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The world's oldest brain has been found in the remains of a three eyed prawn that swam the oceans more than half a billion years ago. (Simon Galloway, SWNS/Zenger)

A Lobe-ly Find: World’s Oldest Brain Discovered In The Remains Of Ancient Three-Eyed Prawn

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The creature was a member of the radiodonts, apex predators that were the ‘Great White sharks’ of their time.
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Jasmine Harrison, 22, will swim 900 miles. (Jasmine Harrison, SWNS/ Zenger)

In The Deep End: Young Woman Seeks To Become First Female To Swim Length Of The UK

July 8, 2022 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

Jasmine Harrison began her grueling 900-mile trip from Land’s End in England to John O’Groats in Scotland on Friday, July 1.
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A young woman places suncream on her friend while the sunbath on the beach during a heatwave August 6, 2003 in Eastbourne, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Summer Essentials: How Americans Treat Themselves To Some Summer Self-Care

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Two-thirds (65 percent) of respondents admit they are happier when they can enjoy their favorite desserts and snacks more often.
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A fortune teller dubbed Mystic Veg who predicts the future using asparagus has revealed the UK's next Prime Minister will be Ben Wallace. (Jon Mills, SWNS/Zenger)

Mystic Veg: Woman Predicting The Future With Asparagus Reveals Next British Prime Minister

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Jemima Packington, 66, has correctly predicted previous political events by tossing asparagus spears into the air.
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Obese dad of two who found it hard to drive as his belly would get wedged against the steering wheel has ditched more than 200 lbs to be crowned Slimming World’s Man of the Year. (Matthew Newby, SWNS/Zenger)

Biggest Loser: Slimming World’s Man Of The Year Lost Over 200 Pounds

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Dave Winchester, 36, broke beds, sofas and chairs as well as getting abused by strangers in the street.
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A car pulls up to a building with residential apartments in the newly developed and exclusive Hudson Yards neighborhood in Manhattan on September 13, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Making Cents Of The World: Most Americans Believe They Can Build Generational Wealth

July 8, 2022 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

Nearly three-quarters (74 percent) believe they’ve already built generational wealth.
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Developer Eran Lumbroso holds a mouse during a demonstration at The 2nd International Conference of Israel Homeland Security expo on November 12, 2012 in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Photo by Uriel Sinai/Getty Images)

Music To Their Ears: Playing Classical Music To Injured Mice Can Help Ease Their Pain, Study Finds

July 8, 2022 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

“In animals, we can more fully explore and manipulate the circuitry to identify the neural substrates involved.”
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A furious mom has condemned her local cinema after it banned her son from seeing the new 'minions' film - because his friend was in a shirt. (Steve Chatterley, SWNS/Zenger)

Suited Up: Mother Condemns Local Cinema For Banning Suit-Wearing Kids At New ‘Minions’ Movie

July 7, 2022 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

Clare Harrison, 52, took her 12-year-old son Charlie and four of his friends to see the new movie on Saturday (July 2).
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An Adele fan has told how he bagged VIP seats at her concert - by letting the singer borrow his $9 Pride flag to take on stage. (Dean Barber, SWNS/Zenger)

Fan Favor(ite): Adele Fan Scored VIP Seats At Her Concert By Letting Her Borrow His Pride Flag

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Dean Barber, 32, managed to get tickets for Adele’s concert at Hyde Park, London, on Saturday, July 2.
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A woman spent three unsuccessful hours wading through mountains of luggage at Heathrow to find her lost suitcase - after she was left with no clothes for her trip. (Lori Harito, SWNS/Zenger)

Baggage Claim: Woman Spent Three Unsuccessful Hours At Heathrow Airport Looking For Her Lost Luggage

July 7, 2022 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

Lori Harito, 35, flew from Toronto to Heathrow with a layover in Montreal last month (20/06).
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