Australia

Soon, you can both drink and drive your car on tequila!

Soon, you can both drink and drive your car on tequila!Sydney, Apr 25 : It is known for fuelling many wild party nights, and now tequila will power your car too, that's what researchers in southeast Queensland say.

Scientists believe that the plant, Agave tequilana, which fuels tequila madness, can trigger internal combustion engines.

Central Queensland University''''s Professor Nanjappa Ashwath has said that agave, which is used to make the potent spirit, is one of the most water-efficient plants in the world and has the potential to create ethanol.

Men’s sex spray can cure women’s fake orgasms

Men’s sex spray can cure women’s fake orgasmsSydney, Apr 25 : A spray, initially sold as a cure for men's erectile problems, can improve sex lives of millions of women, who regularly have to fake orgasms, say its promoters.

Jack Vaisman, the chief executive of Advanced Medical Institute, has said that the "nasal spray technology" can boost ladies' flagging sex-drive.

Costing 4000 pounds for men, the treatments would now be marketed to women using the slogan: "Stop faking, get real."

How about a fixed-term marital contract renewable every 5-10 years!

How about a fixed-term marital contract renewable every 5-10 years!Melbourne, Apr 24 : Looks like the age-old cliche- ''til death do us part''-has become absolutely obsolete in today''s date, at least as far as Australia is concerned.

Figures have revealed that fewer couples marry for life-thirty-two per cent of divorces involved separation within the first five years of marriage, and 22 per cent within five to nine years of marriage.

Therefore, the Australian Bureau of Statistics is thinking of introducing fixed-term marriage contracts.

Britney’s hairy accident

Britney’s hairy accidentMelbourne, Apr 24 : Pop princess Britney Spears is said to have suffered a small accident with her hair being pulled out during an aerial stunt in her latest show.

The incident took place when one of Spears' aerialists accidentally pulled out a clump of her hair as he was grasping on to the pop star to hoist her up into the air.

Spears, 27, who is currently on the North American leg of her `The Circus: Starring Britney Spears' tour, is reportedly struggling with her energetic live dance routines, and was forced to leave the stage and vomit after becoming dizzy and nauseous.

Beyonce says Michelle Obama is one of her heroes

Melbourne, Apr 24 : American R&B singer Beyonce has revealed that Michelle Obama is one of her heroes, and that she is very enamoured by the way the US First Lady balances her life.

Beyonce, 27, had serenaded President Barack Obama and his wife with Etta James''s `At Last' as they enjoyed their first dance as the First Couple, and she is still reeling from the compliments she got for it.

"She's one of my heroes now," the Daily Telegraph quoted her as saying.

"Balance is so difficult in a woman's life and for her to raise those children the way she has, to be a professional woman, a very intelligent woman, a wife, all of those things and do them all so well, I admire her. We all can learn so much from her.

Meet the 83-year-old yoga ‘supergran’ who can bend over backwards!

Meet the 83-year-old yoga ‘supergran’ who can bend over backwards!Melbourne, April 24 : At 83, a yoga instructor is still bending over backwards to spread the benefits of the ancient Indian system.

Bette Calman, who has 40 years of teaching under her belt, is living proof that a lifetime''s dedication to yoga will keep you flexible.

While others her age complain about aches and pains, Calman, from Williamstown, southeast Australia, focuses on getting tough manoeuvres right.

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