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Halle Berry's priceless response to troll over naked balcony pic

<p>If you’ve got it, flaunt it. And if you’re Halle Berry, do it while sipping wine and basking in the sunshine, rising above a troll or two along the way. </p> <p>And that’s the exact approach the Academy Award winning actress has taken with her latest social media share, to the delight - and amusement - of fans all over. </p> <p>In a picture posted to Halle’s various online accounts, the 56-year-old can be seen standing nude on a balcony with a wine glass in hand, glowing in the light from above. </p> <p>Some strategic limb placement and shadow work keep the snap well within posting guidelines, though that likely wouldn’t have kept the actress from sharing her peaceful moment, with her caption reading “I do what I wanna do.” </p> <p>Comments flooded in for the <em>Catwoman</em> star, and while some were far more appropriate than others, the general consensus was that Halle should absolutely continue to do exactly what she wanted, with the heartfelt support of her fans behind her, and many applauding her bold statement. </p> <p>“Well behaved women never made history,” wrote author and wellness expert Maria Emmerich. </p> <p>“The blueprint,” declared American rapper Saweetie. </p> <p>“YES!!!!” gushed singer Kelly Rowland.</p> <p>“I’m 61. If I looked like her, I would be way worse!” said one fan. “She looks gorgeous.”</p> <p>“I just wanted to see the sunrise but this is 1000% better!” another chimed. </p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqyh2CYrZq6/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqyh2CYrZq6/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Halle Berry (@halleberry)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>However, despite the celebration from the majority, there were still those who saw fit to spew their cruelty, with some going so far as to blame Halle’s joy in her body for any hardships in her relationships. Halle silenced them soon enough though, confirming with one fan that it had actually been her own boyfriend - singer Van Hunt - who took the picture. </p> <p>And when someone took issue with Halle daring to bare all in her 50s, the star once again took the high road (to the balcony), drawing attention to the sheer absurdity of the original comment with her unique - and entirely unforgettable - comeback.</p> <p>“Imagine being in your 50s still posting nudes for attention in menopause when you should be chilling with your grandkids,” wrote Halle’s hater, “ageing with dignity is no longer a thing.” </p> <p>And Halle, in a move that gave the ageist comment none of the attention it was craving, merely asked of her followers, “did you guys know the heart of a shrimp is located in its head?” </p> <p>The comment was never going to sit well with the actress, who has been open about her thoughts on ageing in Hollywood - and life in general - in the past, even telling <em>AARP</em> in 2022 that “we’re all going to get older. Our skin is going to shrivel up and we’re going to look different. I see things changing with my face and body, but I’ve never put all my eggs in that basket. I’ve always known that beauty is deeper than the physical body you’re walking around in.”</p> <p>“I refuse to become someone who just tries to hold on to a youthful face and not embrace what’s most important about being beautiful - how you live your life, how you give back to others, how you connect to people, how you strengthen your mind, body, and soul and nourish yourself, how you give in a meaningful way of yourself. The most beautiful people have something radiating inside.</p> <p>“Women are told that when we reach a certain number, we’re no longer valuable. I believe the opposite. Society should look at us as jewels as we get older.</p> <p>“Because the older women get, the more formidable we are.”</p> <p><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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Dad’s priceless reaction upon learning he’s having another girl

<p dir="ltr">A father’s reaction at his wife’s baby shower has been slammed when it was revealed she was having another daughter.</p> <p dir="ltr">Expectant mother KC Fulton shared the reveal on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kc.fulton/video/7085045940910083374?is_copy_url=1&amp;is_from_webapp=v1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok</a> where she is holding one of her daughters and another daughter stands nearby with the father.</p> <p dir="ltr">She opens the umbrella where pink petals fall  to reveal she is having another baby girl.</p> <p dir="ltr">The father immediately walks off saying “f**k” despite the fact that KC captioned the video: “Baby Fulton #3 is a……. I swear he’s happy.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Before the clip ends, he once again walks in front of his family and swears. </p> <p dir="ltr">KC has disabled the comments on the video which has already been seen more than 44 million times but it has been shared widely on social media with many calling out her partner's reaction. </p> <p dir="ltr">“This guy doesn’t deserve daughters. What a disgusting display of misogyny to a girl child not yet born,” one comment read.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I have 6 beautiful daughters and this video makes me quite upset. In today's day with all the negativity in the world this is not the attitude we need. There should have been nothing but joy and excitement in my opinion,” another wrote.</p> <p dir="ltr">“As a guy, I don’t get dudes like that. I have two little girls and they changed my life,” someone else commented.</p> <p dir="ltr">“How invaluable his daughters must feel,” another commented.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: TikTok</em></p>

