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Avoid missing prostate warning signs with this handy quiz

<p>A leading Australian Urologist is sounding a warning to men who unknowingly ignore symptoms of an enlarged prostate, wrongly assuming it’s just a part of growing older. Symptoms the Urologist highlighted include, increased frequency going to the toilet at night or a change in urine flow.</p> <p>Dr Gordon O’Neill, who has been treating diseases of the prostate for over 25 years said almost half of all men over 50 have an enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), where the prostate gland enlarges and obstructs the urethra - the tube which expels urine from the bladder, and this may cause bothersome urinary symptoms.</p> <p>“While BPH is not cancerous or life threatening, the symptoms such as leaking or frequent urination can negatively impact a man’s quality of life,” Dr O’Neill said.</p> <p>“The prostate starts to compress the urine channel and this in turn may interfere with bladder function. In some severe cases, some men have trouble urinating at all. </p> <p>“If left undiagnosed this condition could lead to bladder damage, urinary tract infections and bleeding,” he said.</p> <p>Dr O’Neill is encouraging men to complete <a title="https://www.getmosh.com.au/start/prostate-enlargement-health-check" href="https://www.getmosh.com.au/start/prostate-enlargement-health-check" data-outlook-id="dea5c553-2489-4009-ae90-d09c24226c83">Mosh’s BPH quiz</a> which can help flag any irregularities that might cause need for concern.</p> <p>Mosh Medical Director Joanna Sharp said the quiz makes it easy for men to raise an issue they often deem embarrassing to discuss.</p> <p>“It’s a simple survey that can be done anywhere, at any time, allowing men who may be worried about their prostate function to find out whether medical intervention is needed,” said Dr Sharp.</p> <p>“There’s a lot of unnecessary fear and old school thinking among men when it comes to the prostate and there’s no need. Women are very good at being more in tune with their bodies, men are not so great. We need men to do better to notice changes in their body, especially ones that could be hiding something more sinister.” </p> <p>“Are they having to get up to urinate more frequently at night and is that impacting their quality of sleep? Does it dribble at the end? We don’t want men suffering in silence, thinking it’s secret men’s business. Troublesome symptoms of enlarged prostate can be fixed very easily,” Dr Sharp said.</p> <p>About one in seven men aged 40 to 49 years are diagnosed with a prostate problem, which increases to about one in every four men aged 70 years and older.</p> <p>GPs then assess the survey results referring those that need further examination to a urologist, like Dr O’Neill.</p> <p>“Some men live with an enlarged prostate and have no idea and that’s okay. But for those men where the symptoms have become an issue there are minimally invasive options such as an implant procedure,” Dr O’Neill said.</p> <p>“It’s a minimally invasive treatment that opens the prostatic urethra, relieving obstruction for men who suffer urinary symptoms related to BPH."</p> <p>“The implant holds the enlarged prostate tissue out of the way so it no longer blocks the urethra. There is no cutting, heating or removal of prostate tissue with no impact on sexual function which can be a big fear and deterrent for some men,” he said.</p> <p>Dr O’Neill believes men should also be screened for prostate cancer by getting a PSA test from the age of 40.  As they age the prostate gland grows and the PSA is likely to rise slightly.</p> <p>“The prostate grows on average about four percent a year, so changes can start as early as 30 but they won’t become apparent for another 20 years,” he said.</p> <p>“While having BPH or an enlarged prostate doesn’t increase your risk of prostate cancer, symptoms left unchecked could be masking a much more sinister problem such as prostate cancer so it’s better to have your symptoms assessed,” Dr O’Neill said.</p> <p>You can find Mosh's BPH quiz <a href="https://www.getmosh.com.au/start/prostate-enlargement-health-check" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. </p> <p><em>Image credits: Shutterstock</em></p>

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Put your Star Wars knowledge to the test

