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Longest Partial Lunar Eclipse in 600 Years
The longest partial lunar eclipse since 1440 was spotted over Brisbane, Tokyo and New York overnight, turning the moon various shades of red. The celestial show saw the lunar disc almost completely cast in shadow as it moved behind the Earth, reddening 97 per cent of its face. It was visible throughout North America and parts of South America, with later parts of the show visible in Polynesia, Australia and northeast Asia. Pictures have been shared of the red moon, known as the ‘beaver blood full micro moon’, from around the world, showing various degrees of totality.
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US Tourists Fined For Sneaking Into Rome’s Colosseum For A Beer
Two American travellers likely racked up one of the priciest drinks bills in the Italian capital’s long history. The pair, both in their 20s, snuck into the Colosseum in the early hours of Monday morning to enjoy a beer. They were spotted sitting on the second ring of the ancient gladiator stadium at about 05:30 local time. But entry to the almost 2,000-yearold landmark is prohibited overnight. And while the drinks and the scenic surroundings may have been enjoyable at the time, it is unlikely to be something they repeat.
Shiba Inu Millionaire Retires After 700,000% Price Rise In 2021
A warehouse worker has quit their job and retired at the age of 35 after investing £6,000 in the meme-inspired cryptocurrency Shiba Inu. The risky bet turned the husband and father into a millionaire in less than a year, according to Fortune, after the meme coin sky rocketed in price by more than 700,000 per cent in 2021.
The 99-year-old Cyclist Who Has Won A World Silver Medal
Kenneth Judd may be 99-years-old, but he is a cycling tour de force. The almost centenarian in October gained a silver medal in a global cycling competition that had more than 5,000 entrants. To win second place Mr Judd pedalled 2,348 miles (3,779 km) over 26 days. That’s an average of more than 90 miles per 24 hours, a distance that many of us of a younger age couldn’t cycle in one day, let alone for another 25 in a row. While he cycled, Mr Judd was able to enjoy quiet country lanes in his native Yorkshire, and the Lake District. Yet he was actually moving on the spot, using a high-tech exercise bike at a care home in Warwickshire. Now in its fifth year, the worldwide event is called Road Worlds For Seniors.
Northern Ireland To Scotland Bridge Plans Scrapped
Plans to build a bridge or tunnel between Scotland and Northern Ireland have been ruled out due to forecasted costs and engineering challenges. A study examining if such a project was possible is expected to advise against proceeding with any proposals when it is released end of November. Transport expert Sir Peter Hendy, who was asked by the government to examine connections between the different parts of the UK, had concluded the project was not currently viable.
Adele has persuaded Spotify to take the shuffle button off all album pages so tracks play in the artist’s own order. The singer tweeted: “We don’t create albums with so much care and thought into our track listing for no reason. “Our art tells a story and our stories should be listened to as we intended. Thank you Spotify for listening.” The streaming service replied “anything for you”. A statement later hailed their “new premium feature... to make play the default button on all albums”.
