Weird News

September is 'cheating month'

Men and women are more likely to start affairs in September than in any other month.

A survey conducted by IllicitEncounters.com has revealed that spending more time with partners during the school holidays leads to a 22 per cent leap in infidelity.

The increase could be even higher this year as the coronavirus pandemic has eased and people are returning to the office.

Jessica Leoni, a sex and relationship expert at the site, said: "Sex-tember is here, which means a surge in affairs. It will be even more pronounced this year because working from home is coming to an end."

January had previously been the peak month for cheating as men and women decided to play away after Christmas rows with their partners.

Overusing your phone ages you faster

Staring at your phone for too long could speed up the ageing process.

A new academic study has suggested that blue light from the devices may give users wrinkles.

Experts at Oregon State University discovered that when fruit flies are put under the glaring light for 14 days they showed signs of impaired cell function and ageing.

Dr Jadwiga Giebultowicz, the biologist who led the research, warned that blue light exposure could be having a "detrimental effect on a wide range of cells in our body".

She said: "Our study suggests that avoidance of excessive blue light exposure may be a good anti-ageing strategy."

Previous research has revealed that too much screen time raises the risk of obesity and mental health problems while there are also concerns that blue light strains the eyes and makes it harder for people to sleep.

Several devices have in-built mechanisms that allow users to reduce the blue light they emit.

Inaugural gas pumping champion crowned

The first-ever World Gas Pumping Champion has been crowned.

Joe Chapman from Peterborough is the winner of the inaugural BonusFinder World Gas Pumping Championships after competing in four-action packed rounds of petrol pumping.

The event was held in London on Wednesday and was hosted by former F1 driver and TV presenter Karun Chandhok, who presented the Englishman with the championship title belt, a PS500 prize and a replenished tank of petrol.

Chapman took on four other competitors in gruelling challenges including speed pumping, a pound-by-pound challenge and a blindfolded task. He scored a total of 15 points out of 20 across the challenges.

Chapman said: "I'm ecstatic to have won the first ever World Gas Pumping Championships. When I first heard about the competition, I immediately thought, it's time to put my pedal to the metal and win that jackpot. I've been working on refining my petrol pumping techniques for the past couple of weeks and I've also been going to the gym to increase my arm strength, so I'm glad it paid off."