90-year-old weightlifting granny garners cheers, health benefits at gym
Cheng Chen has been pumping iron since last year, encouraged by her granddaughter to take up the sport Cheng…
‘Amphibious mouse’ among 27 new species discovered in Peru’s Amazon
Scientists also discover spiny mouse, squirrel, eight types of fish, more A specimen of spiny mouse (Scolomys sp), a…
Oregon city asks residents to stop sticking googly eyes on art pieces
City of Bend says it took $1,500 to remove googly eyes from sculptures around city Two of the statues…
Ancient mummies with gold tongues discovered in Egypt
Human remains date to Ptolemaic period, says Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Image shows gold tongues and gold…
Letter mailed to address in Australian city takes over 10,500-mile detour
Mix-up from mail service stems from use of the abbreviation “NSW” for the Australian state of New South Wales…
Norway on track to build $46bn world’s longest, deepest road tunnel
Upcoming underwater tunnel set to ease commute between Norway’s southern and northern regions A representational image shows the Lærdal…
New Yorkers revisit mid-1900s with return of iconic ‘R1-9’ subway cars
Travelers in period-appropriate costumes stand alongside passengers in contemporary fashion, forming anachronistic mix A woman waits to ride the…
Heron takes flight after plastic cup removed from throat
God willing, it won’t find any plastic or cups on the way, says Jeferson Pires, a veterinary biologist A…