<p>While May 4 is not a public holiday, for passionate Star Wars fans around the world, it may as well be. </p> <p>Whether you prefer to dress-up with friends and celebrate with a mega movie marathon - after hours spent deciding which trilogy to begin with, of course - or scroll your favourite forums to find that next snippet of news about any upcoming projects, it’s fun to have the odd fun fact to drop into conversation, whether or not your present company particularly wants to hear it. </p> <p>And now’s the time to put your knowledge to the test, with some<em> Star Wars </em>trivia to challenge and to impress - especially if you get that perfect 15/15. </p> <p>So, “may the Force be with you”, and don’t forget to scroll to the bottom for the answers! </p> <p><strong>1. What was the false working title used to mask production for <em>Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi </em>in 1982? </strong></p> <p>A: Blue Moon</p> <p>B: Blue Harvest</p> <p>C: Force Squadron</p> <p>D: Galaxy’s Edge</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>2. The term ‘Ewok’ was never said aloud in the original trilogy. </strong></p> <p>A: True</p> <p>B: False</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>3. Who delivered the line “congratulations, you are being rescued” in <em>Rogue One: A Star Wars Story</em>? </strong></p> <p>A: Cassian Andor</p> <p>B: C-3PO</p> <p>C: K-2SO</p> <p>D: Orson Krennic</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>4. How many actresses have portrayed (in the live action films) the leader of the Rebel Alliance, Mon Mothma? </strong></p> <p>A: 4</p> <p>B: 3</p> <p>C: 2</p> <p>D: 1</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>5. Which movie features the most stop-motion animation? </strong></p> <p>A: <em>The Phantom Menace</em></p> <p>B: <em>Empire Strikes Back</em></p> <p>C: <em>Return of the Jedi</em></p> <p>D: <em>A New Hope</em></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>6. Why are porgs so prominent in <em>The Last Jedi</em>? </strong></p> <p>A: Director Rian Johnson was asked by a crew member’s child to include the feathered friends</p> <p>B: The marketing team had requested something small and fuzzy for the younger audience</p> <p>C: Porgs were inspired by early concept art for BB-8 that they didn’t want to toss aside completely</p> <p>D: The island on which they filmed was home to puffins and it was easier just to tie them in </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>7. Yoda shares a voice actor with which iconic Muppet? </strong></p> <p>A: Miss Piggy</p> <p>B: Kermit</p> <p>C: Gonzo </p> <p>D: Swedish Chef</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>8. How many films does the Rebel Alliance’s Blue Squadron appear in? </strong></p> <p>A: 1</p> <p>B: 2</p> <p>C: 3</p> <p>D: 4</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>9. Which phrase can be heard in every Star Wars movie?</strong></p> <p>A: “There’s no such thing as luck.” </p> <p>B: “Rebellions are built on hope.” </p> <p>C: “I have a bad feeling about this.” </p> <p>D: “Never underestimate a droid.” </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>10. In <em>The Phantom Menace</em>, Qui-Gon Jinn used which common household item as his communicator? </strong></p> <p>A: A lint brush</p> <p>B: A torch</p> <p>C: A tin of shoe polish </p> <p>D: A razor</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>11. How many Sith can there be at any one time? </strong></p> <p>A: 8</p> <p>B: 6</p> <p>C: 4</p> <p>D: 2</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>12. What was Luke Skywalker originally going to be called? </strong></p> <p>A: Luke Stardestroyer</p> <p>B: Luke Starkiller</p> <p>C: Luke Skykiller</p> <p>D: Luke Lars</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>13. The noise from passing which object served as the inspiration for lightsaber sounds? </strong></p> <p>A: A radio</p> <p>B: A microwave</p> <p>C: A television </p> <p>D: A racecar</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>14. Which quote is correct?</strong></p> <p>A: “No, I am your father.”</p> <p>B: “Luke, I am your father.” </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>15. Who built C-3PO? </strong></p> <p>A: Luke Skywalker</p> <p>B: Jar Jar Binks</p> <p>C: Shmi Skywalker</p> <p>D: Anakin Skywalker</p> <p> </p> <p><em>Images: Getty</em></p> <p><strong>ANSWERS: </strong></p> <blockquote> <p>1: A, 2: A, 3: C, 4: C, 5: B, 6: D, 7: A, 8: A, 9: C, 10: D, 11: D, 12: B, 13: C, 14: A, 15: D</p> </blockquote>

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Can you guess the movies that made these quotes famous?

