Unhappily ever after

Once upon a time in a land not so far away there lived a woman who gave ldquofake it till you make itrdquo a whole new definition through her unhinged impersonation of the Empress of a madeup kingdom to fit in with Italian elites Sandra Nicole Martinez a 49yearold German woman adorned herself with jewels gowns and titles since she claimed to be the Empress of the Imperial House of Glodenimdasha royal house with headquarters in Beirut LebanonItrsquos quite shocking that royalties didnrsquot question her since the royal Glodeni is actually a town in Moldova a tiny eastern European country Her deranged act was unveiled through the license plate of her cars After a wall collapsed in Trastevere Rome numerous vehicles were destroyed including the expensive Ferrari belonging to the so called Empress However investigators found that it had no registration which raised questions about her backgroundToxic talesWhen antique books leave you queasyIs it your dream to have a cosy library with a collection of antique books bound with cloth and cloaked in the smell of history Unfortunately such a dream could leave you with some severe health problems Thatrsquos rightmdashin a shocking revelation thatrsquos raising eyebrows researchers have discovered that the pages of some of our most cherished antique books contain chromium arsenic and lead all of which are injurious to our healthThe look feel or even smell of an antique book is heaven to any bibliophile However just how arsenic and lead were the leading poisons in Victorina era touching the pages of books from this era could be secretly poisoning you An undergraduate student studying chemistry at Lipscomb University Abigail Hoermann in a press release said that books ranging over 100 years contain toxic dyes that can cause a range of health issuesmdashfrom skin irritation and respiratory problems to more severe conditions like cancerHistorically to ensure that books are durable and resistant to wear publishers used chemical treatments to prevent yellowing and deterioration Over time however these methods have caused the potential release of harmful particles into the air Experts recommend simple precautions such as ensuring good ventilation in your reading area and handling books with clean hands to minimise the risks of any health hazardsA saucy matchDid you know gravy is not only for rice but also for wrestling Hundreds of people gather around to watch 16 men and 8 women battle in a saucesoaked ring at the Rose lsquoNrsquo Bowl pub in Rossendale Lancashire The competition uses 528 gallons of gravy while competitors wear fancy dresses to beat their opponents during a twominutelong wrestling match in the condiment This activity is acknowledged as one of the top ten weirdest sports internationallyCafeacute coffee homeGen Z is taking Sabrina Carpenterrsquos song Espresso way too seriously with their new home decor idea Packets of sugar bottles of milk and Nespresso pods placed on coffee carts are ldquothe new bar cartsrdquo reported Bunnings Warehouse on Tiktok This viral trend takes inspiration from the bar cart decor allowing people to bring a ldquocoffee shop viberdquo to their own homeA floatful inventionThe fascinating 400metre Shiziguan Floating Bridge in China made from German technology is placed directly on the riverrsquos surface The highdensity polyethylene material allows the bridge to gainstabilityNude not rudeSwitch off your cellphones and take off your clothes at the nudist exhibition in the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations in Marseilles France Visitors are encouraged to stand fully naked in front of different works of art within the ldquoNaturist Paradiserdquo exhibitionLove know no boundsA song of sorrow filled Sydneyrsquos Sea Life Aquarium as Magic the penguin who became famous with his partner Sphen mourned his partnerrsquos death The samesex couple who fell in love in 2018 had been inseparable ever since even adopting and raising two chicks together