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Yes, he wrote 'The BFG' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. Now meet the other Roald Dahl
Buzz Feed
10-08-2025
- Health
- Buzz Feed
These $7 Motion Sickness Glasses Actually Work
At age seven, while bumping along in the back of my parent's VW bus and thoroughly immersed in Roald Dahl's 'The BFG,' I was struck with an overwhelming wave of nausea that culminated in tossing my cookies on the side of the interstate highway. Thus began my very long and arduous relationship with motion sickness. Fast-forward to recent adulthood, when I came across some bizarre-looking glasses that promised to deter motion sickness, thanks to the magic of their cartoonish shape. Tired of being sick every time I traveled, I decided to put these glasses to the test, no matter how ridiculous they made me look. I'll cut right to the chase and say that these things worked. Like, shockingly well. And while they usually retail for around $10 at Amazon, they're currently only $6.99 when you use the promo code to redeem the 30% coupon. (You'll see two individual coupons — one for 20% and one for 30% off — on the product page, but the discounts can't be combined, so we say go with the 30% discount for the best savings.) The flexible frames of these spectacles are made up of four circles filled halfway with a blue liquid that, when worn, can only be seen in your peripheral vision. In the name of science (and at the risk of my stomach), I wore the glasses sitting in the backseat of the car, while reading, as my partner drove around. Normally, and especially under these circumstances, it would take less than a few minutes for the nausea and headaches to hit. But this time, my symptoms never came. To find out, I spoke with Dr. Neil Bhattacharyya, board-certified otolaryngologist and professor of otolaryngology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School. He explained that motion sickness is caused when a disconnect occurs in the brain's ability to detect where the body is in motion. Although Bhattacharyya can't say for sure all the reasons the glasses are effective, he thinks that the liquid sloshing back and forth inside the rings helps the eyes to recognize movement and create an artificial horizon, allowing the brain to bridge the gap between motion and stability. If you or your child experiences a similar struggle, it might be worth your while to grab yourself a pair before your next road trip, plane ride or cruise. Here are some promising reviews from Amazon: Get them from Amazon for $6.99 (available in four colors; use promo code "DBPPR5PX" on product page for this price).
Rhyl Journal
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Roald Dahl-inspired Wallace and Gromit sculpture part of charity trail
Big Friendly Wallace, featuring large ears, sits on a bench with a giant teacup of fizzy Frobscottle – the green drink consumed by giants in Dahl's 1982 novel The BFG. The artwork is one of 53 forming the Gromit Unleashed trail, which will be hitting the streets of Bristol from June 30, in aid of the city's children's hospital charity The Grand Appeal. Five sculptures were unveiled overlooking the Clifton Suspension Bridge on Wednesday, including Netflix's re-imagining of Wednesday Addams as Aardman's Feathers McGraw. Feathers is painted in purple and black shades, with the phrase 'Wednesday's child is full of woe' printed on its centre. There is also Walk the Lime, a citrus inspired Gromit that pays homage to the 2005 Johnny Cash biopic – complete with a lime perched on the dog's nose. The Norbot gnome from Wallace and Gromit's Vengeance Most Fowl 2024 film will also make an appearance on the trail. Nicola Masters, director of The Grand Appeal, said: 'We are thrilled to be bringing the magic and wonder of cinema, film, stories and legends to our third Gromit Unleashed trail this summer, turning the streets of Bristol and beyond into a living storybook. 'Each Aardman sculpture is a character, each corner a scene, and together they form a spectacular adventure – all to raise funds for The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children's Hospital Charity. 'By following the trail, families, friends, residents of Bristol and visitors from the UK and all over the world won't just be part of a city-wide celebration of creativity – everyone will be helping to create a brighter, and better future for young patients in the children's hospital. 'This year, Gromit unleashes the magic of cinema grounded in a very real cause.'
South Wales Argus
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Roald Dahl-inspired Wallace and Gromit sculpture part of charity trail
Big Friendly Wallace, featuring large ears, sits on a bench with a giant teacup of fizzy Frobscottle – the green drink consumed by giants in Dahl's 1982 novel The BFG. The artwork is one of 53 forming the Gromit Unleashed trail, which will be hitting the streets of Bristol from June 30, in aid of the city's children's hospital charity The Grand Appeal. Five sculptures were unveiled overlooking the Clifton Suspension Bridge on Wednesday, including Netflix's re-imagining of Wednesday Addams as Aardman's Feathers McGraw. Feathers is painted in purple and black shades, with the phrase 'Wednesday's child is full of woe' printed on its centre. Gromit Unleashed 2025 will launch across the City of Bristol on June 30 (Ben Birchall/PA) There is also Walk the Lime, a citrus inspired Gromit that pays homage to the 2005 Johnny Cash biopic – complete with a lime perched on the dog's nose. The Norbot gnome from Wallace and Gromit's Vengeance Most Fowl 2024 film will also make an appearance on the trail. Nicola Masters, director of The Grand Appeal, said: 'We are thrilled to be bringing the magic and wonder of cinema, film, stories and legends to our third Gromit Unleashed trail this summer, turning the streets of Bristol and beyond into a living storybook. 'Each Aardman sculpture is a character, each corner a scene, and together they form a spectacular adventure – all to raise funds for The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children's Hospital Charity. 'By following the trail, families, friends, residents of Bristol and visitors from the UK and all over the world won't just be part of a city-wide celebration of creativity – everyone will be helping to create a brighter, and better future for young patients in the children's hospital. 'This year, Gromit unleashes the magic of cinema grounded in a very real cause.'
Glasgow Times
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Roald Dahl-inspired Wallace and Gromit sculpture part of charity trail
Big Friendly Wallace, featuring large ears, sits on a bench with a giant teacup of fizzy Frobscottle – the green drink consumed by giants in Dahl's 1982 novel The BFG. The artwork is one of 53 forming the Gromit Unleashed trail, which will be hitting the streets of Bristol from June 30, in aid of the city's children's hospital charity The Grand Appeal. Five sculptures were unveiled overlooking the Clifton Suspension Bridge on Wednesday, including Netflix's re-imagining of Wednesday Addams as Aardman's Feathers McGraw. Feathers is painted in purple and black shades, with the phrase 'Wednesday's child is full of woe' printed on its centre. Gromit Unleashed 2025 will launch across the City of Bristol on June 30 (Ben Birchall/PA) There is also Walk the Lime, a citrus inspired Gromit that pays homage to the 2005 Johnny Cash biopic – complete with a lime perched on the dog's nose. The Norbot gnome from Wallace and Gromit's Vengeance Most Fowl 2024 film will also make an appearance on the trail. Nicola Masters, director of The Grand Appeal, said: 'We are thrilled to be bringing the magic and wonder of cinema, film, stories and legends to our third Gromit Unleashed trail this summer, turning the streets of Bristol and beyond into a living storybook. 'Each Aardman sculpture is a character, each corner a scene, and together they form a spectacular adventure – all to raise funds for The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children's Hospital Charity. 'By following the trail, families, friends, residents of Bristol and visitors from the UK and all over the world won't just be part of a city-wide celebration of creativity – everyone will be helping to create a brighter, and better future for young patients in the children's hospital. 'This year, Gromit unleashes the magic of cinema grounded in a very real cause.'
