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Originally Published 6 months ago — by Gizmodo
The film '28 Years Later' features a shocking ending with a group led by a character inspired by Jimmy Savile, symbolizing the misremembering of history and the reintroduction of evil into a seemingly compassionate environment, reflecting on themes of memory, perception, and the past's influence on the present.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PBS NewsHour
An American chemist's suggestion that adding a pinch of salt to a cup of tea could improve its flavor has caused a stir in Britain, with traditionalists expressing outrage and skepticism. The chemist, Michelle Francl, cited historical Chinese recommendations and the blocking of bitter receptors by sodium ions as the basis for her suggestion. While some tea purveyors in Brighton were open to the idea, many Brits remain unconvinced, with one columnist likening the experience to a pre-operation laxative.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
An American chemist's unconventional recipe for the perfect cup of tea has sparked controversy in England, with Brits expressing shock and dismay at the suggestion of adding salt or warm milk to their beloved beverage.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
American scientist Michelle Francl has stirred controversy by suggesting that a pinch of salt can improve the taste of a cup of tea in her new book "Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea." This advice has sparked outrage among British tea-lovers, with the U.S. Embassy in London humorously intervening to reassure that adding salt to tea is not official U.S. policy. Francl's book delves into the chemical compounds in tea and offers tips on brewing a better cup, including using a pre-warmed pot, agitating the tea bag vigorously, and adding milk after the tea.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
British TikToker Melissa Herrera, who moved to South Carolina in August 2021, has gained over 74,000 followers on the platform by documenting the things she finds strange about life as a Brit in America. Her videos cover uniquely American customs such as drive-thru ATMs, outdoor TVs on porches, and glittery fake boulders that obscure neighbourhood power boxes. She also highlights the cleanliness of American neighbourhoods, the size of everyday items and buildings, and the convenience of life in the east coast state. However, she misses the familiarity of the UK and the food, and struggles to adjust to life in the USA.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CultureMap Houston
Houston is celebrating the coronation of King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom with a range of events. These include a Coronation Dinner at Central Market, a British Isles Coronation Celebration at a Rice Village shop, a Coronation Brunch and Watch Party at Royal Oaks Country Club, a community clean-up and garden party at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, and a cricket match between British and Australian ex-pats at the Moosa Cricket Stadium in Pearland.