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Child with rare condition treated in city hospital

7-year-old girl treated for rare Moyamoya disease at MGM Healthcare; discharged after 6-hour surgery; will be reviewed after 3 months.

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

Husband Waits Years To Get Wife Special Gift, Learns The Surprise Has Been Ruined

This redditor wanted to surprise his wife with a gift she’s been waiting for for years, but the online seller ruined it in a matter of seconds. The post Husband Waits Years To Get Wife Special Gift, Learns The Surprise Has Been Ruined first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Dec 21, 2023

Wheelchair-Bound Home Alone’s Tim Curry Says He Was “Lucky” Because Of His Acting Career

"Tim is doing great. He absolutely can speak and is recovering at this time and in great humor.” The post Wheelchair-Bound Home Alone’s Tim Curry Says He Was “Lucky” Because Of His Acting Career first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Dec 21, 2023

Optical Illusion: You have the sharpest eyes if you can spot 3 faces in this picture

Optical illusions are fascinating mind-twisters that distort reality, and they're not just for entertainment. They provide an unexpected glimpse into how the brain works and, when used frequently, can potentially improve cognitive function.

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2023

This Much I Know review – an invigorating theatrical brainteaser

Stalin’s daughter and a white supremacist’s son navigate their psychological inheritances as scenarios and characters change quickly in a blizzard of ideas

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023

For many who are suffering with prolonged grief, the holidays can be a time to reflect and find meaning in loss

The holiday season is meant to be filled with joy, connection and celebration of rituals. Many people, however, are starkly reminded of their grief this time of year and of whom – or what – they have lost.

The Conversation · Dec 20, 2023

Do you eat with your eyes, your gut or your brain? A neuroscientist explains how to listen to your hunger during the holidays

The holiday season is upon us, and with it, opportunities to indulge in festive treats. The proverbial saying “you eat with your eyes first” seems particularly relevant at this time of year.

The Conversation · Dec 20, 2023

The 12 Most Mind-Blowing Science Breakthroughs of 2023

These breakthroughs are no-doubt-about-it advances that crucially improved our medical, technological, or astronomical understanding.

Inverse · Dec 20, 2023

Only 2% of people can spot the Christmas star in this image

Are you prepared to go on a joyous and visually intriguing adventure? Get ready for a brain twisting challenge that has puzzle enthusiasts perplexed. Just 2% of participants in this holiday-themed brainteaser have been able to identify the hidden Christmas star that is decorated on the top one of the…

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2023

Volunteers inhale air pollutants to unpack link to dementia

Volunteers in the U.K. are inhaling pollutants to help scientists understand why air pollution has long been linked to dementia.

LiveScience · Dec 19, 2023