I visited Italy from Australia and I was left shocked by a popular menu item – here’s my warning if you’re heading there this summer

An Australian traveller is warning others about a common mistake many Aussies make when ordering food in Italy. Montana On Tour explained that a “parmigiana” overseas is not the same dish people enjoy in Australian pubs. She said travellers should not expect a crumbed chicken breast covered with tomato, ham, and melted cheese. There are … Read more

New scaly creature with long fingers and red eyes is discovered in India’s 4,600-foot-tall ‘high-altitude’ forest

Scientists in India have confirmed the discovery of a new gecko species living high in the evergreen forests of the Valparai Plateau. The animal was first noticed at nearly 4,600 feet above sea level, where researchers found it moving across large boulders. DNA tests later proved that it was genetically different from all known dwarf … Read more

Movie icon ‘lost her virginity to her stepfather at 11’, seduced her friend’s 17-year-old son… but took a forbidden secret to her grave

Recently uncovered home movies have revealed a softer side of Hollywood icon Joan Crawford. The reels, stored away for decades after her death in 1977, show moments far removed from the glamorous image she presented on screen. In them, she walks through streams, relaxes with her dogs, and smiles at a middle-aged man known only … Read more

The over-the-counter painkillers turning middle class mothers into ‘junkies’: Every home medicine cabinet has a blister pack for sore backs and headaches, but it takes just weeks to get addicted – with ruinous consequences

Doctors are warning that dependence on everyday painkillers is rising sharply, especially among people who never imagined they were at risk. Over-the-counter medications such as codeine-based tablets are common in most homes and often used for back pain, headaches, or recovery after surgery. Yet these same drugs can lead to addiction within weeks, with consequences … Read more

Baby suffers heart attack and loses half his tongue after mistaking drain cleaner for milk

An 18-month-old boy from Birmingham is facing a long and difficult recovery after he accidentally drank drain cleaner, believing it was milk. The child, Sam Anwar Alshameri, picked up the bottle while his mother was cleaning the bathroom. She had placed the cleaner on the floor while working, unaware that he had followed her inside. … Read more

‘It’s my job to keep my husband happy – I spend 5 hours cooking and lay out his clothes’

A 25-year-old woman from Virginia has drawn attention for embracing a traditional lifestyle built around staying home and managing the household. Estee Williams, who proudly refers to herself as a “tradwife,” believes in clear gender roles and says her goal is to make daily life easier for her husband, Conner. The couple married earlier this … Read more

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