The increasing popularity of sweetcorn has had an unexpected side effect - it is now the main cause of blocked drains.
Home owners pouring corn down the sink are blamed for the fact that tons of the maize hybrid are having to be removed from blocked drains and sewers by water firms.
Other items in the top 10 include medicines, cotton buds, nappies, sanitary products, condoms, and items of underwear and clothing, especially socks and tights.
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