MUNICH – The head brewer for Weihenstephan, the world’s oldest brewery, has a secret: He really likes non-alcoholic beer. Although he’s quick to say he definitely enjoys real beer more, Tobias Zollo says he enjoys non-alcoholic beer when he’s working or eating lunch. It tastes the same but has fewer calories than a soda, he … Read more
Talk about a witch hunt. A bride-to-be uninvited 25 friends and family from her Halloween wedding after her mother and grandmother branded the October event “satanic”. The beleaguered bride recently gathered on a Reddit forum that this fiend had been hiding in detail for a full two years, as the All Hallows’ Eve affair was … Read more
Playing “feeling” is losing its allure. Feeld, the “dating app for open-minded individuals”, has been praised by its users as a safe space for sexual openness, honesty and communication. “Feeld showed me that there are men out there who can exist in a way that is completely rooted in equality and respect,” Emily, 28, who … Read more
This teenager has some pretty big shoes to fill. Eric Kilburn Jr. — a 16-year-old football player at Goodrich High School in Michigan — has officially set not one, but two Guinness World Records. The 6-foot-10 teenager has the biggest feet and biggest hands of any teenager alive. According to Guinness World Records, the teenager … Read more
In September. On the 25th, we’re honoring National One Hit Wonder Day, and to celebrate these special noises and irresistible earworms, we’re matching up a song for each member of the zodiac. For our intents and purposes, a one-hit wonder is defined as an artist who becomes so popular for a single record that the … Read more
They need to take the “Miss” out of “Mississippi.” Finding the “perfect” city to live in is difficult for anyone, but the definition can vary depending on whether you’re a man or a woman. But a new study has found that the worst possible metropolis for women is Jackson, Mississippi, with a paltry 23.41 out … Read more
A popular parenting technique that has been used on babies for decades may be stunting their development, a new report has found. Experts are warning against using white noise to lull children to sleep, whether from a car or a phone app. The noise, which sounds similar to radio or television static, continues to grow … Read more
The key to sleeping like a baby may be wrapping yourself up like one. Adult diaper support involves lying in the fetal position, being wrapped in cloth from head to toe like a baby burrito, and, when possible, being gently rocked by a partner or friend. Adult swaddling provides gentle, even pressure across the body, … Read more
Rubber-faced Tommy Mattinson won the World Gurning Championship for a record 19th time — and vowed: “I want to win 30.” Tommy, 52, beat off stiff competition to take the men’s crown, while Claire Lister, 37, won the women’s category for the eighth time in a row. Claire’s daughter Kendal was crowned champion in the … Read more
His ability to do nothing is to do something to end loneliness. To combat the “single virus,” a public health crisis wreaking havoc on the mental well-being of friendless people around the world, creatives in the Big Apple and beyond are dreaming up unique ways to meet mates. But Shoji Morimoto is only in the … Read more