<p>Test your knowledge of these famous lines and movie titles. Scroll to the bottom to check the answers.<br /><br /></p> <p><em>“Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”</em><br />1. Forrest Gump<br />2. A Streetcar Named Desire<br />3. Gone With the Wind<br /><br /></p> <p><em>“Ogres are like onions."</em><br />1. Shrek<br />2. Monsters, Inc.<br />3. Antz<br /><br /></p> <p><em>“Put some Windex on it.”</em><br />1. Maid in Manhattan<br />2. Sunshine Cleaning<br />3. My Big Fat Greek Wedding<br /><br /></p> <p><em>“Why so serious?”</em><br />1. The Dark Knight<br />2. Avengers: Endgame<br />3. Suicide Squad<br /><br /></p> <p><em>“Are you not entertained?”</em><br />1. Braveheart<br />2. 300<br />3. Gladiator<br /><br /></p> <p><em>“She doesn’t even go here.”</em><br />1. Bring It On<br />2. Mean Girls<br />3. Freaky Friday<br /><br /></p> <p><em>“Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.”</em><br />1. 27 Dresses<br />2. Confessions of a Shopaholic<br />3. The Devil Wears Prada<br /><br /></p> <p><em>“Remember, the Force will be with you always.”</em><br />1. Star Trek<br />2. Star Wars<br />3. Battlestar Galactica<br /><br /></p> <p><em>“Here’s looking at you, kid.”</em><br />1. To Catch A Thief<br />2. Citizen Kane<br />3. Casablanca<br /><br /></p> <p><em>“You had me at ‘hello.’”</em><br />1. Jerry Maguire<br />2. As Good as It Gets<br />3. The Story of Us<br /><br /><br /><em>“They call it Royale, with cheese.”</em><br />1. The Hateful Eight<br />2. Pulp Fiction<br />3. Kill Bill: Volume 1<br /><br /></p> <p><em>“Go ahead, make my day.”</em><br />1. Unforgiven<br />2. Dirty Harry<br />3. Sudden Impact<br /><br /></p> <p><em>“Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.”</em><br />1. Dead Poets Society<br />2. Good Will Hunting<br />3. School Ties<br /><br /></p> <p><em>“I’ll have what she’s having.”</em><br />1. When Harry Met Sally<br />2. Sleepless in Seattle<br />3. You’ve Got Mail<br /><br /></p> <p><em>“Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.”</em><br />1. Ever After<br />2. The Princess Bride<br />3. A Knight’s Tale<br /><br /></p> <p><em>“You can’t handle the truth!”</em><br />1. Rules of Engagement<br />2. A Few Good Men<br />3. Men of Honour<br /><br /></p> <p><em>“You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”</em><br />1. The Deep<br />2. The Shallows<br />3. Jaws<br /><br /></p> <p><em>“Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”</em><br />1. Dirty Dancing<br />2. Footloose<br />3. Save the Last Dance</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Answers</strong></span></p> <p><em>“Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”</em><br /><strong>Gone with the Wind (1939)</strong><br />In Gone with the Wind, Scarlett runs down the stairs after Rhett Butler in the hopes of winning him back. She asks what she should do and where she should go, but he had enough of her antics and responded with, “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.” This is one of the most famous movie quotes of all time.</p> <p><em>“Ogres are like onions."</em><br /><strong>Shrek (2001)</strong><br />Shrek is one funny family movie that the whole gang will love. It features plenty of great one-liners, including, “Ogres are like onions.” The titular character further explains that ogres are like onions because both have layers.</p> <p><em>“Put some Windex on it.”</em><br /><strong>My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)</strong><br />We don’t think the characters in My Big Fat Greek Wedding know that there are plenty of things you should never clean with Windex. Still, the main character explains that her dad believes Windex cures everything from poison ivy to psoriasis.</p> <p><em>“Why so serious?”</em><br /><strong>The Dark Knight (2008)</strong><br />Hopefully, you guessed correctly because Heath Ledger as the Joker in The Dark Knight is a hard performance to forget. It’s unsurprising that Rotten Tomatoes users voted this performance as the most memorable movie moment of the last 21 years.</p> <p><em>“Are you not entertained?”</em><br /><strong>Gladiator (2000)</strong><br />Although this movie is almost 20 years old, the pop-cultural references persist because it’s so ridiculously quotable. One of the most famous lines in the movie, directed by Ridley Scott is, “Are you not entertained?” If you don’t automatically lift your arms to mimic Russell Crowe’s character, then you probably got this question wrong.</p> <p><em>“She doesn’t even go here.”</em><br /><strong>Mean Girls (2004)</strong><br />Quotes from Mean Girls are still relevant and recognised even though the movie is from 2004. People also celebrate October 3rd as Mean Girls Day because of another infamous line from the movie.</p> <p><em>“Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.”