Drumming in a circle is dangerous…and shit
A recent report has found that drum circles could be dangerous to the health of participants. The feature is based on the case of a young woman from New Hampshire who fell ill and then tested positive for anthrax after being hospitalised with severe flu-like symptoms, nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps. It was found that … [Read the full story]
Eddie the Emu’s strange animal facts
When you touch the wing of a butterfly or moth, some dust seems to rub off on your fingers. This dust is made up of tiny scales. Butterfly wings are clear but covered with tiny scales. These scales serve several functions. They create the beautiful color patterns we see, they help in absorbing or reflecting … [Read the full story]
Reality show panda is off to China
Thailand’s celebrity baby panda Lin Ping is almost 4 years old now. It’s time to move to China, find a mate and have cubs. The move won’t be permanent, however, thanks to a deal hammered out between the two countries that will cost Thailand $1 million a year, the Thai foreign minister said Friday. Once … [Read the full story]
Obsessed mum is off her trolley
They were so ugly they were cute – but when everyone else consigned trolls to toy fad history, one obsessive mother carried on collecting… and collecting. Almost 30 years later, Michelle Kerrins has more than 3,000 of the sub-nosed, spiky-haired plastic creatures – which have now taken over her home. When husband Dean starts to … [Read the full story]
’7 dog years’ myth busted
The idea that there are seven “dog years” in each calendar year is a myth because the animals age differently depending on their breed and stage of life, according to scientists. Rather than simply multiplying their dog’s age in “human years” by seven, owners could come up with a much more accurate measure of its … [Read the full story]
Adam the Atheist – Lessons from the Bible
Hello again. My name is Adam, and I am an Atheist. Ozzie News must have liked my first attempt at spreading the reason why the Bible is so utterly shit, pointless and…so utterly shit. Before Byron, and before Casanova…there was David. Young and in love, David desperately wants to marry Saul’s daughter Michal and offers … [Read the full story]
Which religion cares the most about the homeless?
Some religions may say change comes from within, but this homeless man has come up with an ingenious way of determining which faith produces the most generous devotees. An image posted online shows the man with a sign bearing the message ‘which religion cares the most about the homeless?’ and nine begging bowls in front … [Read the full story]
Adam the Atheist – Lessons from the Bible
Hello. My name is Adam (it really is). My surname isn’t Atheist, but I am an atheist…and for good a reason. Here’s a strange story from the Bible that doesn’t regularly get air-play. This is a most bizarre tale from Genesis, with its utterly bemusing explanation of the genetic code. Basically, Laban is taking all … [Read the full story]
Dunnies hardly flush in the outback
White streamers dangling off trees at some outback rest stops have left travellers unimpressed by such crappy decorations. As tourists in their caravans head inland and into northern Australia after the heat of summer, a lack of amenities at rest areas prompts criticism. The problem equally riles some who head south. “As soon as you … [Read the full story]
