‘I was up to my waist down a hippo’s throat.’ He survived, and here’s his advice | CNN

‘I was up to my waist down a hippo’s throat.’ He survived, and here’s his advice | CNN

CNN  —  Paul Templer was living his best life. He was 28 and conducting tours in his native Zimbabwe, with a focus on photographic safaris. He had been away for a few years, including a stint in the British army. But he had returned to Africa’s bush country “and fell back in love with it….

These TikTok-Famous Lip Oils Are The Grown-Up Version Of Lip Gloss

These TikTok-Famous Lip Oils Are The Grown-Up Version Of Lip Gloss

The lip glosses of my youth — typically thick and formulated with sticky waxes — were absolute magnets for crumbs and hair and felt extremely gloopy on. Anyone who has worn a traditional lip gloss has most likely done so because of the high-shine pay off, not because the texture was particularly pleasant to wear. …

Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million | CNN

Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million | CNN

Editor’s Note: This story was updated with the final sale price and other details following the auction. CNN  —  In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are…

Twitter Circles Is Broken, Revealing Nudes Not Meant For The General Public

Twitter Circles Is Broken, Revealing Nudes Not Meant For The General Public

Riesman didn’t panic — but she didn’t want to impose her “spicy” pics on people. “It was, ‘Oh god, am I shoving my naked body in front of a load of people?’” she said. “I’ve curated my Circles to people I thought wouldn’t mind, but the general public does not need to see me in…

Twitter Circles Is Broken, Revealing Nudes Not Meant For The General Public

Twitter Circles Is Broken, Revealing Nudes Not Meant For The General Public

Riesman didn’t panic — but she didn’t want to impose her “spicy” pics on people. “It was, ‘Oh god, am I shoving my naked body in front of a load of people?’” she said. “I’ve curated my Circles to people I thought wouldn’t mind, but the general public does not need to see me in…

How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand | CNN

How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand | CNN

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writers. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation, a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news analysis and commentary. The content is produced solely by The Conversation. The Conversation  —  Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year….

Couple transforms abandoned Japanese home into guesthouse | CNN

Couple transforms abandoned Japanese home into guesthouse | CNN

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN  —  He’d spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening…

This Handheld Tool Can Make Your Disgusting Mattress A Little Cleaner

This Handheld Tool Can Make Your Disgusting Mattress A Little Cleaner

It’s accurate to assume that germs are lurking everywhere in your home, but your mattress is one particular place that harbors untold microorganisms that many of us prefer not to think about. In fact, mattresses are more disgusting than you might ever have imagined, according to Manal Mohammed, a medical microbiologist and senior lecturer at London’s University…

The Best Beard Trimmers and Clippers For Shaving At Home, According To Barbers

The Best Beard Trimmers and Clippers For Shaving At Home, According To Barbers

If you want to refresh your beard grooming routine at home between barbershop appointments, the first upgrade you need is a quality trimmer to keep your facial hair in shape. Because there are tons out there to choose from, we asked real barbers to share the trimmers they actually use in their shops to get perfect results.  One…