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Lost wallets with more money are returned: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], June 22 (ANI): In a recent study on how people around the globe decide to return or not the lost wallets, researchers were surprised to find that people were honest in returning the wallets having greater amounts of money more often.

2019-06-22T18:16:29.029514+00:00 IST

Is 'Foodie call' the new dating trend in town?

Washington D.C. [USA], June 22 (ANI): When the date is going bad, good food seems like the only saving grace right? Well, turns out, there are women who go on dates only to have some lips making free food, recent findings suggest. This new trend is being called 'foodie calls'.

2019-06-22T16:53:56.115068+00:00 IST

CWC'19: India wear OPPO jersey while Afghanistan wear Amul, cricket fan wonders why?

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): When it comes to cricket fans, even the smallest of the details about the game cannot go unnoticed. This time, it were the sponsors on various cricket jerseys that caught a curious hawk-eyed fan's attention.

2019-06-22T14:22:28.562082+00:00 IST

Chennai artist designs handmade replicas, dolls out of clay

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 21 (ANI): If you have ever fancied a cute miniature version of yourself, a sculptor artist from Chennai can make it a reality.

2019-06-21T05:42:36.041843+00:00 IST

Failures are okay, but overthinking about them is problematic: Study

Washington [USA], June 20 (ANI): Having aspirations and desire might help us keep going and lead our lives in a meaningful way, but they can also cause psychological distress when the same hopes are left unfulfilled, recent findings suggest.

2019-06-20T17:53:24.473945+00:00 IST

The way you lock your phone can reveal your age

Washington D.C. [USA], June 20 (ANI): Have you ever thought that the method you use to lock your phone can reveal your age? Yes, this is true. Older users prefer an auto lock feature compared to younger users and they also prefer using PINs over fingerprints to unlock their phones, claims a recent study.

2019-06-20T10:59:59.386239+00:00 IST

Your nose remembers stronger memories: Study

Washington D.C. [U.S.A], June 19 (ANI): Have you ever felt that a certain kind of smell reminds you of a particular experience in your life? According to recent findings, memories are stronger when the original experiences are accompanied by unpleasant odours.

2019-06-19T15:07:53.564768+00:00 IST

This garlic peeling hack has left social media users in awe

New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Peeling garlic is a cooking enthusiast's worst nightmare. The internet is loaded with garlic peeling hacks. Yet people continue to look for that one trick that finally works.

2019-06-18T12:26:34.502979+00:00 IST

Study looks into correlation between playing video games and obesity in children

Washington D.C [U.S.A], June 18 (ANI): Are you worried that your child will gain weight as they are mostly rolling on the sofa for hours and playing video games? Well, this conjecture might be true, but only for grown-ups.

2019-06-18T09:33:02.325584+00:00 IST

Here's why this Virginia school teacher gave his shoes to a student

Washington D.C. [USA], June 18 (ANI): In a heart-warming gesture, a school teacher in Virginia gave off his shoes to one of his fifth grade graduating student whose shoes came apart as he was walking to the stage.

2019-06-18T07:51:51.241756+00:00 IST

Researchers explore ways of managing aggressive dog behavior

Washington DC [USA], June 17 (ANI): People with pet dogs would understand that aggressive behaviour in pet dogs is a serious problem, with bite injuries causing a serious risk for others.

2019-06-17T17:38:21.769152+00:00 IST

Gender imbalance in energy research can improve from power shift: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], June 16 (ANI): A recent study has highlighted gender imbalance within the energy field in the UK and how researchers are working hard to channelise female talent in the energy system.

2019-06-16T16:38:23.179167+00:00 IST

People watching e-cigarette ads featuring cartoons more likely to start smoking

Washington D.C. [USA], June 16 (ANI): E-cigarette and e-liquid advertisements that feature cartoons attract more young people to nicotine products, a new study reveals.

2019-06-16T11:14:04.646726+00:00 IST

Braces might not always guarantee happiness

Washington DC [USA], June 15 (ANI): A recent study contradicts the belief that applying braces to turn crooked teeth into a beautiful smile will boost one's self-confidence.

2019-06-15T13:16:48.057382+00:00 IST

Instagram page dedicated to preachers' expensive designer shoes

Washington [US], June 15 (ANI): A 29-year-old man started an Instagram account in March, which features famous celebrity church leaders' obsession with expensive shoes.

2019-06-14T23:17:01.655185+00:00 IST

Want to call an Uber? This handbag can do it for you!

Washington D.C. [USA], June 14 (ANI): Technology has evolved so much over the years that we have a number of tech-savvy devices making our lives easy. But have you ever wondered how your handbag can serve more than just one purpose?

2019-06-14T17:27:12.107114+00:00 IST

Studies on smartphone addiction can be flawed

Washington D.C. [USA], June 12 (ANI): Majority of surveys which questions a person's psychological wellbeing due to the use of technology are flawed, suggest researchers.

2019-06-12T14:23:41.356080+00:00 IST

More men undergo plastic surgery, finds study

Washington D.C. [USA], June 12 (ANI): A recent study claims that more men go through plastic surgery to boost their confidence and improve physical appearance, in comparison to women.

2019-06-12T12:46:21.704832+00:00 IST

Boss' reaction influences whether workers speak up, research suggests

Washington D.C. [USA], June 12 (ANI): A leader's response to employee suggestions can impact whether or not the employee opens up in the future, recent findings suggest.

2019-06-12T08:41:45.728876+00:00 IST

How to improve care for patients with disabilities?

Washington D.C. [USA], June 10 (ANI): We often relate to people who are like us and find it easy to seek care from them.

2019-06-10T14:21:38.714093+00:00 IST

Dogs tend to mirror their owner's stress

Washington D.C [USA], June 10 (ANI): Remember in 'Friends', when Phoebe gets Joey the happiest dog in the world to cheer him up? However, Joey ends up getting the dog all depressed? Well, now we have an explanation. According to researchers, Dogs tend to mirror their human's stress level.

2019-06-10T07:18:28.545513+00:00 IST