Secret behind 107-year-od Brit woman's long life - ciggies, booze!October 3rd, 2009 LONDON - A British woman believes cigarettes and alcohol have helped her reach the age of 107. Dorothy Peel, Yorkshire, treats herself to a glass of sherry before lunch, several shots of whisky and an occasional cigarette.
Why our red blood turns blue after entering veinsAugust 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Ever imagined why our blood, which is actually red in colour turns blue in veins? Well, it's because of the oxygen. According to experts, heart pumps blood to the lungs to pick up oxygen.
Even reading certain words can trigger a smileAugust 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Just reading some words can activate a person's facial muscles and make him or her smile unknowingly, reveals a new study. Psychologists Francesco Foroni from VU University Amsterdam and Gun R.
Habit of taking turns could be in your genesJuly 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The habit of taking turns is more than just good manners - it's down to evolution, say researchers. According to University of Leicester psychologists, there is an "invisible hand" that guides our actions in this respect.
Japanese railway workers face enforced 'smile scans'July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Railway workers in Japan are facing enforced "smile scans" every morning in a bid to boost their customer services, says a report. According to the Mainichi Daily News, more than 500 staff at Keihin Electric Express Railway are subjected to daily face scans by "smile police" bosses, reports the Telegraph.
Woman's body lay for five years in Edinburgh apartmentJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - A woman's body lay for five years in her Edinburgh apartment before it was discovered after neighbours notified authorities about a water leak, media reports said Saturday. Police had to plough through mounds of unopened mail as they entered the apartment in the Scottish capital before making the grisly discovery.
Britain's fattest teen turns half her former size in nine months flat!June 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Georgia Davis, once dubbed Britain's fattest teenager, is now half the size she used to be. The 16-year-old was named fattest teenager in Britain after hitting 33st but she is now 14.6st lighter, courtesy the nine months she spent at a US weight-loss camp.
Scientists may have decoded ancient death-smile potionJune 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists have determined how Phoenician colonists on the island of Sardinia used to force gruesome smiles on the faces of the dead some 2,800 years ago. Mauro Ballero, a botanist at the University of Cagliari in Sardinia, has revealed that the ancient seafaring traders used a plant-based potion for the purpose.
Bad breath is the biggest worry on datesApril 21st, 2009 LONDON - Bad breath is the biggest worry before a romantic encounter, a new survey has found. Almost eight out of 10 British women say they more fretted about their teeth and breath than their general appearance.
Men can guess woman's age even when dead drunkApril 21st, 2009 LONDON - Men can guess a woman's age even when they are dead drunk, according to a new study. Males accused of unlawful sex with a minor can claim on 'reasonable grounds' that they were unaware of the girl being underage.
Heather Mills wants to clear up Internet rumours before daughter turns 12April 15th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney's former wife Heather Mills wants to clear up her name, and do away with Internet rumours about her, before her daughter Beatrice turns 12. Mills, 41, wants the "nasty and false" stories regarding her to be taken off the worldwide web before they upset her daughter.
Rihanna bids goodbye to her native Barbados with a smile on faceApril 9th, 2009 LONDON - Singer-model Rihanna, who was in Barbados for her grandparents "golden wedding", had a broad smile on her face while bidding goodbye to her mother at the airport. While Rihanna is said to have moved on with life after Chris Brown's alleged beatings, the latter's condition seems to be deteriorating.
Timothy West still a good flirt at 74March 26th, 2009 LONDON - Veteran thespian Timothy West has revealed that he still loves to flirt with pretty women even at the age of 74. He says that he still likes to catch a pretty lady's eye.
Now, a device that turns pink to warn of cancerous sunburnMarch 13th, 2009 LONDON - A thin film device which turns an appropriate shade of pink to alert wearers of sunburn has been developed by University of Strathclyde researchers. The work could be worn as a wrist band to warn wearers they risk receiving a potentially harmful dose of ultraviolet rays.
Chesney doesn't like his smileFebruary 17th, 2009 LONDON - Country singer Kenny Chesney is never seen happy on CD covers as he doesn't like his smile. 'I hate my smile.
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