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There may finally be some good news for the messy, sleep-deprived potty mouths among us. Research has found links between certain habits that are usually considered negative and different measures of verbal ability, creativity and cognitive performance. One study found that people who could produce more swear words also tended to perform better in general verbal fluency tasks. This suggests that swearing does not necessarily indicate a limited vocabulary.   […]

Sir David Attenborough is 100 years old and still collecting major television awards. The legendary broadcaster has won Best TV Presenter at the 2026 National Television Awards, adding another achievement to an extraordinary career that has spanned more than seven decades.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Magic (@magicmt917) Sir David received the award for his work narrating the BBC series “Secret Garden.” Although he […]

Maltese students get to hold onto their summer holidays for a little longer than children elsewhere in the European Union. Schools in Malta traditionally reopen towards the end of September, making the country’s back-to-school season one of the latest across the EU. While students in several European countries return to their classrooms during August or at the beginning of September, children in Malta continue enjoying their holidays for several more […]

It turns out that some dogs can be too friendly for police work. In the United States, dogs that do not meet the requirements for government or law enforcement work may occasionally be made available for adoption. Reasons for being released from training can include nervousness, a lack of drive or simply having a personality that is better suited to family life. In other words, being too interested in cuddles […]

The foldable iPhone is finally here. Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, alongside the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The Duo features a 5.4-inch outer display for everyday use and opens to reveal a much larger 7.6-inch screen. It is powered by Apple’s new A20 Pro chip and will also support Apple Pencil functionality.   View this post on Instagram   […]

A viral claim suggests that the average woman spends around two and a half years of her life getting ready. Once you add together all the time spent doing skincare, applying makeup, styling hair and trying to decide what to wear, those everyday routines apparently become a significant chunk of our lives.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Magic (@magicmt917) The exact figure should be […]