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Biologist bawls eyes out in emotional video upon finding the world’s rarest flower — after searching for 13 years

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Biologist bawls eyes out in emotional video upon finding the world’s rarest flower — after searching for 13 years

May flowers bring November showers for these intrepid biologists. A flower hunter was moved to tears after encountering a super-rare species of bloom in Sumatra, Indonesia, marking the culmination of an over-decade-long plant pilgrimage. The movement moment was captured in an Instagram video blossoming online. “Moments like this are electric,” Dr. Chris Thorogood, an Associate … Read more

Exclusive | Front row at NYFW, a lavish wedding featured in Vogue: Now one of the world’s biggest fashion influencers is facing five years’ jail time

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Exclusive | Front row at NYFW, a lavish wedding featured in Vogue: Now one of the world’s biggest fashion influencers is facing five years’ jail time

Chiara Ferragni, a wildly glamorous fashion influencer who still boasts more than 28 million Instagram followers, was once a fixture on the Big Apple fashion scene. At New York Fashion Week after New York Fashion Week, she would post pictures of herself sitting front row at coveted catwalk shows, cozying up to Karlie Kloss and … Read more

Santacon documentary reveals true origin of the world’s most hated holiday — and how NYC was its last true hoorah

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Santacon documentary reveals true origin of the world’s most hated holiday — and how NYC was its last true hoorah

They’re rebels without a Claus. The founders of SantaCon are forced to reckon with the boozy global sensation they unintentionally created three decades ago in a new documentary — which reveals the Big Apple might have been the major turning point in its story. “SANTACON” — premiering Thursday at DOC NYC — explores the little-known … Read more

This idyllic lake hut is the world’s most isolated Airbnb — and it doesn’t even have Wi-Fi

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This idyllic lake hut is the world’s most isolated Airbnb — and it doesn’t even have Wi-Fi

Some like it hut. Introverts looking to escape the urban rat race need look no further than the Floating Glacier Hut, a rustic hut in East Greenland that could be the world’s most remote Airbnb. Situated in a “secluded fjord” in Kulusuk, this isolated abode “offers glacier-front views and unparalleled access to the Arctic’s breathtaking … Read more

Exclusive | Lovebirds crowned ‘world’s oldest married couple’ share longevity tips — including lunchtime beers

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Exclusive | Lovebirds crowned ‘world’s oldest married couple’ share longevity tips — including lunchtime beers

These longtime lovebirds are a rare breed. The newly crowned “oldest married couple” in the world is an adorable pair of former Big Apple centenarians who met during World War II — and now swear by the power of staying curious, having lunchtime beers and simply “loving each other.” With a combined age of 216 … Read more

McDonald’s burger believed to be the world’s oldest Quarter Pounder turns 30: ‘It’s no longer food’

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McDonald’s burger believed to be the world’s oldest Quarter Pounder turns 30: ‘It’s no longer food’

Where’s the beef? The better question may be what’s in the beef. What’s believed to be the world’s oldest McDonald’s Quarter Pounder is about to celebrate a milestone birthday. Casey Dean and Eduards Nits purchased the Quarter Pounder — since dubbed the “Senior Burger” by its keepers — from a Golden Arches location in Australia … Read more

Twin brothers grow world’s heaviest pumpkin of all time at 2,819 pounds

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Twin brothers grow world’s heaviest pumpkin of all time at 2,819 pounds

Go big or gourd home. Twin brothers grew the world’s heaviest pumpkin of all time weighing in at a staggering 2,819 pounds and 4 ounces. Ian and Stuart Paton, 64, of Hampshire, England, who have been growing pumpkins for over 50 years, have come close to achieving the fall feat, but have never accomplished the Guinness World … Read more

New images released of the iconic Sagrada Familia — now the world’s tallest church

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New images released of the iconic Sagrada Familia — now the world’s tallest church

Barcelona’s skyline just got a divine upgrade. The iconic Sagrada Familia basilica — the unfinished masterpiece of architect Antoni Gaudí — officially became the world’s tallest church on Thursday, after a section of its central tower was lifted into place. This week a section of its central tower was lifted into place. REUTERS With the … Read more

World’s best airports and airlines revealed in Forbes list — and this once-maligned NYC hub just topped it

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World’s best airports and airlines revealed in Forbes list — and this once-maligned NYC hub just topped it

LaGuardia’s reputation is soaring. Forbes Travel Guide’s second annual Verified Air Travel Awards revealed the airports and airlines that offer a top-tier experience for passengers — and one of the most notoriously hated airports just took the top spot: New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The Guide gave out 18 awards in categories such as best first- … Read more

One of the world’s most historic landmarks can now be seen in full view for the first time in 200 years

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One of the world’s most historic landmarks can now be seen in full view for the first time in 200 years

The heavens have opened up. Tourists to the Acropolis in Athens will soon be able to enjoy a sight that hasn’t been visible for a very long time — a clear view of the Parthenon. For the first time in 20 years, the scaffolding will come off the iconic temple to Athena, offering visitors an … Read more

