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Merge 104.8 | 16 July 2026
A new movie starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway and Robert Pattinson is now showing across Oman. It\s called The Odyssey and tells the story about a hero’s struggle to find his way home, the power of perseverance, and the meaning of family and identity. It was directed by Christopher Nolan and was shot across the world using brand new IMAX® film technology.
New research suggests that having a baby boy may put more stress on a mother’s body than having a girl. A study found that mothers of boys tend to show signs of faster biological aging. Researchers believe this is because carrying a boy may require more energy and place greater demands on the mother’s body.
A study of 1,700+ adults in Hungary has found that excessive celebrity fixation was linked to slightly lower scores in vocabulary and reasoning. As celebrity culture becomes a bigger part of modern media, researchers warn that replacing learning, focus, and critical thinking with constant consumption may have it’s downsides. They say a casual interest is fine, but maintaining balance may help keep your mind sharp.