</em><br /><strong>The Devil Wears Prada (2006)</strong><br />Meryl Streep is in at least 68 different movies, and her role in The Devil Wears Prada is just one of her many fantastic and memorable characters. Anyone who works in media, magazines, or fashion is especially familiar with the movie and the scene where Streep says, “Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.”</p> <p><em>“Remember, the Force will be with you always.”</em><br /><strong>Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)</strong><br />This quote might have thrown you for a loop. That’s because it’s one of the movie quotes most people get wrong. Many people think the quote is, “May the Force be with you.” In fact, it’s often attributed to Obi-Wan Kenobi, but he never said it in the original Star Wars films. General Dodonna says this line to his Rebel troops, and later, Han Solo says it to Luke before the latter flies off to take down the Death Star. Obi-Wan does say the line in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, too.</p> <p><em>“Here’s looking at you, kid.”</em><br /><strong>Casablanca (1942)</strong><br />Casablanca is a classic movie that people lie about watching. That might be part of the reason why it’s common for people to botch some of the famous quotes from the classic film. One that people mostly get right is, “Here’s looking at you, kid.”</p> <p><em>“You had me at ‘hello.’”</em><br /><strong>Jerry Maguire (1996)</strong><br />Although the movie does focus heavily on sports, the famous quote is more romantic than athletic. The titular character played by Tom Cruise goes on a long-winded rant to try and win back his ex, played by Rene Zellweger, but she cuts him off with, “You had me at ‘hello.’” It might not necessarily be one of best romantic movies of all time, but it’s certainly worth watching.<br /><br /><em>“They call it Royale, with cheese.”</em><br /><strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong><br />Keeping track of the storylines in Pulp Fiction is part of the fun of watching the crime movie. The stars include John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, and Samuel L. Jackson, who says, “They call it Royale, with cheese.”</p> <p><em>“Go ahead, make my day.”</em><br /><strong>Sudden Impact (1983)</strong><br />Harry Callahan’s catchphrase, “Go ahead, make my day,” is something he says at the beginning and end of Sudden Impact. Callahan, played by Clint Eastwood, says this line to a robber to show that he could be easily provoked.</p> <p><em>“Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.”</em><br /><strong>Dead Poets Society (1989)</strong><br />If you’ve ever had an English teacher impact your life, you’re also a prime candidate for watching this 1989 movie. In the film, John Keating, played by Robin Williams, is an unorthodox teacher at an all-boys prep school. “Carpe diem,” he tells his students. “Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.”</p> <p><em>“I’ll have what she’s having.”</em><br /><strong>When Harry Met Sally (1989)</strong><br />Although Meg Ryan stars in Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail, it’s her performance in When Harry Met Sally that led to this famous quote. After Ryan’s character does some impressive acting of her own, an extra says, “I’ll have what she’s having.”</p> <p><em>“Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.”</em><br /><strong>The Princess Bride (1987)</strong><br />This film is based on a 1973 book by the same name, and although the book features one of the most romantic quotes, the movie quote that sticks out the most is about revenge. Inigo repeats this line more than once until he finally meets the man who killed his father.</p> <p><em>“You can’t handle the truth!”</em><br /><strong>A Few Good Men (1992)</strong><br />A Few Good Men has a few good movie quotes, but none are more memorable than, “You can’t handle the truth.” Jack Nicholson delivers this line during a heated courtroom interrogation.</p> <p><em>“You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”</em><br /><strong>Jaws (1975)</strong><br />Police Chief Brody yells, “You’re gonna need a bigger boat,” during an iconic scene in Jaws after seeing the gigantic shark he hopes to catch.<br /><br /><em>“Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”</em><br /><strong>Dirty Dancing (1987)</strong><br />Johnny Castle, played by Patrick Swayze, rescues Baby after her father tells her to sit away from the dance stage, in the corner. Castle takes her hand, so the couple dances and have the time of their lives.</p> <p> </p> <p><em>This article was originally published on <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.readersdigest.com.au/culture/can-you-guess-the-movies-that-made-these-quotes-famous" target="_blank">Reader's Digest.</a></em></p>

