Starbucks on sea
Another reason to cut out that morning latte. Caffeine excreted in human waste is reportedly finding its way into the Pacific ocean around Oregon in the US, and even our own North Sea, prompting fears about the effect on marine life.
The hate stare
One of the most common tactics used by commuters to discourage others from sitting or standing too close, according to sociologists at Yale University. Want some?
Catwalk confessions
Carole White – the model booker who famously fell out with Naomi Campbell and whose "blood diamonds" revelations sparked the supermodel's appearance at the Hague – is publishing a memoir. Warning: may include flying BlackBerrys.
Orange wine
No, not wine made from oranges, but the next big thing in US hipster circles. It's white wine fermented with the grape skins to give it the structure and tannins of red.
No to scrunchies
It's been the hair accessory of choice for Beth Tweddle and the entire US gymnastics team, but the scrunchie revival must be resisted at all costs. Inexcusable, even in the 80s.
