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A viral video shows an Australian woman calmly removing two large pythons from her ceiling. While snakes seeking shelter in homes is common in Australia, experts advise against handling them due to potential attacks, even though pythons are non-venomous.

Health Experts Warn Against Illnesses

Symptoms Range From Excessive Panting, Vomiting And Lethargy To Sudden Collapse And Seizure-Like Episodes Linked To Heat Stress, Say Vets

Diphtheria, a disease long considered history, is resurfacing in Australia, with cases concentrated in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. Genomic links reveal a single cluster spreading across states. While skin infections are common, dangerous respiratory diphtheria also poses a threat. Vaccination remains the primary defense against this preventable illness.

A tiny pinky bone unearthed in Siberia's Denisova Cave revealed a previously unknown human species, the Denisovans. This discovery revolutionised our understanding of human evolution, showing coexistence rather than just replacement. Genetic analysis confirmed Denisovans interbred with migrating modern humans, leaving traces in the DNA of people in Southeast Asia and Oceania today.

Napoleon Bonaparte's extreme daily use of Eau de Cologne, consuming vast quantities, has sparked a new theory about his death. Scientists suggest the concentrated essential oils in his beloved fragrance may have disrupted his hormones, contributing to his declining health and stomach cancer. This intriguing idea contrasts with his perfume's potential battlefield antiseptic benefits.

Over-confidence is a common flaw in the character of those who are lacking in humility. The virtue of modesty makes you a realist – a person who is cut down to size.

World Thyroid Day on May 25th highlights the crucial role of this gland in metabolism. Experts emphasize nutrition's impact, recommending Mediterranean and Paleo diets for hypothyroidism while cautioning against excessive iodine. Maintaining balanced intake of selenium, zinc, and essential vitamins like D and B12 is vital for thyroid health. Managing diet can significantly improve thyroid function.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor humorously defended the South Indian dish idli after a viral post compared it to rasgulla dipped in sugar syrup. Tharoor explained the distinct culinary and biological differences, calling idli a "culinary engineering marvel" and a "savoury monolith of South Indian culinary genius."