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Psychology says people who color-code towels aren't obsessive, they may be trying to keep things organisedPsychology says these habits are often influenced by a combination of personality, learned behaviors, hygiene beliefs, and a person's appro...- In 1518, hundreds of people in France danced uncontrollably for weeks until they collapsed; historians still cannot solve this mysteryIn the summer of 1518, hundreds of people in Strasbourg danced uncontrollably for days and even weeks, with some reportedly dying from exha...
- He baked potato in aluminium foil, and ate it next morning after microwaving. Hours later, he was paralysed, doctor explains whyHow Potato became a biological trap: A routine kitchen shortcut involving foil-wrapped baked potatoes led to paralysis. This common practic...
- Psychology says people who refuse to eat food that doesn't look appealing aren't being difficult, their brains may be programmed to trust their eyes firstPsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reveal hidden mental processes. The appearance of food is rarely the real story. The brain...
- Kerala reports 10 more Shigella cases, tally rises to 120 thus farAccording to a statement issued by Health Minister K Muraleedharan, three of the new Shigella cases were reported from Kozhikode, two each ...
- Everyone Talks About Cleaning, But No One Mentions This StepTrue cleanliness goes beyond a shiny appearance. Scientific studies reveal that rinsing surfaces after cleaning and ensuring cleaning tools...
- The Sustainability Habit Everyone Swears By, But Experts Say It’s Not That SimpleDid you know that sustainability has become an integral part of people's lives? People are now making conscious decisions to be more sustai...
- Ancient Ecosystem Discovered Under Antarctic Ice After 34 Million Years Sparks Global Debate Over Drilling RisksScientists may have found a 34-million-year-old ecosystem sealed under Antarctica's ice, dating back to a warmer era. Evidence suggests mic...
- CDS Gen Chauhan calls for preparedness against bio-threats, radio contaminationChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan called for preparedness against future bio-threats. He also highlighted the need for training a...
- Nipah virus in Kerala: Over 400 under surveillance, containment zone declared; One critical, one deadKerala is on high alert as 425 individuals are on the Nipah virus contact list, with Malappuram, Palakkad, and Kozhikode reporting the high...
- Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan alleges his wife was given food mixed with 'toilet cleaner'Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan made shocking allegations during the hearing of a corruption case, claiming that his wife, Bushra...
- 2023: As India gasps for breath, NGT cracks whip to spur authorities strive for cleaner air, waterA highlight of the tribunal's directions involved restoring the pristine sanctity of rivers, many of which are venerated entities like the ...
- Bedbug crisis turns UK's Southend town into a 'disaster zone'Southend, a seaside town in the UK, is experiencing a surge in bedbug cases, leading a local pest control company to describe it as a "disa...
- NCPCR issues draft guidelines for protection of child artistes in entertainment industryThe guidelines also bar a child from being cast in a role or situation that is inappropriate or causes distress while stating that age, mat...
- Home ministry guides states on searching crime scenes & collecting evidenceThe move — coupled with the Union cabinet’s nod for DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018 last week — aims at increasi...
- Air pollution may lead to unethical behaviour: StudyExposure to air pollution, even imaginative, may lead to unethical behaviour such as crime and cheating, according to a study conducted on ...
- 10 tricks to spend less while shoppingIf you end up splurging at every trip to the mall, these strategies will help curb your instincts, says Riju Dave.
- 10 tricks to spend less while shopping and beat that urgeIf you end up splurging at every trip to the mall, go through these research-backed strategies to curb your instincts
- Life of FlipsThe shadow of opposites accompanies one the moment the soul wears robes of mind and body.The process of life expanding into the zone of dea...
- Monster toys make it to the webToys and other children’s products recalled because of safety concerns are often resold through online auction sites, putting children at r...
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