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Having a baby doesn’t always go according to plan. You can anticipate a ᴠᴀɢɪɴᴀʟ ᴅᴇʟɪᴠᴇʀʏ and ᴡɪɴᴅ ᴜᴘ ʜᴀᴠɪɴɢ ᴀ C-sᴇᴄᴛɪᴏɴ, go into ʟᴀʙᴏʀ before you’ve completed your ɴᴜʀsᴇʀʏ, find yourself very ᴘʀᴇɢɴᴀɴᴛ days after your ᴅᴜᴇ date has ᴘᴀssᴇᴅ or, in ʀᴀʀᴇʀ ᴄᴀsᴇs, you could end up having your baby before you’ve made it to the ʜᴏsᴘɪᴛᴀʟ or ʙɪʀᴛʜɪɴɢ ᴄᴇɴᴛᴇʀ where you’d planned to ᴅᴇʟɪᴠᴇʀ. The Counting On star Jessa ,29, gave birth to Fern, her fourth child with husband Ben Seewald at a ʜᴏsᴘɪᴛᴀʟ – after having home births with her three other children. She posted a snap…

The key to a small, four-winged dinosaur species’ survival was not being fussy about what it ate, the examination of a rare fossil revealed. Palaeontologist Hans Larsson, a professor at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, was the first to notice a small mammal foot lodged in between the bones of a fossilised microraptor, a carnivorous dinosaur with wings. The discovery shows the dinosaur ate a long list of animals including mammals, fish, birds, and lizards, the university announced in a press release on December 21. “These finds are the only solid evidence we have about the food consumption of these long-extinct…

X-Men’s Hugh Jackman commented on his feud with his future MCU co-star, Deadpool’s Ryan Reynolds. Following the September bombshell that Jackman would return as Wolverine for Marvel Studios’ Deadpool 3, the two MCU newcomers have been publicly exchanging sarcastic barbs ahead of filming. One of the latest examples involved the Wolverine star posting a plea to The Academy to not nominate Ryan Reynolds. Now, the actor opened up about his so-called “feud” with the Deadpool actor and why he’s so concerned about filming the comic book threequel. Hugh Jackman Discusses His Issue With Ryan Reynolds Marvel In talking with Stephen Colbert, Hugh Jackman was asked about his “ongoing beef” with Ryan Reynolds and his video where…

A teenage girl who has become Britain’s youngsters mother of sʜᴏᴄᴋtriplets has said it was the ‘best thing’ she has ever done. Natalie scanlan, from Stalybridge, gave birth to three identical daughters – Ellie, Lillie, and Maddie,in April this year. She fell ᴘʀᴇɢᴀɴᴛ before going on holiday to Tenerife with her 19-year-old boyfriend. After thinking she had ᴄᴏᴍe ᴅᴏᴡɴ with food ᴘᴏɪsᴏɴɪɴɢ on the island, she returned home, saw her ⒼⓅ, and found out she was expecting. But it was not until she had a scan two months later that the 16-year-old found out she was sʜᴏᴄᴋtriplets. She said:” It…

Archaeologists excavating a famed Aztec “tower of skulls” in Mexico City have uncovered a new section featuring 119 human skulls. The find brings the total number of skulls featured in the late 15th-century structure, known as Huey Tzompantli, to more than 600, reports Hollie Silverman for CNN. The tower, first discovered five years ago by archaeologists with Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), is believed to be one of seven that once stood in the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán. It’s located near the ruins of the Templo Mayor, a 14th- and 15th-century religious centre dedicated to the war god Huitzilopochtli and the rain god Tlaloc. Found in the eastern…

Kathyrn Newton, who plays Cassie Lang in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, just revealed a new detail about the film’s Quantum Realm. Even though the hype for Ant-Man 3 has centered on Kang and his plans for Phase 5 of the MCU, this subatomic world that he – and the Ant-Man cast – find themselves in is equally mysterious. Marketing for the film has already shown a bit of what to expect from the realm; but thanks to MCU newcomer Kathyrn Newton, fans now have some new information. Ant-Man 3 Actress Talks Quantum Realm “Goo” The Direct In talking to Fandango, Kathryn Newton revealed a new detail about the Quantum Realm, stating…

Don’t you sometimes marvel at how lucky babies are to have their parents do all the work. And even when they grow into toddlers, they’re just so carefree! So there is no better life than that of a baby. All babies do are eat and sleep while everything else is taken care of for them. They can sleep anywhere, run around without clothes, and even create a mess and still be adored for how cute they are. There is a whole lot more toddlers can enjoy doing that you can’t even think of. So, we are here’s a list of…

