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If you are an avid traveller you likely think that you know the ins and outs of how a flight works, however there is plenty that goes on behind the scenes that most passengers are completely unaware of. In order to protect our safety, flight attendants have a lot of things they must tick off before takeoff, during the flight, and before and after landing. It turns out that they actually use a secret language to help communication while onboard. Cabin crew use secret code words to communicate about passengers and situations, sometimes for fun and sometimes for serious matters. A common example is 'Bob' which means 'best on board', referring to a good looking passenger. 'Code Adam' is used...

  A tiny island half a mile off the Cumbrian coast draws visitors with its quirky set-up and rich history. Only three people live permanently on Piel Island, including its king - who runs the only pub there. There is one way on and off Piel Island and that is a 12-passenger open boat operated by Steve Wilcock. He has been the ferryman for the last five years and describes the role as his semi-retirement present. "I'm never the last ferry, if there's 13 [passengers], I'll take 12 and go back for the one," he says. The view from the island spans from Yorkshire to the Lake District, even taking in the Blackpool Tower and the Pleasure Beach's The Big One rollercoaster. "It's the best...

It was once thought to only exist in legend, but a terrifying river that can boil its victims alive has been discovered in the heart of the Amazon. The river was brought to the world's attention by a scientist who believed that the legendary geothermal formation couldn't possibly be real. Now, he has shared video clips which explore the region's breathtaking uniqueness in a mini-documentary. (Stunning footage has captured the incredible story of a once mythical boiling river in the heart of the Amazon. The scientist behind its discovery has shared video clips which explore the region's breathtaking uniqueness in a short film produced by Great Big Story) Andrés Ruzo explored the...

According to a study reportedly conducted by the Central Veterinary Research Laboratory in Dubai, camel tears may have the extraordinary ability to neutralise venom from up to 26 snake species. If validated, this could mark a significant turning point in snakebite treatment, especially in countries like India, where venomous snakebites are a major public health challenge. Though the findings have yet to be peer-reviewed or widely published, the potential has generated global attention for its revolutionary implications in antivenom research. Researchers suggest that camel tears may contain unique bioactive compounds or antibodies capable of acting as natural antivenoms. These compounds...

Brushing teeth at night may appear to be an easy habit to practice, but emerging science indicates that skipping it may have long-term effects, especially on your heart. According to a study published in the 2023 Scientific Reports by researchers at Osaka University Hospital in Japan, there was a rather surprising connection found between midnight toothbrushing and reduced cardiovascular risk. The study released offers conclusive evidence that the lack of compliance with bedtime oral hygiene can be a major cause of serious systemic health issues, especially heart disease. The study: The researchers analyzed health data on 675 patients aged 20 and older. Participants were divided into...

Some people pop vitamin pills to re-energise, others drink coffee. But Steve Ludwin prefers snake venom - not a brand of energy drink but actual snake venom, which he's been injecting into himself a few times a week for the past 28 years. Ludwin, 50, originally from California, says he has not suffered from cold or flu for 13 years and is convinced it's down to his unorthodox medication. And he claims there are other health benefits too. 'I play tennis every week with a friend who’s a lot younger. About an hour before, I inject cobra and rattlesnake venom and feel like a 23-year-old again. 'I don’t deny it’s cheating, but when you’re 50, having such energy can...

For centuries, Vrindavan has been known as the land of Lord Krishna. But behind the prayers and chanting, there is a sorrow that surrounds in its lanes. Often called the ‘City of Widows,’ it is now a refuge for thousands of women rejected by their families after the death of their husbands. (Widows come to Vrindavan with a hope of peace, if not acceptance. (Photo Credit: X) Once cast out, many widows from across India travel to Vrindavan, where they spend the rest of their lives in ashrams. Most come here with nowhere else to go. With white saris, worn faces and little money, they begin again in this holy town. They come here with a hope of peace, if not acceptance. Why...

Honeybee venom induces cancer cell death in hard to treat triple-negative breast cancer with minimal effect on healthy cells. Using the venom from 312 honeybees and bumblebees in Perth Western Australia, Ireland and England, Dr Ciara Duffy from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and The University of Western Australia, tested the effect of the venom on the clinical subtypes of breast cancer, including triple-negative breast cancer, which has limited treatment options. Results published in the prestigious international journal NPJ Nature Precision Oncology revealed that honeybee venom rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells. Dr...

A drunk Japanese man shocked Chinese social media after he jumped into the sea to retrieve his phone and had to be rescued after drifting for more than four hours on his back. The incident unfolded on July 27, when a 27-year-old man from Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, in the southern part of Japan’s Honshu Island, was strolling and drinking on the Kurashiki Port Bridge. Around midnight, while trying to photograph the night scenery with his mobile phone, he accidentally dropped it off the bridge. (The man dropped his phone off a bridge into choppy waters, then jumped in to try to get it back. Photo: Shutterstock) Impaired by alcohol, he leapt into the sea at the mouth of the...

Patchalarwaree "Jasmine" DamrongtampraseortOne of the more incongruous covers of Passenger's worldwide hit Let Her Go, external is likely to be the one performed by a 13-year-old child of Burmese migrants while strumming her guitar deep in Thailand's Kanchanaburi province. Jasmin is the daughter of ethnic Karen migrants who left Myanmar, also called Burma, in the 1980s to seek a better life across the border. She has become well known in Thailand for her musical talent. People started to notice her when the video of her playing the guitar and singing a song called "Cocktail" in Thai got more than a million hits. Since then, she has been contacted by national television stations in...