Child's Play: Blame It All on the Dog

This article discusses various topics, including a toddler blaming the family dog for a scribble in a picture book, the government's fuel duty and VAT, and other brief letters to the editor.

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The article starts by discussing a toddler who, when asked about a scribble in a picture book, confidently blamed the family's miniature dachshund. This relates to a recent study suggesting that babies younger than one can practice deceit. The article then discusses the government's fuel duty and VAT, suggesting that reducing the VAT element could be a way to show 'fairness' on fuel prices and avoid accusations of profiteering. The rest of the article covers a range of brief letters to the editor on topics such as gut feelings, the Fifa fiasco, human connection, and cooking instructions.