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Parasitic worms get sucked into gender bias row amid claims of names being sexist

Parasitic worms have been sucked into the gender bias row after a report claimed the naming of the creatures was sexist.
Metallica baby: Woman gives birth at Brazil stadium show 'as band plays Enter Sandman'

Supermarkets, cars and lifts are just some of the unusual birth places reported for babies who have made speedy entrances into the world.
Netherlands: Boy, four, called 'a new Max Verstappen' after taking mother's car for joyride

A four-year-old boy has been likened to F1 star Max Verstappen after taking his mother's car for a drive in the Netherlands.
Heinz unveils 'HM Sauce' and 'Salad Queen' to mark the Platinum Jubilee

Two of the UK's best-known condiments are getting a royal makeover to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Woman rescued after falling in toilet while trying to retrieve phone at top of Mount Walker in Washington State

A woman had to be rescued by firefighters after falling into a toilet while trying to find her mobile phone that had accidentally been dropped into it.

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