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The most famous mystery about Loch Ness surrounds the phenomenon of an enormous creature, known as the Loch
Ness Monster, or Nessie. The first recorded sighting of the monster was in A.D. 565, when it was said to have eaten a
local farmer. Over the years, rumors spread far and wide.
In 1933, construction began on the A82—the road that runs along the north shore of the Loch. The work involved
considerable drilling and blasting and people believed that the disruption forced the monster into the open. Around this
time, there were numerous sightings and, in 1934, London surgeon R. K. Wilson took a photograph that appeared to
show a slender head and neck rising above the water. Nessie hit the headlines and has remained the topic of fierce debate
ever since.
In the 1960s, the Loch Ness Investigation Bureau conducted a ten-year survey. By the end of the decade, minisubmarines were used for the first time to explore the Loch. New public interest was generated in the mid-1970s when
underwater photographs of what appeared to be a “flipper” were made public.
To this day, there is still no conclusive proof. Whatever the truth, it’s always worth a trip to Loch Ness to see for
yourself.
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On average Americans chew about 300 sticks of gum per person a year. Why is chewing gum so popular? Some
people say that it not only helps you relax but also helps you stay awake. Others chew gum after a meal to have fresh
breath. It can help fight tooth decay as well. But few people know that there is an even better reason for chewing gum—
it can improve memory!
In an experiment, the scientists divided 75 people into three groups. One third chewed real gum, one third chewed
imaginary gum, and the last third didn’t chew anything. Then, each group was given a lot of different memory tests. The
results were very interesting. The people with real gum did better than those with imaginary gum, and the latter did better
than those who didn’t have any gum at all.
How does chewing gum help memory? One possible reason is that when people chew, there is more activity in an
area of the brain that is important for memory. Another possible reason is that when people chew, their heart beats faster
so more oxygen goes to the brain. So, do you have an exam coming up? Start chewing now!
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When you have a newborn baby it can be difficult to make quality time with your toddler. This is because the first
few weeks after birth are quite 47 , adjusting to the new baby and feeding amongst many other things. There are
things you can do with your toddler to ensure that he or she doesn’t feel 48. For example, when your newborn baby
is asleep, you could spend time with your toddler and make the effort to interact and tell them how much you love them.
Giving your toddler a cuddle or reading your toddler a bedtime story, you can help them feel happier and deeply loved.
Many toddlers strongly desire their parents’ attention and sometimes 49 can begin when they see that one
child is getting more attention than they are. You must make sure that you give your children equal attention. If you
compliment one child, then you should make sure you give praise to his/her siblings, or sibling 50 can develop. It
is important to look into the needs of both children and let each of them know how much they are loved.
