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Police said Tuesday human remains were found inside a large crocodile suspected of killing a tourist in Australia’s second fatal attack in about a month.

Human remains inside crocodile believed to be those of tourist on vacation with family

You wait ages for a Yorkshire-set folk-horror dripping with grief and dread, and then two come along at once. First, there was The Moor, a melancholy, subtly supernatural tale of grief and dread set in motion by the death of a young boy; Starve Acre, however... well, same but it’s the ’70s and has bigger stars.

Starve Acre

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

A man has been accused of vandalizing a 6,000-year-old cave painting in southern Spain so it looked better for a Facebook photo. Police are investigating the case after a 39-year-old poured a bottle of water over the precious paintings so they would stand out more for his photo. The man...

Man Destroys a Cave Painting for a Facebook Photo

The Great Barrier Reef is vast and spectacular. But repeated mass coral bleachings, driven by high ocean temperatures, are threatening the survival of coral colonies which are the backbone of the reef. Our study, published today in Nature, provides a new long-term picture of the ocean surface temperatures driving coral...

'Wake-up call to humanity': Research shows the Great Barrier Reef is the hottest it's been in 400 years

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Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Tomás Treschanski is still four years away from turning thirty, yet he has already traveled the world, cooked alongside renowned chefs, and opened his own restaurant, Trescha, in his hometown. But it doesn’t stop there; his flagship restaurant, barely a year old, has become a benchmark for fine dining in Buenos Aires, has been awarded a Michelin star, and he has even been honored with the Young Chef Award 2024 – he is the youngest chef in the Americas to receive it. What might take many gastronomists several decades – or they might never achieve – this young man from Saavedra has accomplished by the age of 26.

Interview with Tomás Treschanski: “Trescha is my life”

A decade ago, archaeologists might have recorded a dark stain in the soil beneath a ball court dating to the turn of the first millennium a.d. in the ancient Maya city of Yaxnohcah, but it would have yielded little information about Maya ways of life. Now, thanks to the development of environmental DNA—or eDNA—techniques that involve studying traces of plant DNA in soil, a team led by archaeobotanist David Lentz of the University of Cincinnati was able to analyze samples of the stain. The results have revealed that the stain is what remains of an object that must have once held great importance to the Maya. The team discovered that it contains DNA from four plant species the Maya are thought to have employed during rituals. These include jool, a tree whose bark the Maya used for ceremonial wrappings, suggesting the stain consists of the remnants of a medicine bundle. Also present is xtabentún, a plant in the morning glory family that has hallucinogenic properties. “That was very interesting,” says Lentz. “There’s no direct evidence that xtabentún was used by the ancient Maya, even though it is used in southern Mexico today to brew an alcoholic beverage.” The Maya were certainly familiar with the plant, however, as its vines are depicted in illustrations of two gods in the Dresden Codex, a Maya book that was created between 1300 and 1521. The other plants detected in the stain are chili pepper, which has a variety of medical and ritual uses, and chilcahuite, or the lancewood tree, which the Maya used to make spears. Lentz says that could mean the bundle once contained a miniature spear. While the bundle could have played a role in a healing ritual, he believes it’s more likely that Maya priests buried it during a ceremony held some 2,000 years ago to “ensoul” or dedicate the ball court.

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THIS is the moment commuters stopped in their tracks as a trio of Egyptian Gods descended upon the capital. The mysterious figures adorned with the jackal-headed mask of Anubis - God of the afterlife - embraced modern life such as waiting at a bus stop, emerging from the Piccadilly Circus underground and strolling through Regent Street.

Strange moment drivers come to a halt as mysterious figures dressed as Egyptian Gods stroll through busy London street

Without a doubt, chipá is truly the WHAT A PRODUCT. It's a typical Paraguayan food that also has strong influences from northern Argentina. We don’t need to tell you how delicious it is, because you already know. We explored Buenos Aires to find all kinds of chipá: stuffed,...

