Airline unveils bizarre snail and garlic-infused ice cream for Paris passengers

Airline unveils bizarre snail and garlic-infused ice cream for Paris passengers

EasyJet has unveiled a snail and garlic-infused ice cream – but would you be brave enough to try it? The escargot-inspired creation even comes with crunchy pieces of sugar to mimic a shell, taking its cues from Parisian bistros. It’s one of five bold flavours dreamed up to celebrate the airline and easyJet holidays’ new … Read more

Invasive Asian ‘mystery snail’ surfaces in Georgia, experts issue warning over parasite-carrying insect

Invasive Asian ‘mystery snail’ surfaces in Georgia, experts issue warning over parasite-carrying insect

Escarg-no! It’s spreading at a lot faster than a snail’s pace. Source link #Invasive #Asian #mystery #snail #surfaces #Georgia #experts #issue #warning #parasitecarrying #insect

What is snail mucin? Why the slimy skincare ingredient is earning rave TikTok reviews

What is snail mucin? Why the slimy skincare ingredient is earning rave TikTok reviews

Snail’d it! TikTokers are raving about how snail mucin — aka slimy snail secretions — is leaving their face hydrated, glowing, and wrinkle-free — but the unusual skincare ingredient is dividing experts. Snail mucin “has gained popularity in skin care due to its composition of proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans and hyaluronic acid — all of which are beneficial … Read more

New species of Florida Keys snail named after iconic Jimmy Buffett song

New species of Florida Keys snail named after iconic Jimmy Buffett song

No salt on this margarita, please. Scientists honored the late Jimmy Buffett by naming a newly discovered species of marine snail living in the Florida Keys after one of his most iconic songs. The tiny, key-lime-colored Coya margarita was found hiding inside the coral barrier reef along the Keys, a collection of islands long associated … Read more

Inside the ‘snail girl’ trend that is taking the workplace by storm

Inside the ‘snail girl’ trend that is taking the workplace by storm

A new “snail girl” trend that prioritises slowing things down and taking it easier on the job is sweeping Australian workplaces. The idea appears to be the antithesis of the “girlboss” trend, whereby instead of fanatically focusing on ‘the grind’, one is urged to slow down and be kind to themselves at work. It was … Read more

Annual Snail Racing World Championships return to England

Annual Snail Racing World Championships return to England

Slow and steady wins this race. An annual snail racing event — which holds a Guinness World Record as the longest running humane snail-racing world championships — is making a comeback post pandemic. The Snail Racing World Championships in Congham, England, returns Saturday after being on hiatus since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Snail Master starts … Read more