World’s oldest woman shared six healthy aging secrets to reaching 117 years

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World’s oldest woman shared six healthy aging secrets to reaching 117 years

At 117 years old, María Branyas was confirmed by Guinness World Records to be the world’s oldest living person — and researchers say her long life wasn’t just good luck. In a statement to Guinness, Branyas attributed her longevity to “order, tranquility, good connection with family and friends, contact with nature, emotional stability, no worries, no regrets, lots … Read more

I ate the world’s smelliest food — it took three showers to get rid of the stench

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I ate the world’s smelliest food — it took three showers to get rid of the stench

He smelt terrible. A Louisiana man had to shower three times to rid himself of the stench of the world’s smelliest food, as detailed in a viral Instagram clip with over 9 million views. “That is by far the most disgusting thing I’ve ever tried in my life,” James Ellingsworth told Jam Press of the … Read more

World’s best luxury hotel brands revealed for 2025 — and No. 1 has a primo NYC location

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World’s best luxury hotel brands revealed for 2025 — and No. 1 has a primo NYC location

NYC is a VIP. For the third year in a row, the Hong Kong-based Mandarin Oriental chain topped the list of the world’s best luxury hotels. The ultra-exclusive lodging brand has just three locations in the U.S. — and one is perched high above Columbus Circle in New York City. To determine the winners, elite travel advisers … Read more

This romantic NYC spot has been named one of the world’s best places for marriage proposals

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This romantic NYC spot has been named one of the world’s best places for marriage proposals

Do you think New York City is romantic? Lots of people have answered, “I do.” Belvedere Castle — perched atop the second-highest natural point in Central Park, Vista Rock — was ranked among the top proposal spots in the world, according to a new study by bridal brand A Diamond Is Forever. It’s listed as … Read more

Pennsylvania couple purchases world’s oldest drive-in theater

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Pennsylvania couple purchases world’s oldest drive-in theater

OREFIELD, Pa. (AP) — In a romance and adventure worthy of the big screen, a Pennsylvania couple is preserving the past and forging a future as the owners of the world’s oldest operating drive-in movie theater. Lauren McChesney got more than admission to a double feature when she handed her ticket to Matt McClanahan at … Read more

World’s best tennis players flock to this NYC Italian joint during US Open: ‘They love it here’

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World’s best tennis players flock to this NYC Italian joint during US Open: ‘They love it here’

Game, set, mangia! US Open stars are loading up on the carbs before their matches at a tony Midtown Italian joint — where they dine near each other at night before trying to take one another down in Flushing. “Jannik Sinner, he like the pasta with the bolognese sauce,” said Gustavo Hodzic, a co-owner of … Read more

‘UFO’ seen hovering over Disney World’s Epcot — but there may be a simple explanation for it

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‘UFO’ seen hovering over Disney World’s Epcot — but there may be a simple explanation for it

Visitors at Disney World’s Epcot are reporting an out-of-this-world experience. A woman working behind the scenes at a popular Nashville radio show gained newfound notoriety with her recent claim of a UFO sighting, during a visit to the Orlando theme park with her boyfriend. While waiting for the nightly fireworks show with her boyfriend, Morgan … Read more

Man with ‘world’s largest willy’ slips, breaks arm in shower because giant penis got in the way: ‘It was a very embarrassing accident’

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Man with ‘world’s largest willy’ slips, breaks arm in shower because giant penis got in the way: ‘It was a very embarrassing accident’

Being well-endowed isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. We’ve heard of people whose mammoth members have injured their partners. However, a UK man with the world’s largest Johnson reportedly hurt himself after slipping and breaking his arm in the shower because his titanic tallywacker got in his way. “It was a very embarrassing accident,” … Read more

World’s ugliest dog crowned — see why a ‘gentle soul’ bulldog named Petunia was tops: ‘Unique beauty’

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World’s ugliest dog crowned — see why a ‘gentle soul’ bulldog named Petunia was tops: ‘Unique beauty’

This dog is a little ruff around the edges. A hairless English-French bulldog mix was crowned as the winner of the 2025 “World’s Ugliest Dog” contest. The 2-year-old pup named Petunia and her owner, Shannon Nyman, walked away with the top prize at the Sonoma County Fair event in Santa Rosa, California, on Aug. 8. … Read more

Shockingly bad ‘War of the Worlds’ is one of the worst movies of the decade

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Shockingly bad ‘War of the Worlds’ is one of the worst movies of the decade

movie review WAR OF THE WORLDS Zero Stars. Running time: 91 minutes. Rated PG-13 (some sci-fi action/violence, strong language and bloody images). On Prime Video. “The War of the Worlds” is a seminal 1898 Martian-attack novel by H.G. Wells. And in 1938, it was turned into a national-panic-inducing radio broadcast by Orson Welles.  Now, Prime … Read more