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Scientists may have found a way for men to live longer. However, the solution might cause them to think twice. In a study conducted in South Korea , researchers found that eunuchs apparently live longer lives compared to normal males. Eunuchs are known to have their genitals cut off before they can enter the palace. Since they stay in the palace almost all the time, castration is required, to keep them from having sexual relations with the female members of the royalty. Scientists discovered that eunuchs live an estimate of 14-19 years longer than males living outside the palace. In fact, of the 81 eunuchs they included in the study, three lived until 100 years of age or more. They also found that kings and other male members of the royal family live only up to their mid-forties. After studying the genealogy of the eunuchs, the scientists concluded that castration may be a solution for extending one’s life.

  South Korea’s Science Ministry as announced a crackdown on the sale of unregistered Bluetooth-enabled selfie sticks in the country. Sellers found guilty could face a fine of  RM90,288 (US$27,000) or up three years in prison. Selfie sticks, for the uninitiated, are monopods that you attach your camera onto. The government there is not against this mode of self-expression, but worried that such devices when used in the open could disrupt other communication devices on the same radio frequency. The officials, however, have conceded that these low-powered devices with a short operable range do not pose any real threat to other devices. Miffed users point out that no such regulations exist in Hong Kong, where these devices are equally as popular. Those in favor of the crackdown have mentioned that the interference of signals from such devices is the reason mobiles are supposed to be switched off in hospitals, as well as planes that are taking off or landing.

CHINA’s mission to create an army of superhumans is expanding at a worryingly fast pace as the country rapidly invests in its controversial genetics research and development programme, a new study has revealed. It has been revealed that over the last three years at least 86 people have undergone surgery to dramatically alter their genes in the communist state. None of the clinical trials have been formally published, adding to the secrecy of the genetic alteration programme, but the testing is said to have “improved” patients ability. Chinese doctors are able to selectively edit the DNA of cells in patient’s bodies and replace them with stronger genetics. The developments have caused concern in the US with the country fearing the scientific experiment could give the Chinese the upper hand in any future war between the two world powers. While China have been actively testing on humans since 2015, the US is only expected to start similar testing this

Luang Phor Pian was a revered monk and spiritual leader but died of illness in a hospital in Bangkok, Thailand aged 92. When he died he was taken to a temple for burial. But this week his followers removed his body from his coffin as part of a traditional Buddhist ceremony. They were shocked to find the monk had barely decayed and appeared to have a smile on his face. local media report that his body appeared in a state consistent with someone who had been dead for no more than 36 hours. The monks peaceful state has been described as a sign the spiritual leader has truly reached Nirvana. Reports said the monks removed the body to fit it with new, clean robes, and that is followers will continue to pray for him until a final resting ceremony is held on the 100th day of his death. Luang Phor Pian is originally from Cambodia but spent a majority of his life serving as a guru in Lopburi, central Thailand. The monk was married and had seven sons

-  A New Hampshire man was arrested for biting a police dog while officers were investigating reports of a shooting in the town of Boscawen The incident unfolded on Sunday when police reported to a home where they were told a person had been shot.  Two people at the home were wanted on outstanding warrants and tried to flee when police attempted to arrest them.  According to reports the in house residents Both resisted arrest and one very strongly resisted as he bit the dog in an attempt to flee. The suspect, who was not identified, was charged with resisting arrest and assault on a police dog.