Sarcasm lost on the older generation
Sarcasm – often described as the lowest form of wit – is lost on the older generation, say scientists. Over 65s are more likely to misinterpret sarcastic comments and take the literal mean ...
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Are we going overboard over the death of David Bowie?
I am sure that the many fans of David Bowie are very, very sad at the news of his death I know he was a very talented man who gave joy to many people, but am I completely out of touch with modern livi ...
Paula’s Wines of the Week starting 11 January 2016
If these weekly columns have inspired you to organise your own wine tasting at home, then you’ll need to get some kit together. Buy yourself some large wine glasses (cheap supermarket ones will ...
An essential “five point care plan” to help families navigate the care minefield
£2bn has been cut from the nation’s social care budgets over the last ten years at the same time as the numbers of people needing support has soared, along with the cost of residential care. This has ...