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The CIA's Spy

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The CIA's Undercover Cat

In the 1960s, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) started a strange and secret project called Acoustic Kitty. This project was part of the CIA's Directorate of Science and Technology, and its goal was to use cats as spies... READ MORE


Chimpanzees Perform Better When Watched

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Chimpanzees work better when they are being watched.

The study took place at a research centre in Kyoto, Japan, where six chimpanzees were observed doing touchscreen tasks. The researchers discovered that the chimpanzees did better at harder tasks when they had an audience... READ MORE


There Is No Such Thing as Fish:

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There Is No Such Thing as a Fish: A Surprising Scientific Insight

You might have read the title of today’s article and thought, "That must be a mistake!" After all, how can there be no such thing as a fish? Surely, fish are real, aren't they?... READ MORE


A Frozen Embryo Becomes Born After 24 Years

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A Frozen Embryo Becomes a Baby Girl After 24 Years

A baby girl has been born in Knoxville, Tennessee, from an embryo that was frozen 24 years ago. Her name is Emma Wren Gibson. The embryo was frozen in 1992, and now, in 2018, it has become a healthy baby... READ MORE


Planting Trees In Round Holes Is Incorrect

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Planting Trees the Right Way: Why Round Holes are incorrect

Planting a tree is one of the simplest ways to make a lasting, positive impact on your local environment. In return for a modest outlay and just a few minutes of work, you can enjoy decades of flowers, fruit, and autumn colour.... READ MORE


Florida's Convicted 'Killer Clown'

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Florida's Convicted 'Killer Clown' Released from Prison

A woman who was convicted for the 1990 murder of her husband's then-wife, dressed as a clown, has been released from prison after serving seven years. Sheila Keen-Warren, 61, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in 2022, .... READ MORE


The Surprising Benefits of "Farts"'

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Study Discovers Possible Health Benefits of Sulphur Dioxide, the Smelly Gas in Farts

A surprising new study has revealed that sulphur dioxide, the smelly gas found in human flatulence, could actually have some health benefits – and may even help us age better. Although most people associate .... READ MORE


Seagulls don't live at sea - Fact

Seagulls and Deserted Islands: The Hollywood Misconception

When you think of deserted islands, what comes to mind? Maybe a sandy shore with palm trees swaying gently in the breeze, the distant sound of waves crashing against the shore, and, of course, the unmistakable call of seagulls... READ MORE


I will Stop War in a single day

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Trump Advises Putin to Avoid Escalating Ukraine War

Donald Trump, the US president-elect, held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday 7th Nov' 2024 to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to reports from The Washington Post, Trump urged Putin.... READ MORE


Meet the "Iron-Butt" travellers

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Young Chinese Travellers Choose Long Bus and Train Journeys Over Flights

More and more young people in China are opting for long, uncomfortable bus and train rides instead of taking flights. This growing trend is being embraced by adventurous travellers who call themselves “iron butt” travellers.... READ MORE


ISS Out Orbits The Proclaimers

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How the ISS and The Proclaimers’ Song Align: A Quirky Journey Through Space and Song

The International Space Station (ISS) is an engineering marvel orbiting Earth at 28,000 km/h (17,500 mph). In the roughly four minutes it takes to play The Proclaimers' hit song "(500 Miles),".... READ MORE