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Centenarian's priceless reaction to virtual tour of childhood town

<p>A 100-year-old grandmother has broken down in tears while exploring her hometown in Armenia through the use of a virtual reality headset.</p> <p>The woman, who now lives in the US, became emotional while using VR to take a tour around her hometown of Vagharshapat - something she never thought she would do again.</p> <p>Upon seeing the Etchmiadzin Cathedral that she used to visit as a child, she was hit by a wave of emotion and started to tear up.</p> <p>The woman's granddaughter, Michelle, captured the heart-warming moment and shared it on TikTok, where it racked up over three million views in just a few days.</p> <p>Michelle captioned the video, "Showing my 100-year-old Armenian grandma the Etchmiadzin Cathedral in virtual reality," that shows her grandmother, whom they call Nene.</p> <div class="embed"><iframe class="embedly-embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2Fembed%2F7034663525347953967&amp;display_name=tiktok&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40shmellywelly%2Fvideo%2F7034663525347953967%3Flang%3Den%26is_copy_url%3D1%26is_from_webapp%3Dv1&amp;key=59e3ae3acaa649a5a98672932445e203&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=tiktok" width="340" height="700" scrolling="no" title="tiktok embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div> <div class="embed">Nene dons the extravagant VR headset while her family members instruct her to look around, as they follow what she is seeing on their own screen.</div> <p>Suddenly, Nene becomes emotional, as someone behind the camera asks, "Why are you crying?"</p> <p>"It's so beautiful," she responds, attempting to wipe away her tears with a tissue.</p> <p>The breathtaking Etchmiadzin Cathedral is often considered the oldest cathedral in the world, and a shrine for Armenian Christians.</p> <p>The comments on Michelle's video were flooded by people praising the sweet gesture, as one person said, "This is what VR should be used for."</p> <p>Another commenter noted, "She went from a time when televisions didn't exist to VR in her living room. Protect and love this sweet woman."</p> <p><em>Image credits: TikTok @shmellywelly</em></p>

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Priceless find in Egyptian temple

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a historical set of artifacts at the Temple of Pharaohs of great cultural significance. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The temple, an ancient structure </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">about 95 kilometres east of Alexandria, was used to perform religious ceremonies approximately 2,700 years ago. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The artifacts found were reportedly used in such ceremonies, and will help give researchers more insight into the complicated history of the temple. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The find was announced by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and was hailed as an “important discovery”.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mustafa Waziri, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, shared a statement about the discovery and how it will be important for the whole country. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Among the objects found were pieces of ivory carved to resemble women carrying objects; statues of Taweret, the goddess of motherhood known as the “Great One”; incense burners crafted from faience, a kind of glazed ceramic; a piece of gold sculpted to resemble the eye of Wadjet, the goddess of Lower Egypt; and a maternity chair. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Researchers believe the artifacts were involved in ceremonies honouring Hathor, the goddess of fertility. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experts have been led to believe that the objects may have been stashed away beneath a stack of heavy stone blocks as the Persian Empire began its conquest of Egypt. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This conquest ultimately led to the collapse of the 26th Dynasty, the last native Egyptian dynasty to rule.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some objects are inscribed with the name of Psamtik I, who ruled as king of Egypt from 664 B.C.E. to 610 B.C.E, during the 26th Dynasty, as well as those of the kings Wahibre Ibiau, who ruled ca. 1670 B.C.E., during the 13th Dynasty, and Ahmose II, who died in 526 B.C.E. and is considered the last great king of the 26th Dynasty.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As well as the fertility artifacts, archeologists found a well that once contained holy water and was considered a sacred site. </span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image credit: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities </span></em></p>

