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Good Night’s Sleep Improves Learning
Researchers from Royal Holloway, University of London have found that successful long-term learning happens after classroom teaching, after the learners have slept on the new material. Academics from the Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway taught a group of people new words from a fictional language, which unknown to them, was characterised by a rule… Read More
Ambiguity in Language: the Advantage
Cognitive scientists develop a new take on an old problem: why human language has so many words with multiple meanings. Why did language evolve? While the answer might seem obvious — as a way for individuals to exchange information — linguists and other students of communication have debated this question for years. Many prominent linguists,… Read More
How to make money from NOT rearing pigs
The names have been deleted to protect the cheeky: Rt Hon David Miliband MP Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Nobel House 17 Smith Square London SW1P 3JR 23 April, 2015 Dear Secretary of State, My friend, who is in farming at the moment, recently received a cheque for £3,000 from… Read More
Just Toilet Paper?
Toilet paper is a soft paper product (tissue paper) used to maintain personal hygiene. It differs in composition somewhat from facial tissue: most modern toilet paper in the developed world is designed to decompose in septic tanks, whereas some other bathroom and facial tissues are not. Most septic tank manufacturers advise against using paper products… Read More
Unintentionally offensive test answers from young children
Business Traveller – Fashion Faux Pas
China : Even casual wear is somewhat conservative. Revealing clothing in a business environment may be offensive. In social situations, jeans are acceptable for both men and women. England : Men’s shirts should not have pockets, but if they do, they should remain empty. Do not cram them full of pens, calculators, etc. Argentina :… Read More
Best lawyer/insurance story of the year, decade, and possibly the century
This took place in Charlotte North Carolina. A lawyer purchased a box of very rare and expensive cigars, and then insured them against, among other things, fire. Within a month, having smoked his entire stockpile of these great cigars, the lawyer filed a claim against the insurance company. In his claim, the lawyer stated the… Read More
Fun with words: holiday
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