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“Yeah, nah!”: University entrance exam from 1895 has people scratching their heads

<p>A 124-year-old entrance exam for a prestigious English college has gone viral online, with many arguing that it is “proof we are being dumbed down to a frightening extent”.</p> <p>Oxford history professor William Whyte shared the photo of the 1895 entrance exam for Cambrige’s Trinity College on Twitter yesterday, with 12 questions focusing on English history from 1485 to 1815.</p> <p>Applicants were advised that “not more than eight questions are to be attempted by any candidate”.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"> <p dir="ltr">Entrance examination for Trinity College Cambridge 1895: history of England <a href="https://t.co/JfNZbbMU4O">pic.twitter.com/JfNZbbMU4O</a></p> — William Whyte (@william_whyte) <a href="https://twitter.com/william_whyte/status/1189268763532779522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">29 October 2019</a></blockquote> <p>The questions are as follows:</p> <p><strong>1.</strong><span> </span>Give your estimate of the foreign policy of Henry the Eighth before 1520.</p> <p><strong>2.</strong><span> </span>How did the doings of the reforming party under Edward the Sixth facilitate a return to Catholicism under Queen Mary?</p> <p><strong>3.</strong><span> </span>Did the execution of Mary Queen of Scots increase or diminish the difficulties of Elizabeth’s position?</p> <p><strong>4.</strong><span> </span>How did the policy of James the First change for the worse after the death of Robert Cecil?</p> <p><strong>5.</strong><span> </span>How did the acceptance by the English Parliament of the Solemn League and Covenant affect the subsequent progress of the war between the Parliament and the King?</p> <p><strong>6.</strong> Discuss the good and the bad features of the government of England under the Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell.</p> <p><strong>7.</strong> Illustrate the political importance of the Protestant Dissenters in the reigns of Charles the Second and James the Second.</p> <p><strong>8.</strong> On what matters of practical policy did the Whigs and the Tories differ most markedly in the later years of William the Third?</p> <p><strong>9.</strong> Was there any utility to England in Walpole’s jealousy of rivals?</p> <p><strong>10. </strong>How did the elder Pitt differ in political opinions from Newcastle or Rockingham and their followers?</p> <p><strong>11.</strong> How did the general election of 1784 make the House of Commons a less unpopular institution than it had been?</p> <p><strong>12. </strong>In what respects was the Spanish Peninsula more advantageous ground for an attack by Great Britain on Napoleon’s power than any other part of Europe?</p> <p>Many were quick to respond to the tweet, saying that they doubt they’d be able to answer any of the questions.</p> <p>“Note that this is not the final exam for a college course in English history. It’s part of the entrance examination,” one person wrote, with another adding, “It looks like you’d already need a degree in history to answer it.”</p> <p>One person said, “Proof that we are being dumbed down to a frightening extent. Our high-school grads don’t know who’s the Vice President of the US and who Jean Chretien was, now look at the entrance exam for Cambridge in 1895.”</p> <p>Psychology professor Geoffrey Miller noted a stark difference between the admissions for college.</p> <p>“College admissions, 1895: tell us about your nation’s history. College admissions, 2019: tell us about your personal struggles.”</p>

