Long has been the tradition in France to consume alcohol during lunch hour, provided it is in moderation. However the privilege of tradition can be broken, especially when those charged with curbing ‘untoward’ behaviour mix work with play, and flaunt … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2011
Norwegian Cruise Ship Drops Grandmother into Arctic Ocean
What was to be "the trip of a lifetime" for an ageing English couple, in their tour of the Arctic Circle to see the Northern Lights, has quickly turned into a teeth-chattering oceanic nightmare. For in arguably the most calamitous rescue transfer … [Read more...]
Date of Jesus’ Last Supper Refuted
In a move that has sent bonfires of indignation roaring throughout the Catholic Church, knighted Cambridge physicist Sir Colin Humphreys has claimed the day Jesus had The Last Supper with his disciples was on Wednesday, April 1, AD 33, not Thursday, … [Read more...]
Mind Control Techniques of the Bacteria Underworld
While parasites are known to manipulate the behaviour of ants, as well as various other creatures, to the human race, the idea of 'zombies' has been delegated entirely to the realm of science fiction. That is until now. As parasitologist Jaroslav … [Read more...]
85-Year-Old Man Crosses The Atlantic Ocean On Raft
Ever gazed into the beyond as a child, realising a dream that was to last life long? Many have childhood dreams, but unfortunately, many fail to live them. Not so for 85-year-old British sailor Anthony Smith, who, in a blustering barnacle bathed … [Read more...]
Chickens Set to Save the Planet
If one were to say which animal had made the greatest contribution to humanity, it would do justice to give a moments thought to the humble chicken. For this ubiquitous culinary bird has created legend in french patisseries, given gusto to the … [Read more...]