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Optical illusions get hearts racing as they're mistaken for dangerous situations

Bored Panda has rounded up a selection of amusing images of optical illusions from around the world that have sparked terror, including a rug which on first glance appears to be a tiger.




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Kendall Jenner 'wants ex Ben Simmons back amid Maya Jama flirtation'

Ben Simmons set tongues wagging when he left a flirty emoji on one of Maya Jama's Instagram posts last month.




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School administrator who dressed as a flasher for Halloween faces demotion and a $44,000 pay cut

Mary Coker of the Broward County Public Schools landed in trouble when social media posts of her barely-there outfit appeared. Complaints claim it was unclear 'if she was really naked'.




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Nigerian-born hockey player Akim Aliu reveals another racist episode from the minor leagues

Akim Aliu, a Nigerian-born hockey player, has revealed another racist episode in which a minor league equipment manager dressed in blackface at a team Halloween party in 2011.




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Democrats admit they expect more defections on impeachment vote

Democrats anticipate several more moderate members may break rank and vote against President Trump's impeachment.




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Missouri couple who 'never left each other's side for 65 years' died just hours apart on same day

Jack and Harriet Morrison took their last breaths next to one another at a nursing home in Arnold, Missouri. Jack, 86, died first and Harriet, 83, died several hours later.




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Bill Maher shares he was 'angry' when NBC fired Megyn Kelly for her blackface comments

Maher - who was canned by ABC over controversial statements he made about 9/11 - felt that Kelly's apology sufficed after she defended the usage of blackface in Halloween costumes.




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Head to rugged St Ives in Cornwall for the perfect Poldark-inspired outdoors beach 'staycation'

MailOnline Travel's Daniel Sanderson took his brood to Cornwall for a 'woolly jumpers, red wine and toasty-fires autumn getaway', with a stay in a Downton Abbey-style old vicarage.




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Sheridan Smith dresses as a sultry nun in throwback snap from behind-the-scenes of Inside No. 9

The actress, 38, looked back at her time on Inside No. 9, as she shared a sultry snap from behind-the-scenes with fans on Instagram on Monday.




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'Flashbacks hit me like a tsunami': Claudia Winkleman on daughter Matilda's Halloween costume blaze

Claudia Winkleman has opened up about the years of torment she has suffered over her daughter Matilda's Halloween costume blaze.




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Jamie Lee Curtis goes coronavirus chic in black scarf for grocery run after posting Halloween meme

She shared a coronavirus meme of Halloween killer Michael Myers shopping in a grocery store, captioned: 'This mask won't protect you from COVID19, but it'll sure help with social distancing.'




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Freddie Prinze Jr looks like he's just a stepped off a movie set in creepy facemask

Freddie Prinze Jr. was spotted wearing a medieval style mask to protect himself from the spread of COVID-19 on Monday while out running errands in Los Angeles.




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Teenage killer faces lengthy jail sentence

Ethan Tucker, 18, plunged a blade into the body of 24-year-old Cain Jackson multiple times following an altercation in Rugby, Warwickshire, on October 31.




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England's reality check against All Blacks is sure to pay dividends at World Cup

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I am a glass half-full person and 11 months out from the final stages of the World Cup there was a lot to like in that England performance.




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England are a shambles ... Stuart Lancaster is facing a World Cup meltdown if these critical issues aren't addressed 

CHRIS FOY: England are showing no sign of gaining ground on rugby’s leading nations after their 12th loss to South Africa in a row. Here are the pressing issues that need to be sorted out quick smart…




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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Sam Burgess faces race to be ready for England at World Cup

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I cannot wait to see Sam Burgess play for Bath, I’m sure he has everything to succeed in union and all England rugby fans should be grateful to Bath for bringing him into the sport.




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England coach Stuart Lancaster hails Henry Slade and backs the versatile centre to challenge for a World Cup place 

England head coach Stuart Lancaster believes the 'fantastic potential' of Henry Slade will drive his challenge for a place in the 2015 rugby World Cup squad.




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SARAH VINE: Social media 'tried and convicted' Caroline Flack

Sarah Vine: The death of Caroline Flack is truly a tragedy. A talented young woman who nevertheless felt so worthless and unloved, so scared and hopeless, she decided to take her own life.




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SARAH VINE: Barbed wire facelift that banished my Mummy frown

SARAH VINE: My initial reaction was no - are you mad? Why would I want to have my face yanked around by the surgical equivalent of barbed wire?




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SARAH VINE: Welcome to the hell of teaching your own children! 

SARAH VINE:Anyone who can corral 30 sullen, hormonal horrors into a classroom and get them to sit still, let alone absorb any information, has my utmost respect...




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SARAH VINE: When we look back on these extraordinary, terrifying times...

SARAH VINE: I want to be among that number. To feel that, in whatever small way, I made a difference and maybe even helped save lives. After all, it's the least I can do...




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SARAH VINE: Who'll dare to face the facts on obesity and Covid-19? 

With each day that passes, we learn a little bit more about the nature of this ghastly virus. Statistics show that obesity is one of the biggest risk factors for Covid-19.




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Watch Hull FC star Joe Westerman dislocate his knee, slap it back in… and carry on playing! 

The Black and Whites were left without any substitutes to use during their clash with Hull KR and the back rower took matters into his own hands - quite literally.




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St Helens coach Justin Holbrook set to join Gold Coast Titans at end of the season 

St Helens have begun the search for a new head coach following confirmation that Justin Holbrook will join Gold Coast Titans at the end of the season.




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St Helens 40-10 Wigan: Saints thrash rivals to reach first Super League Grand Final since 2014 

The league leaders, refreshed by a first weekend off of the year, produced arguably their best performance, running in seven tries to two on Friday night.




