Cuvier’s beaked whale records longest known dive lasting almost four HOURS despite running out of oxygen after just 77 minutes Species of whale is known for extremely long dives as it forages for food Researchers at Duke University have recorded a dive lasting for 222 minutes Believed the species begins anaerobic respiration after just 77 … Read more
Today, Wednesday 9 September, marks World EV Day. It’s a new annual event promoting the benefits of electric cars, with governments, manufacturers and industry pledging commitments to zero-emission vehicles. But amongst the day’s announcements and hyperbole, what drivers really want to know is which are the best EVs they can purchase right now. This is … Read more
WotZILLA! Walkers create 35ft long Wotsit that is world’s LONGEST puffed corn snack weighing half-a-pound The giant Wotsit, nicknamed Wotzilla, is nearly 35ft long and weighs half a pound The crisp didn’t fit in any of Walkers’ ovens and needed six people to hold it up Walkers broke the record to celebrate the national roll-out … Read more
Natural England’s bid to build ‘the world’s largest coastal footpath’ has been blocked by rich landowners who reportedly don’t want ramblers roaming their estates. They said the 2,700-mile coastal path would allow the public to ‘properly enjoy’ the country’s beaches. But wealthy landowners occupying some of the most scenic routes are apparently blocking the move, … Read more
Westminster Abbey will reopen to visitors on Saturday after coronavirus forced its longest closure since Queen’s coronation nearly 70 years ago The gothic abbey has been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic It will initially be open to visitors on Saturdays and Wednesday evenings Steeped in history, it is the centre of royal weddings and … Read more
The world’s oldest set of conjoined twins, Ronnie and Donnie Gaylon, 68, died on July 4, in their hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Ronnie and Donnie Galyon have been turning heads since they were born on October 28, 1951 to parents Eileen and Wesley Gaylon, who were not expecting twins, much less conjoined twins. They were healthy … Read more
A bricklayer whose family was told twice that has was about to die from Covid-19 has come home after 95 days in hospital. Keith Watson was wheeled out of hospital to applause, after more than three months inside. He is believed to be the longest sufferer of the deadly disease after Steve White was released … Read more
A father-of-two, who is Britain’s longest coronavirus sufferer, has finally been allowed to go home after a shocking 92 day battle in hospital. Steve White, 56, was only given a one per cent chance of survival, but his children begged doctors to give him a few more days on the ventilator. But Mr White, from … Read more
Britons are set to enjoy takeaway booze amid 73F sunshine on longest day of the year today – before 90F tropical heatwave sweeps in next week Most areas of the country are set to feel much warmer than Friday today with temperatures reaching 23C Many will be out and about to enjoy the sunshine as … Read more
Incredible Go-Pro footage shows riders twisting and turning for over 800 feet along the world’s longest water slide at sea The Blaster is one of the brand new slides on board Royal Caribbean’s revamped Navigator of the Seas liner It sees riders propelled in a two-person raft through twists, turns, over hills and down thrilling … Read more