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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Chocolate fans baffled after realising 'Blue Ribbon's' real name
Chocolate fans have only just realised that Blue Riband has been the correct name for their favourite wafer biscuit bar for the last 80 or so years Chocolate lovers have been scratching their heads in confusion after learning the true pronunciation of a much-loved wafer biscuit bar. For ages, enthusiasts assumed that Nestle's Blue Riband was said like 'Blue Ribbon'. Meanwhile, there's been a fierce debate on whether it should sound like 'Ribbund' or 'Ri-band'. An old TV advert from 1985 settled the argument by declaring the bar should be called Blue 'Ribbund', avoiding the 'band' pronunciation in the famous confectionery's name. Originally released in 1936 by Gray Dunn and later taken over by Rowntree's, the brand was snapped up by Nestle in 1988. It has since become a staple in households due to its tasty combination of four layers of thin wafer with a sumptuous praline filling, all enrobed in velvety milk chocolate. Nonetheless, numerous individuals are adamant that the treat used to go by Blue 'Ribbon'. Social media has been abuzz as people air their astonishment regarding the bar's proper name. One Reddit post went viral when a user exclaimed: "Wait a minute... they aren't called 'Blue Ribbons'?" The replies were swift, with one correcting: "Nope, they're not. They've been called Blue Riband for about 80 odd years." A fellow poster joined in, saying, "I've always called them Blue Ribbons, you are not alone," A third admitted, "Had me fooled for 18 years," joining a chorus of bemused consumers. Brittany Miller, a TikTok sensation with 2.4 million followers, was left gobsmacked by the actual name of a popular chocolate bar during her latest grocery haul. One follower reacted to her discovery, saying: "I thought they were blue ribbon as well!". "Literally has this discussion the other day they where defo called blue ribbon," another chimed in. Another added their voice to the mix: "Yes blue ribbon! I also thought it was that!". On X, someone else expressed their astonishment: "I'm shook. For years I thought the lunchbox biscuit was called 'Blue Ribbon' when in actual fact it's 'Blue Riband'. "Nearly 18 and I never knew until today that it's Blue Riband not a Blue Ribbon. I'm shell shocked." However, those who got the name wrong aren't entirely to blame, as 'riband' actually means 'a ribbon'. Name aside, the chocolate remains beloved, and Nestle has just upped the ante by introducing a new Blue Riband flavour – a hazelnut bar. It's essentially the classic Blue Riband, known for its wafer layers enveloped in milk chocolate, but now with a creamy hazelnut filling to boot.
New York Post
3 days ago
- New York Post
Crypto-bro ‘kidnappers' ordered thousands of dollars of fancy food a day — and sometimes couldn't even be bothered to bring it inside
Accused kidnappers William Duplessie and John Woeltz lived a party-bro lifestyle at the Soho townhouse where they allegedly tortured an Italian tourist — sometimes ordering so much fancy food they didn't even bother to bring it inside. 'Will and John would order about $1,500, $2,000 in food every day, literally from the best restaurants. They would get delivery food from Nobu, Cipriani, Blue Ribbon, you name it,' one visitor to the house told The Post Wednesday. 'There was one time I came in and it was the funniest thing — they had $600 of Blue Ribbon [delivery] sitting outside that nobody even got.' Duplessie, 33, and his 37-year-old pal Woeltz — who reportedly calls himself the 'Crypto King of Kentucky' and has boasted of holding $100 million in digital currency — have been arrested on charges including the kidnapping and assault of Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan. Advertisement 13 John Woeltz — seen here after being arrested at his rented Soho townhouse — reportedly would 'order about $1,500, $2,000 in food every day, literally from the best restaurants.' Obtained by NY Post 13 Woeltz was arrested in Manhattan Saturday on charges including kidnapping and assault. He is being held without bail. David Burns The Italian national claims he was held against his will for 17 days, from May 6 to 23, and allegedly tortured for the password to his $30 million Bitcoin wallet. Advertisement 13 William Duplessie, who was apparently staying at the townhouse with Woeltz, was also arrested on similar charges. Steven Hirsch The visitor to Woeltz's rented townhouse described a lavish scene at the property, where police reportedly found Polaroid photos of Carturan with a gun to his head, as well as firearms and ammunition, night vision goggles, a ballistic vest and traces of blood. 'They had every type of liquor, thousand dollar bottles of wine, $20K of liquor including Pappy Van Winkle,' said the visitor. 