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
A janitor said she prayed when she spent three nights accidentally locked inside a holding cell, reported Fox News. Libia Vargas De Dinas, 72, was cleaning an inmate holding cell at the Orange County Courthouse in Orlando, Florida, when “the door shut behind her and she was unable to open it”, said police. She had no food but was able to drink from a tap above the cell’s toilet. “I prayed to God that he would take care of my health, body, mind, soul and spirit,” she said after her release.
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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