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Couples bid to start 100-mile high club
Will Whitehorn, president of Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, said the group had been inundated with enquiries from couples hoping to make history. He said: “We’ve had a variety of people inquire about it. One got in touch about a charter flight so they could be the first to have sex in space and get in the Guinness Book of Records. Will Whitehorn, president of Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, said the group had been inundated with enquiries from couples hoping t... more
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Lost British divers found alive
Three British divers missing for two days in Indonesian waters have been found alive. Two other divers, from France and Sweden, are also safe.
Police say the divers were found on Saturday morning on the southern coast of Rinca island after being swept there by powerful currents. Britons Kathleen Mitchinson, Charlotte Allin and James Manning and their two European counterparts had been diving in waters off the Komodo National Park.
Three British divers missing for two days in Indonesian waters have been found alive. Two other divers, from France and Sweden, are al... more -
Amy Winehouse Racist Video & Pictures
Scandal affected singer, Amy Winehouse is filmed singing a racist song by hubby Blake.
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Bill Maher's Religulous Trailer
New movie explores religion in America, a bit Michael Moore, a bit Borat - with Bill Maher in the Vatican and talking to gay Muslim activists. It's funny apparently. New movie explores religion in America, a bit Michael Moore, a bit Borat - with Bill Maher in the Vatican and talking to gay Muslim ac... more
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The hottest Prince: William!
Britain`s Prince William has been named the world`s hottest royal, beating brother Harry and cousins Zara Phillips and Princess Beatrice.
The Prince`s “international intrigue and unparalleled media attention” earned him the top spot. The future king of Britain is a press favorite–photogenic with a graceful public persona. His mother`s high-profile life and the drama surrounding the royal family since her death keeps him in the global spotlight.
The eldest son of the late Princess Diana and present heir apparent Prince Charles, toped the list ahead of his younger brother in Forbes ranking.
In the “honour” list compiled by the business magazine, only unmarried royals under the age of 35 were considered and took into account international web and media coverage as well as family wealth.
Prince William and his younger brother have hogged media attention recently for their military service, with Harry secretly fighting in Afghanistan for ten weeks.
Prince Harry, who has earned a reputation as the more carefree of the two siblings due to his “un-royal behaviour”, was second on the list of `Hottest Young Royals`.
The youngest member on the list is Princess Beatrice of York, in fourth place. At just 19 years old, Princess Beatrice inherited the spotlight from her mother, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York. Beatrice attracts press for hobnobbing in elite fashion circles and for her reported friendship with paparazzi favourite Kate Moss.
The only non-British royal to make the top five was Charlotte Casiraghi, daughter of Monaco`s Princess Caroline and fourth in line to the Monaco throne. Britain`s Prince William has been named the world`s hottest royal, beating brother Harry and cousins Zara Phillips and Princess Beatri... more -
Isolated tribe spotted in Brazil
One of South America's few remaining uncontacted indigenous tribes has been spotted and photographed on the border between Brazil and Peru.
The Brazilian government says it took the images to prove the tribe exists and help protect its land.
The pictures, taken from an aeroplane, show red-painted tribe members brandishing bows and arrows.
More than half the world's 100 uncontacted tribes live in Brazil or Peru, Survival International says.
Stephen Corry, the director of the group - which supports tribal people around the world - said such tribes would "soon be made extinct" if their land was not protected. One of South America's few remaining uncontacted indigenous tribes has been spotted and photographed on the border between Brazil and ... more -
TV chef Gordon Ramsay set to climb Mount Everest
Fiery chef Gordon Ramsay is planning to climb the world's highest mountain.
The TV star has been invited to scale Mount Everest next May.
Ramsay plans to take time out from his culinary empire to attempt the 29,029ft ascent of the Himalayan peak on the border between China and Nepal.
He said: "I have been approached to attempt to climb Everest next year, which would be phenomenal.
"It's a lifelong ambition. Business commitments permitting, and with my family's approval, I'd like to do it.
"I have always kept in shape, so that's not a problem. Fiery chef Gordon Ramsay is planning to climb the world's highest mountain. ... more -
Hindu temple in couple's bedroom attracts 50,000 worshippers
Sushila and Dhirajlal Karia have welcomed 50,000 visitors into their spare room since they turned it into a Hindu temple.
The couple converted the space about 30 years ago when they realised there was no temple in Clacton-on-Sea, or the rest of Essex, at that time.
So they invited a priest from India to bless the shrine, complete with marble statues of gods and goddesses, and word soon spread.
'They come in coach-loads – two or three at the most because we can't accommodate more than that,' said Mr Karia.
'We don't keep a record but it is in the region of 40,000 and 50,000 in the past 30 years.'
Sushila and Dhirajlal Karia have welcomed 50,000 visitors into their spare room since they turned it into a Hindu temple. ... more -
Stonehenge was a family burial ground
The secret of Stonehenge has apparently been solved: The mysterious circle of large stones in southern England was primarily a burial ground for almost five centuries, and the site probably holds the remains of a family that long ruled the area, new research concludes.
Based on radiocarbon dating of cremated bones up to 5,000 years old, researchers with the Stonehenge Riverside Project said they are convinced the area was built and then grew as a "domain of the ancestors."
