7 Locals Fail To Break Record Of Most Nuggets Eaten In 20 Minutes

Nov 18 2024

A group of seven men attempted to break the Maltese record for the most chicken nuggets eaten in 20 minutes on Sunday but fell short by 24 nuggets.

The challenge, overseen by The Malta Records, took place in Siġġiewi, where the team faced 350 chicken nuggets. Despite their efforts, the team only managed to eat 215 nuggets, falling short of the 238-nugget record set in 2019 by an Mġarr team.

The challenge was organised by Tyrone Debono, who suggested the idea as a fun activity for his upcoming 30th birthday and to raise funds for animal shelters.

After a trial run where the team ate 250 nuggets, they contacted The Malta Records and set a date for the attempt. The participants, including team captain Daniel Debattista, followed the competition’s rules, which included no standing up during the challenge.

After 20 minutes, with 125 nuggets remaining, the team had failed to break the record.

Despite the disappointment, the team considered it a memorable experience and hinted at trying again in the future.

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4 Persons & Dog Rescued From Sliema Building Fire

Nov 18 2024

Yesterday, Civil Protection Malta firefighters from Stations 2, 4 and 11 responded to a structure fire in Sliema.

Upon their arrival, it was discovered that four adults and a dog were trapped inside their homes due to heavy smoke.

‘Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the responding officers, all individuals and the dog were safely rescued.’

Well done all!

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Grandmother From Zambia Goes Viral As Fashion Sensation

Nov 18 2024

Margret Chola, a grandmother in her 80s from rural Zambia, has become an internet sensation and style icon thanks to her granddaughter, Diana Kaumba.

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Kaumba, a stylist from New York City, created the “Granny Series” in 2023, where she styled her grandmother in high-fashion outfits and photographed her in the natural setting of their Zambian farm.

The series quickly gained popularity on Instagram, where Chola, known as “Legendary Glamma,” now has 60.8K followers.

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Chola’s fashion includes bold outfits, such as vibrant dresses, jeans with graphic tees, and accessories like pearls, hats, and wigs.

Her granddaughter’s posts often feature Chola posing with personal items, like her radio or cooking brazier, which reflect her daily life in Zambia. The series, especially a photoshoot featuring Chola in a red Adidas dress and a crown, went viral in April 2024, garnering global attention.

Through this experience, Chola has found a new sense of purpose. She urges others to “live their lives” without fear of judgment and to “forgive yourself.”

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The project has also deepened the bond between Chola and Kaumba, as they share memories while challenging societal views on aging. Chola’s journey from trauma to global fame highlights the power of self-expression and resilience.

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Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig Crowned Miss Universe 2024

Nov 18 2024

Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe 2024, becoming the first Dane to win the title.

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The 21-year-old competitive dancer, entrepreneur, and aspiring lawyer defeated over 120 contestants in Mexico City to claim the crown. She received the tiara from reigning Miss Universe, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua.

The competition began with 30 contestants following a preliminary event, which included a national costume contest.

The finalists were narrowed down through swimwear and evening gown rounds, with the final five answering questions on leadership and resilience. When asked how she would live differently without judgment, Theilvig said, “I live by each day.” She also encouraged viewers to “keep fighting … no matter where you come from.”

Chidimma Adetshina of Nigeria was first runner-up, and Maria Fernanda Beltran of Mexico was second runner-up. Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand and Ileana Marquez Pedroza of Venezuela rounded out the top five.

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This year marked the first time women over 28 could compete, with Malta’s Beatrice Njoya, the oldest finalist, making history.

The pageant saw several first-time contestants, including Cuba, Belarus, Eritrea, and the UAE. Some national contests were marred by controversy, including Miss Universe South Africa, where Adetshina later represented Nigeria.

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