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The rule is simple: if you're into it, read into it. If your child is into jokes, imagination and causing a bit of creative mischief, then they’re already halfway there. Because the rule is simple: if you’re into it, read into it. And if you're into mischief, read more Beano. At Beano we believe reading should be fun, playful and packed with laughs, not something you’re forced to do or ever boring.

news: DENNIS THE MENACE TURNS 10 FOR THE 75TH TIME Dennis the Menace has been sparking a love of reading for fun, endless creativity and legendary LOLz since 1951 and we’re marking his anniversary through a whole Year of Mischief. Here are some of the ways to join in the fun in 2026, and keep an eye on our site for news!

2025 was reimagined into a comic strip, packed with larger-than-life LOLZ. Beanofy Unwrapped, included in the comic on sale on 19th November, is an eight-page, pull-out special comic review of the year, with all the bad, sad, or boring bits banished. A celebration of this year’s trends, memes, creators, and crazes, starring legends from music, sports, TV, and movies, Beanofy Unwrapped is pure unadulterated mischief for the kids and kids-at-heart.

We’ve got BlackPink! We’ve got Le Sserafim! We’ve got Enhyphen! How much K-pop do you want? More? We’ll, that’s lucky, because we’ve got more! Get stuck into your favourite K-pop bands here!

He's a snappy dresser, a gentleman and a... dad? Like many members of the Addams Family, Gomez is very mysterious, but he's an important character that any fan needs to know about! So take this quiz and we'll find out how much you know about the Addams Family's most villainous hero! 1/10 What is Gomez Addams's favorite hobby? 2/10 What is his hair like? 3/10 His wife is called... what? 4/10 Wednesday is Gomez'... what? 5/10 Despite being very spooky, Gomez is... what? 6/10 Gomez has a pet called Homer.

Everone knows about Rachel's iconic haircuts - but people have been sleeping on Ross's dramatic 'dos! This quiz will be a challenge, even for superfans - can you make the cut, or will it be a total washout? And don't forget to try some of our other amazing Friends quizzes - try our Halloween-themed quiz, or find out how Phoebe Buffay you are! 1/10 Can you identify the season from this (in)famous Ross 'do? 2/10 How about this look?

There are a lot of spooky Halloween superstitions out there - some that are still going, and others that have been lost to the mists of time. But which one of these daft Halloween superstitions are you? Answer these 10 quiz questions and we'll tell you! 1/10 Pick a Halloween activity! 2/10 Pick a shade of black! 3/10 Which of these animals is the spookiest? 4/10 Pick a pumpkin product! 5/10 Now pick a non-spooky superstition... 6/10 Do you believe in magic?

You might not have noticed it, but the friends in Friends actually read a LOT! Whether it's Joey's emotional reaction to Little Women, Chandler's references to classic literature, or the self-help book that changes the girls' lives, there are a lot of books on screen! This quiz will sort out which of the books matches your personality - and who knows, you might even get a new book to read out of it! And don't forget, we've got lots more Friends quizzes to try! Why not see if you can ace this...

There are lots of characters in this incredible and kind of spooky film - but which of them is closest to you right now?! Remember it might change in an hour, a day, a minute of a month - we’re talking about right now! This instant, well, once you've made your way through this quiz anyway. So what are you doing dragging your heels, let’s get amongst it! 1/10 A pigeon is trapped in a chimney, what do you do? 2/10 Which fruit do you feel most like today? 3/10 Which is the spookiest?

Step aside apples and pears, today's list of rib-tickling fruit puns is all about limes. The smaller, greener cousin of lemons - limes are (probably) much funnier than you realised! So read on to find out what a lime's favourite saying is, or even why oranges meditate! If you're looking for more tangy fruit puns then check out these pineapple puns, these plum funnies, or even these pea gags! We have a lot of jokes.