Python responsible for death of missing woman

On June 6, when Farida, 50, disappeared from her village in Indonesia's South Sulawesi province, her husband and other residents began searching for her, but found only her belongings, the Daily reported Mail. They did, however, spot a “python with a big belly,” said village chief Suardi Rosi.

“They agreed to open the python’s stomach. As soon as they did, Farida’s head was immediately visible,” he said.

She was found fully clothed inside the python, which was approximately 20 feet long.

Farida's husband, Noni, 55, lamented her fate: “I'm still sorry for letting my wife go out alone. If I had been with her that day, the snake would not have dared to touch her.

Farida was taken for a religious burial.

Perspective

Real estate developer Sekisui House in Osaka, Japan, said it will demolish a nearly completed new condominium building in Kunitachi, Tokyo Prefecture, because the structure blocks neighbors' views of Mount Fuji. United Press International reported that the 10-story building was set to open its doors to new residents in just a few weeks.

“We were aware of the culture that values ​​the landscape, but we failed to take it into account adequately,” the company said.

People who bought condos will be financially compensated, they said.

animal antics

Paisley Toten, 2, was in a van at the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, Texas, on June 1 with her parents when their interaction with the animals took an unexpected turn, the Associated Press reported. The family stopped their truck to feed a giraffe, but the giraffe instead nibbled on Paisley's shirt, lifting her several feet into the air. When Paisley's mother screamed, the giraffe dropped the cub into her mother's arms, leaving her unharmed. After the incident, the park changed its rules to prohibit driving in an open truck bed. Paisley bought a stuffed giraffe at the gift shop for her troubles.

End of an era

If your Fourth of July traditions include Nathan's hot dog eating contest, steel yourself: Joey Chestnut is missing. The contest in Coney Island, New York, has been held since 1916, and Chestnut has won 16 times in total, and every year since 2016, the New York Post reported. His record, set in 2021, was 76 dogs and buns. Unfortunately, Chestnut will not be competing this year. Major League Eating (MLE), which organizes the event for Nathan's, said Chestnut's recent deal with Impossible Foods to represent their vegan dogs was out of reach.

“He’s the Michael Jordan of competitive eating,” a source said. “But imagine if Michael Jordan said to Nike, 'I love being the face of Nike, but I also want to do commercials for Adidas.'”

MLE commented: “It appears that Joey and his managers have prioritized a new partnership with a different brand over our long-standing relationship. »

Brilliant idea

Ancient statues from the Buddhist caves of Yungang, China, have taken a back seat to a new installation: timers installed above a row of toilets in the women's restroom indicate whether the stall is occupied and, more controversially , how long the door has been locked.

CNN Travel reported that the timers were installed to help mitigate the surge in visitors: “We don't set a time limit… There's no way we're going to kick someone out halfway.” »

But one user said: “I found it a bit embarrassing. I felt like I was being watched.

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