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With the Easter weekend almost finally here, many households will be stocking up on delicious treats. But if you have a dog, make sure you don't fall for their puppy-dog eyes. Vets have warned that a popular Easter treat could be lethal to dogs. Your first thought is probably chocolate, which is widely known to be toxic for our furry friends. However, the Kennel Club says that dog owners should also be wary of hot cross buns and Simnel cake.

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It's a rumour that has circulated in schol canteens around the world for years. The so-called '5-second rule' is the idea that it's safe to eat food dropped on the floor if picked up within five seconds. So, is there any truth to this rule? TikToker @HowDirtyIs set out to settle the debate once and for all - and it's bad news if you've been living by the five-second rule. The scientist dropped a petri dish onto a surface for varying lengths of time, ranging from 0 seconds to one minute.

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The moment that alien hunters have been waiting for finally arrived last night, as scientists announced the discovery of a distant exoplanet with the signature of alien life. The exoplanet, called K2-18b, contains huge quantities of dimethyl sulphide - a chemical only produced by living organisms. The planet is 124 light-years from Earth - so it would take us hundreds of thousands to millions of years to reach it with current technology.

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With over 650 million registered players, Fortnite is without a doubt one of the most popular video games in the world. Now, experts have warned that some children are spending so much time playing the game that they're developing 'Fortnite accents'. The Fortnite accent is typically high-pitched and fast-faced, according to the experts at Preply. It also often features an upward inflection at the end of each sentence, almost as if everything is being said in the tone of a question.

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It's something that millions of households squabble over every spring. When should the heating be turned off? Now, a survey of 2,000 Britons has settled the debate once and for all. According to the research, the heating should be turned off when the outside temperature hits a consistent 15°C or over. This makes now an 'ideal time to consider switching off', according to Stephen Day, director of iHeat.