“I feel very lucky, like the luckiest mom in the whole world”. Kimberly Fugate who gave birth to surprise identical quadruplets has revealed how her life has changed since she welcomed her four daughters in February. Kimberly Fugate, 43, from Jayess, Mississippi, who had been expecting triplets, was both sʜᴏᴄᴋᴇᴅ and delighted when ᴅᴏᴄᴛᴏʀs revealed mid-way through her ᴄᴇsᴀʀᴇᴀɴ sᴇᴄᴛɪᴏɴ that she was ᴄᴀʀʀʏɪɴɢ an ‘extra’ daughter. The likelihood of giving birth to quadruplets is one in 729,000, but the chance of having identical babies is ‘almost incalculable’ – around 13 million to one. Fugate’s husband, Craig, had no idea…

A young British couple odds of 200 million to one to ᴄᴏɴᴄᴇɪᴠᴇ ɪᴅᴇɴᴛɪᴄᴀʟ ᴛʀɪᴘʟᴇᴛs. The three boys – Archie, Albie and Arthur, were born 12 weeks ᴇᴀʀʟʏ and parents Ellie Dudfield, 21, and Billy Revell, 20, were told there was just ᴀ 40 ᴘᴇʀ ᴄᴇɴᴛ ᴄʜᴀɴᴄᴇ ᴏғ sᴜʀᴠɪᴠᴀʟ. The ᴛʀɪᴘʟᴇᴛs were born ᴇᴀʀʟɪᴇʀ this year on June 30 at 28 weeks and two days following ᴀ ᴍɪsᴄᴀʀʀɪᴀɢᴇ in November 2020. They arrived at Kettering General ʜᴏsᴘɪᴛᴀʟ via ᴄ-sᴇᴄᴛɪᴏɴ – Archie weighed 2lb 6oz, Albie, 2lbs 2oz and Arthur, 2lbs 4oz. And if the ᴛʀɪᴘʟᴇᴛs weren’t ʀᴀʀᴇ ᴇɴᴏᴜɢʜ, Arthur was born…

Over 55,000 people participated in this year’s edition of the iconic Tata Mumbai Marathon, which was held on Sunday. This year’s event was the 18th edition. People from many walks of life in Mumbai joined in the run together to support a variety of critical social issues. An 80-year-old woman named Bharti was one of the runners who took the spotlight with her enthusiastic participation in the marathon. Dimple Mehta Fernandes, Bharti’s granddaughter, uploaded a video of her running in the marathon on Instagram so that her family and friends could see it. “So inspired by the sheer will and grit of my 80-year-old…

Lonnie Sue Johnson, 64, is unable to remember facts about pursuits once vital to her life as an artist, musician, and amateur aviator, while clearly remembering facts relevant to performing in these domains She no longer recognizes a Van Gogh, but can tell you how to prepare a watercolor palette. She can’t recall a single famous composer, but knows the purpose of a viola’s bridge. She hasn’t flown a plane since 2007, when viral encephalitis destroyed her hippocampus, the part of the brain used to form new memories and retrieve old ones. And she couldn’t describe a single trip she’s…

“The fascination of any search after truth lies not in the attainment … but in the pursuit, where all the powers of the mind are absorbed in the task. One feels oneself in contact with something that is infinite and one finds a joy that is beyond expression in ‘sounding the abyss of science’ and the secrets of the infinite mind.”—Florence Bascom, 1928 A leading innovator of geology, Florence Bascom was the second woman to earn a PhD in geology in the United States and the first woman employed by the United States Geological Survey, or USGS. A genuine pioneer…

Marvel’s Iron Man was absolutely right about superhero oversight in Civil War – but only about one superhero in particular. Tony Stark is one of the most volatile heroes in the Marvel Universe, and his penchant for acting as his own worst enemy has only increased with time. Now, Invincible Iron Man #2 reveals precisely why Stark was right in the Civil War conflict – and what ordinary citizens really think of him. 2006’s Civil War event changed the Marvel Universe forever, and even lead to the deaths of multiple heroes. Following a devastating attack on a school after a superhero team failed to defeat an explosive villain, the United States government…

Archaeologists from the Yamagata University Institute have discovered 168 new lines, representing humans, camelids, birds, orcas, felines and snakes, in and around the Pampa de Nazca in Peru. These biomorphic geoglyphs are believed to date from between 100 BC and 300 BC. The research group, led by Professor Masato Sakai in collaboration with Peruvian archaeologist Jorge Olano, has published a statement stating that the huge geoglyphs were found using aerial photos and drones between June 2019 and February 2020. With these 168, there are 358 geoglyphs found in the area since 2018. These mysterious lines were created by removing black…

The mystery of the Nessglyph riddle continues to elude archaeologists, and they’ve now requested public intervention and help. The curious rock carving on a piece of red sandstone, found last summer during excavations at Nesscliffe Hillfort, has been dated to the Iron Age – roughly 500 BC. It has a peculiar circular shape intersected with straight lines that have been carved with a metal implement. It creates a depiction of a horned figure holding something in its grip. Roman Occupation and Remains The site is very interesting because it has also been marked by Roman occupation later on in its history, evidenced…

