Face of ‘gilded lady’ mummy digitally reconstructed by scientists 1,500 years after her death

They are raising the dead digitally. Scientists put the “animation” in “resurrection” after virtually reconstructing the face of a mysterious mummy that lived 1,500 years ago, as detailed in the journal Anthropologie – International Journal of Human Diversity and Evolution. Known as the Gilded Lady because of her golden covering, the mummy belonged to a … Read more

Is your meal safe to eat in flight? There’s only one way to find out, experts advise

You never know what you’re going to get with an in-flight meal – but this one came with an extra shocking surprise. Earlier this month, a Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was forced to make an emergency landing at JFK Airport because of “spoilt food” that sickened passengers. Although experts have said … Read more

“System Benefit”

The best things in life are free. Lauryn Clare, who goes by @lauryn.elizabeth_ on Instagram, revealed a Starbucks hack to help parents spend less money at the global coffee giant. Lauryn Clare, 34, discovered a money-saving hack when ordering from Starbucks. Instagram / @lauryn.elizabeth_ “If you can’t afford Starbucks for two, order your little one … Read more

The doctor shows how and when you should take a nap during the day

Resisting a break? Some naps can be refreshing, while others can leave you groggy and worse than before you blinked. Dr. Amy Korwin, a pulmonologist at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Connecticut, said that given the right conditions and parameters, a nap can provide a host of health benefits. Naps have been shown to improve … Read more

The 7th person is likely to be ‘cured’ of HIV in an exceptional case

A seventh person has been essentially cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant nearly a decade ago, doctors announced Thursday. The unidentified 60-year-old German man was suffering from acute myeloid leukemia when he underwent the risky procedure to replace his unhealthy bone marrow in October 2015. He stopped taking anti-retroviral drugs – which … Read more

The cheeseburger at the NYC restaurant costs a shocking $150

This nosh requires more “bread” than most. As if the Big Apple didn’t have enough delicious pastries of late, creative Japanese cocktail bar Sip & Guzzle is stepping into this golden gastronomic obscurity by selling a $150 beef sandwich served on a golden plate. Dubbed the Cheesy Royale, the recently cooked sammie was described by … Read more

I won’t breastfeed my baby because I don’t want saggy breasts – trolls say I’m selfish but it pisses me off

She is protecting her brave couple. Breasts that hang low — that wobble to and fro — just won’t cut it for the new mom who refuses to breastfeed her infant son for fear of sagging breasts. “The selfish reasons I didn’t breastfeed,” mom Rebecca Gallivan wrote in the closed caption of her viral TikTok … Read more

I’m a standup comic – I was shocked when an audience member in the front row told me I smelled bad

His breath smelled funny. A UK comedian was left punchless after one of his fans messaged him online to inform him that he smelled bad, according to a viral Instagram post. Manchester native Jamie Hutchinson had just finished a standup show in Liverpool when he received feedback from an audience member – who happened to … Read more

A shocking number of college students have ‘little idea’ about how government works: survey

They were educated. American college students have little basic knowledge of U.S. history, lawmaking and government, according to a new poll of no-nonsense civics questions. “Students today are woefully underprepared for participation in our democratic republic, as these results show,” said Bradley Jackson of the American Council of Administrators and Alumni, who administered the 35-question … Read more

McDonald’s debuts new Big Arch burger – you can only get it here for now

Not even the Hamburger could get away with this bad boy. McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski has released details on the fast food chain’s months-teased megaburger, now known as the Big Arch. It’s two patties, three layers of melted white cheddar cheese, a new special, “rich” sauce, crispy onions, chopped onions, lettuce and pickles on a … Read more