All it takes is a 15-minute flight and 8 miles of open ocean to lose the crowds, cruise ships and cookie-cutter chain resorts. Now, you’re in Vieques, a tiny islet off “mainland” Puerto Rico. It’s a dose of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean that time forgot. For decades, most of the island was essentially cut off from … Read more
Brian Earl always loved Christmas and podcasts, but in 2016 he came up empty when looking for a combination of the two. Undeterred, Earl decided to start his own: “Christmas Past.” In his accompanying new book “Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday Traditions” (Globe Pequot), Earl shares instructive stories about the Yuletide practices … Read more
Death doesn’t have to be so scary, according to Hospice Nurse Julie — a TikTok star with more than 1.1 million loyal followers. Yes, “HospiceTok” videos have racked up more than 600 million views on the platform —and many of them belong to real-life nurse Julie McFadden. The 39-year-old healthcare worker has witnessed many patients … Read more
Chocolate lovers have had their minds blown over a little-known detail about the beloved Kit Kat. The popular choccie treat, which comes in a unique four-finger block you can snap, is famously made up of Nestlé chocolate and wafer. But a resurfaced clip from a 2015 doco that reveals there’s more to the snack bar … Read more
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people stayed at home, and therefore there were more opportunities to spend time eating delicious food. In addition, most gyms and outdoor sports venues were closed due to the pandemic, and therefore many people gained a lot of weight. Yu Jiashan licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner in Southern California, … Read more
A ‘silent-spreader’ STI which can cause infertility is feared to be evolving into a superbug. Mycoplasma genitalium, also known as M. genitalium or M. gen, has become resistant to every antibiotic used to treat it so far. The sexually transmitted infection was first discovered in London in the 1980s — but a test has only been … Read more