Does your pet have a sixth sense for trouble that’s about to happen? A new poll says two-thirds of owners think their pets can sense nature’s forces such as bad weather or even earthquakes before they happen. About four in ten think their pets can sense bad news that’s on the way and will alert them by barking, meowing, running in circles or hiding in a safe place. Source Link
Here’s a tip for students who want to learn -- instead of studying, just take a test. Researchers say students who took a written essay test just after completing a reading assignment scored higher on later tests than those who had multiple study sessions. They think they process of recalling the material in a test helps the brain retain the information better. Source Link
When is a free iPhone app worth a lot more? When it’s the 10 billionth download from the App Store. Apple says a woman from England who was downloading a free game on Saturday pushed the iTunes App Store over the 10 billion mark in downloads since it opened in 2007. The honor comes with more than just a free game, as she’ll also get a $10,000 iTunes gift card. Source Link
Here’s a tip for students who want to learn -- instead of studying, just take a test. Researchers say students who took a written essay test just after completing a reading assignment scored higher on later tests than those who had multiple study sessions. They think they process of recalling the material in a test helps the brain retain the information better. Source Link
When is a free iPhone app worth a lot more? When it’s the 10 billionth download from the App Store. Apple says a woman from England who was downloading a free game on Saturday pushed the iTunes App Store over the 10 billion mark in downloads since it opened in 2007. The honor comes with more than just a free game, as she’ll also get a $10,000 iTunes gift card. Source Link
