Species of frog size of 5p coin discovered in Madagascar

A frog no bigger than a 5p coin has been discovered in Madagascar – and already classed as critically endangered by conservationists.  The new species of stump-toed frog, named Stumpffia troschaueri, is brown in colour with black spots on its side, in an apparent attempt to camouflage itself among the leaves around it.  Four specimens were … Read more

People who make major life decisions on the toss of a coin end up happier, study says

People who make major life decisions including whether to move, adopt or propose on the toss of a coin end up happier, study says Research has found that making a decision on a coin flip could lead to happiness  The study found that participants had more long-term satisfaction when using a coin toss on a … Read more

Royal Mint releases £2 coin to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day to say ‘thank you’ to war veterans 

Royal Mint releases new £2 coin to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day as a ‘thank you’ to those who served in Second World War This Friday May 8 commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day The Royal Mint had made a special £2 coin for those who served in the forces The coin features … Read more

Royal Mint releases £2 coin to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day to say ‘thank you’ to war veterans 

Royal Mint releases new £2 coin to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day as a ‘thank you’ to those who served in Second World War This Friday May 8 commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day The Royal Mint had made a special £2 coin for those who served in the forces The coin features … Read more