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...trainer had this little neon-orange toy that he would show to the dog, and the dog would start slavering and get unbelievably agitated and would do anything to get the toy. So the dog would be restrained, and Josh, before each take, would show the dog that he had the toy, he'd put it in his pants and jump into the river...
...Even more impressive is how early younger siblings develop what's known as the theory of mind. Very small children have a hard time distinguishing the things they know from the things they assume other people know. A toddler who watches an adult hide a toy will expect that anyone who walks into the room afterward will also know where to find it, reckoning that all knowledge is universal knowledge. It usually takes a child until age 3 to learn that that's not so. For children who have at least one elder sibling, however, the realization typically comes earlier...
...Everyone that gets involved really, especially the OFA staff, it’s like this big parade of giddy school children, just totally excited with this new toy. They’re as excited as we are and I think that that excitement breeds new excitement...
...number between 1 and 10...You lose! Take off your clothes. Best or worst lie you’ve ever told: I’m straight. Something you’ve always wanted to tell someone: I’m not as stupid as you look. Favorite childhood toy: Books. I was a nerd. Sexiest physical trait: I was once told that I’ve got amazing eyebrows. Favorite part about Harvard: The people. Describe yourself in three words: Happy, excited, college. In 15 minutes you are: Watching “The Lion King...
...Meglena Kuneva said in her talk, titled “Consumer Protection as a Challenge and Opportunity for the Transatlantic Agenda.” The speech was part of a trip by the commissioner to discuss “the current situation regarding the safety of consumer goods including toys produced in China,” Kuneva said. She will also meet with White House officials and representatives of the Federal Trade Commission and Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC). This past summer, three major toy recalls took place as a result of excessive amounts of lead paint and parts...