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Barty’s priceless sledge after latest Wimbledon win

<div class="post_body_wrapper"> <div class="post-body-container"> <div class="post_body"> <div class="body_text redactor-styles redactor-in"> <p>Australian tennis legend Ash Barty had an intense match against Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic, but ended up defeating her 6-3 7-5 for a place in the final eight.</p> <p>“It was a hell of a match right from the first point. Katerina brought an incredible level and it was a lot of fun playing out here,” Barty said.</p> <p>“I knew that I had to play very near my best to be able to compete with her today, so (I’m) happy to be able to play some good stuff.</p> <p>“Another great challenge (Krejcikova) but looking forward to it.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CQy75wLBClw/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CQy75wLBClw/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Ash Barty (@ashbarty)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>“She has been playing some great stuff and it will be a new challenge for me as I have never played her before.</p> <p>“I’m very privileged to be in the second week of Wimbledon again. This is genuinely one of my favourite weeks of the year, so to be able to be prolonging my stay is a lot of fun.”</p> <p>Barty is trying to win her first Wimbledon as she's never been beyond the last 16.</p> <p>Post-match, her joke landed, much to the delight of the room. She was asked how she felt hearing so many Australian fans cheer her on.</p> <p>“Better than the English telling me the football’s on!” she said, as the crowd roared with laughter.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div>

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Priceless treasures stolen from UK castle

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">More than one million pounds ($NZD 1.97 million) of historic treasures were stolen in a raid at Arundel Castle, including a set of “irreplaceable” gold rosary beads carried by Mary Queen of Scots to her execution in 1587.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Other items stolen from the West Sussex castle include coronation cups given by Mary to the Earl Marshal and gold and silver items.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Staff were alerted to the break-in after a burglar alarm went off late on Friday May 21 and police rushed to the scene.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A car thought to have been involved in the raid has since been burnt out and abandoned.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Sussex Police spokesman said the thieves stole more than one million pounds worth of gold and silver items.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Various items have been stolen of great historical significance,” he said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“These include the gold rosary beads carried by Mary Queen of Scots at her execution in 1587, several coronation cups given by the sovereign to the Earl Marshal of the day, and other gold and silver treasures.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The rosary is of little intrinsic value as metal, but as piece of the Howard family history and the nation’s heritage it is irreplaceable,” he continued.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The items were taken by force from a display cabinet along the public route.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A spokesman for Arundel Castle Trustees said: “The stolen items have significant monetary value, but as unique artefacts of the Duke of Norfolk’s collection have immeasurably greater and priceless historical importance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“We therefore urge anyone with information to come forward to the police to assist them in returning these treasures back where they belong.”</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image credit: SKY News</span></em></p>

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Father of the year" caught in priceless gender reveal moment

<p dir="ltr">An Aussie dad has gone viral after failing to hide his blatant disappointment at a gender reveal party.</p> <p dir="ltr">The clip made the rounds on social media, as it shows the couple eagerly preparing to pop a balloon to discover the gender of their unborn child.</p> <p dir="ltr"><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7840993/angry-dad.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/a405d1bfb86a4ddf9a8af535177c0fe5" /></p> <p dir="ltr">However, the good times were quickly halted for the father when the pair popped the black balloon and it showed a smaller pink balloon with confetti, signalling they were expecting a girl.</p> <p dir="ltr">The dad, dressed in a black hoodie, appears visibly upset by the result, as he throws the remainder of the black balloon to the ground and appears to swear before the video cuts out.</p> <p dir="ltr">The moment was posted to TikTok, where it has since been viewed over 460,000 times.</p> <blockquote style="max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="6954951229286010113"><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@matthb92" target="_blank" title="@matthb92">@matthb92</a> <p><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/genderrevealworld" target="_blank" title="genderrevealworld">#genderrevealworld</a> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/babygirl" target="_blank" title="babygirl">#babygirl</a></p> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-6954951220486343426" target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - Matt H-B">♬ original sound - Matt H-B</a></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Users took to the comments to share their thoughts on the clip, with one person writing: “father of the year award goes to…”</p> <p dir="ltr">Another said: “ Someone wanted a boy.”</p> <p dir="ltr">A third commented: “At Least he is honest, every man wants a boy if you already have a girl.”</p> <p> </p>

