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Erasers are ‘an instrument of the devil and should be banned’: Scientist

A cognitive scientist has warned that erasers are “an instrument of the devil” and has called for them to be…

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Brightest pupils don’t know how to shake hands

Bright teenagers are being taught how to adopt a firm handshake and how to make eye contact because they do…

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New hoodie lets you carry your pet around like a kangaroo

Pet owners will do just about anything to get close to their beloved animals, mirror.co.uk reports. But just when you…

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Act of love: Man arrested for bomb hoax at French airport

French police have arrested a man who called in a false bomb alert to an airport to delay his girlfriend's…

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Lowly female chimps better social networkers

Female chimpanzees who rank low in terms of reproductive success seek out other girl pals with similar status, finds a…

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Killer ladybird that eats 7 native species is fastest ever alien invader

A killer ladybird that has invaded Britain and eats our native varieties has reached every corner of the UK, Daily…

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Just like humans, dolphins too are choosy about friends

A new study has revealed that dolphins form highly complex and dynamic networks of friends. Scientists at Harbour Branch Oceanographic…

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Selfie obsession kills girl on train’s roof

London: If you love taking selfies, be cautioned: It can also be fatal. A selfie-obsessed Romanian teenager got electrocuted and…

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Beijing Subway bans people from wearing weird masks on subways

Beijing police are patrolling the city’s subways and trains to stop people wearing face masks, strange costumes and forming flash…

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