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Man has eyeball tattooed
William Watson was struck in the face by a ball as a young child, leaving a cloudy hue on his left eyeball and he’s now undergone an hour-long cosmetic procedure to create the appearance of…
Napoléon’s marriage certificate fetches Sh49.9 million
The marriage certificate sealing the union between one of history’s favourite lovebirds, Napoléon and Josephine, has been sold at a Paris auction for a massive €437,000, more than four times the asking price. The document, dated…
When Bushmen sit around a fire, what do they talk about?
What Bushmen talk about by night differs greatly from what they discuss by day, said a US researcher whose study Monday of hunter-gatherers in Africa suggests fireside chats helped shape human culture. American anthropologist Polly…
Social media phrases similar to pirate talk
Social media phrases are similar to pirate slang, according to research. To celebrate Talk Like A Pirate Day, the rum brand Captain Morgan have commissioned research into what certain phrases such as “selfie” and “LOL”…
#DidYouKnow: World population may hit 11 billion by 2100
The world population may grow larger than previously estimated, reaching 11 billion people by century’s end, according to a UN-led analysis published Thursday. That would mean two billion more people on Earth than expected by…
#DidYouKnow: Sharks are more likely to kill men
A study has shown that men are nine times more likely to be attacked and killed by sharks than women. Sharks are nine times more likely to kill men than women. According to the study…
Long tongues and leaping cats in 60th World Records book
From super-long tongues to leaping cats, a host of weird and wacky landmarks have made the cut for the 60th anniversary edition of the Guinness World Records book out on Thursday. The new edition will…
New dinosaur species unearthed in Tanzania
A rare discovery of dinosaur bones in Tanzania has led scientists to identify a new species of long-extinct, leaf-eating dinosaur, according to research published on Monday. Named Rukwatitan bisepultus, the remains of the majestic creature…
Man pays £50,000 to kiss Elizabeth Hurley
A businessman has paid £50,000 to kiss Elizabeth Hurley. Julian Bharti shelled out the staggering sum to share a smooch with the 49-year-old actress – who is currently dating wildlife photographer David Yarrow – on…