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QAre there any statistics on how many people eat their ‘five a day’ fruit of veg? A There were some figures released last year by the UK Government from its national diet and nutrition survey, between

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QWhat’s the longest stretch of straight road in the world? A You have to head to Saudi Arabia to find that. The straight stretch of Highway 10 is 240 km in length, and has an estimated drive time of a

BEING creative with wool, through crocheting and knitting, is a pastime that has been enjoyed for generations. However, thanks to a creative bunch of crafters across the UK, the number of bizarre and

From superhuman stamina to surprising talents and achievements, people of all ages have been rewriting the world record books in the most brilliant ways imaginable. Here are some recent Guinness World

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