'They were always smoking weed at the house' — to the point that they 'set off the smoke detector.' The scene lined up with one crypto insider's description of Duplessie, who is from Miami but also said to have ties to Switzerland. Advertisement 13 Duplessie (left, with Woeltz) has a reputation as 'quite the partier,' a source said. TMZ / BACKGRID 13 Video obtained by TMZ shows Duplessie dancing shirtless in a club with a woman on his shoulders — revealing tattoos of leopards, the seal of Kentucky and the coiled 'Don't Tread on Me' rattlesnake of the Gadsden Flag. TMZ / BACKGRID He turned himself in Tuesday after reportedly partying hard in the Hamptons over Memorial Day weekend, according to sources. 'I saw him at parties. He was quite the partier,' said the insider, who recalled 'douchey' Duplessie's days in Miami, including at the Fontainebleu Hotel. 'He struck me as a little 'Wolf of Wall Street,' I think would be the right way to phrase it. Like if you gave a frat guy $100 million. Advertisement 'He drank a lot. He was hitting on girls a lot, sometimes obnoxiously and in a rude sense.' 13 One visitor to the house said Woeltz'had every type of liquor, thousand dollar bottles of wine, $20K of liquor including Pappy Van Winkle.' Paul Martinka 13 'They were always smoking weed at the house' — to the point that they 'set off the smoke detector,' the visitor said of Woeltz and Duplessie. Kevin C Downs forThe New York Post According to TMZ, the pair 'partied like every day was their last.' And a source previously told The Post that the Soho townhouse, which Woeltz was allegedly renting for roughly $30,000- to $40,000-a-month, saw plenty of people coming in and out — including some well-known socialites. A video obtained by TMZ shows Duplessie dancing shirtless in a club with a woman on his shoulders — revealing tattoos of leopards, the seal of Kentucky and the coiled 'Don't Tread on Me' rattlesnake of the Gadsden Flag, which is today associated with rebellion and distrust of government. Duplessie and Woeltz are also pictured partying at The Box, an exclusive erotic nightclub in Manhattan, where they would reportedly drop up to $100,000 in a single night before inviting girls back to the Prince Street townhouse. 13 Alleged victim Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan fled the townhouse without shoes. WNBC 13 Carturan was allegedly held against his will for 17 days. WNBC Advertisement Another alleged guest was Charlie Zakkour — a club kid turned crypto trader who is one of the stars of a new Bravo reality show. A video from Woeltz's arrest Friday shows a blond man looking concerned as cops led Carturan away from the Soho townhouse. Page Six reported the man is Zakkour, whose show, 'Next Gen NYC,' premieres June 3. The series, according to Bravo's website, 'follows a tangled web of friends raised in the spotlight — or at least close enough for good lighting — as they stumble into adulthood one brunch, breakup and spontaneous decision at a time.' 13 Charlie Zakkour, a co-star of the new Bravo reality series 'Next Gen NYC,' was seen outside the house at the time of Woeltz's arrest and is reportedly a friend of the accused. Bronson Farr/Bravo via Getty Images Advertisement 13 Zakkour, seen here with Evans Rhett at a 2025 Met Gala after party, is said to be a Manhattan club kid turned crypto trader. Getty Images for Raising Cane's The cast includes Gia Giudice, whose mom, Teresa Giudice, is a longtime fixture on 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey'; Ariana Biermann, daughter of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Kim Zolciak-Biermann; Ava Dash, the daughter of Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dash and fashion designer Rachel Roy; and Riley Burruss, whose mom, Kandi Burruss, formerly of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta.' While Zakkour isn't a reality show nepo baby, he does come from enormous privilege. Mom Elizabeth Williams is an art collector in Palm Beach and dad Anwar Zakkour, who has an address in Manhattan, is a private investor who has held high-profile roles at JP Morgan, CitiBank and Bank of America Merrill Lynch where he was the Global ead of Technology, Media and Telecommunications Investment Banking. 13 The Soho townhouse where the crime allegedly took place is said to rent for $30,000-$40,000 a month. TMZ / BACKGRID Advertisement 13 Photos of the home show a trash-strewn kitchen. TMZ / BACKGRID Page Six previously reported that Zakkour, who is not implicated in the alleged crimes, would sometimes 'crash' at Woeltz's luxurious Prince Street pad. On Wednesday, a source said that Zakkour is known as the 'Chuck Bass' of 'Next Gen NYC' — a reference to Ed Westwick's bad-boy character from 'Gossip Girl.' 'We don't see him at his job on the show. He's just a kid making it in Manhattan like the other kids,' the source said, adding that filming 'has been done for a long time' and 'I don't think anyone [on the show] has spoken to him' since it wrapped. Advertisement Another source told The Post that Zakkour knew the accused through the crypto world. The crypto insider said that Duplessie 'was known, at least, to be a successful person in the space' — but admitted that 'a lot of crypto people are a little obnoxious, and I think [Duplessie] had that reputation.'
