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People pop confetti during a firecracker ceremony and cultural festival to mark the first day of the Lunar New Year in Chinatown neighborhood in Manhattan, February 16, 2018 in New York City. (Photo: AFP)

Here are some interesting facts about Chinese New Year 2018

Here is what you didn't know.

20 Feb 2018 4:03 PM IST

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This hotel chain will give you discount for staying off phones

The Wyndham Grand hotels are offering a five percent discount for switching off.

20 Feb 2018 3:44 PM IST

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Self-esteem important in treating mental health

Here is what a new study has found.

20 Feb 2018 3:30 PM IST

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New Beatrix Potter 50p coins released in United Kingdom

The illustration book drew elements from Potter's previous works .

20 Feb 2018 3:09 PM IST

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Here are the 4 kinds of drinkers

Researchers developed a motivational model of alcohol use to help treat heavy drinkers.

20 Feb 2018 2:55 PM IST

Amazon shares soared Thursday after the Internet giant reported earnings that topped expectations. (Photo: AFP)

Horrified shopper receive bottle of urine in delivery from Amazon

The disgusting item was in a damaged box containing a Â£65 Swarovski bauble that was handed over by a driver.

20 Feb 2018 2:41 PM IST

Using the hashtag #KFCCrisis, users mocked the overreaction of Brits when they couldnt get their favourite fast food. (Photo: AP)

Twitter goes into meltdown as KFC runs out of chicken

Here are hilarious overreactions to KFC running out of chicken in two-thirds of its British stores.

20 Feb 2018 1:42 PM IST

Current passing from the foot to the base of the spine is capable of boosting female sex drive (Photo: AFP)

Sex drive in women increases when they are zapped on the ankle

If this is repeated for three months, it can improve blood flow and nerve connections in the vagina.

20 Feb 2018 1:25 PM IST

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Immediate rest after embryo transfer has negative outcomes

The process of treatment takes over two weeks to confirm pregnancy

20 Feb 2018 1:14 PM IST

Choose your books carefully, as you have limited time. Take steps to make reading a daily perk. (Representational Image)

Reading crime novels helps relieve symptoms of depression, says study

While not exactly a cure, experts believe that reading is effective and could reduce reliance on antidepressants in many...

20 Feb 2018 12:53 PM IST

In 2015 alone 1,100 infant deaths were entirely preventable, suffocation fatalities occurred while babies were in bed. (Photo: Pixabay)

More babies dying of suffocation, often in bed

Parents should also be aware that bed sharing is most dangerous for newborns less than 4 months old, preemies and...

20 Feb 2018 12:22 PM IST

In the past, scientists selected specific features, including the distance between the eyes or the width of the mouth. (Photo: PIXABAY)

Fifteen genes that shape our face identified

In the past, scientists selected specific features, including the distance between the eyes or the width of the mouth.

20 Feb 2018 11:59 AM IST