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Ten things we didn't know last week

Naked carpenters, suspicious cakes and key fobs that open the wrong car - here's what we learnt this week.

The key fob which opened another car
The key fob which opened another car

1. It's very rare, but sometimes remote key fobs can open someone else's car.

This sticker was stuck on cars after they were keyed in Badlesmere Road, Tankerton
This sticker was stuck on cars after they were keyed in Badlesmere Road, Tankerton

2. Some people really aren't keen on others parking on the pavement.

3. This is what dogs do when you're not home.

Rob Jenner carries out work on his house. Picture: SWNS.
Rob Jenner carries out work on his house. Picture: SWNS.

4. Snodland is home to a naked carpenter.

The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury
The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury

5. Canterbury's new Marlowe theatre has added almost £150 million to the local economy, according to the council. Not bad for £25 million.

Nigel Farage during a speech in St Marks Church, Ramsgate
Nigel Farage during a speech in St Marks Church, Ramsgate

6. Nigel Farage is once again (technically at least) leader of Ukip. But he says he won't be making a formal return to the role he's left and returned to several times previously.

Bonfire Night is a British tradition dating back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605
Bonfire Night is a British tradition dating back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605

7. Fires can spiral out of control very quickly, especially if you do this.

These brownies are very moreish...
These brownies are very moreish...

8. Bad things happen when you get your cakes mixed up.

Gemma Arterton has talked about her Gravesend roots
Gemma Arterton has talked about her Gravesend roots

9. Hollywood star Gemma Arterton has returned to her hometown to shoot her latest film.

The cow is winched to safety
The cow is winched to safety

10. Finally, this is how you rescue a trapped cow.

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