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The Stroop Effect quiz that only 1 in 5 can pass

<p><span>In today’s world, most things are designed to steal your attention – from the billboard ads to your phone screen. With these disruptions, it can be hard to concentrate on any task at hand.</span></p> <p><span>To test your focus, you can try the famous Stroop task. The challenge estimates one’s selective attention, or the ability to respond to certain environmental stimuli while ignoring others. In the test, people are asked to name the colour of a printed word rather than the actual word itself – for example, if the word “blue” is printed in yellow, participants should answer “yellow”.</span></p> <p><span>A variety of the Stroop effect quiz below has been tested on 2,000 adults in the UK. While 79 per cent received a perfect score for matching colours, only 21 per cent managed to get all the answers right when it came to incongruent colours. </span></p> <p><span>Young people and those who exercise frequently performed the best. 29 per cent of Generation Z – or those born between 1995 and 2010 – scored 10 out of 10 on incongruent colours, compared with only 11.1 per cent of Generation X and 13.4 per cent of Baby Boomers.</span></p> <p><span>Out of those who engaged in physical activity daily, 28.2 per cent earned a perfect mark. Meanwhile, only 18.5 per cent of the people who rarely exercised got all the answers on incongruent colours correct.</span></p> <p><span>Wonder how you fare? Try the test below.</span></p> <div class="test-app" style="width: 100%; height: 600px; margin: 0 auto; background: #fff; position: relative;"><iframe data-url="https://www.lenstore.co.uk/vc/the-stroop-effect/#embed" src="https://www.lenstore.co.uk/vc/the-stroop-effect/#embed" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 1px solid #ccc;"></iframe></div> <div class="meframe"></div> <p> </p> <div><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.lenstore.co.uk/vc/the-stroop-effect/" target="_blank">Stroop Effect</a> by <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.lenstore.co.uk/contact-lenses" target="_blank">Lenstore UK</a></div> <p> </p>

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Take this test: How many books can you read in a year?

<p>How many books can you read in a year? Two out of five Australians read more than ten books per year, according to a <span><a href="https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/workspace/uploads/files/readers_survey_summary_final_v-592cf39be2c34.pdf">2016 report</a></span>. However, you might be reading at a different speed and level.</p> <p>This quiz by Lenstore will let you find out your individual reading skills compared to the people of Great Britain, as well as how long it will take you to complete popular titles such as <em>Pride and Prejudice </em>and the <em>Harry Potter </em>series.</p> <p><span>It also lets you know how many more extra books you could read in a year if you increase your daily reading time.  </span></p> <p>Take the test here:</p> <div class="novel" style="width: 100%; height: 650px; margin: 0 auto; background: #fff; position: relative;"><iframe data-url="https://www.lenstore.co.uk/vc/a-novel-approach/#/embed" src="https://www.lenstore.co.uk/vc/a-novel-approach/#/embed" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 1px solid #ccc;"></iframe><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.lenstore.co.uk/contact-lenses/" target="_blank"></a></div> <p><span>The <a href="https://www.lenstore.co.uk/vc/a-novel-approach/">test</a> measures your natural reading speed by giving a book excerpt and questions to prove that you understand the passage.</span></p> <p><span>According to Lenstore, the average participant took 101 seconds to complete the test based on the results from 2,000 British adults. At this speed, they could read 33 books in a year if they dedicate 30 minutes every day to turning pages.</span></p> <p><span>Surprisingly, people aged over 65 were found to read faster than participants in their 20s, 30s and 40s. </span></p> <p><span>Frequent readers also finished the test much more quickly than non-readers – people who said they read more than 50 books a year completed the test in 76 seconds or 46 per cent faster than those who claimed to read no books at 112 seconds. </span></p> <p><span>How does your result compare to these numbers? Let us know in the comments.</span></p>

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The riddle that has the internet in a spin – can you figure it out?

