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Google sheep view launched in Faroe IslandsGoogle sheep view launched in...

A man from the Faroe Islands has brought Google Street View with a difference to the islands by using sheep. Twenty-nine-year-old Durita Dahl Andreassen, who works for the Islands' tourism...

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Whale surprises flute-playing paddle boarderWhale surprises flute-playing...

This is flute-playing paddle boarder. Yes, we know. But that's not the weird thing. The reason this video is of interest is because she gets the shock of her life on the waters of Half Moon...

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This is the world's most expensive destinationThis is the world's most...

New York is the most expensive city in the world for a short break, according to TripAdvisor. The TripIndex Cities study compared the cost of a three-night city break for two people in 20 major...

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Fossils in Argentina shed new light on 'vicious' dinosaurFossils in Argentina...

Fossils of a carnivorous dinosaur unearthed in Argentina are shedding new light on an intriguing group of predators that apparently were just as happy to slash victims to death with sickle-shaped...

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Quidditch World Cup: Summer's quirkiest sport event?Quidditch World Cup:...

Don't reckon Quidditch should be considered a "real sport"? Well, if you check out what's happening in Frankfurt this weekend *maybe* you'll change your mind... Want an...

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Best way to prevent mosquito bites revealedBest way to prevent mosquito bites...

If you're somebody that's always getting bitten by mosquitoes, here's a novel way of preventing it - sleep with a chicken next to your bed. Scientists seeking for ways to prevent...

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Man falls over cliff in waterslide disasterMan falls over cliff in waterslide...

A man from Dallas, USA, nearly lost his life after slipping off a waterslide and over a rocky cliff. David Salmon was cruising down the slide on his back when he suddenly flew over the edge of...

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Dog left with horrific wound after stay in posh pet hotelDog left with...

(Warning graphic images) A nurse claims her pet pooch suffered a 'rotting' open wound after being left wearing a harness and coat for two weeks at a luxury dog hotel. Jemma McKenna...

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British woman hires diver to find ring lost on Majorca holidayBritish woman...

A British holidaymaker spent £1000 hiring an underwater metal detector to find a ring she lost at the beach while on holiday in Majorca. Katie Patterson, 24, originally from Belfast but...

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Travel quiz: How well do you know your capital cities?Travel quiz: How well...

Think you know the world like the back of your hand? Well you can put your geographical knowledge to the test with this capital cities quiz. Don't forget to let us know how you got on in...

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Strange smell forces BA flight to Greece to return to GatwickStrange smell...

A British Airways flight carrying holidaymakers to Greece was forced to turn back to Gatwick when a "nasty smell" filled the cabin. Passengers complained of smelling a foul odour,...

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Brits and expats try UK citizenship test, fail spectacularlyBrits and expats...

It seems Britons are not so great at being, er, British, if results of a recent UK citizenship test are anything to go by. A video of Brits in residence and expats answering the silliest...

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Do you know the meaning behind these place names?Do you know the meaning...

Can you guess which city name literally means 'fragrant harbour'? Or which place name is formed from a combination of two words that translate as 'lion' and 'town'?...

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Beast of Bodmin Moor: Has the mystery finally been solved?Beast of Bodmin...

A zoo owner may have finally come up with an explanation for the mystery behind the Beast of Bodmin Moor. There have been numerous sightings of a 'Big Cat' roaming around the moors of...

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The most unfortunate place names around the worldThe most unfortunate place...

You may not think the name of where you live really matters, but what if it's something really embarrassing? If you think Fort Dick and Dickeyville are bad, we're not even started...

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Woman raped on holiday offered manicure as compensationWoman raped on holiday...

Georgina Mortimer chose an all-woman company to teach her to sail in the Caribbean she thought it would be the holiday of a lifetime. What she didn't know was that there had been a spate of...

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Britain's best urban beachesBritain's best urban beaches

Summer's finally here and you don't have to travel too far to experience the best of British beach life as some of the UK's biggest urban spots have fantastic beaches for city...

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This bag lets you ride luggage around the airportThis bag lets you ride...

Do you ever get tired of having to drag your luggage around the airport? Or maybe you worry you won't get to your gate on time and you'll end up missing your flight? Well one new...

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Extraordinary holidays: Beautiful lodges around the worldExtraordinary...

Last year, the National Geographic Society began a new foray in world-class travel experiences with the launch National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, a collection of boutique hotels in...

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Mum drowns in River Ouse while trying to save boyMum drowns in River Ouse...

A woman has died after drowning in the River Ouse in Bedford while trying to save a young boy who got into difficulty. Leanne Gordon, a mother of three, was reportedly having a picnic with her...

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