The puppies destined for dog SOUP: Pictures show caged animals ahead of their slaughter to be turned in to traditional South Korean broth South Korea’s dog-eating season began Sunday and will continue in to August Traditional boshintang soup contains farmed dogs and stray pooches NoToDogMeat shared images of the caged dogs before they were slaughtered … Read more
Major cruise line companies are ditching self-service buffets while on-board entertainment could also be cut as part of a raft of changes to trips in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Guests and crew may also have to be tested for the virus in some cases, or at least pass through infrared controls so their … Read more
Crayfish, Traditional style By Signe Johansen Published: 00:02 BST, 28 June 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 28 June 2020 TIP Special crayfish utensils can help get to the claw meat. A nutcracker also works well. The annual kräftskiva, or crayfish party, is an August highlight in Sweden. Because the summers are so short, it feels … Read more
We’re all going on a summer holiday! Charming new book presents a series of heartwarming snaps to celebrate the history of traditional seaside trips in Britain Kathryn Ferry explores the history of seaside objects in a charming new tome Among the photos is a family of middle-aged ladies and gents on an outing The craze … Read more
China lists pangolins as ‘critically endangered’ and removes mention of the reptile’s scales as a medical treatment from national healthcare guidelines The Chinese government is increasing protections for the endangered pangolin National healthcare previously literature listed pangolin scales as a treatment for poor circulation, swelling, and a lactation aid Scales will no longer be mentioned … Read more
A remote indigenous Amazonian tribe has said that their traditional remedies made from tree bark and honey have helped when treating symptoms of the coronavirus. The virus has spread rapidly in Amazonas, where more than 20,000 people have been infected with the virus, and 1,400 people have died. The spread has increased fears for the … Read more
The Norwegian King and his family donned traditional dress today as they waved flags from the balcony the Royal Palace in Oslo. King Harald V was joined by his wife Queen Sonja, his son Crown Prince Haakon, his daughter in law Crown Princess Mette-Marit and their children Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus to … Read more
The traditional office could be a thing of the past as companies announce they will let employees work from home permanently, leaving empty commercial real estate across the UK. Social media giant Twitter told its 5,000 employees, including those at its London office, on Tuesday it would be their decision on whether they want to … Read more
Direct cremations where loved ones don’t attend and receive the ashes after overtake traditional send-offs amid pandemic – as expert claims the low cost practice will ‘fundamentally transform’ the funeral sector Many Brits looking to delay traditional funeral celebrations until after lockdown Cost effective ‘direct cremation’ ceremonies take place without anyone present Farewill founder Dan … Read more
Queen cancels traditional birthday gun salutes for the first time in 68 years amid coronavirus By Mark Duell for MailOnline Published: 10:46 BST, 18 April 2020 | Updated: 11:11 BST, 18 April 2020 The Queen has asked that there be no gun salutes to mark her birthday on Tuesday for the first time during her … Read more