<p>“What walks on four legs in the morning, two legs in the afternoon, and three legs at night?” inquired the Sphinx. Oedipus, ever the clever Greek tragic figure, was not easily fooled. “Man,” he replied. Then, the Sphinx died, for some reason.<br /><br />The upcoming riddle’s stakes are a bit lower, that’s for sure, but its answer is similarly difficult to dream up.</p> <p><strong>If Teresa’s daughter is my daughter's mother, what am I to Teresa?</strong></p> <p>For clarity’s sake, the relationships mentioned in the above riddle are by blood, and not by the quick and breezy process of Facebook family requests. Fortunately for the riddle-solver, finding the answer will just provide gratification.</p> <p>The pivot point of the riddle sits on the tongue of question-asker, who happens to be… <em>Teresa’s daughter</em>, <a rel="noopener" href="http://twentytwowords.com/heres-the-answer-to-the-viral-riddle-thats-driving-the-internet-nuts/2/" target="_blank" title="" data-original-title="">as confirmed by this diagram from 22 Words.</a></p> <p>Now, if you’re still looking for a challenge to keep your brain churning, just try and find the <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.readersdigest.com.au/true-stories-lifestyle/thought-provoking/spot-the-turtle" target="_blank" title="" data-original-title="">turtle in this photo</a>. It has nothing to do with daughters, but apparently, women can solve it faster than men.</p> <p><em>Written by <span>Sam Benson Smith</span>. This article first appeared in </em><span><a href="http://www.readersdigest.com.au/true-stories-lifestyle/thought-provoking/riddle-has-internet-spin-can-you-figure-it-out"><em>Reader’s Digest</em></a><em>. For more of what you love from the world’s best-loved magazine, </em><a href="http://readersdigest.innovations.co.nz/c/readersdigestemailsubscribe?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_medium=articles&amp;utm_campaign=RDSUB&amp;keycode=WRN87V"><em>here’s our best subscription offer.</em></a></span></p> <p><img style="width: 100px !important; height: 100px !important;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7820640/1.png" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/f30947086c8e47b89cb076eb5bb9b3e2" /></p>

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Are you too smart to fall for an online scam? Take this quiz

<p>Millions of people fall for scam emails every day. To respond to this problem, Google has launched a new quiz to test your ability to identify phishing emails.</p> <p>Phishing – or attempts to steal your sensitive information such as passwords, account numbers and credit cards – is “the most common form of cyberattack”, according to Google’s Jigsaw product manager Justin Henck. “One percent of emails sent today are phishing attempts.”</p> <p>To raise awareness about phishing and cyber security, Google’s technology incubator Jigsaw created the quiz with the help of about 10,000 journalists, activists and political leaders across the world.</p> <p>The questions were designed to teach people to spot the techniques that hackers use to trick them as well as the telltale signs of phishing emails.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 210.9375px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7822956/jigsawgoogle.png" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/a8fc76888e0c46a2b25768e69c87b13a" /></p> <p>Below are the tips that the quiz shares:</p> <ul> <li>Be cautious about attachments and hyperlinks, including URLs designed to look like popular websites, which may send you to fraudulent login pages.</li> <li>Read the sender’s email domain carefully to make sure the email comes from a legitimate/official source.</li> <li>When opening PDF attachments, make sure you trust the sender and use a browser or an online service to open them safely.</li> <li>Approve account access requests only if you trust the developer. You can check this by evaluating the domain that is displayed and clicking on it for more details.</li> </ul> <p>Apart from knowing the signs, Henck also recommended enabling two-step verification on your account. </p> <p>“When you have two-factor authentication enabled, even if an attacker successfully steals your password, they won’t be able to access your account,” said Henck.</p> <p>Take the quiz <a rel="noopener" href="https://phishingquiz.withgoogle.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>Have you been the victim of any email scams? Share your story in the comments.</p>

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