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Should we 'dum' down language to make it easier to learn?
Silent letters and double consonants would be removed from the English language in proposed changes by the UK spelling society.
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My daughter's 'a different type of perfect'
I have a child with special needs. I am that guy, we are that family.
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'Full House' cast reunites, sings theme song
The cast of 'Full House' reunited over the weekend and performed their own rendition of the theme song.
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The problem with tutoring
It seems parents are commonly employing tutors to help their children keep up or get ahead of peers but is the extra cost really warranted?
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Boy describes his 'mind blowing' first kiss
First kisses can be awkward and tricky to navigate but for this young boy it was "just so mind-blowing".
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