The cedar tree, considered by many to be Morocco’s national treasure, is coming under attack from climate change, greedy humans who indulge in illegal logging, and monkeys. The noble conifer Cedrus Atlantica covers about 134,000…
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#DIY: British designer growing trees into furniture
Deep in the English countryside, there’s a bizarre sight: rows of trees being grown into upside-down chairs, slowly taking shape over years of careful nurturing. Around 150 armchairs, 100 lampshades and other items including mirror…
In love with the choco – Cadbury’s launch chocolate airways
Cadbury’s have launched an airline for chocoholics. The Saturdays star Una Foden will be the first passenger on board the new private Cadbury Jet, which is preparing to take off to five delicious destinations. Talking…
Playboy puts clothes back on for new mobile app
Playboy on Thursday launched a new mobile app — but don’t look for nudity. The magazine’s new Playboy NOW mobile app for Android and Apple devices is tailored to its updated “safe for work” strategy,…
Tuxedos, evening gowns ‘de rigueur’ at Cannes, but not stilettos
Cannes’ 12-day film festival may be known for its parties and play, but there’s no playing around with the dress code set half a century ago for guests climbing its celebrated red carpet. Tuxedos and…
#WeirdNews: Saudi Arabia recruits executioners
Saudi Arabia advertised vacancies for eight executioners Tuesday after beheading nearly as many people since the start of the year as it did in the whole of 2014. The civil service ministry said that no…
Africa: ‘ the next China ‘ for contemporary art
Giles Peppiatt, from Bonhams in London, had good reason to make the trip to Nigeria financial capital, Lagos, for the auction houses next sale of African art–a glut of potential buyers. On a recent visit,…
#WeirdNews: Opah is first warm-blooded fish known to science
The silvery, round-bodied opah fish is the first warm-blooded fish known to science and this unusual ability gives it a competitive edge in the cold ocean depths, researchers said Thursday. Also known as a moonfish,…
6 ways to use chopsticks besides eating!
(By Lyndy Mansfield) Chopsticks have been used in Asian for more than five thousand years. Many Westerners have now started eating delicious Asian foods, often resulting in a kitchen drawer full of chopsticks. Use them…
Olympic rings from Sydney Harbour Bridge sell on ebay
The giant Olympic rings that were a centrepiece of the 2000 Games, adorning the Sydney Harbour Bridge, have been sold on ebay after being discovered gathering dust in a factory. The five massive rings, measuring…