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Car-licking moose a problem on Canada's roads (23rd November, 2020)

Car-licking moose a problem on Canada's roads (23rd November, 2020) There are plenty of road signs around the world that amuse and bemuse motorists. The latest to raise smiles and possibly a sense of bewilderment are in Canada. Transport authorities in the town of Jasper, Alberta have erected electronic signs to warn drivers not to let moose lick their cars. Moose are the largest and heaviest me..

Childhood home of Jesus Christ found in Nazareth (27th November, 2020)

Childhood home of Jesus Christ found in Nazareth (27th November, 2020) Archaeologists working in the city of Nazareth have unearthed what they believe to be the childhood home of Jesus Christ. Following an arduous, 14-year excavation of the site at the Sisters of Nazareth Convent, researchers say they believe the first-century home is where Jesus grew up as a child. Lead researcher Professor Ken..

Letters to Santa show children's pandemic fears (1st December, 2020)

Letters to Santa show children's pandemic fears (1st December, 2020) An unlikely source has revealed the pandemic fears of thousands of children across the world - Santa's mailbag. A post office in France that answers mail it receives for Santa has described the concerns children have been expressing about COVID-19. The letters contain the usual requests for Christmas gifts, but many have emotio..

Ecocide could become an international crime (5th December, 2020)

Ecocide could become an international crime (5th December, 2020) There could be a new law on the international statute books. Lawyers across the globe are drafting regulations to make ecocide a crime. Ecocide is the destruction of the world's ecosystems. Lawyers want to make it a legally enforceable crime, much like crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide. The initiative is being led by..

Lab-grown meat given green light in Singapore (9th December, 2020)

Lab-grown meat given green light in Singapore (9th December, 2020) Singapore has approved the production, sale and consumption of meat manufactured in a lab. The lab-grown meat could be the start of a revolution in the way we eat. Despite the cultured meat coming from bioreactors in a laboratory, it is, scientifically, real meat. To be more precise, it is chicken. The "chicken bites" look and ta..

India sees the biggest protest in history (13th December, 2020)

India sees the biggest protest in history (13th December, 2020) A huge protest has taken place in India in what could be the largest demonstration in human history. Tens of thousands of farmers descended on the capital New Delhi to voice concerns about new farming legislation. This number is nothing out of the ordinary for a demo. However, history was made when up to 250 million people from a br..

Healthcare clowns help patients laugh and recover (17th December, 2020)

Healthcare clowns help patients laugh and recover (17th December, 2020) An English adage says, "laughter is the best medicine". In these troubling times, good humour is in need more than ever. Doctors and medical staff are taking heed of this and incorporating it into their care treatments. One product of this is the emergence of clown doctors and healthcare clowns in hospitals around the globe...

Botanists find world's ugliest orchid (21st December, 2020)

Botanists find world's ugliest orchid (21st December, 2020) Many people believe orchids to be the epitome of beauty. The colourful, delicate and fragrant blooms of an orchid will be the centrepiece of any floral display. However, botanists have just decided on the world's ugliest orchid. The orchid family comprises more than 25,000 individual species, so there is every likelihood that one or two..

Scientist finds the 'right' way to cut Christmas cake (25th December, 2020)

Scientist finds the 'right' way to cut Christmas cake (25th December, 2020) Christmas cake is a tradition that dates back centuries, for people who celebrate the festive season. The vast majority of those who enjoy a slice of their favourite seasonal treat are unaware that there is a science behind its slicing. Dr Chris Budd, a professor of applied mathematics and geometry at two UK universities..

Record breaking 96-year-old DJ retires (18th May, 2021)

Record breaking 96-year-old DJ retires (18th May, 2021) A 96-year-old DJ has retired after broadcasting for more than seven decades. Ray Cordeiro hosted his final radio show in Hong Kong. It has been running on the RTHK station since 1970. Mr Cordeiro is a legendary broadcaster in Hong Kong and is a household name for several generations of Hong Kongers. The veteran DJ decided it was the right t..

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