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UK study shows seal singing 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'
London, Jun 22 (AP/UNB) — Researchers in Scotland say gray seals can copy the sounds of human words and songs including "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."
Natural breeding of rare crane species first recorded at Yellow River Delta reserve
Jinan, June 22 (Xinhua/UNB)-- Baby red-crowned cranes have been recently spotted foraging in the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve, the first recorded natural breeding of the rare species in the area.
Most young Chinese oppose arranged marriage: survey
Beijing, June 22 (Xinhua/UNB)-- A recent survey shows that more than 61 percent of Chinese young people oppose arranged marriage, expecting their parents to only give suggestions when finding a spouse.
British illustrator's show opens in Beijing
Beijing, June 22 (Xinhua/UNB)-- An exhibition of British illustrator Anthony Browne's paintings opened at the National Museum of Classic Books in Beijing Saturday.
Can you really have a plastic-free kitchen?
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) - Is your kitchen bin or recycling overflowing with plastic bags, containers and produce wrapping? Plastic has become so commonplace that it's easy to overlook how much of it you use and to forget that it doesn’t just disappear when it leaves your home, reports BBC.
Time for Tiffin
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) - Other than Bangla Chinese, if there is one cuisine that suits Bangladeshi tastebud, it’s Indian. Kurry Accent is a newly launched Indian restaurant that offers fine dining at their first outlet in the country located in Gulshan. A quick look at their menu and you will find both regular items such as Palak Paneer and Dal Makhni and unique dishes like Makhni Chooza and Dark Chocolate Kulfi Dome.
High iron linked to diabetes, liver disease: study
Canberra, June 22 (Xinhua/UNB) -- People with too much iron are more likely to contract diabetes and liver disease according to a joint study released on Friday.
Dior brings art to Paris fashion for sculpted men’s show
Paris, June 22 (AP/UNB) — Dior brought art to Paris Fashion Week on Friday as designer Kim Jones used a monumental plaster sculpture on the runway to inspire his architectural show.
Cocoa and coffee compounds show ‘powerful’ effects against obesity
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) - Three compounds found in cocoa beans, particularly in the product’s shells, show promise for reducing the inflammation and insulin resistance that may result from obesity, according to a new study. The research comes from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where researchers investigated three specific phenolic compounds on mice. The compounds’ effects were described as ‘powerful’, reports SlashGear.
7 ways to build your child's vocabulary
New York, June (AP/UNB) - If you want your child to have a rich and fulfilling life, one of the best things you can do is help build your child’s vocabulary. Research shows strong language ability is associated with a number of positive things, including happiness, friendships, connections with family, academic success and a satisfying career.