Lifestyle
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Specially brewed beer for dogs on menu in Croatia’s only beach bar for dogs
Aug 21, 2017News Hour: Specially brewed beer made of chicken and vegetables and ice cream made from bananas, peanuts, yogurt and soy milk are top items on the menu in Croatia’s only beach bar for dogs. Happy canines and their proud... -
J K Rowling’s Harry Potter’s birthplace in Lavenham listed for sale almost £1m
Aug 14, 2017News Hour: The 14th Century cottage used as the fictional birthplace of Harry Potter is back on the market for almost £1m. De Vere House in Lavenham, Suffolk, featured in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows... -
Archaeologists discover a ‘Little Pompeii’ in southern France
Aug 5, 2017News Hour: French archaeologists have unearthed the ruins of a Roman settlement in southern France that was deserted by its inhabitants after fires that ultimately helped preserve the site now being dubbed “Little Pompeii”. The site... -
Americans than ever say polygamy is morally acceptable
Aug 1, 2017News Hour: The practice of polygamy, or having more than one spouse at the same time, is illegal in all 50 states. But the percentage of Americans who say the practice is morally acceptable reached an all-time... -
China mall offers ‘man pod’ havens for husbands wary of shopping
Jul 29, 2017News Hour: At a Shanghai mall, rows of “man pods” equipped with video games are proving a big hit, providing a refuge for hundreds of weary husbands and boyfriends as their other halves shop until they... -
Conservationists strive to protect Lebanon’s sea turtles
Jul 29, 2017News Hour: On Lebanon’s beaches, endangered sea turtles have a human ally to help them in the face of myriad threats. Mona Khalil, 77, founded The Orange House Project in 2000 to protect sea turtles on... -
‘Most relaxed’ hot air balloons lay back over Italy’s wine valley
Jul 29, 2017News Hour: Around 30 hot air balloons took to the skies in Italy on Saturday as part of what organizers refer to as the “most relaxed” event on the international ballooning calendar. The colorful balloons lifted... -
No ho-ho-ho-liday as Santas meet in Denmark
Jul 25, 2017News Hour: It’s summertime in Denmark but Santas from around the world are already planning for the festive season, with more than 150 gathering in Copenhagen to share some early Christmas cheer. The annual World Santa... -
Humble sack turns into Ivory Coast fashion accessory
Jul 25, 2017News Hour: An entrepreneur from Ivory Coast is hoping to score an international fashion hit by recycling the cloth sacks that the country uses to ship cocoa beans around the world. Liliane Estievenart, 45, hit on... -
A plus-sized Indian woman to challenge body stereotypes and defy internet trolls with yoga videos
Jul 16, 2017News Hour: A plus-sized Indian woman is challenging body stereotypes and defying internet trolls with a series of yoga videos that are proving a hit on social media. Dolly Singh, 34, has gained something of a...
