London: If you are among those who desperately need a midmorning coffee break, then go for it at 11 am, as scientists claim a formula they have devised proves that “elevenses” is the best time to drink your brew.

The Oxford University research also shows that a tasty Americano is not the only requirement — lights, music, aroma and good company need to be added to the mix. The experts developed the formula (M = 0.5 x F + (0.5 x E + 0.3 x P + 0.15 x C + 0.05 x T) by combining various factors such as great flavour (F) with the perfect environment (E), the container it comes in (P), who you drink coffee with (C) and the time of day you enjoy your coffee break (T) to create the most enjoyable coffee moment (M).    
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Brit milkman threw away £1m sketches
London: A milkman, who threw in a bin 10 sketches by painter L.S. Lowry now estimated to be worth £1million, says that his children could paint better.
Ben Timperley, 72, was given the 10 drawings about 50 years ago and at that time Lowry wasn’t famous, Daily Express reported on Wednesday.
“I thought my children could paint better. I thought they were little sketches anybody could do. I put them in the bin. What an idiot,” said Timperley.
Art experts say the works that were thrown away could easily fetch £1million today. “He (Lowry) was a shy man who always wore a black raincoat and carried a black umbrella even on a sunny day,” Timperley was quoted as saying.    
    —IANS