Brunei’s ultra-rich monarch adopts harsh Sharia punishments
THE MOST famous person to have been accused of theft in Brunei is Prince Jefri Bolkiah, the brother of Sultan Hassan Bolkiah. The government said he embezzled almost $15bn from a sovereign-wealth fund, and pursued him in courts around the world until he agreed to make some restitution. He has a reputation as a philanderer,…
Abdelaziz Bouteflika steps down after 20 years in charge of Algeria
EVEN HIS critics found Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s last moments as president difficult to watch. After two decades in power, the Algerian leader stepped down on April 2nd. Slumped in a wheelchair, dressed in a baggy djellaba robe instead of his usual three-piece suit, he looked like a doddering old man roused from bed in the middle…
Creme Egg-Flavored Heinz Mayonnaise Is A Thing Now
Unveiling the latest lovechild of Heinz and Cadbury, who have combined forces to generate Heinz Cadbury Creme Egg Mayo. via Joyscribe The untypical concoction sees creamy and rich Heinz mayonnaise integrated with chunky milk chocolate pieces and Cadbury Creme Egg goo – a combination that Cadbury and Heinz propose work ‘beautifully’ when ‘dolloped onto waffles…
Jean Panties Are Now A Thing & There’s Nothing You Can Do About It
The funny thing about jeans is that they were actually made for blue collar or manual labor work, that’s why they’re so tough. That was more than two centuries ago, however. Today, they are purely made for the fleeting fashion sense of modern young people. Now, we have a new iteration for them and they…
111-Year-Old Man Reveals The Secret To A Long Life: ‘Don’t Die’
The secret to a long life is not exactly objective or even universal for a lot of people. After all, everyone is not born the same way or with the same advantages. Hence, advice for a long life can often be pretentious or far-fetched. That is until Britain’s oldest man came along– the Centennial man’s…
7 Corrupt Politicians That Would Give Trump A Run For His Money
Yes, Donald Trump is corrupt, but it’s safe to say that most of his lies and deceptions were executed in a desperate attempt to salvage his reputation. The man’s ego is his worst enemy and most dangerous trait as the president, but there are some politicians throughout history that were far worse. They may not…
Delectable Ways You Ought to Be Cooking With Lavender
Who doesn’t love lavender! Thereby – let’s take a gander at how you can inculcate lavender in some of your beloved dishes. via Twitter; Lavender Vanilla Rice Krispies Squares Lavender Vanilla Rice Krispies Squares Ingredients: 1 ½ tsp lavender, ½ cup butter, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 bag mini marshmallows, 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal Directions:…
Tweets In Response To Mueller Finally Finishing His Investigation Are Too Funny Not To Share
It took him two years, but Robert Mueller has finally completed his investigation into possible collusion between Donald Trump and the Russians, but an ending to this madness is still no where in sight. While the report summary written by Attorney General William P. Barr has found no evidence of Russian interference in Trump’s campaign,…
Delectable Ways You Ought Of Be Cooking With Lavender
Who doesn’t love lavender! Thereby – let’s take a gander at how you can inculcate lavender in some of your beloved dishes. via Twitter; Lavender Vanilla Rice Krispies Squares Lavender Vanilla Rice Krispies Squares Ingredients: 1 ½ tsp lavender, ½ cup butter, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 bag mini marshmallows, 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal Directions:…
Rare First Edition Harry Potter Book Sells For $90K, Typos Included
An uncommon 1st edition copy of a Harry Potter book has sold at auction for $90,074, which far transcends its estimated valuation of $52,410 to $78,615. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was initially released in 1998, in an first run of roughly 500 copies, and down the road would go on to sell over…