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Brain's laughter response studied
Joyful, mocking and "ticklish" laughter activates different connections in the brain, a study has shown.
Human brain predicts the future
Returning one of British tennis ace Andy Murray's 140mph serves requires clairvoyance as well as skill, research has shown.
Druid challenges 'macabre' display
A druid leader is calling for fake human remains to be put on display at Stonehenge instead of real ones.
Twitter role at Chelsea Flower Show
Twitter users will be able to control the appearance of a garden which is set to go on show at the Chelsea Flower Show this year.
Sir Paul gets the performing bug
Sir Paul McCartney has swapped Beatles for grasshoppers - after a stage invasion by a swarm of the creatures.
Children set nativity scene record
Hundreds of primary school children are celebrating after gaining a Guinness World Record - for the most living figures in a nativity scene.
Pope tells nuns: Don't be old maids
The pope has told nuns from around the world that they must be spiritual mothers and not "old maids."
Rome apology over £54 ice creams
A group of British tourists who were charged £54 for four ice creams in Rome have received an apology and have been invited to return to the Italian capital by its mayor.
App tracks users' mood changes
A new app designed to track a person's mood throughout the day could turn your smartphone into a pocket therapist, researchers claim.
'Hulk' woman hunted over attack
Police are hunting a woman who was dressed as the Incredible Hulk when she allegedly attacked another woman outside a restaurant.
Rush-hour trying over spilt milk
Rush-hour motorists faced disruption after a milk tanker believed to be carrying around 22,000 litres of milk tipped on to its side.
Crash leaves driver seriously hurt
A driver has been seriously injured in a crash between a car and a lorry.
US east coast faces cicada invasion
Any day now, billions of cicadas with bulging red eyes will crawl out of the earth after 17 years underground and overrun the east coast of the US, scientists say.
Plants show it is good to talk
If the Prince of Wales is unavailable, then a chat with a friendly neighbour might be the next best thing for your flowers.
'Whisky Galore' bottles net £12,000
Two rare bottles of whisky salvaged from a shipwreck which inspired a book and film have been sold in an online auction for £12,050.
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