Cryptic crossword #25: Ancient tree (5)
20 February 2020
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What causes catchy tunes to become earworms, and is there an evolutionary advantage to being left or right-handed? Send us your thoughts
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The muscles that control our fingers are in our arms, so why does the cold affect our dexterity? Readers respond with some insights
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Why does unripe mulberry juice and milk remove the stain of ripe mulberries? Readers have the answers
