Enlarge / Certain species of beetle have evolved unusual “back pockets” to safely house symbiotic bacteria during metamorphosis—the only known instance of this among insects. Certain species of beetle have evolved unusual “back pockets” to safely house symbiotic bacteria during metamorphosis—the only known instance of this among insects. It’s part of a mutually beneficial arrangement, […]
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‘Why should we line your pockets?’ Piers Morgan RIPS APART McCollum over Peru 2 book
Piers Morgan, 54, and his Good Morning Britain co-host Susanna Reid, 48, was joined by Michaella McCollum to recount her experience of being imprisoned overseas for trying to smuggle one and a half million pounds worth of cocaine through Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru. After the guest claimed she “didn’t know” what she […]
Empty your pockets: TSA lacks funds to install 3-D screening at US airports
The Department of Homeland Security claims it can’t afford to enhance its security screening technologies in all US airports. The desired new scanners provide a three-dimensional image of hand luggage, making it easier to scan for explosives. Computed tomography (CT) technology is akin to putting your luggage in an MRI scanner. It provides a three-dimensional […]
Here’s why suit pockets are sewn shut
If you’ve ever bought a new suit or dress slacks you might have noticed some of the pockets are inaccessible, here’s why. Following is a transcript of the video: If you’ve ever bought a new suit or dress slacks, you’ve noticed some pockets are sewn shut. The reason for this is purely aesthetic. Manufacturers want suits to […]
eBay: Rare 50p coin selling for over £1200 – could YOU have one stashed in your pockets?
The coin has become a sought-after collector’s item with five people currently watching it on the auction website. The Peter Rabbit 50p coin was produced by the Royal Mint to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter. There are two versions of the 2016 Peter Rabbit 50p available – one in colour […]
eBay: Rare £2 coin selling for over £1000 – could YOU have one stashed in your pockets?
The coin has become a sought-after collector’s item with 15 people currently watching it on the auction website. The £2 coin was issued in 2015 to mark the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta. Drawn up some 800 years ago, the Magna Carta was a catalyst for a journey towards freedom for the ordinary man, […]
Why do Ryanair seats have NO back pockets? Airline launches ‘game changing’ design
Ryanair has unveiled the design of its ‘game changing’ new seats which will benefit passengers. But the budget Irish airline still won’t use back pockets. The new seats will give customers 31 inches of legroom, one inch more than the current design. They will also be lighter and will enable the aircraft to fit 197 […]
Why China is willing to open its pockets, but not its borders, to Middle Eastern refugees
REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis China will step up economic aid to help countries deal with the Syrian refugee crisis, but Beijing has no plan to provide shelter for refugees from the war-torn region, diplomatic observers said. Their remarks came amid a contentious debate among mainland internet users over the past week about whether China should open its […]