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Man hospitalised for numerous penis rings

A man in Thailand was rushed to hospital after squeezing himself into 11 penis rings.

The unnamed 30-year-old male lost consciousness after suffering bruising and swelling and required admission to a medical facility in Bangkok, where doctors were forced to cut him free.

They are believed to have struggled to cut them off due to the amount of swelling, but were successful in the end.

Penis rings are usually worn to enhance pleasure and improve erections, but they can be dangerous and cause a condition called priapism, which causes a persistent and painful erection of the penis.

Medical experts advise keeping the rings on for no longer than 30 minutes to avoid side effects, including swelling and bruising as well as complications such as penile strangulation.

In rare cases, it could lead to a disorder called penile gangrene, which, if not treated immediately, could lead to amputation.

Dutch residents asked to embrace rats

The people of Amsterdam have been encouraged to learn to live with rats.

Experts have called for the Dutch capital to become a "rat city" as the rodents pose no more danger than bats or pigeons.

Animal scientist Maite van Gerwen has dismissed concerns that rats are transmitters of disease and called on citizens to remove their prejudices about the hated creatures.

She told the city's Het Parool newspaper: "Where there are people, there are rats.

"Why do we want certain animals around us and not other animals? In newly built houses, facilities are made in the cavity to provide bats with a home. At the same time, rats are controlled with clamps, glue plates and poison."

Van Gerwen argues that the rodents can have a positive impact on the city's ecosystem.

The scientist said: "Sewer workers are actually happy with the rats. The animals eat a lot of fat residue from the sewer, which prevents blockages. Rats are very good at recycling."

Pythons could soon be on your plate

Researchers argue that pythons should be farmed for food as they are easier and more cost-effective to rear than chickens and cows.

The reptile's cold blood means that they require less energy and only need the weekly snack of a dead rat, whereas a cow eats around 2.5kg of food per day.

Analysis of python farms in Vietnam discovered that they were eight times more efficient than warm-blooded animals at converting feed to meat, and also produced fewer greenhouse gases that harm the environment.

Dr Daniel Natusch, from Macquarie University in Sydney, said: "This is an alternative livestock system that needs to be taken seriously.

"We're not necessarily saying everyone should stop eating beef and turn to pythons, but there needs to be a conversation about them having a more prominent place in the agricultural mix."

Long-time couples have different communication method

Couples that have been married for a long time communicate with each other like they would with a dog or baby.

Husbands and wives use exaggerated facial expressions, simple language and a higher pitch to make sure they get their messages across.

The speech manner, often referred to as 'baby talk' and 'motherese', is the same as that used to get the attention of toddlers and dogs, who are unable to understand what is being said.

Researchers in Hungary have theorised that couples communicate in this way to maintain emotional bonds and keep their partner's attention.

Edua Koos-Hutas, an expert from Eotvos Lorand University, said: "The way parents talk to babies and each other shares a lot of similarities in how their facial expressions are changed.

"This similarity could stem from the emotional closeness and bonding and help create a sincere and focused atmosphere when they talk."