Primate Uses Plant To Treat Wound In Surprising Case Of Animal Self-Medication

Share A maleorangutanwas observed in Indonesia repeatedly rubbing chewed-up leaves of amedicinal planton a facialwound. The case represents thefirst known observationof awild animalapplying amedicinal plantdirectly to a wound, scientists say. Once I heard about it, I got extremely excited, Laumer said. According to Schuppli, its likely that Rakus learned this self-medication technique from other orangutans living outside the park. Whats more, these techniques have been reported in other animal classes....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 79 words · Richard Sanchez

Real-Life Martha’s Demand For $1.2M For Piers Morgan Interview Sparks Reply From Talk Show Host

That documentation has not been forthcoming. It was all a big act. I also think hes ill. He was very pale, white as a sheet under those TV cameras and he looked very drawn. Hes lost a lot of weight. None of this happened. Ive not been to prison. I dont know where the four-and-a-half years and nine months comes in, she told theDaily Record. This is all made up and hyperbole....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 155 words · Kyle Castillo

Rude Pizzeria Manager Forced To Apologize After Company Loses Loyal Customer Base

Share Lousy customer service exists, and its a fact of life. Some people are simply not cut out to be inthe industry. Yet, they continue to take on their jobs while carrying a miserable attitude. Todays storyis courtesy of Reddit user MistakeGlittering, who wrote about his encounters with a seemingly well-known pizzeria chain. He also spoke toBored Pandato share his side of the story and why it ended the way it did....

May 15, 2024 · 2 min · 297 words · Carla Lee

Suri Cruise Appears To “Ditch Her Father’s Name” After 11 Years Of No Relationship

Share Suri Cruisehas opted not to use herestranged fatherssurnamein the playbill of her schools musical production. The teen has previouslycoveredRichard Rodgers and Lorenz HartsBlue Moon, which opened the secondfilmdirected by Katie,Alone Together. She said she would do it and she recorded it, and I let her do her thing. Thats the way I direct in general. Its like, This is what I think we all want, and then go do your thing....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 135 words · Zachary Whitney

Teacher Sparks Controversy After Posting Video Of Students Unbraiding His Hair, Ends Up Fired

Somereportsalso claimed that JaQ Leewas firedafter people tsk-tsked his actions. Teaching is a work of heart, he captioned the clip. I had to look presentable, so I had to take my hair out. I didnt have the time to do it all myself, he explained. Its literally just hair, the scienceteacherreasoned. Yall can see theres nothing suggestive going on. Some of them may not have a father figure or big brother at home, so keep it up....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 142 words · Randall Jacobson

Teen Spites Dad And Sister Who Planned To Skip Her Graduation By Giving Away Their Tickets

People were supposed to buy tickets for thegraduationceremony so that their families could attend. So the poster reserved tickets in advance. They said they could try coming for the after-party instead. But they still didnt budge. The teen mentioned that she got mad and started yelling at her dad and sister. Being a valedictorian is no small feat. Despite knowing about the ceremony for a long time, her family still decided to skip out on it....

May 15, 2024 · 2 min · 256 words · Rose Hood

Woman Asks Important Questions After Finding A “Kitchen Service Tax” On Her Bill

Share Dining outseems to become more and more complicated every day. When eating at a restaurant, its important that you remember totipthe staff appropriately. If you want to avoid all of that, you’re free to order takeout, of course. But if you choose to stay home, youll end up paying an arm and a leg for delivery. Meanwhile, it seems that restaurants are always finding new ways to add hidden charges onto our meals....

May 15, 2024 · 2 min · 234 words · Elizabeth Gonzalez

Woman Battles “Book Deserts” In Baltimore And Has Already Distributed Over 7,000 Books To Kids

She wanted to bring reading and literacy to the rest of her community ever since. After I finished reading, the kids didnt wantstorytimeto stop. Go home and read a book, I said. We dont have books at home, was their response. That really got me thinking about how to get free books. I just gave away the books that I had. Therefore, Araba started to think of innovative and moreengaging waysto reintroduce kids to the idea of reading....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 199 words · Dr. Joseph Hughes

“How I Could Be So Selfish”: Guy Uninvited From Sister’s Wedding Over Gift Conundrum

Share Divorces, separations, and breakups can and do happen. Internet user u/Pollock701 went viral afterturning tothe AITA online community for some help. Read on for our full interview withu/Pollock701. Gossip spread like wildfire at the event. It was pretty funny to hear all the different stories that were told at the wedding. However, the author opened up to us that he doesnt really care about the gossip. Since then, I havent really had much contact with my sister, but I am fine with it....

May 15, 2024 · 2 min · 378 words · Douglas Bates

“I’m Utterly Appalled”: Boss Sends Warning After Employee’s Twin Sister “Replaces” Her At Work

A few days later, the 22-year-old sisters fromQuebec, Canada, shared an update about their plan. My boss saw the video my twin posted while covering me at work, the sisters wrote. Furthermore, I expect a sincere apology for the embarrassment and disruption you have caused. Consider this a formal warning. Any further instances of misconduct will result in serious consequences, including potential disciplinary action. Theres no way you actually swapped, though; it was just a TikTok, another person said....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 182 words · Michael Petersen

“This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things”: New Yorkers’ Rude Behavior Gets Dublin Portal Shut Down

It opened in tandem with an identical sister Portal that graced the streets of Dublin,Ireland. Everyone had a smile on their face, they seemed to be really enjoying it, she added. Several New Yorkers expressed disappointment afterthe streetinstallation was shut down due to inappropriate behavior. Its actually nice, New Yorker Stanley Velasco toldCBS Newson Tuesday.

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 55 words · Lisa Graham

“Through The Eyes Of Hieronymus Bosch”: Digital Art Collective Smack Creates 53 Meters-Wide Artwork

Share Artificial Intelligence is currently causing great division in the art world. While art students fear for their future, early adapters are extremely enthusiastic about new possibilities. Digital art collective SMACK used AI for a special visual feedback loop. Together with Blind Walls Gallery they present a new facade artwork in Breda. Speculum Reversion is one of the first non-screen-based works of art in public spaces worldwide, made with AI....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 211 words · Chad Rogers

“You Put Her Life In Danger”: Man Behind The 2015 Viral Dress Jailed For Strangling His Wife

Share Trigger warning: domestic abuse Is it white and gold or blue and black? The dress that divided the world in 2015 is back in the headlines but for a much darker reason. Recent reports revealed that the man who originally posted theviral photoof his wifes infamous dress was convicted ofdomestic abuse. 38-year-old Keir Johnston has been sent tojailafter admitting that he tried to strangle his wife, Grace Johnston. The documents reportedly stated Keir repeatedly placed his hands around Graces neck, restricting her breathing....

May 15, 2024 · 2 min · 235 words · Albert Weber