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Fairy tales

Fairy tales are short fantastical stories, sometimes with a moral in the end. And they're not just for kids.

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Young woman kissing figure of frog prince

The science of passion: Why do we kiss?

The science of passion: Why do we kiss?

We exchange millions of disease-spreading bacteria when we swap spit. Disgusting! So why does kissing feel so good?
ScienceMay 19, 2023
Lionel Messi celebrates

Messi eyeing fairy-tale ending with improving Argentina

Messi eyeing fairy-tale ending with improving Argentina

Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup knockout goal as Argentina edged to a nervy 2-1 win over Australia.
SoccerDecember 4, 2022
Lionel Messi hangs his head after Argentina's loss to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia shock Argentina, but this is no fairy tale

Saudi Arabia shock Argentina, but this is no fairy tale

Argentina lost to Saudi Arabia in a shock result. But this is not a fairy tale story without its problems.
SoccerNovember 22, 2022
A photo of a pool with a view to the alps and a green forest.

Fairy-tale castle: G7 venue Schloss Elmau

Fairy-tale castle: G7 venue Schloss Elmau

The G7 summit is being held in Schloss Elmau in Germany, starting June 26. Here's what makes the hotel so special.
TravelJune 21, 202210 images
A crowd of hot air balloons glide over fairy chimneys on the first day of the New Year in Cappadocia of Nevsehir, Turkey

Cappadocia: Journey to a fairy-tale world

Cappadocia: Journey to a fairy-tale world

The enchanting landscape of Cappadocia, in Turkey's central Anatolia region, is perhaps best seen from above.
TravelApril 24, 20229 images
Frankfurt celebrate against Barcelona

Frankfurt hope ending matches fairy-tale story

Frankfurt hope ending matches fairy-tale story

No German side has ever won the Europa League, but few have a relationship with the competition like Frankfurt's.
SportsApril 14, 2022
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A girl from the Pokot tribe in Kenya

A fairy tale to fight FGM

Female genital mutilation survivor Ntailan Lolkoki is fighting deep-rooted tradition with the help of a story.
Human RightsSeptember 22, 2021