Students wanting to become teachers, engineers and even gamers are “thrilled” with their results.

Hard work 'pays off' for A-level students

About 400 school leavers have received their A-level results on the Isle of Man.

Isle of Man sees slight rise A-level results

Hydrogen peroxide is more than just a common household item. Did you know it’s used in everything from cleaning wounds to whitening teeth? This versatile liquid has a fascinating history and a wide range of applications. Ever wondered why it fizzes when applied to cuts? That’s because it’s breaking down into water and oxygen, killing bacteria in the process. But wait, there’s more! It’s also used in rocket fuel, food processing, and even environmental cleanup. Curious about how it works or its safety tips? Stay tuned as we dive into 20 intriguing facts about hydrogen peroxide that might just surprise you!

20 Facts About Hydrogen Peroxide

South Dakota State

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Herbie J Pilato

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

Ministers promise first payments by the end of the year with some victims entitled to more than £2m.

Infected blood compensation payouts on the way

A court hears Paul and Dean Mathews made £136,000 through their illegal refunds scheme.

Father and son jailed for steam iron returns scam

After eight years of testing dark chocolate, a new study reveals many products were contaminated with lead and cadmium — two heavy metals toxic to human health. Organic chocolates were “significantly more likely” to have higher levels of both heavy metals than conventional options, researchers at George Washington University and ConsumerLab.com reported Wednesday in Frontiers in Nutrition.

Many dark chocolate products contain heavy metals, study finds. 1 type stood out

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

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If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. If you rinse your fruits and vegetables thoroughly because you’re worried about ingesting pesticides, you won’t like the conclusion of a recently published study. It appears that washing fruit and vegetables is not enough to remove pesticides. Some will still remain on the surface, and the only way to completely get rid of them might be to peel them.

Washing fruit won’t completely remove pesticides, so this is what you have to do

Christopher Taggart and Rhys McDonald were tracked down by police after the posts were spotted.

Pair who posted race hate messages on Facebook jailed

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The Federal Communications Commission has capped the rates inmates pay for phone and video calls, officials announced Thursday.

FCC slashes per-minute phone costs for inmates

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Colchester Utd supporters found their vehicles had been locked away during Tuesday night's cup tie.

Fans have to break padlocks to retrieve their cars

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The islands could reveal why animal life first emerged on our planet after its biggest ever freeze.

Remote isles may solve mystery of 'Snowball Earth'

Las Vegas, NV

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

"Experts recommend that you replace your plastic loofahs every six to eight weeks, so that can mean you're going through up to 10 of these every single year." There's little that compares to the feeling of using a loofah to scrub yourself clean in the shower, but disposing of those little puffs of plastic can add up to unnecessary environmental damage.

Man shares simple, money-saving alternative to plastic loofahs: 'They can last for years'

Coroner Paul Marks said the death was accidental with the cause confirmed as chest injuries.

Farmer dies after being run over by his own Range Rover

Jake Jones had been out with friends when he fell into the River Wye in Gloucestershire in May.

Man, 20, drowned after falling into river - inquest

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Fall in number of top A-level results

The number of entrants awarded A* and A grades is down as results return to pre-pandemic...

Fall in number of top A-level results

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