Penguins have been let loose on an aquarium in America after the facility was closed to humans. In a scene very reminiscent of the DreamWorks movie , the little creatures were allowed to wander the aisles of the Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium because no one else was around. The zoo was closed this week because of […]
Two Australian zoos have started live streaming their enclosures for people who aren’t able to visit. Many Aussies have been forced to or have voluntarily elected to self-isolate for two weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak. As a result, public attractions like zoos aren’t nearly as busy as normal. But administrators still want people to […]
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a ban on all foreigners entering the country from tomorrow night. The move will specifically apply to ‘all non-residents, non-Australian citizens’ and will come into effect at 9pm on Friday, March 20. Mr Morrison said the decision was due to the high number of Covid-19 cases of people […]
Australian pharmacists have been given new rules on how much medication they can sell to customers amid the coronavirus outbreak. The deputy chief medical officer Paul Kelly revealed there have been horrifying examples of people panic buying supplies in case they have to self-isolate for two weeks. Dr Kelly has insisted there is no supply […]
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has revealed it is still planning to head to Japan for the 2020 Tokyo Games. That’s despite a directive from the Prime Minister not to leave Australia under any circumstances. The coronavirus pandemic has caused the Australian government to introduce a Level Four Travel Ban, which advises Australians against travelling […]
Medical TV drama series has donated its gloves and gowns to first responders. The coronavirus pandemic has seen demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) surge and the US drama has handed over its supply to those who urgently need them. The demand for PPE extends beyond medical workers – Milwaukee Fire department has recently been […]
If you think you have to be young to get fit or strong, then you’re absolutely wrong. That’s something 67-year-old Sharlene Brunjes proved earlier this month when she took home the gold medal in the Canadian National Powerlifting Championships – her first ever national title. She did so by lifting 270lbs, which is twice her […]
As the coronavirus continues to dominate headlines, businesses all over the world are taking steps to try to minimise the risk of the virus spreading – including Disneyland. With holiday plans scuppered and whole cities being placed on lockdown, the Walt Disney Company has taken steps to close down its theme parks, hotels and cruise […]
We’re through the looking glass now, folks. After years of telling the world that gamers are violent hooligans who’d stab your nan in the face just for five more minutes on , the White House has now done an about turn and gamers and their crucial skills in these troubling times. This unlikely development occurred […]
Ever experienced a delay to your flight because birds are preventing the plane from taking off? At Bentonville Airport it’s apparently a big issue. Which is why staff have found the ideal solution: a dog. Yes, far from usual reasons like weather disruption or waiting for other connecting flights, it seems that geese are to […]
