These giants are able to swallow a person entirely, kill with one bite and hunt a team There are many myths and legends about large snakes, one of which even formed the basis of the Anaconda film franchise. To measure the snake is a difficult task, especially in the wild, says British biologist Beki Hooper. They slip and bend, compress and relax, and rarely remain motionless enough so that they can be measured.

The leader of the Lithuanian conservatives Laurinas Kashnasus proposed to make knowledge of the state language mandatory for extending residence permit, writes Delfi. “To date, to extend the temporary residence permit in Lithuania, knowledge of the Lithuanian language is not required at a certain level. I propose to introduce this requirement that the people who are here begin to study the state language and respect our state, ”said Kashinas.

In 1997–2000, on federal television, the program “About this” was released every week-the first talk show about sex in Russian history. Then on the air they first started talking about female orgasm and masturbation, about how to make a blowjob and cunnilingus, how lesbians have sex and why men earn prostitution.

A resident of Zelenograd was charged with abuse of animals after he threw four home chinchillas from the balcony, the press service of the metropolitan prosecutor's office reports . According to the case file, the accused in a state of intoxication fed chinchilla, previously acquired by his wife. The pets bit him, after which the man was furious pulled all four chinchillas from the cage, went out onto the balcony and threw them off the height of the third floor.

The British actress Emma Watson, who gained worldwide fame thanks to the role of Hermione Granger in Harry Potter films, was deprived of a driver’s license in the UK. It is reported by the BBC. According to the publication, 35-year-old Watson was convicted of speed-in the evening of July 31 last year in Oxford, she rode at a speed of 38 miles per hour where a speed limit of 30 miles per hour is valid.

During a rehearsal in the large Moscow circus, the air gymnast from Ethiopia hit his head on the arena, unsuccessfully landing after performing a complex trick from a height of six meters. This was reported in the telegram channel of the circus. It is noted that the incident occurred today, on July 13, during the rehearsal of the number on the swing “Russian Swing.

In 2026, the state information resource “Digital Profile of a Foreign Citizen” will begin work in Russia. At its base, it is planned to introduce ID cards-a document of the identity of foreigners. This was reported in its telegram channel by the Main Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The digital profile will contain information about foreign citizens and stateless persons entering Russia leaving it or located in the country.

The United Kingdom for the first time since 2008 has placed the United States nuclear weapons on its territory, reports UK Defense Journal with reference to several sources. The publication suggests that the United States has transported several B61-12 free fall bombs to the UK from the US Air Force Nuclear Board at the Kirtland air base in New Mexico. According to journalists, bombs are placed at the Lukenhit air base in the Suffolk county.

An irresistible desire to move your feet alone can be a symptom of serious diseases. The head of the neurological department of the clinic No. 1 of the Volgograd State Medical University Andrei Puchkov spoke about the syndrome of restless legs to the Volgograd Online publication. Restless legs syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations that make a person move his feet, especially at rest and before bedtime.

A group of scientists from the National University of Lithuania (Universidad Nacional del Literal) in Argentina found that the effect of a mixture of pesticides on the body of women increases the risks of complications during pregnancy. About this with reference to a new reviewed study writes The Guardian.

WhatsApp messenger owned by META, which the Russian authorities recognized as extremist, should be prepared for leaving Russia. About this, as reports RIA Novosti, said State Duma deputy Anton Gorelkin. “With a very high degree of probability [WhatsApp], he will be on the list of unfriendly countries subject to restrictions ... Who will become a contender for WhatsApp, I think everyone understands is a national messenger,” he said.

Specialists from different fields have long been studying the question of when it is better to take a shower. Dermatologists and dubaists recommend washing a few hours before going to bed, but for some people a shower will become more effective in the morning. Evening shower develops creativity, and morning shower helps to “restart” the brain after a night's rest. Proper hygienic routine noticeably improves the quality of life. "Cold" tells how and when to take a shower.

Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin was arrested in Paris at the request of the United States. He is suspected of participating in the work of a hacker network, which for two years used anchors to attack almost 900 companies and two federal institutions. It is reported by Le Monde with reference to the materials of the court hearings.

The authorities of South Korea reported on the repatriation of six DPRK residents, who voluntarily expressed a desire to return to North Korea. On the territory of a neighboring country, they were accidentally, and the DPRK authorities could not agree on their return for several months, BBC reports . Journalists note that all six who returned accidentally swam into the waters of South Korea. Usually this is due to the fact that North Korean fishermen use wooden boats that go off the course.

Every third Russian (34%) cannot afford the purchase of the necessary drugs. Most often-due to lack of money. This is stated in the study of the Institute of Social Analysis and Forecasting (Insap) of the RANEPA, the results of which the Forbes got acquainted . The Russian surveys have been conducted for three consecutive years, starting in 2022. In 2024, 75% of respondents said they felt a significant increase in drug prices.