WEIRD STUFF

Schools ordered to raise rabbits for army

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has allegedly turned schools into rabbit farms in a desperate bid to feed and clothe his troops. According to The Sun, students as young as nine are now part of a nationwide rabbit-raising campaign, run by socialist youth organisations.

Youth instructors face strict punishments -- including job loss -- if they fail to deliver at least 1,000 bunnies.

Why rabbits? Kim reportedly believes they're a valuable source of meat and fur for military uniforms. "Responsibility falls on the instructors," a source revealed.

"Teams of children are now managing feeding and breeding activities. The rabbits will be sent to military units as supplies."

Raisin could save your life

Start your mornings with raisins and you might just live longer! Researchers in China found that tossing dried fruits like raisins, apricots, or figs into your cereal bowl could slash your risk of dying from heart disease by 18 per cent and from cancer by 11 per cent.

Scientists say these fruity powerhouses are packed with fibre, antioxidants, and micronutrients that battle inflammation and oxidative stress -- the villains behind many chronic diseases.

And it's not just raisins -- muesli, bran, and porridge eaters also enjoy up to 15 per cent lower risk of early death. But beware of sugary cereals! The study, published in Nutrition Journal, warns that those sugar bombs could raise your cancer risk by a shocking 40 per cent.

Dietician Sarah Farren put it plainly: "Dried fruits like raisins and sultanas are loaded with the good stuff your body needs."

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Honey can last decades

That old jar of honey in the back of your pantry? It's probably still good! According to master beekeeper Frank Mortimer, from Cornell University, honey doesn't spoil -- ever. "Honey is the only food that never spoils and is always safe to eat," he said.

Stored in a warm, dark place -- like a beehive -- honey can last for decades without going bad. If it turns solid, don't panic! Just place the jar in warm water to bring back its golden glow. It's nature's everlasting sweet treat.

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