Improve military homes by creating new body, say Tories

Military homes should be run by a housing association to tackle the “poor” state of accommodation and stem an exodus of troops, the Conservatives have said. Two-thirds of homes for military families need extensive refurbishment, with much service accommodation suffering damp, mould and rat infestations, a report found last year. The government is consulting on…

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Shaped like information

Hey look, it’s a guide to basic shapes! Prompt: “Please generate a colorful guide to basic geometric shapes, as an aid to children learning to identify basic shapes.” Not only does it have the basic shapes like circle, tringle, hectanbie, and sqale, it also has some of the more advanced shapes like renstqon, hoboz, and…

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How nitrous oxide became a deadly – but legal

Nitrous oxide – known colloquially as “laughing gas” – has many uses, from a painkiller during dental procedures to a whipping agent for canned whipped cream. While its euphoric side effects have long been known, the rise of vaping has helped create a perfect delivery vehicle for the gas – and a perfect recipe for…

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