WEIRD STUFF

Viagra found in love honey

Honey laced with Viagra has been seized in record amounts in France.

Customs officials have warned of a huge surge in the illegal importation of banned "love honey" that is being sold for "recreational purposes" online and in corner shops.

The nectar -- which has been dubbed 'erectile honey' -- contains potentially deadly doses of Viagra and Cialis, which are both used to treat erectile dysfunction.

France's customs agency said in a statement: "Tests carried out by the Joint Laboratory Service (Customs and DGCRFF) detect the presence of ingredients such as sildenafil and tadalafil, both of which are used to treat erectile dysfunction and are subject to regulation.

"As the amount of adulteration is unknown, and the doses consumed are neither recommended nor quantified, consumers are taking considerable risks by taking this type of adulterated honey, especially as there is no mention of dosage, contra-indications or adverse effects on the sachets."

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Scientists predicts planetary chaos

The solar system may have been warped by a mysterious object billions of years ago.

Scientists think a huge object shot its way through space and forced Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune's orbits to be thrown off course.

It comes as a team of researchers carried out computer simulations for 50,000 scenarios, each portraying 20 million years.

Results included an object eight times the size of Jupiter coming within 1.69 astronomical units of the sun, as well as a big star entering the solar system.

Despite this, the findings need to be reviewed by other scientists for the theory to be validated.

Renu Malhotra, planetary scientist, told Live Science: "The puzzle for theoretical astrophysics has long been to figure out how the orbits later became out-of-round and tilted from their mean plane by not too much and not too little."

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Survey reveals Brits' tea obsession

Brits guzzle enough gallons of tea in the morning to fill four Olympic-sized swimming pools.

A survey of 2,000 people carried out by PG Tips found that 53 million cups of the British staple are drunk before 9 a.m. every day.

It also revealed that 12 per cent of adults make themselves a cuppa as soon as they wake up, with 10 per cent kicking off the day with at least three cups of the warm beverage.

Eleanor Barker, from PG Tips, said: "Tea is the hero of British mornings, and this research highlights why we at PG Tips are encouraging the nation to start their day in the best possible way -- with a delicious, refreshing cuppa.

"Whether it's a moment to pause before the day begins or a quick cuppa to boost your productivity, tea is at the heart of a great start to the day."

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Tiger urine used for pain relief

Arthritis sufferers can get tiger pee from a Chinese zoo for pain relief.

Ya'an Bifengxia Wildlife Park, in Sichuan, southwest China, is selling bottles for PS5 each in the tourist gift shop and online.

The urine can be mixed with white wine, and the outcome is claimed to give those dealing with rheumatism -- which causes pain and stiffness in the joints -- therapeutic relief to ease their discomfort.

According to Global Times, zoo staff have said the sale of tiger urine is accepted as long as it meets "necessary qualifications" and there is a business licence.

The publication also reported that a TCM expert believes it does not offer therapeutic relief and that tiger bone can treat rheumatism -- but it is prohibited.

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Sickness stalks married dog owners

Being married and owning a dog puts people at greater risk of suffering from colds.

The annual Fisherman's Friend Cold and Flu survey has revealed that one in five couples in Britain are struck down with a fever or flu at least once a month -- while the figure is one in six for singletons.

It was found that those in relationships fall sick more frequently and have to take more days off work due to illness.

The research also highlighted that 26 per cent of married men going on daily walks with their pooch were more at risk of coming down with a monthly cold, in comparison to single women who have cats (18 per cent).

Dr Becky Spelman, a relationship psychologist, said: "While being close to a partner or family member can be essential, it also clearly increases the likelihood of sharing germs."