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The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The 1% Club loses 15 players over ‘tricky' common phrase question – but could you have spotted it in time?
THE 1% Club lost 15 players over a 'tricky' common phrase question - but could you have spotted it in time? The ITV show has become a huge hit since its launch in 2022, thanks to a combination of host Advertisement 4 THE 1% Club lost 15 players over a 'tricky' common phrase question 4 The 70% question left a number of players stumped 4 Lee Mack has hosted the show since it began in 2022 The show tests 100 contestants on their logic, reasoning skills and common sense, rather than their general knowledge. Each player has a £1,000 stake in the game, and if they make it to the final 1% question, they have a chance of winning a share of the jackpot. However, many are knocked out by questions that are supposedly easier to answer, and in one episode from the first series, 15 players went out on the 70% question. It was: "What well known phrase do you get from cracking this code?" Advertisement Read More on The 1% Club The players were then shown the code "BOTMESSAGETLE" and had 30 seconds to work it out. After the time was up and Lee revealed 15 people had got it wrong, he then shared the correct answer. It was "Message in a bottle". When Lee spoke to one of the ousted players, he revealed he was half way there to the right answer. Advertisement Most read in News TV He said: "I put message because I knew the word message was in the middle but I didn't realise I had to put Message in a bottle." Lee joked: "It's like talking to The 1% Club language question leaves a massive 37 players baffled However, that result wasn't as bad as the question that A whopping 20 were taken out of the game and 17 players used their passes in a question that 45 percent of the public would get right in a different episode. Advertisement Lee asked the question: "Which of these are NOT the correct translation of the following: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight. He then showed them a multiple choice option of A, B and C which was written in a different language from English. Hardest Quiz Show Questions Would you know the answers to some of quizzing TV's hardest questions Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Earlier this year, The 1% Club - Viewers of Lee Mack's popular ITV show were left The Chase - The ITV daytime favourite left fans scratching their heads when it threw up After the time was up, he revealed the answer to be C and explained: "You don't need to be able to speak any of the languages. "But you do need to spot that there are only seven numbers not eight." Advertisement 4 The answer was Message in a Bottle The 1% Club airs Saturdays on ITV1 and is available on ITVX .
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
‘Be ready & resilient' – Thousands of Irish households to receive ‘lifesaving' emergency booklet & crisis magnet in days
EVERY single household in Co Monaghan will receive an emergency booklet in a "first-of-its-kind" initiative being rolled out over the next few weeks. The Personal and Community Resilience Booklet, which has been described as a "lifesaving resource", will be handed out to every household in the county by The local authority said the booklet sets out the necessary steps to be ready for a number of different types of emergency. These include a health emergency needing the ambulance and paramedics, a fire where you need the fire brigade, severe flooding, loss of power after a weather event, a break-in to your home and scammers at the front door with fake IDs. A spokesperson said: "The booklet provides clear, actionable steps to help families and the community prepare in advance. "It contains contact information for local services and tips for helping vulnerable neighbours, ensuring that no one is left behind during a crisis." READ MORE IRISH NEWS Every household will also receive an emergency fridge magnet that allows them to keep information such as their Eircode and the location of the nearest defibrillator in an easily locatable place. And the local authority has confirmed that a section of the booklet will be decided to the Message in a Bottle initiative. This aims to provide emergency services with details about a person's health conditions and what medication they are on in the event they become incapacitated. People in Co Monaghan will be asked to pick up a small green bottle containing a form which essential medical details can be filled out on from their local pharmacy or GP. MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Households will also receive three green cross stickers - one for the front door, one for the back door, and one for the fridge. 'Doomsday' mom started prepping for World War Three 33 years ago - people said she was crazy but now they're copying her This green cross will signal that the fridge contains the Message in a Bottle and this will allow them to quickly access the person's vital health information. It is hoped that this scheme will save precious time in a critical situation, with a spokesperson saying it could be "potentially making the difference between life and death". Monaghan County Council CEO Robert Burns said the publishing of such a booklet is more important now than ever. He explained: "In an era of increasing climate uncertainty and evolving risks—from severe weather events to public health emergencies—resilience is no longer just a reactive measure; it is a shared responsibility. "This booklet is the first step in empowering our communities with the knowledge and tools they need to prepare, respond, and recover effectively. 'MORE THAN JUST A DOCUMENT' "While Monaghan County Council and emergency services will always be here to assist, the first line of resilience is within our communities. "By working together—checking on neighbours, sharing resources, and staying informed—we can reduce risks and build a stronger, more connected Monaghan." Cllr Paul Gibbons, Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council, added: "This Resilience Booklet is more than just a document, it's a powerful resource that can help ensure every household in Monaghan is prepared for whatever life may throw their way. Be ready. Be resilient." Distribution of the Resilience Booklet will begin on May 5th, 2025, with booklets delivered directly to homes and businesses over a two-week period. Speaking at the launch, Chief Fire Officer, Dermot Brannigan said the booklet offers practical measures to take when the need arises and offers a point of reference for being prepared. He said: "Today's threats can be fast, complex, and interconnected, necessitating our response to be more proactive, more integrated, and more coordinated." Residents in Co Monaghan are being urged to keep an eye out for the booklet and when it arrives, read it, keep it in an obvious place and in the event of an emergency, put it to use. 1 The booklet will arrive through the post in the next two weeks Credit: Alamy Stock Photo
