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Billion Dollar O Gram by David McCandless
Ever feel that you are swamped by information these days? Pretty pictures could help you through the bewildering morass of data.

Jedward, X Factor's tuneless twins. Which is which?
If a sport has bad rules, then it reaps what it sows
Readers' photos of truly terrible railway stations

Welcome to your local curry house... in 1809
Unlocking the secrets of the forgotten 'census'
Trapped in a body, unable to speak, how can you cope?

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Rubber Your heroes
25 Britons who should be more famous than this

Heavy rain Total deluge
Five events that led to Britain's heaviest ever rainfall

Britney Spears and Madonna Kissing quiz
Pucker up for 7 questions on controversial kisses

Pope John Paul II Self-flagellation
Why do some Catholics whip themselves?

Northside bridge, Cumbria Risky bridges
Why do only some bridges collapse in heavy floods?

A boy Wild daughters
What makes a girl turn violent on her mother?

St Winifred's School Choir Back to Winifred's
Thirty years after 'Grandma', where are they now?


The rise of Belle de Jour is an insight into work and sex
The strange secrets couples keep from each other

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What makes the world's biggest cruise ship special?

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This is an extremely strong beer; it should be enjoyed in small servings and with an air of aristocratic nonchalance. In exactly the same manner that you would enjoy a fine whisky, a Frank Zappa album or a visit from a friendly yet anxious ghost
Label on controversial 32% strength beer
10 Things 10 things
Brain scan patients are asked to think of tennis plus other facts

Your letter Your Letters
There are chocolate teacakes up for grabs...

Caption Competition Winning Captions
'Why Debbie Harry never ages' and others in top six

Paper Monitor Paper Monitor
Is this Britain's worst Christmas tree?

Web monitor Web Monitor
How to make a bad film review good

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