The finding marks a significant rethinking of Stonehenge. In the past it was believed that some burials took place there for a century but that the site's significance lay in its ceremonial and religious functions, including serving as a center for healing.
A combination of the radiocarbon dating, excavations nearby that have revealed a once-thriving village and the fact that the number of cremated remains appeared to grow over a 500-year period convinced researchers that the site was used for a long time and most likely was a burial ground for one ruling family. The secret of Stonehenge has apparently been solved: The mysterious circle of large stones in southern England was primarily a burial ... more -
Sex And The City - who are you more like?
Girls in the UK capital are most like Sex and the City''s Carrie, according to a study from Friends Provident.
The Sex and the City Generation: Fashionistas not Cashonistas report, says that London ladies share a lot in common with the TV icon.
The report observed that "Carrie has a huge number of shoes but no home of her own".
"She rarely, if ever, thinks about her finances, and sometimes sacrifices lunch so she can afford shoes."
In parallel, the report found that a huge number of London women have made significant sacrifices in their lives so as to be able to buy shoes, and over 30 per cent of women in the capital have over 30 pairs.
In addition, nearly 30 per cent of women have skipped lunch to add to their collection, while over ten per cent have even given up on a holiday for the same reason. Girls in the UK capital are most like Sex and the City''s Carrie, according to a study from Friends Provident. ... more -
Woolworths scrap CD singles
Woolworths has decided not to stock CD singles due to declining sales.
The chain, the UK's biggest retailer of singles, attribute the death of the format to the rise in downloading. Woolworths has decided not to stock CD singles due to declining sales. ... more -
Six degrees of Wikipedia
Stephen Dolan at Trinity College Dublin has found a way to show the smallest number of Kevin Bacon steps separate any article on Wikipedia from any other.
So for instance, if you want to find the shortest path between, say, the Sweetgum tree and ball bearings, just enter them on the page and check out the results (you usually have to submit a couple of times before it works):
Sweetgum --> Glacier --> Friction --> Ball bearing ... 4 steps! Stephen Dolan at Trinity College Dublin has found a way to show the smallest number of Kevin Bacon steps separate any article on Wikip... more -
Beverly Hills Cop summoned for duty
Beverly Hills Cop 4 on its way. Really, wasn't one enough?
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Apprentice Michael bedded 'mingers' to pay gambling debt
SLIMY Michael Sophocles — who was fired from The Apprentice last night — slept with “total mingers” during his stint as a male escort, TV Biz can reveal.
The 25-year-old telesales executive from North London sunk to horrendous depths while at Edinburgh University — and was forced to sell his body after racking up thousands of pounds of debts.
SLIMY Michael Sophocles — who was fired from The Apprentice last night — slept with “total mingers” during his stint as a male escort,... more -
Harrison Ford gets chest wax to save planet
For Harrison Ford - now back on the big screen as Indiana Jones -- chest waxing isn't about getting ready for summer or even a new role.
For this 65-year-old, ripping off a strip of his chest hair promotes environmental awareness for Conservation International.
Ford is on the board of directors for the Washington, D.C.-based organization, which fights deforestation and global warming.
His message: "Every bit of rain forest that gets ripped out over there, really hurts us over here." Ouch. For Harrison Ford - now back on the big screen as Indiana Jones -- chest waxing isn't about getting ready for summer or even a new rol... more -
A Video Game Star and His Less-Than-Stellar Pay
Michael Hollick, the voice behind GTA4's main character, Niko Bellic isn't happy with his pay, the game made more than $600 million to date, he still has only received his flat rate of $100,000 or so over the 15 months he worked. Michael Hollick, the voice behind GTA4's main character, Niko Bellic isn't happy with his pay, the game made more than $600 million to... more
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Rap star Foxy Brown guilty of phone charge
But avoided jail by pleading guilty to the phone attack - a charge that carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison.
The hip-hop artist was accused of bruising the eye and chipping the tooth of her long-time neighbour when she struck her with a BlackBerry phone. But avoided jail by pleading guilty to the phone attack - a charge that carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison. ... more -
Why Richard Hammond acquired a taste for celery after his crash
The 36-year-old, who appears on the BBC show Top Gear, suffered a brain injury when he came off a runway in the vehicle at 280mph in 2006.
Assuring viewers that he had not suffered long-term brain damage, Hammond said: "The only difference between me now, and before the crash, is I like celery now."
An American team reports that brain inflammation of the kind he suffered is reduced by luteolin - a compound found in celery, green pepper, parsley and chamomile. The 36-year-old, who appears on the BBC show Top Gear, suffered a brain injury when he came off a runway in the vehicle at 280mph in 2... more -
David Beckham, Leona Lewis Tapped To Close Beijing Olympics
British personalities Leona Lewis and David Beckham have been tapped to help close this year's Olympic Games in Beijing.
The former "X Factor" champ and the star footballer will reportedly participate in the ceremony that will be watched by an estimated 150 million. British personalities Leona Lewis and David Beckham have been tapped to help close this year's Olympic Games in Beijing. ... more -
Is Miley Cyrus taking naughty pictures of herself again?
More pictures that look like the teen pop star have popped up online.
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