UK Health Decline, Marathon Record, Spooky Houses Explained
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- Category: Science
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 00:00 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Science
The number of years people in the UK spend in good health has declined compared with a decade ago. Two runners are set to break the two-hour marathon record at this weekend's London marathon. Old houses can appear spooky due to optical illusions.
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