So little time. Tomorrow might be a shorter day — but you’ll barely be able to tell. Scientists say that Earth will spin a tad faster than usual on Tuesday — shortening the usual 24-hour day by 1.25 to 1.51 milliseconds. This prediction was made by the International Earth Rotation, Reference Systems Service and the … Read more
Where does the time go? For once, we know for sure — sort of. If tomorrow, July 9, feels even shorter than your average day filled with too much to do, there’s a scientific phenomenon that’s to blame, scientists say. This summer, Earth is suddenly spinning faster as a result of the moon’s position, the experts … Read more
A woman says the “shortest first date ever” — which lasted just 45 seconds — has made her delete all her dating apps. Maggie Smith, 32, never imagined a candid TikTok video recounting her shortest dating experience would bring her internet fame. She met a man from a dating app outside a restaurant. “He gave … Read more
They went to great lengths to reunite. Sultan Kösen, 41, who holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest living man, and Jyoti Amge, 30, the world’s shortest living woman, had breakfast together in California on Monday, according to media reports. They last met in 2018 for a photo shoot in Egypt. An incredible 8 feet, 2.8 … Read more
Actress Demi Moore is no stranger to the big screen — or the small dog. Actress Demi Moore thinks her pooch has what it takes to challenge Pearl, the current Guinness World Record holder for the world’s shortest dog living. The dog mom shared photos of her chihuahua Pilaf against a $100 bill on an Instagram … Read more
This petite pooch has nabbed a huge honor. The world’s smallest dog is officially a Chihuahua named Pearl, who stands at just 3.59 inches tall and weighs 1.22 pounds. As of this month, the 2-year-old canine holds the Guinness World Record for the “shortest dog living,” barely longer than a $1 bill. “We’re blessed to have her,” … Read more
Life expectancy in the United States is at its shortest since 1996, dragged down by an increase in COVID and drug overdose deaths, according to federal data. Coronavirus caused the third-most deaths in the US in 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday, with only heart disease and cancer causing more. Drug … Read more