The best chipá in the city

SHOCKING footage shows the terrifying moment a 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked Japan – sparking a tsunami warning. Waves struck the city of Miyazaki on the southwestern island of Kyushu – less than 30 minutes after the 6.9 magnitude quake hit. Warnings have been lifted in several coastal areas of Kyushu and the nearby island of […]

Terrifying moment huge 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocks Japan as tsunami hits shores and people flee swinging buildings

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(CNN) — Its perfectly preserved streets and still-standing houses provide a unique opportunity to see how people lived nearly 2,000 years ago. A visit to the ancient city of Pompeii, frozen in time when it was covered by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE, provides memories of a lifetime.

Tourist is caught carving initials into 2,000-year-old home at Pompeii

Sure, catching the Northern Lights is something that’s on most of our bucket lists, but meteor showers promise a pretty spectacular show as well, and capturing them might not involve donning seven layers and travelling to an icy landscape. Tonight, August 12, is when NASA predicts the annual Perseid...

These are the best destinations to catch the Perseid meteor shower tonight

Maps have undoubtedly been a helpful part of our past and present and have helped navigate the most ancient spaces. People might be aware of digital maps and paper maps, however, researchers stumbled upon a map carved in clay. A mesmerizing map that is around 2600 years old was discovered by archeologist Hormuzd Rassam, per My Modern Met. Suggested to be the map of the 6th century Babylonia, it is reportedly the world’s oldest existing map. Though archaeologists found just a fragment of the map, a lot is visible and comprehensible from the same. The British Museum acquired the map and it has been stored there ever since 1882.

2600-year-old map carved on clay block shows us a completely different view of the world

Inspired by a leading exponent of Urban Exploring, aka UrbEx, who has just written a book on the subject, the BBC has just published a list of the 12 most fascinating abandoned buildings in the world, including the Kupari complex outside Dubrovnik. Recently in the news due to its upcoming...

Dubrovnik’s Kupari features among world’s most fascinating abandoned buildings

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A tsunami warning has been issued for Japan after a massive earthquake has hit the region. The magnitude of the tremor has been recorded at 7.1 on the
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Japan earthquake: Enormous 7-magnitude tremor slams region as tsunami warning issued

Located in Taipa Village in Macau, Goa Nights (ranked #100 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2021 extended 51-100 list) has been a popular watering hole in the area. The venue is known for its Indian offerings from Goa, featuring specially curated food and cocktails inspired by Goa’s history and its influences as a former Portuguese colony. After opening its second location in Cebu, Philippines earlier this year, Goa Nights Macau is now closing its doors on Rua Correia da Silva, where it has been a beloved fixture for seven years. This three-story Indian tapas and cocktail bar will officially debut its new venue at Broadway Macau on August 15, 2024, promising an exciting and fresh experience for patrons.

Macau's Goa Nights restobar is moving to Broadway Macau this August

While we still have the Paralympics to keep us gawping at the talent of athletes and laughing at all the memes in a few weeks’ time, those will undoubtedly go by as fast as the Olympics did – and it’s still four years until the next Olympic city lights its torch and welcomes thousands of spectators at LA 2028.

Where are the 2026 Winter Olympics? Date, location and tickets for 2026 games

Tea plays an integral part of Chinese dining tradition, and a grand tea-inspired feast, complete with exquisite tea pairings, offers a truly unique dining experience. From now until August 31, the two-Michelin-starred and two Black Pearl Diamond restaurant Lai Ching Heen at Regent Hong Kong will present the Yunnan Pu’er Tea Tasting Menu ($1,238 per person). Curated by executive chef Lau Yiu Fai, head chef Cheng Man Sang, and tea sommelier Kelvin Mok, the exclusive menu celebrates the deep-rooted heritage of Chinese tea culture through an innovative blend of Cantonese cuisine and Yunnan tea.

Indulge in a lavish tea-inspired feast at the Michelin-starred Lai Ching Heen

When Mount Vesuvius, the massive volcano in southern Italy, erupted in 79 AD, residents had no time to escape before showers of ash and rock buried them forever. However, new research reveals that some people did survive – but they were then killed by a second force of nature.

Pompeii disaster survivors were killed by second mysterious force, study finds

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Interactive new sculptures will line the 9km Sydney Harbour foreshore walking track

The Sydney Harbour foreshore is already our city's pearl, and the 9km Foreshore Walk (from Pyrmont to Woolloomooloo) will soon be jazzed up with a number...

Interactive new sculptures will line the 9km Sydney Harbour foreshore walking track

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