Archive for May 28th, 2008

A Tiny Fruit That Tricks the Tongue

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

A small red berry called miracle fruit temporarily rewires the way the palate perceives sour flavors, rendering lemons as sweet as candy.

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Cat puts Japan rail firm on track

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

A loss-making Japanese railway company is back on track thanks to the popularity of a stray cat.

Wearing a black cap and posing for photos with passengers, Tama the tabby is credited with boosting Wakayama Electric Railway’s revenue by 10%.

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