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‘World’s loneliest dolphin’ died alone in abandoned theme park

‘World’s loneliest dolphin’ died alone in abandoned theme park

Honey spent the last two years of her life at the Marine Park Aquarium in Japan. The ‘world’s loneliest dolphin’ has died alone in an abandoned theme park. Heart shattering. Honey, spent the last two years of her life in a small pool at the Marine Park Aquarium in Choshi, Japan. The death of the […]

1 year ago

Electric spoon tricks taste buds into tasting salty flavours without any actual salt

Electric spoon tricks taste buds into tasting salty flavours without any actual salt

This could be revolutionary A Japanese company known for its beer and beverages has developed a new electronic spoon that makes your food taste saltier. Kirin Holdings unveiled the new electric spoon at CES 2025. The spoon uses a mild electric current to concentrate sodium ions, boosting the umami and salt flavour of low-sodium foods […]

1 year ago

The world’s oldest person has died in Japan aged 119

The world’s oldest person has died in Japan aged 119

Her life spanned almost the entirety of the 20th century Kane Tanaka, the woman credited as being the world’s oldest person, has died at the age of 119. According to Japan’s public broadcaster NHK, Tanaka passed away in hospital in Fukuoka, western Japan, last week. She was confirmed as the oldest living person in the […]

4 years ago

Japanese princess gives up royal title to marry college sweetheart

Japanese princess gives up royal title to marry college sweetheart

The pair went against tradition. Japan’s Princess Mako is giving up her royal title as a way of finally being able to marry her college sweetheart Kei Komuro. Determined to live out a happy life with her “irreplaceable” husband, the pair have not had the easiest ride when it came to their relationship. In an […]

5 years ago