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The South can be a strange and exciting place. Paulina Mejia was getting ready to go to work on Friday when she spotted something that unfortunately wasn’t unfamiliar.Her 2-year-old playful German Shepherd mix, Chicarin, dragged home human remains.Read more: https://t.co/K5AfDlGmEV pic.twitter.com/ow1wLQj7Gh— AL.com (@aldotcom) August 12, 2025Yep, a family in Birmingham, Alabama, found their dog bringing home human remains — for the fourth time in less than a year. As reported by PEOPLE: Deputies responded on Aug. 9 after a homeowner in the Center Point area reported that their 2-year-old German Shepherd mix, Chicarin, had once again brought home what appeared...

* Upcoming research funded by the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) will investigate the secrets of longevity in honeybee queens. * Queens eat royal jelly, which has antioxidants and less sugar than the honey tkhat workers eat. * This is thought to be part of the reasons queens outlive worker bees. * The gut bacteria of queen bees are thought to be connected to their much longer lifespans as well. ================================================================================= If you ever bought a bottle of vitamins, you’ve probably seen supplements touting the benefits of royal jelly—a substance worker bees secrete from their glands—on the shelf...

Perry recalled traveling to Tijuana, Mexico in September 2023 and spending 12 hours hallucinating that he was flying through space, seeing hieroglyphics and escaping the devil. 'I woke up very clearheaded, with this very warm feeling in my body,' Perry told the paper. 'I was as calm and as happy as I'd been in memory.' During his time serving as Texas governor, Perry knew that many veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars were in trouble, but he first heard about ibogaine through a Navy SEAL he had hired in 2017 during his time running the Energy Department. The

You don’t need to eat a big slab of meat every day to meet your protein needs. In fact, loading up on animal-based protein, especially from factory-farmed sources, can do more harm than good. Studies show that an excessive amount of red meat can lead to increased inflammation, accelerated aging, and increased risk of chronic disease. One major culprit? A sugar molecule called “Neu5Gc,” commonly found in red meat. Your body sees it as a foreign invader, triggering an immune response that can lead to long-term inflammation. Of course, you should always consult with your doctor before making any drastic...

Undercover police officers have started a new campaign to crack down on men catcalling female runners - by posing as joggers themselves. Surrey Police sent two officers out running at rush hour to show the scale of harassment that women are facing. 'These behaviours may not be criminal offences in themselves, but they need to be addressed,' a spokesman for the force said about the patrols. The campaign, however, has been criticised by free speech activists who said the police should be focusing on enforcing existing laws. It comes as reporters from the news outlet LBC joined officers on patrol...

Hey @AOC , @BernieSanders , @SenSchumer , @SenWarren , every Dem should be thanking @potus for doing what the Dems have dreamed of doing, but have NEVER been able to do, creating a sales tax on 2 of the biggest semi companies in the country ! This opens the door for Sales Tax for export licenses on EVERYTHING! He is going to generate corporate tax revenue that you guys only wish you could pass. You should be thanking him all day, every day for this brilliant move you guys couldn't ever pull off ! In the future, don't call it...

In A Nutshell * Instant noodles are cheap, convenient, and culturally meaningful — offering quick comfort, especially for students, busy workers, and migrants craving familiar flavors. * Nutritional drawbacks: Most packets are high in sodium, low in fiber, low in protein, and lack key vitamins and minerals, which can contribute to long-term health risks if eaten daily. * Potential health concerns: Regular consumption has been linked in studies to higher risk of metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, and poor gut health. * Healthier hacks: Add vegetables and protein, cut back on the flavor sachet, and try whole grain or air-dried...

> You would have never guessed that Bill Gates was backing this new carbon-based butter, would you? Butter made from carbon tastes like the real thing, gets backing from Bill Gates A company in Batavia, Illinois is making butter in a way you've never seen before. No animals, no plants, no oils; this butter is made from carbon. WWW.CBSNEWS.COM https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/butter-carbon-bill-gates-batavia-illinois/ This stuff is being produced by Savor in the Chicago suburbs. The butter uses no animals, no plants, and no oils. I simply cannot fathom the idea, so I'll quote Bill Gates' blog: They ultimately developed a process that involves...

Lab-dish study using brain cells from elderly mice yields promising results for a potential anti-aging recipe, but more research is necessary. In A Nutshell * Aging brain cells in mice restored youthful energy balance (GTP levels) within 16 hours using vitamin B3 and green tea extract * The treatment cleared toxic protein buildup and improved survival by 22% in Alzheimer’s-model neurons * It also restored waste-clearing vesicle function by reducing the buildup of Rab7- and Arl8b-tagged vesicles * Findings are based on in vitro studies and will require confirmation in living animals and humans ================================================================================= IRVINE, Calif. — Can brain...

