Eight out of 10 supermarket chicken breasts show fatty white stripes, survey reveals 

An insatiable demand for cheap chicken means millions of birds raised in factory farm conditions are developing a white stripe syndrome. The birds have been bred to grow unnaturally fast, often in cramped sheds, with little opportunity or ability to move. As a result, the normally lean breasts are becoming marbled with fatty white stripes, which … Read more

Stripes and checked patterns repel horseflies

There’s nothing which ruins a picnic quicker than a downpour – or a swarm of uninvited flies joining the feast. But now, experts have discovered a simple solution to this all-too-familiar plague: Sit on a checked picnic blanket. According to the new study, chequered and striped patterns trigger an optical illusion in the eyes of … Read more

Naomi Watts looks chic in stripes as she heads out for a coffee in The Hamptons

Pooch perfect! Naomi Watts looks chic in stripes as she heads out for a coffee in The Hamptons while carrying her rescue dog Izzy By Zoe Burrell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:13 BST, 7 August 2020 | Updated: 00:14 BST, 7 August 2020 Naomi Watts has been hunkering down in The Hamptons with her … Read more

Earned his stripes! Zebra makes lucky escape from a crocodile’s jaws while crossing a river in Kenya

Earned his stripes! Zebra escapes from the jaws of a hungry crocodile while crossing a river in Kenya A herd of zebra cross the Mara River, near the Masai Mara National Reserve The footage, shot in Kenya, shows a crocodile biting the leg of a zebra The animal manages to get to the riverbank and … Read more

Brockfast! Back garden restaurant set up during lockdown has earned its stripes with local badgers

There’s no need to book, the food’s great and it’s proving very popular with the going-out sett. Yes, this late-night alfresco eatery really is a must-visit… if you’re a badger, that is. Driving instructor Marcel Payne set it up in his suburban semi’s back garden while he was unable to work for three months during … Read more

Meghan King proves you can still earn your fashion stripes under quarantine

Meghan King proves you can still earn fashion stripes under quarantine …as she steps out after ex Jim Edmonds confirms relationship with ‘threesome’ partner By George Stark For Dailymail.com Published: 19:48 BST, 21 April 2020 | Updated: 09:32 BST, 22 April 2020 Meghan King is proving you can still earn your fashion strips while under … Read more

Pregnant Vogue Williams displays her growing baby bump as she steps out in nautical stripes

Pregnant Vogue Williams displays her growing baby bump as she steps out in nautical stripes amid UK lockdown… after E4 show is axed due to ‘spiralling ratings’ By Jason Chester for MailOnline Published: 11:31 BST, 5 April 2020 | Updated: 12:41 BST, 5 April 2020 Vogue Williams ensured she got her fair share of sunshine … Read more

Shania Twain sparkles in burnt orange as Helen Hunt dons stripes at Australian wildfire benefit

Shania Twain has long been an animal lover, even crediting her ageless skin to her vegetarian lifestyle. And the Canadian national treasure recently brought her talents to a wildlife benefit at the Los Angeles Zoo. She sparkled in burnt orange Sunday as she attended Meet Me In Australia, benefiting wildfire relief efforts Down Under. Sparkling … Read more

Sparkling secrets of five-star luxury: How the world’s most glamorous hotels earn their stripes

Sparkling secrets of five-star luxury: How the world’s most glamorous hotels earn their stripes Neil Simpson reveals what guests should expect when staying in a five-star hotel He says they should offer 24-hour concierge as well as housekeeping services Most have restaurants with big-name chefs and cutting-edge bars and spas A big focus is on the … Read more