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It is now nestled among dozens of apple trees and conifers in the picturesque village of Yarpole, Herefordshire: talker.pub/42Ryew4

#homes #realestate #lifestyle

'Hansel and Gretel' cottage surrounded by 'fairytale forest' for sale

The magical two-bedroom property, which looks like something straight out of a children’s storybook, dates back more than 400 years.

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The 250-pound baby elephant was named after the former First Lady who was married to Lyndon B. Johnson: talker.pub/3JclYj5

#Animals #wildlife #elephants

Texas zoo names elephant after First Lady Lady Bird Johnson

The calf stood within six minutes of birth, was nursing within two hours, and was maneuvering her trunk well almost immediately.

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Bornean orangutans are highly threatened in the wild and require the highest conservation priority: talker.pub/3JqZPO0

#animals #wildlife #zoo #lifestyle

Zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered orangutan

Keepers are celebrating the birth of a critically endangered orangutan at a UK zoo - hailing it a 'milestone step' towards saving the species from extinction.

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DNA from the remains of the French Emperor's troops has identified the pathogens likely responsible for their demise: talker.pub/3JoLpxT

#Napoleon #history #health

Research shows ancient disease killed Napoleon's army

DNA from the remains of the French Emperor's troops has identified the pathogens likely responsible for their demise.

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X-BAT is controlled by an AI-brain called Hivemind and can fly 2,300 miles to strike enemy targets: talker.pub/4hwTf5m

#drone #tech #AI #artificialintelligence #science

Tech company unveils new AI-fighter drone

X-BAT is controlled by an AI-brain called Hivemind and can fly 2,300 miles to strike enemy targets.

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The early-2000s trend came back with a bang on the Paris Fashion Week runways with a modern twist: talker.pub/3JseWGU

#fashion #skinnyjeans #jeans #clothes #style

Are skinny jeans back? Here's how to style them in 2025

While baggy and oversized jeans continue to reign supreme, the early-2000s trend was recently spotted on the Paris Fashion Week runways with a modern twist.

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A study has discovered the key reasons why some birds are more fearful of new things than others: talker.pub/3LoETrq

#birds #animals #studies #research #wildlife #science

New research shows some birds naturally scared of anything new

A scientific study has discovered the key reasons why some birds are more fearful of new things than others.

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The large home was previously used as an Airbnb, with guests said to have been unaware of the North Korean neighbors: talker.pub/4hpMOAV

#forsale #house #NorthKorea

House next door to North Koreans for sale

The large home was previously used as an Airbnb, with guests said to have been unaware of the North Korean neighbors.

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A new study found the greatest risk among women bodybuilders competing professionally: talker.pub/4qp7Cwr

#hearthealth #health #bodybuilding #women #studies #research #science

Female bodybuilders have higher risk of fatal heart attack: study

The new study, published in the European Heart Journal, found the greatest risk among women bodybuilders competing professionally.

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Wildlife officials say it's an "experiment" to connect and restore habitats and boost biodiversity: talker.pub/3WWu5TS

#science #research #waterbuffalo #animals #wlidlife #biodiversity

Water buffalo being used in 'experiment' to restore biodiversity

Water buffalo have been introduced by the National Trust for the first time - in a bid to restore agricultural land back to its natural state.

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The breakthrough gives new options for patients whose cancers no longer respond to existing therapies: talker.pub/4orhzHK

#breastcancer #cancer #health #studies #research #science #goodnews

New antibody shows promise against aggressive breast cancers

The scientific breakthrough gives new options for patients whose cancers no longer respond to existing therapies.

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The bunny named Van Gogh was the only one born without ears in his litter: talker.pub/4owLWwq

#bunny #bunnies #animals #goodnews #rabbit #crochet

Bunny born without ears gets crocheted pair to help him blend in

One of the farmers, who runs a crocheted hair scrunchie business on the side, created the tiny custom ears for Van Gogh.

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A cake artist spent 15 hours a day for three weeks to create the amazing cake replica of the King of Pop: talker.pub/4nuV0kU

#Cake #MichaelJackson #food #KingofPop

Just eat it! Baker creates lifelike cake of Michael Jackson

Emma Jayne Morris, 55, sculpted the King of Pop's head out of Rice Krispies and marshmallows before constructing his face using modelling chocolate.

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Researchers established a link between disrupted sleep in early adolescence and later suicide attempts for the first time: talker.pub/3WQdSj5

#sleep #teens #research #studies #science #sleepscience

Teens who don't sleep enough on school nights at greater risk of suicide: study

Teenagers who don’t get enough sleep on school nights are at greater suicide risk, according to a new study.

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Is it true that making friends gets harder the older you are? A new survey may have the answer: talker.pub/42VDyOW

#friends #friendships #studies #life #research #surveys

Why it is so hard to make friends as you get older

A survey of 2,000 Americans examined how people feel about their social circles and their ability to create and maintain friendships.

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The surgery was required to remove food buildup from his cheek: talker.pub/3WOuLL5

#giraffe #animalhealth #animals #wildlife

Giraffe undergoes surgery on face after unusual swelling

Gilbert the giraffe recently underwent surgery at Edinburgh Zoo - which required over 20 experts to investigate an unusual swelling.

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A new study reveals how snakes and other reptiles uniquely package and eliminate crystalline waste: talker.pub/49gW3kJ

#healthnews #health #science #studies

Crystals 'peed' by snakes could help treat kidney stones and gout

While forming crystals in pee is a potential evolutionary advantage for reptiles, researchers say it is a serious issue for humans.

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The tragic accident left the pup with painful injuries, including a shattered front leg, which means she can only walk using her back legs: talker.pub/47AO5l7

#animals #pets #goodnews

Couple saves Moroccan puppy hit by car they met on vacation

Sam and Phil Simpson were on a trip to Morocco when they met Naya - a five-month-old street dog who had been hit by a car.

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A new Japanese study shows that even such "light-to-moderate" alcohol consumption is associated with increases in blood pressure: talker.pub/3IXscTV

#healthnews #health #alcohol #studies

Best way to reduce high blood pressure? Quit drinking

A new Japanese study shows that even such "light-to-moderate" alcohol consumption is associated with increases in blood pressure.

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Almost 3 out of 4 retired players with the painful condition had suffered "significant" foot or ankle injuries during their playing career: talker.pub/49fdAtu

#healthnews #health #studies #athletes #sports

Athletes treated with cortisone shots more likely to get osteoarthritis

Almost 3 out of 4 retired players with the painful condition had suffered "significant" foot or ankle injuries during their playing career.

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The typhoon brought massive flooding that swept across the west coast of Alaska, dumping more than six feet of water in some areas: talker.pub/47jqxQB

#Alaska #weather #news

Woman rescued from Alaska home following devastating typhoon

The typhoon brought massive flooding that swept across the west coast of Alaska, dumping more than six feet of water in some areas.

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A study examined not only how many steps older women take but how often they reach their daily step targets: talker.pub/4opOdK2

#healthnews #womenshealth #exercise #studies