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ARK Encounter is a gigantic replica of Noah’s Ark, measuring 510 feet long and over 50 feet tall – with a price tag of $100 million. The creationist museum in a Kentucky theme park took two years to build and is home to models of dinosaurs, biblical unicorns and mythical lion-cats. 12The replica of Noah’s Ark is supposed to be ‘life-size’ based on measurements in the Bible 12The Ark Encounter theme park in Williamstown, Kentucky is home to the giant structureCredit: Getty 12Visitors wander around one of its many decks (inside the ark)Credit: Getty 12A model inside designed to represent…

DRY January may be coming to an end, but keeping a check on your booze intake throughout the rest of the year is never a bad idea. Kicking it for just a month can lead to better sleep, improved energy and concentration plus weight loss. 4We take a look at drinks that are healthier than your regular tipple Jane Atkinson tries out three drinks that can be healthier than your regular tipple . . .  ALCOHOL-FREE THIS gin alternative called Clean G was launched by former Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews in 2019. Now his company, CleanCo, makes tequila, rum, vodka and…

HE has the dubious distinction of being the one romantic partner drug queen Griselda Blanco did not murder or have killed by a hitman. Now Charles Cosby has opened up about what made him fall for the jailed Colombian billionaire when he started writing to her in prison in 1991. 12Charles Cosby has opened up about what made him fall for jailed drug queen Griselda Blanco 12Cosby says sex-crazed Blanco regularly paid off guards at her US jail so she could romp with him in a prison broom cupboardCredit: Getty 12He also reveals Blanco, who had a penchant for designer…

MUSICIANS’ brains decline slower so they stay smarter into old age, research suggests — which could explain how Keith Richards is as sharp as a tack at 80. The Rolling Stones riff-master is still wise and witty, despite a lifetime of drink, drugs and rock ’n’ roll — and scientists believe his musical talent has helped. 1Despite a life of drink and drugs and rock’n’roll, Keith Richards is still witty and wise at age 80 – thanks to his musical talent, scientists believeCredit: Getty Exeter University researchers found those who play instruments have stronger thinking and memory skills in later…

A BRITISH boy of two is believed to have become the youngest person to reach Everest base camp. Carter Dallas made it to the south site in Nepal — 17,598ft above sea level. 6Brit Carter Dallas, 2, is believed to have become the youngest person to reach Everest base campCredit: SWNS 6Carter made it to the south site in Nepal — 17,598ft above sea levelCredit: SWNS 6Carter completed the trek on dad Ross’s back, with mum Jade alongsideCredit: SWNS He completed the trek on dad Ross’s back, with mum Jade, 31, alongside. The trio, from Glasgow, are on a year-long…

JUNK food and booze are fuelling the fastest rise in bowel cancer deaths, a study suggests. Italian researchers predict UK deaths will jump 26 per cent in men and 39 per cent in women aged 25 to 49 in Britain this year compared to 2018 — the largest increase on the continent. 1Colon cancer, computer illustration.Credit: Getty – Contributor Professor Carlo La Vecchia, of the University of Milan, said “overweight, obesity and related health conditions, such as high blood sugar levels and diabetes” are contributing to the rise. He said: “Additional reasons are increases in heavier alcohol drinking over time…

GHISLAINE Maxwell is writing a tell-all memoir behind bars over her ties to paedo Jeffrey Epstein. The disgraced British socialite, 62, claims she will reveal the truth in the book she plans to write while serving a 20-year sentence in a low-security Florida jail. 2Ghislaine Maxwell is writing a tell-all memoir behind bars over her ties to paedo Jeffrey EpsteinCredit: Getty 2Ghislaine’s critics have claimed she is working to distance herself from Epstein and her crimes Maxwell urged inmates to ignore anything they read about Epstein after court documents became public earlier this month. A source said: “Max says the…

DISPOSABLE vapes are to be banned to tackle the rise in youths taking up the habit, says the PM. Curbs on flavours aimed at kids and where they can be displayed will also come in. 1Disposable vapes will be banned as part of a major plan to stop the alarming rise in youths taking up the habitCredit: Getty Manufacturers must also introduce plain packaging in a crackdown to be announced on a school visit by Rishi Sunak. Trading standards officers will be able to dish out on-the-spot fines to shops illegally selling vapes to kids, on top of the £2,500…

VLADIMIR Putin has accepted an invitation to join Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko on a trip to Antarctica amid tensions with the West. The tyrant agreed on the frosty escape after watching Russian polar explorers open a new wintering complex at the Vostok station during a video call with Europe’s longest-serving president. 3Vladimir Putin (R) and Alexander Lukashenko (L) watched Russian polar explorers open a new wintering complex at the Vostok station during a video call on SundayCredit: EPA 3The pair agreed to take a trip to Antarctica amid rising tensions with the WestCredit: AP 3Lukashenko heavily depends on Moscow for…

UK supermarket shelves have been consumed by an ever-growing array of ‘healthy’ food alternatives. This is especially the case in January when we are also bombarded by adverts telling us that eating better will transform your year and your entire future.  6Nutritional therapist Lauren (pictured) reveals all the seemingly good-for-you foods aren’t as healthy as you might believeCredit: Kirsty Mackenzie And while many of these highly processed low-fat, high-protein-filled foods will be labelled ‘healthy’ swaps, this is not always true. A new study from the University of Bristol linked ultra-processed food to poor health and an increased risk of developing cancers in the…