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Family travel 5: Adventures for dad
Do you know a dad who loves to travel? Whether you go as a group or give as a gift, these ideas may inspire a new adventure. Go coastal Plan a visit to Terranea, a seaside resort offering stunning views from its 102-acre perch above the Pacific on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Check in to the California retreat and enjoy sea kayaking, strolling along the Discovery Trail, or a round of golf. If the whole gang is along for the ride check out the Tide Pool Kids Club and a kid-friendly resort pool. Access plenty of open-air dining venues, including the extraordinary Mar'sel, best reserved for a grown-up night out. A seaside spa and fitness facility provide a wealth of coastal-inspired wellness options. For more: Take a dive Learning to scuba dive is a great way to explore and appreciate our underwater world. You'll spend time learning about eels, sharks and other creatures of the deep blue sea. Beginners are encouraged to get started in destinations where the water is warm, clear and there is no current. Recommendations include Bonaire, Grand Cayman and St. Lucia for early diving practice. The folks at Family Divers provide group and custom dive trips during which children and their parents learn about whales, manta rays and the latest in global marine conservation. For more: Cast a line near Casper With plenty of wide-open space at the ready, this central Wyoming town is a vibrant hub for outdoor adventure. Home to the North Platte River, which provides year-round fly-fishing opportunities, Casper has become a bucket-list destination for avid and aspiring anglers. The river sits below five reservoirs, enabling consistent water flows and temperature, thus manifesting a stable fishing habitat. You'll hear enthusiastic talk and big fish stories that originate on specific stretches of the river, including the Miracle Mile and Grey Reef. It's also good to know there is Blue Ribbon water flowing right through the heart of town, with plenty of public access points available. Appreciate the legendary waterway in a different way via the Platte River Trail system, which threads through the community for eleven miles. The paved paths provide access to wildlife watching, mountain views and public art. For more: Visit a mountain town Lavish and historic, the Fairmont Banff Springs Resort, in Banff, Alberta, stands as a luminous landmark in a picturesque alpine town inside Banff National Park. Tucked within a verdant forest, yet offering stunning mountain, valley and winding-river views, the 745- room castle-like resort is a destination in itself. Hiking, rafting, fly-fishing, championship golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pool-time and horseback riding are all available within minutes. The Willow Stream Spa offers a full range of soothing options within 27 treatment rooms for those seeking a relaxing stay. Choose from 14 on-site dining options, or wander into town for additional possibilities. If young kids are in tow, ask about the Kids in the Castle program and other adventure options for the younger set. For more: www. Steep in history on a scenic trail Explore wetlands, swamps, hardwood forest, and steep yourselves in history as you hike a section of Natchez Trace, which runs from Nashville, Tennessee, to Natchez, Mississippi, a National Scenic Trail. The foot trails, totaling more than 60 miles, are divided into five sections, making it easy to choose a comfortable distance. The trail runs roughly parallel to the Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road, designated one of America's National Scenic Byways and one of only 31 All-American Roads. The historic trail dates back to the early 1700s when sections were Indian footpaths and animal trails. In the late 1700s through the early 1820s traders from the Middle Tennessee and Kentucky areas floated their goods down the Cumberland, Ohio and Mississippi Rivers to Natchez and then walked or rode horses up the Trace to return home. Today, travelers explore the National Park in their personal vehicles, take time to hike, ride horses and camp along the way. During the fall, visitors enjoy the changing colors of maple, hickory, oak and other hardwood trees, milder temperatures and overnight accommodations in small towns along the historic travel corridor. For more: __________ Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Train crashes, buying an elephant and other crazy stunts the Iowa State Fair once pulled
