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Bizarre: Man tries trading live alligator for pack of beer!
A man who bizarrely tried to trade a live, four-foot alligator for a pack of beer at a convenience store in Miami has been cited for illegally attempting to sell the reptile by wildlife officials.
Traditional Japanese cuisine joins cultural heritage list
Previously only French cooking had been distinguished as a national culinary tradition.
Neanderthals like humans had organised used of space
Researchers found that Neanderthals butchered animals, made tools and gathered round the fire in different parts of their caves.
Study: Combo of plant nutrients can kill breast cancer cells
A super cocktail of six natural compounds found in turmeric, vegetables, fruits and plant roots can kill breast cancer cells without harming normal cells, found a study.
Back pain can be 'fatal' for sex life, causes poor mental health: study
Back pain also causes poor mental health, confessed a quarter of the respondents, while a third confessed the pain made them short tempered.
Keep texting: Study shows it can help you lose weight
Keeping track of your diet and exercise habits through text-messaging can help you lose more weight, a new study has claimed.
Paralysed people may soon get bionic spines controlled by thought
Under the project, scientists are developing a device for a human quadriplegic patient who would have robotic limbs controlled by thoughts.
Diabetes hits young women due to sedentary lifestyle: Study
Younger women in the age bracket of 30-35 years are prone to diabetes because of sedentary lifestyle and wrong eating habits, according to a study.
Why Victoria Memorial is unfit for morning walkers
A high level of vehicular pollution is not only damaging Kolkata's landmark Victoria Memorial but has rendered the air around the magnificent structure and its adjacent 'Maidan' area unfit for morning walkers, according to a report.
Caffeine leads to increased physical, mental performance, says expert
"The ability of caffeine in coffee to improve physical performance during aerobic exercise and to restore mental performance when it has been impaired by fatigue deserves wider recognition,” femalefirst.co.uk quoted Stanley as saying.
Shocked Singapore bans adultery site Ashley Madison
The Media Development Authority, which regulates the Internet, said in a statement late Friday that it has blocked access to the Canada-based website because it is in "flagrant disregard of our family values and public morality."
Are you going bald? Maybe gravity is to blame
Ustuner's "Gravity Theory" seeks to reconcile some puzzling observations related to the development and progression of AGA.
Diwali celebrations: Say no to crackers if you have heart, lung diseases
Diwali, the festival of lights, is meant for feasting, bursting crackers and enjoying with the family, but doctors warn that patients suffering from lung and heart diseases, hypertension and diabetes need to exercise caution as their condition might worsen.
Kerala has the potential to become health tourism hub: Chandy
Kerala can become a hub for health tourism, said Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, citing availability of latest technology, medical expertise and low treatment costs in the state.
Cancer vaccine developed to boost patients' lifespan
Russian scientists have developed a vaccine for the treatment of cancer that can increase the patient's lifespan more than two-fold, ITAR-TASS reported Wednesday.
Iron Man Tony Stark discovers shocking family secrets in new comic
The big reveal comes in the pages of "Iron Man" No. 17, that is out on Wednesday in US comic stores.
Breast milk protein TNC can neutralise HIV, shows new study
The protein, called Tenascin-C or TNC, had previously been recognised as playing a role in wound healing, but had not been known to have antimicrobial properties. The discovery could lead to potential new HIV-prevention strategies.
Marital bliss depends on DNA: Study
Marital bliss or blues may be inherited! Human DNA may hold the key to whether a marriage is going to be a happy one or full of conflicts, a new study suggests.
How grated carrot could help fight cancer, flu and heart disease
Scientists have developed a new technology that uses grated carrot to obtain natural compounds which they claim can fight various ailments.
Too much texting can cause sleeping problems
The study, by a Washington and Lee University psychology professor, identified texting as a culprit when it comes to college students and sleep problems.
Penguin launches 'Penguin Unplugged' blog for aspiring writers
Penguin India has launched its official blog that is a motley of exclusive stories of books, authors and all things related to its publishing besides providing an opportunity to aspiring writers.
Agatha Christie's detective Poirot to return in new novel
Bestselling British crime novelist Sophie Hannah will revive Agatha Christie's fictional detective Hercule Poirot in a new novel due out next year.
Princess Diana is celebrity many Americans would bring back to life: Survey
The majority of Americans questioned in the "60 Minutes"/Vanity Fair poll said they would die for their children, but fewer were prepared to give up their life for their country or religion.
Five-year-old Chinese boy He Yide is the youngest pilot in the world
A five-year-old boy from China has become the Guinness world record holder for the youngest person to pilot a plane.