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Is it OK to be a ‘Jack of all trades’?

K J Foxhall08/12/202408/12/2024

Years ago the expression ‘Jack of all trades’ could sometimes be used in a negative way, especially when the full…

Hippo brain stuff What is your ABC Podcast

Why left handedness was considered abnormal

K J Foxhall11/10/202411/10/2024

Witch, witch, you’re a witch! L is for the left handed discernment…or lack thereof. What was so bad about being…

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The fascination of alien invasions – The War of the Worlds

K J Foxhall06/09/202406/09/2024

You may have heard of this phenomenon which has been adapted several times from the well known book by H…

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What is Sophophobia?

K J Foxhall02/09/202402/09/2024

Everyone worries about studying from time to time whether it be exams, or studying for a job alongside many other…

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What is Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia?

Editor01/09/202401/09/2024

Apart from being one of the longest words in the dictionary, hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is the phobia or fear of long words. Isn’t…

_1 MINUTE READS Hippo brain stuff Perception

Miscommunication of electronic communications

K J Foxhall29/08/2024

The art of communication is not dead even with the abundance of electronic communications, so why is there so much…

_1 MINUTE READS General knowledge

What are those towers on the beach?

Editor20/08/202420/08/2024

Martello towers, sometimes known as just ‘Martellos’, are small defensive forts that were built across the British Empire during the…

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How many people can fit in a cloud?

Editor19/08/2024

White fluffy things that float around in the sky, surely they can’t be that big or even heavy, can they?…

_1 MINUTE READS General knowledge

Is ocean therapy real?

K J Foxhall06/08/202406/08/2024

According to several sources (listed below), yes it is. It is relatively new, but internationally it is recognised as a…

_1 MINUTE READS Animals and wildlife General knowledge

Can sloths hold their breath longer than dolphins?

K J Foxhall02/08/2024

According to research and the source information for this post, yes they can. Sloths are one of the slowest animals…

What effects do roller coasters have on the brain and the body?

What is the difference between meltdowns and tantrums?

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