Tempted to embrace a sloth? Not so fast. Despite how cuddly the mammals look, campaigners are warning animal lovers against taking part in the zoo’s interactive experiences, which have been popping up all over social media. “The desire for closeness — to touch, to feel the immediate presence of animals — is very old,” Nigel … Read more
At his highest weight and lowest point, Nicolas Garratt was 400 pounds and 15 years old. Garratt, now 19, told Today.com last week that he had always struggled with his weight. He started eating junk food and fast food at age 5, and the habit caused him to pack on the pounds over the years. … Read more
An outbreak of listeria linked to edible gums has sickened about three dozen people across the country, killing two, officials said. Meanwhile, some varieties of bagged and bulk vegetables have recently been recalled due to listeria concerns. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1,600 people get listeria food poisoning each year, … Read more
Many soak up the long summer days spread across the warm sand, the sound of waves crashing on the shore filling their ears. Going to the beach on a warm summer day can provide hours of relaxation and fun with so much to do while enjoying the outdoors. One of the hardest things about going … Read more
Researchers are using bananas. A new scientific paper reports that chimpanzees “are capable” of producing sounds that mimic the words they hear from humans. It follows recent research revealing that chimpanzees can gesture to each other in conversation just like humans. The new research looked at two archived videos of chimpanzees “speaking” words into the … Read more
Here’s another reason for a midlife crisis: Surprising new research suggests that Gen X and millennial Americans are at higher risk of developing 17 cancers than older generations. American Cancer Society researchers calculated generational cancer rates based on 23.6 million cancer cases and 7.3 million cancer deaths from 2000 to 2019. Surprising new research from … Read more
Less braking stomping, more braking traction. For Al Iaquinta, dedicating his life to the brutal commitment of being a UFC contender gave the Long Island-based fighter an x-factor for success. So when the 37-year-old found himself seriously slowed by a fight injury in 2017, he decided to pursue another challenge — a career in real … Read more
A giant beep for humanity. Scientists have proposed a radical new method for sniffing out possible alien life on other planets – send artificial intelligence into space and see if any little green men react. The sci-fi-worthy suggestion — reminiscent of Netflix’s hit show “3 Body Trouble” — was recently laid out in an essay … Read more
Cities along the West Coast have seen an increase in homelessness, an increase in crime and a staggering increase in real estate costs in recent years. But believe it or not, there are still numerous metropolises in Oregon and Washington that are safe and affordable for those looking to relocate. GOBankingRates analyzed cities across these … Read more
Little Hellraisers? Get the hell out! Colored graffiti, animal cruelty, garden destruction and vandalism. These are just some of the child crimes committed by the niece and nephew of a woman with “gentle parents” who she eventually banned from her home. “Am I a pervert for telling my sister soft parenting is BS and kicking … Read more