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After using it to teach his children English, a father retired his Harry Potter book to its shelf for 21 years. But he was stunned to find he’d stashed a fortune – after learning it was a ‘seriously scarce’ first edition which could sell for £50,000. The hardback copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s … Read more
Social media star who looks two decades younger shocks TikTok users by revealing her age in a viral video – so, how old do YOU think she is? Actress Tris Marie, of California, went viral with a TikTok video revealing her age She left users feeling ‘shook’ and ‘blown away’ when she said she is … Read more
The threat of a second national lockdown, just as the UK’s resilient economy shows signs of recovering from the first, is a thoroughly depressing prospect. It illustrates so clearly the dilemma of a government under pressure to save the vulnerable from the scourge of Covid-19, but also wanting to avoid plunging the citizens of Britain … Read more
An Ohio man who murdered his pregnant wife three decades ago inadvertently caused investigators to reopen the case after he mentioned her alleged suicide ‘outta the blue.’ Scott Purk was found guilty of murder and tampering with evidence in the death of his first wife, Margaret, in November 2015. He was convicted of arson and … Read more
Fountain of youth! Today show host Allison Langdon hasn’t aged a day during her nearly TWO decades in the industry – so can you guess her age? By Jabeen Waheed For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:44 BST, 2 September 2020 | Updated: 02:56 BST, 2 September 2020 Today show host Allison Langdon has been a … Read more
Suicide rate for men reaches its highest level in two decades with 5,691 deaths in 2019 while number of 10 to 24-year-old women taking their own lives almost doubles since 2012 The data revealed that there were 5,691 suicides in England and Wales in 2019 Men accounted for around three-quarters of suicide deaths – 4,303 … Read more
A man who has been blessed with youthful good looks has revealed he is often mistaken for a man two decades younger. Edson Brandao, 53, is an influencer, personal coach and writer who lives in Groningen, the Netherlands, and says a clean-living lifestyle keeps him looking young. Having always been a confident man, Edson said … Read more
Jurassic sea creatures spent decades as ‘full-time ocean sailors’, crossing the sea on driftwood ‘rafts’, a study claims. Analysis of these rafts show they could last for as long as 20 years – enough time for the creatures, called crinoids, to grow to maturity, scientists reveal. The attractive marine animals, which resemble colourful sea lilies, … Read more
Jason Isaacs is coming clean about getting clean. The 57-year-old actor, best known for his portrayal of Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies, revealed to The Big Issue that he’s dealt with ‘decades-long love affair with drugs’ that began with heavy partying as a teenager. ‘I’ve always had an addictive personality and by the … Read more
Matching pair of rare Chinese vases sell for £324,000 after sitting unnoticed on downsizing couple’s mantelpiece for decades Two rare Chinese vases fetched an unsuspecting couple £324,000 at auction Spotted by antiques expert called to their home as they were having a clear out 8inch tall pieces dated from the reign of Emperor Qianlong in 18th … Read more