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Rising levels of ‘forever chemical' TFA found in European wines
Increasing levels of the trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) 'forever chemical' have been detected in European wines produced since 2010, according to new research. The 'Message in a Bottle' study, published by non-profit group Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN Europe), assessed 49 old and "recent" wines harvested between 1974 and 2024. Wines from 10 EU countries were analysed, including Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Belgium and Sweden. TFA is part of the family of chemicals known as PFAS , or per- and polyfluoroalkyl synthetic compounds. The substance was not detected in wines produced before 1988, but wines made since 2010 showed a "sharp increase" in contamination, PAN Europe said. Wines produced specifically between 2021-2024, or recent wines, contained an average level of 122 micrograms per litre, with some reaching more than 300 micrograms per litre. Average TFA levels varied across the wines, but all countries assessed had wines containing TFA levels "several orders of magnitude higher than the already high background levels in water", the study found, with wines from Austria being "particularly affected". Helmut Burtscher-Schaden, environmental chemist at Austrian environmental organisation Global 2000 and the study's "initiator", described the findings as "alarming in two respects" - the first being that they point to significant bioaccumulation of the TFA forever chemical in plants, and the second "more concerning" factor being the increase in TFA contamination since 2010. "We are likely ingesting significantly more TFA through our diet than previously assumed," he said. "Urgent action is needed to stop further TFA emissions into the environment." Policy officer at PAN's European branch, Salome Roynel, called the latest discovery "a clear wake-up call for the EU". She added: "Substances that release TFA into the environment must be removed from the market without delay. This must start with an immediate ban on all PFAS pesticides - a direct and easily preventable source of TFA pollution - along with a ban on F-gases.' EU member states are due to vote on a European Commission proposal to ban a PFAS pesticide called flutolanil, which releases TFA, next month, according to Roynel. 'We hope they understand that this is a decisive moment for the future of our water, our food, and ultimately our health, and vote to support its ban." Just Drinks has contacted European wine trade body the Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins (CEEV) for comment. A study published in July also found large quantities of the PFAS forever chemicals in humans consuming white rice, eggs, red meat, seafood and coffee. Posted on Elsevier's Science Direct website, the research looked into dietary sources of PFAS and found high levels in blood and breast milk samples from more than 1,500 mothers in New Hampshire in the US collected since 2009. "Rising levels of 'forever chemical' TFA found in European wines – study" was originally created and published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
The National
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Review: Sting breathes new life into classic hits at sold-out Abu Dhabi show
That Sting has toured the UAE in various formations over the past 15 years is testament both to his restless musical spirit and the region's adoring audiences. He appeared with a full band – complete with keyboardist, backing vocalist and a harmonica player – in 2023 and shared the stage with trumpeter Chris Botti as a headline act for the Dubai International Jazz Festival in 2016. On his latest tour, dubbed 3.0, he returns to the power trio format for the first time since his days with The Police. It could be viewed as a kind of homecoming, or perhaps an effort to strip back some of the sonic gloss of previous shows. Judging by his sold – out concert at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena on Thursday, both readings miss the mark. Backed by long-time guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas, the new set-up sounded vigorous, adding fresh textures to Sting's celebrated catalogue that older fans could appreciate. This is apparent from the outset with the wiry opener Message in a Bottle. Without a full band to smooth out the edges, its glittering, jagged guitar lines are pushed to the forefront, hinting at The Police's often overlooked influence on the post – punk movement. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic also felt more grounded. Stripped of its synth flourishes, the song became a showcase of the trio's instinctive interplay, with Miller's rippling riffs intertwining with Sting's percussive bass, while Maas provided plenty of space through an agile yet restrained drumming style. Some of Sting's more subdued songs also benefited from the new set-up. Never Coming Home felt more muscular, with his warm, treated bass lines stepping in for the atmospheric keyboards of the original recording. Mad About You, a song about a tempestuous relationship, sounded darker and more foreboding. The bass lines throbbed steadily, while occasional guitar spasms by Miller ratcheted up the tension in this meditation on obsession. Sting's enduring reggae influences – he even released a collaborative album with Shaggy in 2018 – were front and centre during several key moments of the set, particularly in key songs from The Police, where his bass took on an even more prominent role. Spirits in the Material World benefited from the prominence of its pensive, syncopated groove. Walking on the Moon thrived in the trio's minimalism, which heightened its ethereal quality. And in Roxanne, that ever – present bass line took centre stage, prompting the crowd to sing along from the moment its signature intro rang out. The trio clearly enjoy playing together. Despite the relaxed nature of the set, there's no disguising the sheer concentration required to pull these songs off live. Without extra players or backing vocalists, Sting may be working harder on stage than he has for years, with his voice – still rich and fluid – solely carrying those dazzling, and at times complex, melodies in songs like Synchronicity II and If I Ever Lose My Faith in You. It all points to an artist who, at 73, feels utterly invigorated and finding new ways to express familiar material. With the continuing 3.0 tour proving a success, and reports that Sting is planning to record an album with the trio, he seems to have found the sweet spot of celebrating his past while confidently pushing into the future.
