‘Just text when you’re here. No need to knock and get the dogs involved’: Hilarious snaps reveal ingenious doormats that provide a memorable welcome A selection of the funniest doormats have been compiled by Bored Panda Some make it clear guests aren’t welcome, while others warn about the dogs Ranging from witty to rude, the … Read more
Go ape! Ingenious monkeys use power line as a zip wire to whizz between buildings in India Two brave monkeys used a wire cord as a zip wire in Udaipur, India, on Tuesday Cord allowed them to easily travel between a building and trees on other side Showed off their impressive balancing skills and one … Read more
One of our foremost contemporary novelists, Ian McEwan, is fretting that recent advances in technology have had an unexpected downside: they have made it harder for novelists to write plots. Speaking in a Q&A recently, he said that given a smartphone-addled world in which the characters ‘all know everything, as it were, and can always … Read more
Ultimately, I do it not so everything around me looks lovely and tidy, but so that I feel better on the inside, too — for my mental health, you could say, writes Stacey Solomon Some days I can feel just a little bit out of place, angsty and not sure what I’m supposed to be doing. … Read more
Housework will never disappear, alas. But a global technology revolution is set to make our homes simpler to operate – and also more hygienic. Change was already under way before the pandemic, but lockdowns and working from home have accelerated the pace. Now a whole range of companies are betting that more people will invest … Read more
Be careful what you ask for! Graphic designer famed for his VERY literal interpretation of Photoshop requests reveals his latest batch of hilarious creations James Fridman, who was born in the UK but now lives in US, is a Photoshop pro He has left social media users in stitches after sharing latest creations to Twitter … Read more
Deck the halls with boughs of holly? If you must, but mantelpieces are where it is at this year. Cheryl had one and so did Mariah Carey. Ivanka Trump decided to go completely wild and did hers with green baubles and ostentatious ribbon. Of course, hearthside decor is nothing new. Pagans decorated with branches on … Read more
Some are backed by travel industry stalwarts. Others are niche enterprises created by enthusiasts. But all are bravely defying the misery of the Covid-19 calamity to bring us fresh getaways for next year – from country cottages and historic tours to wilderness expeditions and exotic cruises. Here’s our pick… COSY UP IN KENT Some travel … Read more
Former NRL WAG Phoebe Burgess reveals the ingenious way she gets her two young kids to eat their vegetables By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:37 BST, 6 August 2020 | Updated: 12:37 BST, 6 August 2020 Phoebe Burgess has revealed the sneaky way she makes sure her kids eat their vegetables. In … Read more
A mum’s ingenious parenting hack to stop her kids pestering for snacks and teach them maths while in isolation has proved a viral hit – by mocking up a tuck shop for them to ‘buy’ treats from. Laura Symonds, 33, from Bishop’s Frome, Herefordshire, quickly realised she couldn’t keep up with the constant demand for … Read more