Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight
Things can’t only get bitter
We’ve all seen enough divorces played out in public to know that problems quickly escalate even among couples determined to keep things amicable.
So let’s hope Ruth Langsford was wrong when she once flippantly told Eamonn on This Morning that they wouldn’t remain friends if they split up.
Six years on, with their divorce now a reality, it will make things easier all round – especially for their son Jack (22).
Jane’s wise words
We can all learn from actress Jane Seymour’s jolly, down-to-earth approach to life.
At 73, the former Bond girl, who’s shunned cosmetic surgery apart from one failed attempt at 40 to do something with the “bulgy eye” photographers kept pointing out, grows her own veg and eats healthily. But before the sun goes down on a Saturday night, she and her musician partner John Zambetti get into their jacuzzi with a glass of fizz and reflect on how “incredibly fortunate” they are to be alive.
“My philosophy is that yesterday is past, I have no guarantee about tomorrow, so if I’m not appreciating what’s happening right now then I’m missing the point.”
Wise words indeed.
INTERNET SAINT
The Pope is set to make an inspirational teenager the first millennial saint.
Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006, aged 15, of leukaemia, donated his pocket money to the poor and delivered meals to the homeless in Milan.
Though born in London, he lived most of his life in Italy, where he looked after a Vatican-based academy’s website.
Among the religious community he was famous for the words of inspiration he posted online and dubbed God’s Influencer. He is also credited with performing miracles after his death.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
Any parent who’s ever travelled in a car with young children will recognise the expression: “Are we there yet?”
If you’ve never timed how long into the journey it is before the question’s asked, a new poll by webuyanycar has revealed the answer: 33 minutes on average.
Even when you reach your destination, it’s also likely that within just half an hour the average child will also complain they’re bored.
To hedge your bets on the boredom threshold this summer you could try visiting Alton Towers and The National History Museum, voted by parents as top UK attractions.
POSH MASH
Sales of ready-made mashed potatoes have soared dramatically in the UK, Tesco has rev