As the countdown to the Iowa State Fair continues on, now's the time to start planning your entries for the contests and competitions. From cow-chip throwing to homemade pies, from fine art photography to wine, there's something for everyone to enter for a chance to win the coveted Blue Ribbon. Check out how to participate at If you're worried about the economy and the Iowa State Fair this year, don't fret. More: Want to save money at the Iowa State Fair? Here are early deals for 2025 Back in the 1930s, deep in the Depression Era and way before safety regulations, fair employees had to stage bigger and bigger attractions to get people with less and less money in the gates. Thus, the great grandstand spectacle was born. Below are the stories behind five of our favorite spectacles, clipped from 1930s video shot by Frank Burns, Sr., the then-superintendent of the Varied Industries Building. The video has been archived and provided to the Des Moines Register by the State Historical Society of Iowa of Des Moines. The most famous fair-time spectacle ever was the Iowa State Fair elephant. Baby Mine — who, just for the record, was actually named simply Mine — was purchased by the State Fair and the Des Moines Register after crowd-sourcing nickels and dimes from Iowa's schoolchildren. Mine learned tricks and performed across the country as 'Iowa's pride and Joy' from 1929 to about 1942, always making a point to come back home in August for the Iowa State Fair. In her off-time, she lived in a climate-controlled stall on the fairgrounds. Mine's life had a tragic end, though, and she died in obscurity. Learn more about her rise to fame and fall to anonymity in this special Subscriber-exclusive story. Crashing various vehicles together was a big draw for the fair during the '30s, but the most infamous of these sorts of staged events was the collision of two steam-powered locomotives in 1932. Despite having also wrecked locomotives in 1896 and 1922, the 1932 crash took on an election theme by pitting a Herbert Hoover train against a Franklin Delano Roosevelt train. (Register reporting from the time is not clear on which train won, though in the actual election that fall, Iowan Hoover was defeated in a landslide by Roosevelt.) Traveling at about 50 miles per hour, the four engineers bailed just before the two trains hit each other head-on, hurling metal and wood into the crowd. More than 45,000 people had to be held back from getting too close to the crash site as fire spread from Roosevelt's engine to Hoover's, the Register reported. All of this was orchestrated by an Iowan (of course). Joseph S. Connolly became known as 'Head-On Joe' for his famous train-crashing performances, according to a biography titled 'The Man Who Wrecked 146 Locomotives.' 'Somewhere in the makeup of every normal person,' Connelly is quoted as saying in the book, 'there lurks the suppressed desire to smash things up.' 'As a historian, it kind of breaks my heart,' State Curator Leo Landis told me, 'because here you've got two steam-powered locomotives that, if they were around today, would just be priceless and there'd be museums that would love to have them, that, as a demonstration, get set up and crash into each other.' The smashing theme continued throughout the 1930s, but in 1937 the Iowa State Fair upped the ante by having Captain F.F. Frakes crash a speeding airplane into a house. About 60,000 people watched this climax to this fair's "Thrill Day," according to the Iowa State Fair archives, but the feat apparently made Frakes a wanted man. The house in tatters on the grandstand, Frakes barely escaped arrest for the stunt, State Fair lore says. In general, planes and air tricks of all sorts were draws for the fair. Even an appearance from the grand olde Register and Tribune autogiro (an airplane with windmill-like blades on the front), brought people out to the fairgrounds. With the Great War still in the memory of many older fairgoers, military-themed displays proved popular in the late 20s and 30s. In 1929, the fair staged an airplane dog fight of sorts. The culmination of the show was puncturing and capsizing a WWI anti-shrapnel balloon. And then there's the good old fun of a human cannonball. Wheeeeee! COURTNEY CROWDER, the Register's Iowa Columnist, traverses the state's 99 counties telling Iowans' stories. Her fair spectacle is seeing just how much food she can really eat. You can reach her at 515-284-8360 or ccrowder@ Follow her on Twitter @courtneycare. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Iowa State Fair: Remembering some of the fair's wildest stunts
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Train crashes, buying an elephant and other crazy stunts the Iowa State Fair once pulled