In a new interview, James Gunn teased Will Poulter’s Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and how his character could become very important for the MCU down the line. The arrival of Adam Warlock has been one fans have begged for since the first movie in the series was released. Sadly, it wasn’t until Vol. 2 that Marvel Studios finally laid the groundwork for his arrival. Six years later, and it’s finally almost time for Adam Warlock to hit screens. But what exactly is the character up to, and how big of a role will he go on to have in the MCU? Adam Warlock’s Place in…

A 700,000-year-old human skull known as the “Petralona man” or “Archanthropus of Petralona” was discovered in 1959. Since then, scientists have been trying to find out where this skull originated from, which has prompted a lot of conversation. The skull, indicating the oldest human “Europeoid” (presenting European traits), was embedded in a cave’s wall in Petralona, near Chalkidiki in Northern Greece. The cave, rich in stalactites and stalagmites, was accidentally located by a shepherd. Dr. Aris Poulianos, an expert anthropologist, member of the UNESCO’s International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences and founder of the Anthropological Association of Greece, was assigned a research…

Spider-Man 4 does not need significant connections to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to tell the next story of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man. Tom Holland first debuted as the MCU’s Spider-Man in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, being recruited by Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.). After numerous appearances in both solo movies and MCU ensembles, Holland returned for Spider-Man’s wildest big-screen adventure yet in 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. In No Way Home, five Spider-Man villains from other universes are accidentally transported into the MCU when a spell by Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) goes awry. No Way Home also brings Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s iterations of Spider-Man into…

Briana and Jordan Driskell certainly got more than they bargained for when Briana gave birth to five adorable babies in May. Almost three months later, the Driskells decided to stage a photo shoot to show off their new bundles of joy, and photographer Ashley Childress captured every second of it.Asher Blaze, Zoey Hart, Dakota Faith, Hollyn Grace, and Gavin Lane were all delivered via C-section, and at 11 weeks old they turned out to be the most well-behaved models . . . since they slept through their entire five-hour shoot. Check out these amazingly colorful photos of the quints, and…

Alina Luca, from Beckton, East London, Ms Luca, who was already mother to a nine-year-old girl, found out she was expecting again last August. She said: ‘I always wanted a big family. I couldn’t get pregnant for two years and I ɢᴀᴠᴇ ᴜᴘ. Because my chances were ʜɪɴᴅᴇʀᴇᴅ by an underactive thyroid. Doctors told me I had a five to ten percent chance of getting pregnant because I have ʜʏᴘᴏᴛʜʏʀᴏɪᴅɪsᴍ.’The condition, also known as an underactive thyroid, means the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones and causes irregular periods, making it difficult to conceive. After two years of attempting…

Becoming a new parent will be one of the biggest and most impactful events of your life. Many expectant fathers think that their role as a dad starts once the baby is born, but the truth is, it starts way before that. Supporting your partner throughout the pregnancy and being present for key discussions and milestones early on can ease the burden on both of you. Here are four things every new mom wants Dad to know. Get involved as early as possible Your journey as a new father starts right from the beginning. Getting involved early on in decision-making…

ATHENS – The last time anyone looked on Dawn’s face was 9,000 years ago. Now the teenager can be seen again, after scientists reconstructed her face to show what people looked like in the Mesolithic period, around 7,000 BC. But she doesn’t look happy. Dawn is believed to be aged between 15 to 18 based on an analysis of her bones and teeth. She has a protruding jaw, thought to be caused by chewing on animal skin to make it into soft leather – a common practice among people of that era – and a scowling expression. Asked why she…

SMag’s inaugural Women of the Year issue lands tomorrow. The edition honours and celebrates seven influential leaders in different industries. They are Lamiez Holworthy (entertainment), Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng (health), Ntsiki Biyela (business), Tshiamo Modisane (fashion & beauty), Hloni Modise (media), Zandile Ndhlovu (sports) and Asanda Sigigaba (education). These women inspire, break new grounds, represent excellence and they make us proud all year round. Here are highlights from them: Holworthy on posing topless for SMag: “It took me a while to get to this place. I wasn’t always this comfortable in my skin. I wasn’t always as free as I am.…

MANILA, Aug 27 (Philippines Daily Inquirer/ANN): Odette Aquitania Ricasa (pic), aged 77, takes pride in having accomplished a feat that just a few of people in history have managed to do: See all 195 of the world’s countries. Last but not least, Ricasa touched down in Kurdistan, Iraq, on Thursday, completing that country her final journey. The United Nations currently recognizes 193 of the world’s 195 countries, with the Holy See and Palestine serving as non-member observer states. Ricasa told INQUIRER.net that she felt “ecstatic” about traveling to all the countries. This year, she visited Sudan, Chad, the Central African…