A rare form of prostate cancer caused an American man in his 50s to suddenly speak with an Irish accent, reported Science Alert. Foreign accent syndrome (FAS) is a rare speech disorder that can cause a person to suddenly speak in a different accent with their pronunciation transforming in ways that resemble another dialect or style. In 2018, a woman from Arizona awoke “speaking like Mary Poppins”, noted the outlet.
Janitor locked in cell for three days
Hole in King’s sock noted during mosque visit
King Charles appeared to have a hole in his sock during visit to a Brick Lane mosque. The small hole in the black sock on his right foot was visible as he “took off his shoes to adhere to custom”, said The Telegraph. The “thrifty King has long eschewed fashion trends”, said the paper, but “royal aides might be advised that His Majesty needs a new pair of socks”.
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