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The theory that an increased use of phones and computers has weakened our overall cognitive ability has been around since 2012. But is it true? In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many ...

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Recently, people on social media have been advising you to replace that box of bi-carbonate of soda (baking soda) in the back of your fridge with a roll of toilet paper.

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The former 'starchitect' who designed gleaming towers for Pakistan's corporate elite now rebuilds villages devastated by natural disasters.

While luck is a mysterious roll of the dice that may or may not lead to big winnings in your life, some experts believe luck is not merely a matter of chance. Good luck charms like lucky pennies or ...