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Gracious in defeat: Miss Nigeria’s priceless reaction to losing Miss World

<p>Miss Nigeria may not have won the Miss World 2019 competition, but she did win over the hearts of everyone watching around the world, thanks to the way she handled her defeat.</p> <p>Miss Nigeria, whose name is Nyekachi Douglas, made it to the top three in the global competition alongside Miss Jamaica, known as Toni-Ann Singh, and Miss Brazil, whose name is Elis Coelho.</p> <p>The three women held each other as a show of support, and when Singh was declared the winner, Douglas immediately expressed joy for her friend as she marched around with excitement and a jaw-dropping expression.</p> <p>Douglas spun around, and shouted “Yeah, girl!” at Singh. The three women then embraced as Singh appeared to be in a state of shock.</p> <p>Those watching at home were humbled by what they witnessed, and took to Twitter to commend Miss Nigeria.</p> <p>“Miss Nigeria’s reaction to Miss Jamaica winning #MissWorld2019 is the only energy I’m accepting around me!” wrote one user.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"> <p dir="ltr">Absolutely amazing in all my years of watching never seen another queen this excited about someone else's win. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MissNigeria?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MissNigeria</a> you are simply the best. <a href="https://t.co/KwqstlFCGf">https://t.co/KwqstlFCGf</a></p> — Tє̲̣̣̣̥mptє̲̣̣̣̥d (@millibrown1) <a href="https://twitter.com/millibrown1/status/1206256623871840262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">15 December 2019</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"> <p dir="ltr">May Your friends be excited about your success just like Miss Nigeria 😍 <a href="https://t.co/RQ8LXjBn12">pic.twitter.com/RQ8LXjBn12</a></p> — Herbert Daniel Gomagallah (@HerbertGDaniel) <a href="https://twitter.com/HerbertGDaniel/status/1205987363974983683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">14 December 2019</a></blockquote> <p>“Miss Nigeria Universe and Miss Nigeria World are EXACTLY the friends every woman needs in their corner,” tweeted another.</p> <p>Others called Douglas an “angel” for her “genuine” selfless act.</p>

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11 priceless photos of kids at weddings

<p>Kids at weddings – it’s an issue as divisive as coffee versus tea. But no matter which side you’re on, you have to admit, letting children attend your big day can lead to some pretty memorable (and pretty hilarious) moments.</p> <p><a href="https://www.boredpanda.com/kids-at-weddings/" target="_blank"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bored Panda</span></strong></em></a> have put together a gallery of some of the funniest pictures of tiny wedding goers so the next time you go to a ceremony or reception with kids invited, you’ve got something to look forward to!</p> <p>See them all in the gallery above and tell us in the comments, what’s the most unexpected thing you’ve ever seen happen at a wedding?</p>

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Cat has priceless reaction to ride in all-terrain vehicle

<p>We all have different reactions to trying something new or going on an exciting adventure, but we think this curious kitty’s hilarious facial expressions take the cake. Lysanne Adams of Quebec, Canada, recorded her red coat-clad cat’s reaction to her first-ever ride in an all-terrain vehicle, and what she caught on camera is utterly priceless.</p> <p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nMMGxjSmLE8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p>Somy the cat simply can’t believe her eyes as she and her owner hurtle through the snow, delivering one expression in particular that we can’t get enough of.</p> <p><img width="399" height="622" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/36043/image_.jpg" alt="Image_ (235)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>That’s the face of a kitty whose mind has just been blown.</p>

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The cheapest cruise you can go on

