9 d. ago ‘Gifted learner dogs’ can learn words by eavesdropping, study says

Certain canines can learn using cues from people’s gaze, gestures, attention and voices, researchers findWhether it is a piece of food or a four-letter expletive, words can be learned by young children overhearing adults – but now researchers have found certain dogs can do something similar.Scientists have discovered canines with the unusual ability to learn the names of myriad objects can pick up such labels by eavesdropping on conversations. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Leeds fire LIVE: Urgent warning to close doors and windows after huge blaze

Firefighters have descended on a scrapyard on Knowsthorpe Road in Cross Green, Leeds, following a fire said to have started at midnight, and nearby residents should be wary

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2 w. ago The dark, cold journey 8,000 Greater Manchester pupils could make when schools go back

The journeys will give children resilience, in all likelihood, but it won't give them the right frame of mind to learn. Ethan Davies reports on what 8,000 young people might have to go through - and tells you what you can do to make it better

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2 w. ago The dark, cold journeys 8,000 Greater Manchester pupils could have to make when the schools go back

The journeys will give children resilience, in all likelihood, but it won't give them the right frame of mind to learn. Ethan Davies reports on what 8,000 young people might have to go through - and tells you what you can do to make it better

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3 w. ago People just learn meaning behind 'why did the chicken cross the road' joke after years

Someone claims to have uncovered the deeper meaning behind the age-old riddle of why the chicken crossed the road, and it has caused everyone to completely lose their mind

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3 w. ago People just learn why Sally in Nightmare Before Christmas has a familiar voice

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a hugely popular festive film – but despite this, many people are only just discovering who voiced the iconic character of Sally

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3 w. ago People only just learn reason why Brits love to eat turkey at Christmas

A history fanatic named Scott has revealed the reason why Brits love to have turkey for their Christmas dinner, as the tradition goes back almost 500 years to a trader in Yorkshire

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