A team of Spanish scientists has reached some important conclusions about the cause of death of newborn infants who passed away prematurely in large numbers on the Iberian Peninsula more than 2,000 years ago. According to researchers from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and the University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC), these infants died of natural causes, such as labor-related complications or premature births, and not because they were murdered or sacrificed. The infants in question belonged to what archaeologists refer to as the Iberian culture. The people of this culture lived in the eastern and southern coastal regions of the Iberian Peninsula during the Iron Age, which lasted from the eighth through the first centuries BC. Unusual Infant Burials Spark Questions The Iberians usually cremated their dead, storing the remains in urns that would be buried in a necropolis. Curiously, however, archaeologists have unearthed the burials of many Iberian newborns that were not cremated. Additionally, these tiny skeletons were not buried in regular cemeteries, but in areas where houses and production facilities were built. The Restless Peninsula: The Proud and Colorful History of Iberia How the Great La Tene Culture Changed Iron Age Europe Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesEuropeRead Later 

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In a groundbreaking discovery that could only be described as “nails on a chalkboard for the soul,” a team of elite scientists from the Institute of Unbearable Social Awkwardness (IUSA) have finally succeeded in isolating pure cringe—a previously elusive, intangible substance that defies all social norms. Without missing a beat, they announced they were sending the entire stockpile directly to the Harris-Walz 2024 campaign, in what some are calling the most aggressive political experiment in modern history. “It was a breakthrough of historic proportions,” said lead researcher Dr. Cringe McFumble, who, ironically, made the announcement while tripping over a podium and spilling his notes. “We’ve isolated ‘cringe’ down to its most concentrated form. The awkwardness, the forced laughter, the dad jokes delivered by people who shouldn’t be allowed near a microphone—it’s all here in its rawest, most potent state.” Cringe, the next political frontier? The Harris-Walz campaign wasted no time integrating this scientific marvel into their strategy. Sources close to the campaign confirmed that they plan to roll out “The Cringe Offensive” immediately, hoping to make a deep emotional connection with voters by bombarding them with non-stop moments of secondhand embarrassment. “We’ve been struggling to find a way to really break through with voters,” said a campaign strategist, John ‘Jello’ Haverstam, while awkwardly side-hugging a confused crowd of supporters. “But this—this is gold. We’ve already injected pure cringe into Kamala’s latest speech about affordable healthcare, and let me tell you, the forced cackle that followed? It resonated with dozens. People couldn’t look away… even though they desperately wanted to.” The application of pure cringe has already had noticeable effects. Harris’s latest town hall saw her awkwardly describe how she used to listen to both Tupac and Mozart on her iPod Shuffle while sorting recyclables at Berkeley in the ‘90s. Walz, meanwhile, was caught attempting the TikTok “Renegade” dance on stage while discussing infrastructure, sending a ripple of nausea through the audience that was almost palpable. Cringe fatigue: Is America ready? Experts warn that this “Cringe Offensive” could have long-term side effects on the American psyche, including but not limited to: uncontrollable eye rolls, the need to walk out of the room during live events, and the inability to explain to friends why you’re still watching. There are also unverified reports of viewers developing “secondhand cringe burns” after being exposed to too much campaign content in one sitting. Political analysts are divided on whether this strategy will prove successful. “There’s definitely a risk here,” said Dr. Pander McSchmooze, a noted political scientist. “Exposing voters to concentrated cringe can backfire. In small doses, it may be endearing. But when you have a Vice President laughing nervously for three minutes straight after mispronouncing the word ‘equity,’ followed by Tim Walz awkwardly air-guitaring to the national anthem—it’s too much. Even for the Internet.” Cringe-Enhanced Campaign Ads Harris-Walz 2024 campaign ads are already being prepped with pure cringe injections. One ad features Kamala Harris attempting to relate to young voters by explaining, with alarming sincerity, how much she “vibes” with Fortnite because it “teaches strategy, like the Senate.” Another ad showcases Walz trying to fist-bump a hologram of Abraham Lincoln, who refuses and walks off screen. “These ads are going to make people cringe so hard they’ll forget how bad things are,” said Haverstam with a wobbly thumbs-up. “The awkward pauses, the mispronounced words, the strange attempts to connect with memes from five years ago—we’re bringing all of that energy into the next year.” What’s next for pure cringe? While scientists continue to monitor the effects of pure cringe in the political sphere, the Harris-Walz campaign remains optimistic. “We’re committed to pushing the boundaries,” said Haverstam. “Sure, it may feel like watching someone trip over their words for 90 minutes, but the public is going to have to ask themselves: Would you rather endure awkward speeches or world peace under Trump? It’s a no-brainer, really.” In the meantime, scientists are already experimenting with new cringe applications, including using it to power awkward first dates, job interviews gone wrong, and, in a particularly ambitious move, Elon Musk’s next Twitter post. Stay tuned. The post BREAKING: Scientists have finally isolated ‘pure cringe’ and have immediately started using it in the Harris-Walz campaign appeared first on Genesius Times.

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After experiencing difficulty moving around, Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates began her weight loss journey and has lost 100 pounds over a space of seven years. However, rumors have spread that she used Ozempic—a drug commonly used for diabetes and obesity, to lose weight. To address the controversies surrounding how she achieved her new size, Kathy recently set the record straight, saying that her weight loss was as a result of hard work, physically and mentally and a changed diet. Kathy Bates on exactly how she lost the weight             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by PopCulture (@popculture)   Although the 76-year-old actress admitted that she used Ozempic, she claimed she had already lost 80 pounds before using it, and she lost an extra 20 pounds after she started using it. There’s been a lot of talk that I was just able to do this because of Ozempic,” she said, “But I have to impress upon people out there that this was hard work for me, especially during the pandemic.” Bates was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2017, which scared her. It encouraged her to focus on her health and that’s when her weight loss journey started. The actress confessed that before her diabetes diagnosis, she used to eat terribly “burgers, coke, and pizza.” She also mentioned that she ate a lot and had bad eating habits because she was afraid, and it was a “FU to her self-esteem.” Kathy Bates/ImageCollect Bates revealed that she first changed her diet and switched to healthier meals, and she also stopped eating after 8pm. But she admits that once in a while she still eats some of these foods. She also mentioned exercises helped her a lot and she has a workout routine. “I have a treadmill here at the house, and I might try Pilates.” She added, “It’s just very important to me to keep this going. I don’t want to slip.” Kathy Bates/ImageCollect Bates admitted that prioritizing her health was a good decision as she has seen so many benefits of her weight loss, including helping with her lymphedema symptoms, a condition that causes swelling in the body. Next up: How To Watch ‘It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ For Free This Halloween The post Kathy Bates Clears The Air About Her Use of Ozempic After Losing 100 Lbs appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

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