Leprechaun whisperer says the mythical Irish fairies ‘don’t have a problem’ with lockdown
IRELAND’S LAST living leprechaun whisperer says the mythical Irish fairies are coping well with lockdown and “don’t have a problem” with the restrictions in place.
Kevin Woods from Carlingford in Co Louth, is a prominent leprechaun advocate and activist with a history of campaigning for leprechaun rights.
In the past, he has successfully lobbied for the mythical Irish fairies to receive EU protection.
He also happens to run a tour business named Last Leprechauns Of Ireland, and considers himself an authority and “custodian” of the iconic Irish sprites.
With Ireland caught up in the current coronavirus global health crisis, Woods sought to reassure the public that Ireland’s leprechauns are doing just fine, during an appearance on ITV’s This Morning.
According to the leprechaun whisperer, the Irish fairies are doing just fine, even though their numbers have dwindled in recent times
“There were millions of them here in Ireland and they all died apart from 236 of them,” he explained to hosts Ruth Langford and Eamon Holmes.
“I’m really the custodian of them and their lives and I’ve been doing that since I got them a protected species.”
During the interview, Mr Woods explained that while most people cannot see the leprechauns, he has special powers that mean they appear to him and communicate “through an out of body experience”.
Asked how leprechauns are coping with Ireland’s lockdown restrictions, Mr. Woods confirmed “they don’t have a problem with it”.
While Mr. Woods’ tour business has taken a hit in the past few months, he’s not worried.
“It’s not really business to me, I have enough access to the gold,” he explained.
“I don’t need the business. I do it to tell people the story is true.”
He also sought to assure viewers that his dalliances with the little Irish fairies have not broken any of the government’s lockdown measures.
“Leprechauns are spirits, they manifest themselves to me as leprechauns. I visit them each day, I haven’t broken the restrictions,” he said.
“I communicate with them through an out of body experience, everyone knows what I mean and I can transfer my spirit up there.”
Unfortunately, not everyone is quite so convinced, with a flood of This Morning viewers taking to Twitter to criticise and question his appearance on the show
One wrote: “Can’t believe they had a leprechaun whisper on This Morning talking about lockdown. “
A second commented: “Ruth trying to keep a straight face when your mans talking about ‘ leprechauns’ is killing me.”
A third, meanwhile, said: “You know you’ve been in the house too long when you’re watching an interview of Ireland’s last leprechaun whisperer.”
Dragon Capsule Docks with International Space Station
US astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have docked with, and entered, the International Space Station (ISS).
Their Dragon capsule – supplied and operated by the private SpaceX company – attached to the bow section of the orbiting lab 422km above China.
After a wait for leak, pressure and temperature checks, the pair disembarked to join the Russian and American crew already on the ISS.
Hurley and Behnken launched from Florida on Saturday.
Theirs is the first crew outing launched from American soil to orbit since the retirement of the US space agency (Nasa) shuttles nine years ago.
How Hollywood Portrays Other Countries
It’s no secret that most Hollywood movies don’t quite represent reality. From polished actors to happy endings only, we’ve learned to take it with a grain of salt.
This time, we’re dealing with another big screen misdemeanor. It turns out, the American film industry does little to care about accurately portraying other countries. The meme below suggests that all it takes to portray Mexico, Japan, Africa, and India is some editing and a custom filter. Hence, the Mexican street is drenched in sepia, Japan is shouting neon, and Eastern Europe looks grey and shabby. Too many stereotypes and too little imagination have got us wondering how come it’s still okay.
World Images
What the circus looked like in 1931, Brooklyn, NY
Mount Fuji, Japan
Venice sunset
Village in the Alps
Heavy clouds moving into Duluth, Minnesota
Blue Lake Michigan water in Chicago
Guy changing a bulb on top of the Penobscot building in Detroit
Israeli Defense Force Search and Rescue soldier
Pingualuit Crater, northern Quebec
Temples in Burma
Seattle sunrise
Amazing topography in China
Little guy has a front row seat
A ship in deep trouble
SpaceX Makes History
On Saturday afternoon SpaceX and NASA successfully launched a crew of American astronauts aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. There has not been a mission from the Kennedy Space Center to put people into space for almost ten years, since the end of the Space Shuttle program. The launch was also historic for SpaceX as it became the first private company to carry humans into orbit. The Dragon capsule will dock Sunday morning with the International Space Station. The astronauts will stay in space for at least six weeks but possibly up to four months.
Interesting Random Photos
Palestinian girl shaking hands with an Israeli soldier.
Storm brewing over Cleveland
A museum that wants to scare the crap out of visitors?
Japanese boy soldier prisoners on Okinawa WWII. One said he was 21 years old and the other one said he was 18.
Greek village
Niagara Falls
Antarctica from space
Fish Tank?
Ghost clouds over New York
Who you gonna call?
Volcano over Chile
Far side of the Moon and Earth taken from Discover satellite from 1 million miles away
London Bridge under construction
Floods in Saskatchewan
United States submariners coming up for sunshine
Meanwhile in India: a spiral staircase climbing holy cow.
New supermodel in Antarctica
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Chinese Scenic Spot Unveils World’s Scariest Super-Swing
Yunyang Longgang Scenic Spot in Chongqing, China, has become home to what is being referred to as the world’s scariest swing, which can catapult thrill-seekers over the edge of a nearly 700m-tall cliff, at speeds of up to 130km per hour.
The newly-unveiled super swing consists of a 100-meter-tall arch tower from which the swing’s metal cables are attached, and a 108-meter-tall launch tower which allows the swing to achieve mind-numbing speeds. With a swing diameter of up to 91.5 meters, the Yunyang Longgang Cliff Swing is said to offer a more thrilling experience than the famous Nevis Swing in Queenstown, New Zealand, or the Glenwood Canyon Cliff Swing in the United States. The new super-swing is currently undergoing additional safety inspections and is expected to open at the end of next month.
Photo: iChongqing
“To ensure the security of tourists, we used the structural steel of the world’s highest safety performance and applied advanced technologies such as seamless welding. It’s also anti-thunder and anti-electric and can withstand a magnitude 10 earthquakes and level 14 typhoons,” Li Pengfei, General Manager of Yunyang Tourism Development Co., Ltd, told iChongging, last year.
The arc of the swing reaches 90 degrees, 70 meters from the cliff under neat the seat. Up to three people can use the swing at a time; they will be strapped into the chair with safety harnesses, before being lifted into the air by a rope attached to the launch tower, from which they will be flung at blistering speed.
To experience the Yunyang Longgang Cliff Swing first-hand, you will have to travel to Chongqing and wait until June 30th, when the ride is expected to officially open.
I’d shit my pants just before my heart would blow out if I tried riding this thing.
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