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Jedi Knight intimidated by Tesco staff in Wales

25 September 2009, 15:28

A self-proclaimed Jedi shopping in a Tesco store has revealed he was told to remove his hood or leave.

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Monkey study: consuming less calories could extend life of primates

10 July 2009, 13:27

Planning on picking up fish and chips for your lunch? A US study on monkeys might convince you to opt for something healthier.

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Ryanair considers free journeys for those willing to stand

7 July 2009, 12:34

Like the idea of low-cost flights? They could get even cheaper, or indeed free, if you're willing to fly whilst stood up.

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COMPUTEX still going strong despite economic downturn

1 June 2009, 11:22

Are major trade shows dwindling to an inevitable death? Not Taiwan's COMPUTEX, it seems.

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Google takes April 1st honours with CADIE

1 April 2009, 15:26

It's been a day of April Fool's pranks, but Google's development of the world's first AI is our pick of the bunch.

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Spidey saves eight-year-old boy in Thailand

25 March 2009, 10:49

Fireman dresses up as Spider-Man to rescue an autustic schoolboy.

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Microsoft launches clothing line, calls it "softwear"

10 March 2009, 14:35

The Redmond giant's trying hard to be cool again.

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Adult Entertainment Expo 2009: blondes, bosoms and booty

10 January 2009, 03:35

Light relief for Saturday morning, in more ways than one. Pictures of the stars inside.

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Thorpe Park announces SAW - The Ride

14 October 2008, 12:12

Thorpe Park has finally provided details on its mysterious 2009 rollercoaster, and it'll be based on the ultra-bloody horror franchise, SAW.

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EU battery directive could force Apple to rethink various products

10 October 2008, 11:51

The European Union's battery directive is now in place, and it could force Apple into redesigning products that contain irremovable batteries.

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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's Fusionman!

25 September 2008, 11:54

Swiss "Fusionman" Yves Rossy will today attempt to fly across the Channel using his body and four wing-mounted jet engines.

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German customs agents raid IFA

29 August 2008, 17:08

Approximately 220 German customs agents have paid a visit to this year's IFA, carrying out raids at over 50 booths.

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The great Geek vs Nerd debate

31 July 2008, 15:40

Join the debate! Are Geeks cooler than Nerds? Are Nerds socially inept? Are all Geeks obsessed with computers?

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Ann Summers survey: National Orgasm Day better with a partner

29 July 2008, 12:27

In anticipation of National Orgasm Day, Ann Summers has conducted a survey that reveals the obvious: people prefer orgasms with their partner.

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One hundred push ups offers six-week challenge

16 July 2008, 10:06

Ever wanted to be able to do one hundred consecutive push ups? If so, there's now a website with a six week program to help you achieve your goal.

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How to save a quid or two, by the HEXUS.community members

4 July 2008, 13:41

Over in the HEXUS.community discussion forums, our readers have been sharing their thoughts on how to save a few quid, and we've plenty of suggestions worth taking a look at.

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Karting Experience competition: the lucky winners!

25 June 2008, 11:04

SCAN.co.uk has taken the time to pick two lucky winners in our Karting Experience competition. And the winners are...

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Reminder: we're giving away a Karting Experience!

20 June 2008, 19:38

Enter our competition to win a Karting Experience with BMW F1 test driver, Christian Klien - but hurry, entries must be in by June 23rd!

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Who will you be backing at Euro 2008?

28 May 2008, 13:59

England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have all failed to make Euro 2008, so who will you be supporting?

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Google Health launches, plans to manage your well-being

20 May 2008, 10:37

Google has today launched Google Health, an online service that allows you to store and manage all of your health information in one central place.

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Fancy driving an 800mph jet car?

21 April 2008, 10:57

Makers of the 42,500bhp jet car, North American Eagle, are looking for a driver. Would you dare apply?

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Will you be powering down for Shutdown Day?

16 April 2008, 14:26

The idea of Shutdown Day, May 3rd 2008, is to turn off your computer for the entire 24 hours. Will you be taking part?

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With just five games remaining, who will be crowned Barclays Premier League champions 07/08?

7 April 2008, 09:54

It's one of the best title races in years, and with the season culminating on May 11th, HEXUS takes a look at who we think will walk away as champions.

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Is a naked Scarlett Johansson enough to entice you into opening junk email?

3 April 2008, 16:12

For years, viruses have been spread across the internet attached to emails promising, shall we say, closer looks at celebrities such as Anna Kournikova and Britney Spears. It's still happening, ...

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Online funerals now available in Britain

1 April 2008, 15:32

Mourners unable to attend a funeral in person will now be able to view the event online via a streaming service made available by Wesley Music.

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Psychos and drunkards allowed in Chinese taxis if accompanied by a guardian

31 March 2008, 13:30

So says the official passengers' notice in Shanghai cabs.

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Vatican: Muslims outnumber Catholics

31 March 2008, 12:34

The Vatican's 2008 yearbook of statistics has revealed that for the first time in history, Roman Catholicism is no longer the biggest single religious denomination in the world.

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American women getting geekier by the day

31 March 2008, 11:40

Watch out guys, they might look cute and harmless but they're taking over slowly but surely...

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Canada's annual seal cull gets underway amid protests

28 March 2008, 14:25

Canada's horrific-yet-legalised annual seal cull will see approximately 300,000 seals slaughtered over the next few days.

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Heathrow's T5 opening hit with cancellations and delays

27 March 2008, 16:44

Despite costing some £4.3 billion, Heathrow's Terminal 5 suffers cancelled flights and baggage delays on its opening day.

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Endsleigh survey names Britain's burglary hotspots

26 March 2008, 14:50

Do you live in Nottingham? If so, it may be time to board up your windows as Endsleigh's 2008 Homes Report has named Nottingham as Britain's burglary hotspot.

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