FBI's squeezing Supervisory Intel Analyst Brian Auten, now on paid suspension, to cooperate in conspiracy probe. Auten, who worked Midyear, Crossfire, FISAs, Hunter laptop, Mar-a-Lago, and ICA, "knows were all the bodies are buried" at the Hoover Building, a source says

JUST IN: French farmers successfully get 500 gypsy squatters evicted after spraying them with manure, according to The Sun. French farmers decided to take things into their own hands after police reportedly refused to remove an illegal gypsy camp on their property. With the harvest just weeks away, the farmers say they were forced to take things into their own hands, so they started spraying the squatters with poop. Now, according to The Sun, a judge has ordered that all 500 members of the "travelling community of gypsies" must leave the area. "It is a major victory for us. A...

A JCU researcher has helped discover a new species of stick insect in the Atherton tablelands. Credit: James Cook University ====================================================================== James Cook University researcher Professor Angus Emmott helped identify the new Acrophylla alta species and explained that the most surprising feature of this giant stick insect was its weight, which, at around 44 g, is slightly less than a golf ball. Details of the discovery have been published in the journal Zootaxa. "There are longer stick insects out there [in the region], but they're fairly light-bodied," he said. "From what we know to date, this is Australia's heaviest insect."...

Archaeologists have re-examined a 2500-year-old residue found in bronze jars at an underground shrine in Paestum, Italy, previously identified as a wax/fat/resin mixture. Using a multianalytical approach, the authors have detected lipids, saccharide decomposition products, hexose sugars, and major royal jelly proteins supporting the hypothesis that the jars once also contained honey/honeycombs. Paestum honey: (A) underground shrine in Paestum, Italy; (B) one of the hydrias on display alongside a Perspex box containing the residue at the Ashmolean Museum in 2019; (C) graphic representation of the arrangement of the bronze jars inside the shrine; (D) sample from the core of the...

The MONTHLY Gardening Thread is a gathering of folks that love soil, seeds and plants of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level and beyond, we would love to hear from you. If you have specific question about a plant/problem you are having, please remember to state the Growing Zone where you are located. This thread is a non-political respite. No matter what, you won’t be flamed, and the only dumb question is the one that isn’t asked. It is impossible to hijack the...

Contaminated irrigation and inadequate cold storage are fueling E. coli in lettuce. But the fix? It’s simpler—and more effective—than you might think. Credit: Shutterstock Romaine lettuce has been linked to repeated E. coli outbreaks, but new research from Cornell University uncovers how contamination happens—and how to stop it. The study highlights irrigation water, especially untreated surface water applied through spray systems, as a key culprit. Switching to drip or furrow irrigation and improving cold storage during transport can drastically reduce risk. The research urges a systems-wide rethink, showing how smarter farming and better logistics—from the field to the fridge—can prevent...

Oh, to be a tiny snake basking on a cool silver coin. Image credit: Professor Blair Hedges In what must have been like looking for a needle in a stack of small, wiggly needles, scientists have rediscovered a "lost species" of snake that’s so small, it makes a coin look massive. The Barbados threadsnake (Tetracheilostoma carlae), the smallest snake in the world, was rediscovered under a rock in central Barbados during an ecological survey back in March. The Barbados threadsnake had been lost to science for 20 years, earning it a spot on a global list of 4,800 lost species...

In a groundbreaking study with profound implications for anti-aging medicine, researchers have discovered that psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, not only enhances human cellular health but also significantly prolongs the lifespan of aged mice. The findings, published in npj Aging, represent the first experimental evidence directly linking psilocybin to delayed cellular aging and increased survival. This discovery supports a controversial but increasingly plausible theory: that psychedelics could be a key to extending our lifespan and improving our overall health. The study, conducted by scientists from Emory University and Baylor College of Medicine, tested both the cellular and...

Would you look at that? Trump's tariffs are having their intended impact for American businesses. At least for now. In Alabama, farmers are showing their gratitude for President Trump's tariffs which are making business boom in the produce world. It's only been two days now and we've actually had a lot more calls of people having interest in doing business and the price hasn't even changed. So, this leveling the playing field with international trade actually ... levels the playing field? A 17% tariff was all it took?? From NBC 13 in Birmingham: Many are concerned this will mean higher...

Grapefruit and its close relatives can increase the blood levels of certain drugs and cause serious side effects. Affected drugs include some medications for blood pressure and heart rhythm, among others. Grapefruit is a delicious citrus fruit with many health benefits. However, it can interact with some common medications, altering their effects on your body. If you’re curious about the grapefruit warning on many medicines, this article will help you understand why it’s there and what your options are. Here’s a closer look at 31 common drugs that may have dangerous interactions with grapefruit, as well as some alternatives. Note:...