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Who Discovered Popcorn?
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How Did the Tulip Get Its Name?
The tulip gets its name from the Turkish tulban (turban) because of its fancied resemblance to a turban. Some flowers seem to speak their…
Single Sex Schools Help Women Break into the Science World
Single sex schools help women become scientists because there is nobody to tell them that they should not be in the lab, Dame Mary…
Former Pupil Returns School Library Book 65 Years Late with Fine to Make Amends
A former pupil has returned a library book to his school 65 years after borrowing it – together with a £1,500 “fine” to make…