Cool stuff: dogs CAN understand you, mini-skirts are illegal in Uganda, and people been eating popcorn for 4,000 years. Plus a happy video.

Hi friends.  Some cool articles from the week, and a happy video that will make you cry in case you’re in the mood to get out some emotion: 

First, the happy video.  Nothing like strangers helping needy kids to pull at the heartstrings:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/19/norwegians-boy-without-jacket_n_4815716.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009

Now the articles:

It’s no surprise to dog owners, but this is cool nonetheless: research indicates that your dog may understand the emotions in your voice, leading to a greater understanding of what you’re saying:

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-26276660

People ate popcorn 4,000 years ago: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/02/27/283307934/popcorn-common-snack-helped-to-build-empires

You’re not allowed to wear miniskirts in Uganda:

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-26351087

Bye now. Happy weekend.