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Toronto 24-6 Featherstone: Canadian club clinch place in Super League

Brian McDermott could not hide his delight after Toronto completed their fairytale rise by winning promotion to Super League.




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'Sonny Bill Williams has shown interest in us': Toronto Wolfpack eye deal for star

The Canadian outfit are on the lookout for big-name signings following their promotion from the Championship and intend to follow up on their initial approach once his Rugby World Cup is over.




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All Blacks legend Sonny Bill Williams close to Rugby League switch

Toronto Wolfpack are closing in on the signing of the dual-code international, who played his last match for the All Blacks in the World Cup bronze medal win over Wales in Tokyo last Friday.




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Sonny Bill Williams signs for Toronto Wolfpack in deal worth over £5m

The 34-year-old will be officially unveiled at a press conference at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium next Thursday and join up with his new team-mates after a period of rest and recovery.




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Great Britain Lions end nightmare comeback tour with embarrassing defeat to Papua New Guinea

Great Britain's underwhelming tour of the southern hemisphere came to a humiliating end when they were condemned to a 28-10 defeat by Papua New Guinea.




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Toronto Wolfpack set to make giant leap into elite Super League... but how will they fare?

History will be made this Sunday when the Toronto Wolfpack become the first ever North American club to play in the top flight of a British sports league. We have everything you need to know about them.




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Sonny Bill Williams insists he'll find his best form for Toronto Wolfpack despite low-key return

Sonny Bill Williams insists the magic will come after making a low-key return to rugby league in Toronto Wolfpack's 28-10 defeat by Castleford in their opening Super League match.




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Shaun Wane appointed England Head Coach on two-year deal

Wane left Wigan after guiding his hometown team to a third Grand Final at the end of the 2018 season and has spent the last year working as high performance coach for the Scottish Rugby Union.




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Super League clubs could take legal action against Catalan Dragons after signing Israel Folau

Super League clubs are threatening legal action against Catalan Dragons if there is a significant financial loss at their clubs following the signing of Isreal Folau. 




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Disgraced Israel Folau hailed as a 'champion player' by Catalans head coach Steve McNamara

The disgraced cross-code star has already proved the most contentious signing in the competition's 25-year history after joining the Dragons on a one-year deal.




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Leeds Rhinos boss Richard Agar backs Super League new boys Toronto Wolfpack to avoid relegation

Leeds Rhinos coach Richard Agar watched his side hammer Super League new boys Toronto Wolfpack 66-12 to keep them rooted to the foot of the table but tipped them to avoid relegation.




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St Helens coach Kristian Woolf demands Super League decision on whether to shut the competition down

While fixtures in most professional sports in the UK have been postponed because of the crisis, rugby league is yet to follow suit. A meeting of Super League clubs is planned for Monday.




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Amir Khan sets sights on showdown against Manny Pacquiao before hanging up his gloves for good

Amir Khan is hoping to end his boxing career with a Saudi Arabia showdown with Manny Pacquiao. 




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Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman fight date, time, channel, tickets, undercard and more

Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thruman including fight time, date, location and channel plus tickets, stats, odds and more.




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Amir Khan sets sights on Manny Pacquiao after blowing Billy Dib away in four rounds

Dib's corner threw in the towel after Khan showed his hand speed to floor the Australian for the second time with a flurry of body shots. Khan now wants to fight Manny Pacquiao




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Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman fight date, time, channel, tickets, undercard and more

Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thruman including fight time, date, location and channel plus tickets, stats, odds and more.




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Boxing news: Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao finally 'agree to blockbuster fight in Saudi Arabia'

Khan, who has just come off a £7million payday after beating Billy Dib last week, revealed at a press conference at his gym that the blockbuster fight will take place in Saudi Arabia, according to talkSPORT.




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Boxing news: Manny Pacquiao denies fight agreement is in place with Amir Khan

Manny Pacquiao has insisted that no deal has been reached for a super-fight against Amir Khan on November 8. The British fighter had previously claimed they would fight in Saudi Arabia.




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Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman fight TODAY: Ring walk time, channel, tickets, undercard and odds

Manny Pacquiao takes on the Keith Thurman tonight for US viewers whilst UK viewers will have to wait until very early morning on Sunday. Sportsmail provide you with all you need to know for the fight.




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Boxing news: Manny Pacquiao beats Thurman by split decision to obtain WBA Super Welterweight title

Manny Pacquiao knocked down Keith Thurman in the first round and persevered for an exciting split-decision victory on Saturday night, adding a third straight win to his career resurgence.




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Boxing News: Manny Pacquiao rules out Amir Khan showdown

Manny Pacquiao appeared to rule out a possible showdown with Amir Khan in November after winning his WBA welterweight title showdown with Keith Thurman in Las Vegas.




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Amir Khan refuses to rule out November showdown with Manny Pacquiao

Khan, who stopped Billy Dib inside four rounds earlier this month, had announced that an agreement was in place for him to fight Pacquiao next in Saudi Arabia this winter.




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Inside luxurious life of Jinkee Pacquiao after meeting husband Manny in mall aged 20

Jinkee Pacquiao, 40, is a socialite, politician and wife of record-breaking Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao. FEMAIL looks at their remarkable love story and the lavish life they lead today.




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Manny Pacquiao wants to fight Errol Spence Jr in a welterweight unification showdown

The 41-year-old Pacquiao says that he will start training next month for his first fight since last July, when he defeated Keith Thurman for the WBA title in Las Vegas.




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Manny Pacquiao pledges to lead coronavirus fight in his role as a senator in the Philippines

The 41-year-old revealed he is 'not afraid to die' during his efforts to help citizens cope with the ongoing pandemic, but fears that looting will increase in his homeland as the crisis worsens.