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Newsweek
6 days ago
- Science
- Newsweek
Couple Take 'Romantic' Beach Pic—Horror As They Fear Danger in Plain Sight
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A woman has shared a shocking story of how she believed she almost killed her husband—by asking him to pose for a romantic photo. Aslıhan, 52, who gave her first name only, is originally from Turkey but now lives in California with her family, whom she described to Newsweek as loving "snorkeling and exploring marine life." After the associated restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic came to an end, the family decided to celebrate with an unforgettable vacation to Bora Bora, a tranquil island in French Polynesia, famous for its luxury resorts and stunning marine life. And, one day, walking on the shore, Aslıhan said she "spotted a beautiful shell," which she picked up and placed on her husband's hand for a romantic photo, before returning it to where she found it. Aslıhan didn't think much of it again—until, years later, her kids saw a video "about deadly sea creatures," and appeared to recognize the shell from their parents' photo. When she later asked ChatGPT to identify the creature in the photo, it determined it "looked like a venomous cone snail." Cone snails, within the Conidae family, are predatory gastropod mollusks. The venom from just one snail is hypothesized to have the potential to kill up to 700 humans, according to a report published in the National Library of Medicine. Tourists may inadvertently pick up the creatures, thinking it is a harmless snail or a shell souvenir, and several humans have died from envenomation from the cone snail—with injuries most often occurring on the palms and fingers. Aslıhan's husband holds the shell she picked up on the beach. Aslıhan's husband holds the shell she picked up on the beach. Reddit u/KremKaramela Aslıhan was horrified, and took to Reddit's r/Wellthatsucks via her account u/KremKaramela on August 5, where she shared the photo and wrote: "I almost killed my husband. "I found this beautiful shell in Bora Bora and put it on my husband's hand we took a 'romantic' photo only to learn years later that its venom is deadly," she wrote, adding: "It gives me chills every time I think I put my husband's life in danger." Reddit users had a big reaction, awarding the post more than 53,000 upvotes; however, many commenters rushed to assure Aslıhan that she may not, in fact, have almost killed her husband. As one commenter put it: "This is a Mitra mitra. Not a cone snail, and not deadly. However, it's still a good reminder to not pick up random sea creatures." Another agreed: "Pretty sure this is just a mitra mitra shell, very commonly sold and I can't find anything about poison." Read more Woman picks up shell—only to learn it's one of the deadliest on Earth Woman picks up shell—only to learn it's one of the deadliest on Earth "It's almost definitely mitra mitra as others have pointed out. Absolve your guilt, your husband was safe," a third posted, adding: "It is best to not touch animals in the wild, because you really never know, but also because they deserve to live their lives without being bothered or handled by humans." And, in positive news, the Marine Biological Association (MBA) confirmed to Newsweek that the creature is indeed an episcopal miter, Mitra mitra. This species of large sea snail is harmless to humans. However, the MBA recommends that, if a member of the public needs to identify a shell, they should send an image, location and habitat to the Conchological Society email, marine@ Aslıhan told Newsweek it was "definitely a relief to hear it might not have been the deadly species, but I'm still upset with myself for possibly putting us at risk." "We haven't returned to Bora Bora since, but this experience wouldn't stop us from going back," she said. "That said, I'll never again pick up or handle any unknown marine life—lesson learned!"
The Irish Sun
19-06-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Homeowner shames their neighbour's ‘most disgusting ‘pool' ever' & it's so grim it's got dead squirrels floating in it
A HOMEOWNER has shamed their neighbour for having the most "disgusting" pool ever. Not only has it been hailed as 'a breeding ground for Advertisement 1 A homeowner has slammed their neighbour for their "disgusting" pool which is so grim it even has dead animals floating in it Credit: reddit/Wellthatsucks So if you thought your neighbours' garden was bad, you've come to the right place and may want to think again. Fed up with having to look at their neighbour's 'stock tank' of "stagnant water', the anonymous user took to social media to expose a snap of the jaw-dropping 'pool'. Posting on Reddit, on the The image was shared with a caption that read: 'This is my neighbour's disgusting pool. Advertisement Read more on neighbour rows The author then wrote: 'My 'Today I saw something moving in I thought it was some sort of fish, but nope it was a squirrel that fell in. 'Went over and let my neighbour know but by the time she got back there the squirrel was dead. She took it out and just left it behind the pool…' Disgusted by the revolting 'pool', the user continued: 'I asked her to drain it, cover it or at least put something in there to let animals climb out if they fall in. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive 'But nope, she didn't want to "scratch" the bottom and she is moving out in a couple days... so not her problem. What a charming person she was. 'Anyways. I sent a message to the city, hoping they will send someone, but who knows.' Neighbourly Feud: Woman Furious as Former Neighbours Destroy Fences (1) Horrified by the eyesore, the author later wrote: 'That's the view from MY 'They have let their place fall into ruin over the last four years. It's a shame because in this area that back yard is super desirable.' Advertisement I talked to her, she was very much a "not my problem" kind of attitude Reddit poster The user confirmed that the rest of the gardens in the road are 'much better', with many neighbours contributing 'to keeping the place tidy.' Fed up with the shocking smell, the author also snapped: 'Smells from dead animals aren't contained to one person's property. Smells can cross property lines.' The Top Five Reasons Neighbours Squabble One study by Compare the Market revealed the top reason British neighbour's argue Broken fences - top of the board was broken fences and whose responsibility it was to fix it Parking: one of the leading drivers of neighbour disputes, with 54.1 per cent of people having issues with people parking in front of their house, parking bay or driveway Trees - complaints about a neighbour's tree cracking your garden path was also common with nearly half of participants finding it frustrating Bin wars - outdoor bin etiquette continues to ignite the most furious debates between neighbours Nosy Neighbours - some people have their eyes and ears at the ready to have a peek causing problems for others Reddit users were left gasping by the grim "pool" and many eagerly raced to the comments to share their thoughts. One person said: 'That's a stock tank. I've seen them used for pools, but… that's a cup of s**t tea.' Advertisement Another added: 'Swimming pool? No, that's a giant petri dish.' That entire yard is a code violation Reddit poster A third commented: 'That's a breeding ground for mosquitos.' Someone else agreed and penned: "That's a mosquito factory.' Meanwhile, another user gasped: 'That entire yard is a code violation.' Advertisement But despite this, one shocked person questioned: 'Why don't you help them clean it then? What happened to the sense of community? I had a two-year bin war with my next door neighbour Gemma Smith and Sophie Wood were engaged in a weekly feud for a year over their wheelie bins. When Gemma, who is single and doesn't work due to stress, says: 'Sophie seemed nice and we'd stop and exchange pleasantries. 'But it all changed at the beginning of 2022, when Sophie's bin was full and she put her rubbish bag in mine. 'I took it out and put it on top of her bin. 'It fell off, gulls pecked at it and there was rubbish everywhere.' Both women refused to clear up the mess, claiming it was the other one's fault. Gemma says: 'I felt so angry. 'There was cat litter spread all over my drive — it was absolutely disgusting and we ended up shouting at each other. 'We were both as bad as each other — we'd walk past each other and I'd tell her she was a lazy cow and to clean up after herself. 'We'd scream insults at each other." Within six months Sophie had set up a CCTV camera and threatened to report Gemma to the council. In retaliation, Gemma set up the baby monitor — which can record video — to try to pin more wrongdoing on Sophie. Then last July Sophie spotted Gemma in tears on her doorstep following a burglary at her home. Gemma says: 'Sophie came straight round and asked if there was anything she could do. 'We are now the best of friends and help each other out all the time." 'This is your neighbour. People don't care about each other anymore, they just post online to complain about it.' To this, the Reddit author replied: 'I talked to her, she was very much a "not my problem" kind of attitude. And I won't go onto their property without their permission. So, not really an option.' As well as this, another asked: 'Why not worry about yourself? Instead of telling your neighbors what to do on their own private property.' Advertisement In response, the Reddit author responded and simply confirmed: 'Because dead animals in their pool stink. And then I smell that smell.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Newsweek
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Mom Wonders Why Toddler Didn't Want Chocolate Bunny—Then She Takes a Bite
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A mom helping her daughter go through a basket of goodies she got for Easter decided to take a bite of a chocolate bunny—only to realize it was actually soap. The mom, who did not give her name, explained in a viral post on Reddit's r/Wellthatsucks, that her daughter got what appeared to be a chocolate bunny rabbit in an Easter basket. "I was confused about why she didn't want it so I took a bite. It's soap," she wrote. She also posted a photograph of the bunny in question, which looks very much as though it is made from chocolate—and has a chunk missing from one of its ears. The woman told Newsweek that it was "an honest mistake by all," but said "the makers of brown soap in the exact shape, scent and color of a chocolate Easter bunny for children need to do some rethinking on this type of product." Soap is classed a "minimally toxic," according to the Illinois Poison Center. The mom only realized the bunny was chocolate-scented soap after she took a bite. The mom only realized the bunny was chocolate-scented soap after she took a bite. Reddit r/hellogoawaynow A spokesperson for Two's Company, who made the product, told Newsweek: "Our Two's Company chocolate-scented bunny soap is designed to be whimsical and giftable, and we can see how it could be mistaken for the real thing, especially during Easter. We're very grateful the child is perfectly fine and that the mom shared her experience with humor and grace. "We're always working to make our packaging as clear as possible, and feedback like this helps us do even better. In light of the post, we will reach out to the family to offer a small gift — and maybe something a little more edible this time!" The woman, who posts to Reddit under the username u/hellogoawaynow, racked up more than 84,000 upvotes on her photo, shared earlier this month, as baffled commenters agreed it looked exactly like an edible treat. She later shared a comment explaining the soap was chocolate-scented, and while the packaging did say soap in large letters, she didn't notice while she was unwrapping it—only after she "frantically searched for [the packaging] as I was trying to figure out what in God's name I had just eaten." The mom explained the basket was given to her daughter by her grandmother, who has cataracts and dementia, while with her caregiver, but added she's sure "there were no ill intentions here." "Idk [I don't know] if grandma and caregiver knew they were giving the toddler soap or if they also thought it was chocolate. I appear to be the only one who for sure thought it was chocolate," she wrote. The mom didn't notice the wording on the packet in the excitement. The mom didn't notice the wording on the packet in the excitement. Reddit u/hellogawaynow She called it an "honest mistake by all—except the toddler, she knew immediately that it was not chocolate. She smart, I dumb." And as for whether she would be using the soap bunny as intended, she told commenters: "It went directly into the trash after I took this picture." Reddit users commented on the posts in their thousands, with one writing: "That's just straight up malicious if it wasn't labeled as soap." "Soap should also never be brown," another wrote. "I bought AXE Dark Temptation once, and having brown water going down the drain didn't make me feel very clean. It did smell delicious though." Another shared a similar story, recalling: "I was just telling a story earlier about my nan and one year she bought us all chocolate but it wound up being soap. She was mortified."
