What Really Happens Behind the Scenes ofThe Great British Baking Show? 11 Secrets About the Competition, Straight from Past Contestants

Jason Manford on ‘The Great British Bake Show’ in 2016.Photo:Getty Getty The Great British Baking Showgives its contestants creative freedom when it comes to their confections, but there is more to the competition behind the scenes. Since its debut in 2010, the Netflix series, also known as Channel 4’sThe Great British Bake Offin the U.K., has become a global fan favorite. Thousands of hopefuls apply each year, but only 12 are chosen to compete in the 10-week contest.

What Really Happens to the Losing Team's Merch After the Super Bowl? Find Out Where All of Those Shirts and Hats Go After the Final Whistle

Christian McCaffrey.Photo:Steph Chambers/Getty Steph Chambers/Getty Once the final whistle is blown at theSuper Bowl, fans make a mad dash to the merch table to rep their team’s new championship title.This instant gear is available because the NFL pre-orders thousands of hats, hoodies, shirts and other memorabilia, declaring both — yes, both — teams as the sole winner.But only one team’s merchandise ever sees the light of day, at least in the U.

What Taylor Swift's Birth Chart Says About Her, According to an Astrologer

Taylor Swift Birth Chart.Photo:GettyEveryone knowsTaylor Swiftwasborn in 1989(thanks toher successful album of the same name), but what does her actual birthday say about her astrologically?Born on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1989, the “Fortnight” singer’s sun sign is Sagittarius (also known asthe Archer— yes, like the song onLover)and aCancermoon.Thoughher rising signcan’t be definitively named without knowing her birth time, her known zodiac signs say a lot about her as a person, romantic partner and career-driven woman.

What the Astronauts Whose Return to Earth Was Delayed Will Eat in Space for Christmas Dinner

Suni Williams.Photo:NASA via SWNS NASA via SWNS Christmas dinner in outer space coming up! AstronautsSuni Williams, 59, andButch Wilmore, 61, have been in outer space since June — but although they will be spending Christmas away from Earth, there is still a way for them to enjoy a festive dinner at the International Space Center. Williams and Wilmore are set for a Christmas feast, with a menu that includes smoked oysters, crab, duck foie gras, pâté, cranberry sauce, Atlantic lobster, croquettes and smoked salmon, according to U.

What to Buy at After-Christmas Sales: Apple, Legos, Celeb-Worn Brands, and More from $10

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleChristmas SalesClothing and Beauty DealsHome and Kitchen DealsTech Deals In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Christmas Sales Clothing and Beauty Deals Home and Kitchen Deals Tech Deals Photo:Target (1); Cozy Earth (1); Baublebar (1) Target (1); Cozy Earth (1); Baublebar (1) Inthe movieElf,we learn that “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” But since you can’t hear us through your screen, you’ll just have to keep reading.