Research finds ancient Egyptian mummies smell nice

At first whiff, it sounds repulsive: Sniff the essence of an ancient corpse. But researchers who indulged their curiosity in the name of science found that well-preserved Egyptian mummies actually smell pretty good. “In films and books, terrible things happen to those who smell mummified bodies,” said Cecilia Bembibre, director of research at University College…

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Trump’s Amused Reaction to Musk’s Condom Mix-Up

Elon Musk’s latest appearance in the Oval Office was filled with his usual quirks, but it was Donald Trump’s reaction that truly caught everyone’s attention. Musk, now head of the Department of Government Efficiency, faced questions from the press, including one about a $50 million shipment of condoms. Musk initially claimed the condoms were destined…

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Matthew McConaughey’s Drastic Weight Loss for ‘Dallas Buyers Club’

Matthew McConaughey’s commitment to his roles is well-known, but his preparation for Dallas Buyers Club took things to a whole new level. To portray Ron Woodroof, a man diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in the 1980s, McConaughey lost an astounding 50 pounds. In a recent interview, he revealed the unconventional diet he followed to achieve this transformation, which included…

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France’s Macron urges Syria’s interim government to join US-led coalition fighting extremists

 French President Emmanuel Macron urged Syria’s interim government to cooperate with a U.S.-led coalition fighting against extremist groups in that region as he hosted a conference Thursday on the Mideast country’s future. Macron’s comments come amid uncertainty over the United States’ commitment to the region. Thursday’s conference in Paris among European and Arab nations was…

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