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10 secrets to making the best-ever sponge cake

Before you reach for the flour and eggs, read these 10 tips on how to make your sponge cake the best ever.

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We've fallen out of love with shop-sold smoothies

Mintel research shows we’re turning away from the shop-bought smoothies and juices as we start to favour low-sugar diets. So how can you get a healthy liquid fruit fix, but with less of the sweet stuff?

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Who will inherit your Facebook account when you die?

A new function of Facebook allows you to nominate someone to manage your page for you when you die. Are you going to pick an internet heir?

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Eye-catching notelets & note cards: top 14

To celebrate National Stationery Week we’ve rounded up our favourite note cards, from traditional letterpress to eye-catching neon designs – pick out a card and say hello

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10 sparkling facts about the Cinderella film costumes

These 10 dazzling facts reveal the magic behind the amazing costumes in the new Cinderella film.

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Our sight can fool our taste buds - study suggests

Our sense of sight is so strong it can completely overpower our taste buds, new research shows.

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The £1 is getting a massive makeover

The pound coin has been given a shiny new makeover, with help from a 15-year-old boy.

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Watch this! The fastest way to peel an orange

It turns out you could have been eating oranges wrong all this time. This new video reveals a much faster method.

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The 25 greatest British designs of all time are…

A poll has revealed the all-time greatest British designs. What do you think took the top spot?

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Frozen 2 is happening - it's official

Little Elsas everywhere will be going wild today as Disney confirms plans to release Frozen 2.

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The 3D pancake printer is coming soon!

It's what breakfast dreams are made of - there are plans to create a 3D pancake printer...

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Spot the difference! Ladybird Book updates over 10 years

Compare these 1960s Ladybird Book illustrations to their updated mid 70s/80s versions and spot the (sometimes rather amusing) differences.

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Win 1 of 3 pairs of tickets to the Country Living Spring Fair – flash giveaway!

Here’s your chance to win 1 of 3 pairs of tickets to the Country Living Spring Fair in London.

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Bring back normal plates! urges Twitter campaign

Sick of fish and chips served in boxes and sandwiches presented on bookcases? Join in the campaign to bring back normal plates!

Classic shortbread brand Walkers goes gluten free

Gluten-free eaters rejoice! Another big brand has brought out a range of free-from treats for you.

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Sex life boost after 50 years of marriage

Think it’s all over for the libido after 50 years of marriage? Far from it! Half a century together can lead to a boost in your sex life, latest research reveals.

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Worst ever slug and snail infestation predicted for 2015

Drop the trowel, we have breaking news for you gardeners! The UK's set for an infestation of slugs and snails - experts say it could be the worst year on record... Read up on how you can prepare for the slime invasion and find out if you're living in a slug hotspot.

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Big news for Disney fans: Dumbo remake is planned, directed by Tim Burton

It seems Dumbo is next in line for a modern-day Disney makeover, as plans to remake the classic 1941 film are announced. Do Disney remakes work, or should we stick to the originals?

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Meet adorable micro pigs at the Pignic!

If you love all things cute, the upcoming Pignic will be right up your street

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The Reese’s Peanut Butter Doughnut has landed

Love a doughnut? Big fan of the chocolate and peanut butter combo? Well then, you’re going to go wild for the latest launch by Krispy Kreme

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9 genius ways to banish paper clutter

Let's get to the bottom of your dining room table, shall we?

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The name Gary is going, going... gone?

The name Gary could soon be extinct, according to stats.

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What type of tea drinker are you?

Milk before tea bag, bag after milk, completely black... or maybe no caffeine at all. What’s your tea-drinking style?

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Do some plants make us happier than others?

Romantic red roses or bright and bold sunflowers? There could soon be proof to show that some plants make us happier than others, thanks to an exciting new study taking place at this year's Chelsea Flower Show.

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The world's safest city is...

UK tourists voted on what they deemed to be the world's safest city, and this is what they said...

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Sunday night insomnia? You're not alone...

Started your Monday feeling groggy after a night of tossing and turning? You're not alone - new research suggests there's an actual state called 'Sunday night insomnia'. Read on to find out how you can get a better night's sleep to set you up for the week.

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Heartwarming survival story to mark Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

In honour of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we're sharing this woman's incredible survival story.

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Suffragette film cast celebrates female directors

An exclusive picture of the star-studded Suffragette cast has just been released, to celebrate International Women's Day. The film tells the true story of women's fight for equality and the right to vote.

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10 reasons why potatoes are good for you

Next time you crack open a jacket potato or scoop a dollop of mash on your plate, remember these 10 facts from potato experts Albert Bartlett and you’ll enjoy your spuds even more.

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Science explains why curry tastes so good

Science has finally revealed why Indian food tastes so delicious.

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This is what music for cats sounds like

Failing to get your cat in the party mood? Maybe you’re missing a trick – new research suggests there’s a specific type of music for felines.

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‘Like a girl’ phrase gets reclaimed

The phrase 'Like a girl' has been reclaimed by females around the world in a new advert that aims to turn the previous insult into a compliment.

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