California: Oarfish and a bad omen
On Nov. 6, a researcher on an Encinitas beach spotted an oarfish, measuring 9 to 10 feet long. The fish typically…
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Swedish Minister has banana phobia
A Swedish minister’s phobia of bananas has led officials to insist rooms are free of the fruit ahead of any…
Britain’s oldest skydiver is 102
Manette Baillie, from Suffolk, undertook the feat to raise money for three causes close to her heart – the East…
Widest tongue!
A Texas woman was awarded a Guinness World Records title for the surprising contents of her mouth — a 3.11-inch-wide…
“We’re a throuple — we’ve mastered the art of sharing everything”
Three is a magic number. Alana, 27, and Kevin, 33, had been dating for three years when Alana divulged her…
Temperatures @ 34.8C, UK sees hottest day of 2024
Temperatures in the UK have surged to their highest point of the year so far with 34.8C recorded in Cambridge…
How to prevent your child from becoming obese
As a parent, you are likely to be at peace when your child finishes everything on their plate. However, while…
Why is colour purple on trees here?
The woodsy notations are considered an acceptable substitute for actual signage in a wide range of states — some states use…
School worker jailed for stealing chicken wings worth $1.5m
A school worker has been jailed for nine years after stealing $1.5m (£1.18m) worth of chicken wings. Vera Liddell’s year-long…
“Chicken wings advertised as ‘boneless’ can have bones”
Consumers cannot expect boneless chicken wings to actually be free of bones, a divided Ohio Supreme Court ruled Thursday, rejecting claims by…