<p>There's no climbing wall or karaoke to be found. No uniforms or luxury restaurants. And there are only a handful of passengers. In other words, cargo cruises are a little bit different than your classic cruise ships.</p> <p>On cargo cruises, passengers join crew members on monstrous container ships that deliver goods to ports across the globe. Aside from being a unique immersive experience, it's a way to see the world for a fraction of the cost of plane tickets or regular cruises.</p> <p>Here's what you need to know before embarking on the open seas in a cargo ship.</p> <p>There's a reason you probably haven't heard of cargo cruises – most travel agents don't book them. You'll need to go through an agent that specialises in cargo cruise travel or get in touch with a ship's manager.</p> <p>Freighter voyages usually require months of advance planning, but they rarely have set schedules. Arrivals and departures can depend on how long it takes to load or unload cargo, how busy a port is, and weather conditions. Sometimes, a departure window is given instead of an exact date. Bottom line: flexibility is a must.</p> <p><strong>It’s cheaper (and cooler) than flying</strong></p> <p>Cargo cruises cost as little as $65 a day, but most people are looking at between $160 and $190 a day. This fee includes lodging, three meals a day, and taxes. Voyages usually last between 40 and 50 days, but some people opt for segmented trips that last a few weeks, leaving on a boat, disembarking at a port, and returning home by plane.</p> <p><strong>It’s not a luxury liner, but it’s pretty great</strong></p> <p>Cargo ships are utilitarian boats. They don't have stabilisers, but with a big enough ship and a heavy enough load of cargo, you won't feel the waves. There are also lots of stairs, so hold on to the railings and wear sturdy shoes.</p> <p>The accommodations are spacious and comfortable, as nice as those on regular cruise ships. And since container ships don't take more than a dozen passengers, there's plenty of room to spread out.</p> <p><strong>You’ll have to keep yourself entertained</strong></p> <p>The crew is there to work, not entertain, but everyone on the ship eats meals together, which gives you plenty of great opportunities to chat. There's no wifi, and phone access is limited to a ship's single satellite phone, so make sure you come equipped with plenty of books, games, writing materials, knitting projects, or whatever will keep you occupied. There will also be gorgeous views of sunrises, sunsets, and constellations to marvel at.</p> <p>Most ships also feature a rec room, bar, and swimming pool. Some even have a sauna and a gym.</p> <p>Is travelling on a container ship for you? If you've got a flexible schedule and a sense of adventure, go for it.</p> <p>Have you or someone you know ever travelled on a cargo cruise? We’d love to hear your experience. Tell us all about it in the comments below.</p> <p><em>Written by Talia Lakritz. First appeared on<a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz"><strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stuff.co.nz</span></strong></a>.</em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/travel/cruising/2016/06/cruise-ship-captains-reveal-their-favourite-locations/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Cruise ship captains reveal their favourite locations</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/travel/cruising/2016/04/7-cruises-full-of-action-and-adventure/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>7 cruises full of action and adventure</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/travel/international/2015/12/cheapest-way-to-cruise-the-world/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Retired Aussie discovers the cheapest way to cruise the world</strong></em></span></a></p>

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Grandmas reaction after trying whisky for first time is priceless

<p>From totally out there to just a little bit posh, this group of groovy grandmas taste buds are put to the test after they try Fireball whisky for the first time ever and they're reactions are priceless.  </p> <p>The drink is so hot it even makes one woman in particular want to go out and boogie after a few sips.</p> <p>The video features four grandmas ready to try something new. Initially they have a conversation amongst each other and provide an insight into their pasts. One lady suggests she was quite the “party animal” after she discusses a wild party she had during the Olympics. "I like parties, I like parties. I'm into a lot of exciting parties," she says. </p> <p>They finally take the shots and their responses are fantastic. One says, "It kinda tastes like a medicine type thing." Another says, "I could get used to this." The most crucial element of all is their priceless facial expressions.</p> <p>Fireball whiskey is a Canadian based whiskey that is strongly flavoured with cinnamon. The aromatic spice has long been used as a seasoning and flavour additive for foods and drinks.</p> <p><strong>Did you know:</strong> The Romans added cinnamon to bitter wines to make them taste better.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2015/11/funny-things-grandkids-say-part-4/"><em>The funniest things grandkids kids say</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2015/11/sacrifices-grandparents-make-study/"><em>The many things grandparents sacrifice for their family</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2015/11/interspecies-animal-friendships/"><em>15 unlikely friendships that will melt your heart</em></a></strong></span></p>

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