The Manchineel tree looks like any other, with lean branches giving way to waxy green leaves and small apple-like fruit. But eat anything from the tree, stand under it during rain, use its wood to make a fire, or merely touch its sap, and its poison could kill. The Manchineel was hailed as the most dangerous tree in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2011....
Footage of the stunning stately home was posted to TikTok by @forbiddenadventures and shows the interior of Lynnewood Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The home was built between 1897 and 1900 for U.S. tycoon Peter Arrell Browne Widener, who was an investor in the Titanic—the ship that tragically sunk, killing more than 1,500 people in 1912. In the video, which was posted on June 17, viewers are taken on a tour of the lavish home, which begins with a shot of the neo-classical building from the luscious grounds....
NEWSWEEK’s Steve Tuttle talked to Detective C. R. Beals of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to better understand just exactly what goes on at one of these gory fights. Beals, who has focused on this type of crime for over a decade, has been an expert witness in a number of dog-fighting cases and is his department’s blood sport authority, which also includes cockfighting. Excerpts: NEWSWEEK: What happens at a typical organized dog fight?...
What I Want to See … There is not a single game between two teams who are currently projected to make the playoffs per NFLproject.com. Therefore, I want to see if the teams who are expected to make the playoffs “take care of business”. These teams include the Steelers (at Jets), Chiefs (at Bills), Cardinals (vs. Rams), Saints (vs. 49ers), Packers (vs. Bears), Seahawks (vs. Giants) and Lions (vs. Dolphins)....
Witnesses also saw McVeigh and another man prowling around federal buildings in Omaha, Neb., and Phoenix, Ariz. Using aliases, McVeigh and Terry Nichols, another army buddy implicated in the plot, had begun buying and storing tons of fertilizer, according to a government affidavit. Since neither man was farming at the time, the fertilizer was more likely to be used for building bombs than growing crops. Clearly, the plotters knew what they were doing, and may have planned to strike again if they had gotten away with the first attack....
Within military circles, opinion is split over whether federal forces should muscle their way in to do more. State governors and their respective National Guard units, not the federal government and the active duty military, are primarily responsible for handling domestic emergencies: that’s the law and it’s also common sense, since local officials are always closer to a crisis and generally more familiar with the people affected. The civil disturbance mission requires a deft hand that men and women who have been in battle might not have, and some question whether soldiers are trained or appropriate....
The leading cause of insufficiency fractures is osteoporosis—a condition that commonly develops after age 50 that’s characterized by bone loss and fragility. In fact, some studies show that as many as 32 percent to 72 percent of people with insufficiency fractures have osteoporosis. This article discusses the different types of insufficiency fractures, their causes, and who is most at risk. It also reviews symptoms and diagnosis, as well as treatment options and how to protect yourself from this type of injury....
The sanctions relate to the signing of five players who were either incorrectly categorized on the team’s roster (Blaise Matuidi and Andres Reyes) or whose salary budget numbers were underreported because of undisclosed agreements with the players (Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Nicolas Figal and Julian Carranza). The punishments dished out Friday by the league against the club and its management were hefty: Inter Miami CF were fined an MLS-record $2 million; A $250,000 fine was issued to managing owner Jorge Mas, who approved all player agreements and transactions; Former Inter Miami COO and sporting director Paul McDonough, who oversaw the club’s roster and budget in 2020, was suspended, effective immediately, from any MLS-related activity through the end of the 2022 season....
Lukaku can become the world’s best striker Manchester United are reportedly frontrunners to re-sign the centre-back, who left Old Trafford two seasons ago, while Chelsea, Everton and Liverpool are also said to be in the hunt. Burnley will reportedly demand £25million for Keane, but Dyche insists the England international, who is under contract to 2018, remains focused on his current club. “It is not rocket science to work out there’s a few interested,” Dyche told reporters....
Interface dermatitis gets its name because it occurs in a specific area of the skin—the dermo-epidermal junction, a.k.a. the interface. This sits between the outermost layer of skin (epidermis) and the middle layer (dermis). Interface Dermatitis Symptoms Interface dermatitis typically involves some or all of the following: Vesicular lesions: Small fluid-filled spots that can be just in one area or widespread Maculopapular or scarlatiniform eruptions: Red patches with raised red bumps Erythema nodosum: Deep, raised, bruise-like areas on the shins Sweet’s syndrome: Fever and painful lesions on the head, neck, trunk, and arms Guttate psoriasis: Small, tear-shaped spots/bumps that are red and scaly; most common in children and young adults Erythema multiforme: Pinkish red spots that resemble targets...
