Fancy that

Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

Are you a bit of a quiz whizz? Pit your wits against the mixed bag of posers below and see how you get on…

Q Who has had the shortest reign as UK prime minister? A That title lies with Liz Truss, the Conservative MP who was prime minister for just 49 days. She stood down after criticism of her economic pol

Q How tall are the White Cliffs of Dover? ASome parts of the iconic cliff attraction in the very southern tip of England reach more than 300 feet high. Given that it is seen by many crossing the Chann

From strange lights in the sky to rocks that spontaneously glide across the ground, the mysteries scientists are trying to finally crack

Fabulous selection of Knitting and Crochet patterns every week in “The People’s Friend”! I love the recent Fair Isle slipcover made in Alpaca Wool. I wish I knew someone who could knit it for me. Such