As the countdown to the Iowa State Fair continues on, now's the time to start planning your entries for the contests and competitions. From cow-chip throwing to homemade pies, from fine art photography to wine, there's something for everyone to enter for a chance to win the coveted Blue Ribbon. Check out how to participate at If you're worried about the economy and the Iowa State Fair this year, don't fret. More: Want to save money at the Iowa State Fair? Here are early deals for 2025 Back in the 1930s, deep in the Depression Era and way before safety regulations, fair employees had to stage bigger and bigger attractions to get people with less and less money in the gates. Thus, the great grandstand spectacle was born. Below are the stories behind five of our favorite spectacles, clipped from 1930s video shot by Frank Burns, Sr., the then-superintendent of the Varied Industries Building. The video has been archived and provided to the Des Moines Register by the State Historical Society of Iowa of Des Moines. The most famous fair-time spectacle ever was the Iowa State Fair elephant. Baby Mine — who, just for the record, was actually named simply Mine — was purchased by the State Fair and the Des Moines Register after crowd-sourcing nickels and dimes from Iowa's schoolchildren. Mine learned tricks and performed across the country as 'Iowa's pride and Joy' from 1929 to about 1942, always making a point to come back home in August for the Iowa State Fair. In her off-time, she lived in a climate-controlled stall on the fairgrounds. Mine's life had a tragic end, though, and she died in obscurity. Learn more about her rise to fame and fall to anonymity in this special Subscriber-exclusive story. Crashing various vehicles together was a big draw for the fair during the '30s, but the most infamous of these sorts of staged events was the collision of two steam-powered locomotives in 1932. Despite having also wrecked locomotives in 1896 and 1922, the 1932 crash took on an election theme by pitting a Herbert Hoover train against a Franklin Delano Roosevelt train. (Register reporting from the time is not clear on which train won, though in the actual election that fall, Iowan Hoover was defeated in a landslide by Roosevelt.) Traveling at about 50 miles per hour, the four engineers bailed just before the two trains hit each other head-on, hurling metal and wood into the crowd. More than 45,000 people had to be held back from getting too close to the crash site as fire spread from Roosevelt's engine to Hoover's, the Register reported. All of this was orchestrated by an Iowan (of course). Joseph S. Connolly became known as 'Head-On Joe' for his famous train-crashing performances, according to a biography titled 'The Man Who Wrecked 146 Locomotives.' 'Somewhere in the makeup of every normal person,' Connelly is quoted as saying in the book, 'there lurks the suppressed desire to smash things up.' 'As a historian, it kind of breaks my heart,' State Curator Leo Landis told me, 'because here you've got two steam-powered locomotives that, if they were around today, would just be priceless and there'd be museums that would love to have them, that, as a demonstration, get set up and crash into each other.' The smashing theme continued throughout the 1930s, but in 1937 the Iowa State Fair upped the ante by having Captain F.F. Frakes crash a speeding airplane into a house. About 60,000 people watched this climax to this fair's "Thrill Day," according to the Iowa State Fair archives, but the feat apparently made Frakes a wanted man. The house in tatters on the grandstand, Frakes barely escaped arrest for the stunt, State Fair lore says. In general, planes and air tricks of all sorts were draws for the fair. Even an appearance from the grand olde Register and Tribune autogiro (an airplane with windmill-like blades on the front), brought people out to the fairgrounds. With the Great War still in the memory of many older fairgoers, military-themed displays proved popular in the late 20s and 30s. In 1929, the fair staged an airplane dog fight of sorts. The culmination of the show was puncturing and capsizing a WWI anti-shrapnel balloon. And then there's the good old fun of a human cannonball. Wheeeeee! COURTNEY CROWDER, the Register's Iowa Columnist, traverses the state's 99 counties telling Iowans' stories. Her fair spectacle is seeing just how much food she can really eat. You can reach her at 515-284-8360 or ccrowder@ Follow her on Twitter @courtneycare. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Iowa State Fair: Remembering some of the fair's wildest stunts