Just hours after his initial lead on Democratic candidate Joe Biden began to slip last week, President Donald Trump declared victory in the race, and has continued to do so even as major media outlets declared his rival the winner. Trump has alleged systematic abuses, especially involving the late influx of mail-in ballots he discouraged his followers from using. While experts say every election has its fair share of hard feelings and irregularities, no mass effort to sway the vote has been unveiled....
Posting in Reddit’s “Malicious Compliance” forum under the username u/Monteflash, the homeowner wrote: “So you want to make sure our shed is to code?” The post has garnered over 19,000 upvotes and more than 470 comments. You can read the full post here. Bad Neighbors In March 2022, LendingTree asked 1,537 people about their neighbors and found that a whopping 73 percent of them dislike at least one of their neighbors....
In a viral Reddit post published on r/AmITheA**hole, Redditor u/Late_Adhesiveness859 (otherwise referred to as the original poster, or OP) said that they live in their grandparents’ home, and recounted the numerous complaints they’ve received about the tree the late couple planted decades ago. Titled, “[Am I the a**hole] for not removing a tree from my property as my new neighbour demands?,” the viral post has received nearly 11,500 votes and 2,200 comments in the last day....
When it comes to dating, height matters. A 2014 study conducted by researchers from Rice University and the University of North Texas analyzed data from 470 women’s personal dating ads in the U.S and showed that 49 percent specified that they were looking to date only men that were taller than them. The study also saw 131 female volunteers answer a series of open-ended questions on dating as part of an online survey....
Yet for some, the adventures of Harry, Hermione and Ron have proven the source of serious anguish. In a post shared to Reddit’s infamous “Am I The A**hole” forum, a teen claiming to be from Utah has detailed how Harry Potter brought her family together—and how it’s now in danger of tearing it apart. According to the girl her mom “is a huge Harry Potter nut.” Her parents actually met while discussing their love of the wizard on a chatroom in the early 2000s and eventually got married....
The post, shared on Thursday, has gone viral on the platform, racking up over 8,600 upvotes and 2,100 comments at the time of writing. Buying a home as an unmarried couple can be slightly more complicated than for their married counterparts. Specifically, a couple has to decide how their homeownership will work: Will one person hold the title as the property’s sole owner? Or will both parties hold equal ownership?...
The mom posted her situation to popular forum Mumsnet, asking for opinions on whether she’s being “over the top” with her reaction. After explaining that their baby is due around the time of her husband’s friend’s bachelor party, which is taking place abroad, she confirmed that her husband decided to skip it. However, he has chosen to still attend the wedding, requiring a four-night stay and a 4-5 hour flight, just 2-3 weeks after her due date....
Alexander Tominsky achieved social media notoriety after rising to the challenge but told Newsweek he will “never eat another rotisserie chicken” again after going through the experience. The 31-year-old server shot to fame after Twitter user mikeyil stumbled across a flyer stapled to a telegraph pole in Philadelphia advertising the grand finale for his meat-eating exploits. “COME WATCH ME EAT AN ENTIRE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN,” the flyer read. “NOVEMBER 6TH WILL BE THE 40TH CONSECUTIVE DAY THAT I HAVE EATEN AN ENTIRE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN....
The Brazilian committed to a new long-term deal at Anfield on the day that the Reds saw their EFL Cup dreams dashed by Southampton at the semi-final stage. Lallana named POTY 2016 That result was followed by another reversal in knockout competition over the weekend, as Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers claimed a notable scalp in the FA Cup fourth round. With the Reds having also dropped points in their last three Premier League fixtures to slip into fourth spot, a season which promised so much is in danger of delivering very little....
Modern HTC and Samsung models no longer come with IR blasters, but you can often find them on newer models released by Huawei, Honor, and Xiaomi. [1] X Research source You can also check your Android’s user manual if you’ve hung on to it. Not all IR apps are universal remote control apps. Some are for specific brands. Be sure to read the app’s description before installing. For example, you can use Mi Remote only for Xiaomi phones....
