of the move and suggest some other things they’d like to see the back end of

The Independent UK · Oct 21

Dad Yells And Threatens Crew After Being Asked To Control His Child, Flight Diverted

It started as a routine flight, but tension slowly built as a family struggled to manage their children onboard. What began with seat disputes and restless kids soon escalated into chaos, drawing complaints from fellow passengers. When a flight attendant stepped in, the situation spiraled, leading to a heated confrontation…

Bored Panda · Oct 21

Samsung's New Driving Mode Has a Feature Google Maps Needs

What if your phone could do more than guide you to your destination? Samsung may be working on a feature that looks at your driving habits and gives you personalised feedback, rather than simply showing you the way. The reported feature, called Driving Insights, could turn a Samsung phone into…

MyLifeXP · Oct 21

Man Takes His Sweet Time Shopping In The Gas Station To Annoy A Karen Who Made His Favorite Employee Upset

When a driver ignores clear parking rules and refuses to move, it leaves a staff member stuck and frustrated. What follows is a slow-burning, petty response that unfolds right in front of a crowded store, turning an everyday situation into a surprisingly satisfying moment.

Bored Panda · Oct 21

Woman Has Enough Of Husband’s Friend Who Excuses His Behavior With Autism, Kicks Him Out

There are few things as frustrating as repeatedly asking someone to stop doing something, only for them to persist. It’s even worse when it happens in your own home, among people who should have your back. This woman reluctantly agreed to let her husband’s best friend stay with them, but…

Bored Panda · Oct 21

Does Praising Every Little Thing Help Children Build Confidence?

Praising children feels natural because parents want them to feel loved, capable and confident. But have you ever wondered whether praising every little thing actually helps children develop confidence, or whether too much praise can sometimes have the opposite effect?The answer lies in how parents offer praise. Encouragement can help…

MyLifeXP · Oct 21

Women’s Aid calls out Big Brother over controversial scenes that ‘risk presenting abuse as entertainment’

‘We’ve been contacted by many viewers who have expressed concern,’ charity said after housemate Omar’s behaviour

The Independent UK · Oct 21

7 Political Questions Women Are Asking Before Choosing Love

Love may bring two people together, but power, money, gender roles and personal freedom can determine whether a relationship lasts. Today, many women are looking beyond chemistry and asking harder questions about the kind of life a relationship will create. Will their ambitions receive equal respect? Who will make the…

MyLifeXP · Oct 21

The humble one-celled alga that helped scientists win the Nobel prize

Chlamydomonas and its light-sensing protein help show how memories, feelings and behaviour form in our brains

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21