ExamViral: The best bits from this week

A look at the quirkier side of life as we bring you the most viewed content from the ExamViral section of IrishExaminer.com.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2015 - 01:00

Greg Murphy

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WATCH: The moment Maura Derrane thought Dáithí Ó Sé broke a €4,500 teapot

As April Fools jokes go, this one from RTE Today was very good.

Fun Times

WATCH: Hilarious fail by Price Is Right model sees contestant win new car

Model Manuela Arbelaez had a bit of a mare on the US version of The Price Is Right yesterday.

Eight of the best April Fool’s Day pranks from around the country

We'll admit we came close to getting taken in once or twice but what struck us most was that some of these pranks might actually be a good idea. But not the Garth Brooks one. Dear God no.

Real Life

This Burger King Tralee Facebook response has gone viral

A now-deleted response to a negative review of a Tralee Burger King has been doing the rounds online this morning after being posted to Reddit last night.

Here’s why you can’t buy drink on Good Friday

As Good Friday arrives, the Irish public are once again split on the tradition banning the sale of alcohol during the religious festival.

Science World

Scientists say eating chocolate can help you lose weight

Adding chocolate to a diet led to the “easiest and most successful weight loss”, scientists said.

VIDEO: Scientist claims chemical is safe enough to drink – until interviewer says he has some

You know when you're in the midst of an argument, and have that moment when you realise you've backed yourself into a corner?

Celeb Life

Robin Williams' loved ones in dispute over his wedding tuxedo

Robin Williams’ wife and adult children have agreed to meet outside court to try to resolve their dispute over a tuxedo he was married in, photographs taken on his 60th birthday and other items belonging to the late actor.

Animal Life

Puppy is overjoyed to see his Irish owner after two week absence

After his owner came home from two weeks away this poor puppy couldn’t contain himself.

Technology and Gaming

iPad turns 5: How it took tablets from unwanted to coveted

It was on this day back in 2010 that the iPad went on sale for the first time. It didn’t reach the UK for another month, and by that point had already sold one million units.

Quiz

How good are you at maths?