Posts Tagged ‘lincolnshire’

Mount Pelee ‘Day of doom’: Haunting images show power of 20th century’s deadliest volcanic eruption

     A century ago, the tranquil island of Martinique was violently interrupted by a massive volcanic eruption choking the foothills of Mount Pelee, wiping out a town and killing thousands. Life for the townspeople of Saint Pierre changed in an instant on the French-owned Lesser Antilles island after its neighboring volcano rained hellfire on May […]

Whale carcass removed from Bantry Bay, South Africa

     The City of Cape Town successfully removed the carcass of a whale that beached in Bantry Bay. Authorities believed that dead marine mammal posed a risk to the public. Decomposing whales could attract sharks, and they also create an awful stench. Samples will now be taken for research purposes, and the carcass buried in […]

Young Boy Suffers Eyesight Damage From Imported Toy Laser Pen

A mother is urging a ban on laser pens after her eight-year-old son suffered eye damage playing with the concentrated light beam. They should naturally carry a warning label saying: Avoid contact with people and pilot’s eyes. Not recommended for young children or competing football fans. The Jewish Chronicle reports: Angela Marshall from Bushey Heath […]

South African Mayor Awards Virginity Test Scholarships

A South African mayor has awarded 16 young women scholarships for college education based on a virginity test. The mayor hopes this may encourage other young people to be “pure and focus on school.” The move is intended to encourage other young people to continue with their higher education and remain focused on achieving a […]

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