Lady Liberty shown as black woman on U.S. coin for first time
(Reuters) -- The United States Mint has unveiled a $100 gold coin featuring an African-American woman as the face of…
8 years ago
Lifestyle
Weekend exercise may be as good as daily workouts: study
by Kerry SHERIDAN Agence France-Presse MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- People who exercise mainly on the weekends may reap significant health…
8 years ago
Loo roll 2.0. Wipe your phone while on the toilet
TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) -- Toilet rolls for wiping smartphones are the newest feature in Japan's famously high-tech bathrooms, often equipped…
8 years ago
Intimate Princess Diana letters sell for £15,000 in London
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Letters handwritten by the late Princess Diana, including one describing how her son Prince Harry…
8 years ago
Sleep apnea tied to diabetes and hypertension during pregnancy
(Reuters Health) - Pregnant women who experience certain breathing problems during sleep may be more likely to develop complications like…
8 years ago
World-famous diamond inspires new and bloody history
by Alexandre Marchand Agence France Presse NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- Many precious stones have a blood-soaked history, but a…
8 years ago
Swimmers swap legs for a tail at mermaid classes in China
GUANGZHOU, China (Reuters) -- Swimmers in China are being offered a glimpse into a whole new underwater world at an aquarium…
8 years ago
Smiley faced success for Japan’s emoji creator
by Anne Beade and Miwa Suzuki Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- From a humble smiley face with a box…
8 years ago
Chinese artist depicts life as a collection of receipts
BEIJING, China (Reuters) -- Beijing-based artist Liu Zhifeng's show a record of people's lives through receipts and aims to make…
8 years ago
Wait nearly over for Star Wars fans as ‘Rogue One’ opens
by Sophie LAUBIE / Fiachra GIBBONS Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP ) - The waiting is almost over. Hundreds…
8 years ago
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