And other stories from the stranger side of life
Toilet paper was stolen from Westminster Abbey the night before Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation, archives have revealed. A book outlining the detailed planning and preparation that went into the 1953 ceremony, states: “It was found, early on Coronation day, that much of the lavatory paper had been removed.” The document also says that “in future it will be necessary to take special steps to prevent this”, which, noted The Telegraph, “calms any fears of similar incidents at next week’s Coronation of King Charles”.
Campaign to rehabilitate baked beans
Nutritionists say beans on toast have been unfairly vilified, reported The Times. Amid blanket warnings of the danger of ultra-processed foods, the British Nutrition Foundation has launched a campaign to rehabilitate the image of some food items, including baked beans, a staple of student diets, saying the dish can be an important source of nutrients and protein. Bridget Benelam, a spokeswoman, said “foods like baked beans, wholemeal toast, fish fingers or ready-made pasta sauces are an affordable way to get a balanced meal on the table quickly”.
Man recalls ‘out of body’ experience
A taekwondo instructor who died for nearly half an hour after suffering a heart attack has spoken of his “out of body” experience. Phil Zdybel, 57, was attending a basketball game when he suffered a cardiac arrest. He died for a total of 28 minutes before he was resuscitated, and he claims he was looking down on his body during that period. “I would say I was a bit out of body,” he told the Geelong Advertiser.
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