Spring breakers and summer vacationers, pack some extra bug spray. The CDC updated warnings for travelers this week, following outbreaks of a mosquito-borne disease that can cause excessive brain bleeding and vomiting. After detecting a higher-than-expected number of cases, a level 1 global travel advisory was issued by the agency. The CDC updated a travel … Read more
The newly released 4K version of “Mad Men” on HBO Max was supposed to give viewers an upgraded look at the series. Instead, fans quickly spotted a glaring production mistake where a crew member operating a fake vomit machine is fully visible in one of the show’s earliest and most memorable scenes. The error appears … Read more
No one warns you that stepping foot into a play center during winter is like entering the Hunger Games… but with a lot more snot (we’re talking code green). When Melbourne mom, Emily, took her 18-month-old daughter for a play date at her local play center she got much more than she bargained for. “My friend’s daughter vomited in the … Read more
You’ve likely got special bags and containers for all the spillables in your suitcase, from perfume to body lotion to shampoo. But an even bigger mess might be lurking invisibly inside your bags if you’re not packing smartly, a disease expert has warned. Fortunately, there’s a pretty cheap fix that’ll lower your risk of toting … Read more
Fewer Americans are hitting the gym in 2024 — and trainers are blaming Ozempic. And it’s not just because the trendy drug, and others like it, are helping people lose weight quickly. It’s also making them sick when they work out. “I’ve seen a handful of new and experienced clients throw up while taking the … Read more
Whale, you’ll never believe what makes certain perfumes and colognes smell so good. A rare, waxy material called ambergris — known as “floating gold,” it’s something of a treasure in the fragrance industry — can elevate the scents and notes of a perfume or cologne. “It’s an extremely valuable substance that’s known for its unique … Read more
Being a resident of the Big Apple can really bite. Sure, living in the city that doesn’t sleep has its perks — access to world-renowned art, first-rate restaurants, a vibrant array of global cultures, to name a few. Yeah, yeah. That’s all great. But being a New Yorker isn’t all Tony-winning shows on Broadway and late-night … Read more
How ugly are your branches. For most of us, Christmas trees draped liberally in shiny silver tinsel are the stuff of long-ago memories, maybe experienced once a year by thumbing through fading snapshots in an ancestral photo album. But with Gen Z officially leaning into gaudy holiday nostalgia, those Cousin It-esque, shimmering centerpieces — quietly … Read more
It’s 7 am and I’m half asleep as I totter to the fridge and open it to make breakfast. My eyes take a moment to adjust to the bright light and focus. I blink a few times and think, what in the hell is that? There, proudly displayed front and center so that it’s the first thing … Read more
One whale’s vomit is another man’s treasure. A fisherman in Scotland was walking his dog along the beach in Ayrshire when his dog found a “disgusting” blob on the beach — which might be a highly valuable chunk of whale vomit. “I work on a fishing boat, so I knew what ambergris was. I’ve never … Read more
Unlimited mimosas just got more pricey. California restaurant Kitchen Story implemented a “vomit fee” for boozy brunch-goers who go overboard on the champagne and juice combo. “Dear all mimosa lovers, Please drink responsibly and know your limits,” the San Francisco establishment reminds guests. While the 60-minute unlimited mimosa deal brings in a crowd, the restaurant … Read more
Splash mountain? A thrill-seeker’s roller coaster ride went horribly awry after his fellow passenger threw up on him while the cars were rocketing around a bend, as seen in a now-viral video with 11.4 million views on TikTok. The “corkspew” incident reportedly occurred while Darwin Pineda and an unnamed buddy were at an unidentified theme … Read more
Well, that stinks. A father from Scotland claims to have discovered a rare chunk of whale vomit worth more than $50,000 — but experts have told him it’s nothing but “sewage grease.” Ronnie Humphreys, 42, says the nearly 4.5-pound lump of whale puke, known as ambergris, was found by his 5-year-old son while the two … Read more
It’s what’s inside that counts. A lump of vomit that may be worth over $250,000 was found inside a beached sperm whale after it appeared on Nogales Beach in La Palma, Canary Islands, last month. The whale died after the nearly 20-pound chunk of the substance, known as ambergris, caused chronic obstructive inflammation in the … Read more
Taylor Swift’s rumored new romance with The 1975’s Matty Healy has skeptical fans raising their eyebrows. It was reported on Wednesday that the “Bad Blood” singer, 33, and Healy, 34, are “madly in love” with each other — but Swifties aren’t convinced, taking to Twitter to share their confusion. “Stop saying Taylor Swift is dating Matty … Read more
A new horror film has terrified people so much that viewers are claiming that they have been left with nightmares and had to walk out of the theater to vomit. One theater-goer even claimed his Apple watch alerted him about his heart rate — twice. “The Outwaters” was released on February 9 and has since … Read more
It’s come back up. A clip of a woman making herself vomit on Lady Gaga during her SXSW performance in 2014 has resurfaced online — and the bile hasn’t aged well. Gaga, 36, incorporated performance artist Millie Brown into her choreography for “Swine” at the Austin festival. The British upchucker stuck her fingers down her throat … Read more
Mckenna Grace faced the challenge of separating art from life in “A Friend of the Family,” based on a true story with horrific overtones. The nine-episode drama, ending its run Nov. 10 on Peacock, unravels the real-life story of Jan Broberg, who was groomed and kidnapped — twice — in the mid-’70s by pedophile Robert … Read more
This is literally scaring people sick. While most horror films keep people up at night, slasher flick “Terrifier 2” is apparently so graphic that viewers are vomiting and passing out in their seats. Social media users shared their appalling viewing experiences ahead of the special release of director Damien Leone’s film Thursday. The crowd-funded indie … Read more