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When cocaine destroys more than the nasal septum: From the palate to the skull base

  • Heavy cocaine use can destroy tissue beyond the nasal septum.
  • Severe damage may affect the palate, eye socket and skull base.
  • The most extreme complications are generally linked to near-daily use.

Spanish doctors have presented cases showing that very heavy cocaine use can destroy tissue well beyond the nasal septum, damaging the palate, eye socket and even the skull base. These rare but severe complications can impair basic functions and, in the most extreme cases, threaten life. Cocaine constricts…

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Why Type O Negative turned down “a lot of money” to reunite for a Peter Steele tribute show: “there’s a lot of guys running around singing with a deep voice pretending they’re Peter”

  • Type O Negative declined a lucrative one-off reunion offer.
  • Kenny Hickey says replacing Peter Steele’s voice and bass playing is a major challenge.
  • The band split after Steele’s death in 2010.

Type O Negative will not reunite for a Peter Steele tribute show for now, despite being offered “a lot of money” for one performance. Founding guitarist Kenny Hickey says bringing the band back together would require extensive preparation, and finding someone who could sing Steele’s parts with the…

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The 8 Best Castlevania Games Of All Time, Ranked

  • The ranking offers a starting point for exploring Castlevania.
  • Four games are praised for distinct gameplay and presentation.
  • Rondo of Blood took years to reach wider audiences.

The article ranks eight Castlevania games as a guide for players looking to explore or return to the long-running series. It says the franchise spans varied styles and draws on vampire lore, and notes that a new instalment, Belmont’s Curse, arrived earlier this year after a 13-year gap.…

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Forget ‘Twin Peaks,’ Ben Affleck’s Forgotten 7-Episode Mystery Was Ahead of Its Time

  • Ben Affleck co-created the seven-episode mystery *Push, Nevada*.
  • Viewers could solve clues for a $1,045,000 prize.
  • The interactive format was ambitious but short-lived.

Ben Affleck and producer Sean Bailey co-created *Push, Nevada*, a surreal 2002 mystery series about an IRS agent investigating corruption in a remote desert town. Its unusual audience-participation contest made it an early experiment in interactive television, but the show was cancelled after seven episodes. Each episode hid…

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Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom Unveils 10 Content Investments, From ‘Gunshot’ to ‘Call of Lobster’

  • Chunghwa Telecom announced 10 film, TV and music investments.
  • The slate includes four series, two films and a regional music tour.
  • Two production companies also received equity investment.

Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom has announced 10 investments across film, television and music, alongside equity stakes in two production companies. The slate is intended to support original Taiwanese stories and connect local creators with international partners, expanding the telecom operator’s role in the content industry. Projects include four scripted…

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The horrendous 1980s rock and roll show that introduced Mötley Crüe to the world: “These guys are crap”

  • Mötley Crüe’s 1981 Starwood debut began with a fight.
  • The band played four shows in two days.
  • Y&T’s Dave Meniketti later admitted his first impression was wrong.

Mötley Crüe’s first show at West Hollywood’s Starwood Club in April 1981 began with a hostile crowd and quickly turned violent. The chaotic performance became an early test of the band’s confrontational image and helped introduce them to the Sunset Strip scene. The group, then supporting Y&T, had…

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10 Essential GBA Games Still Disappointingly Missing From Nintendo Switch Online

  • The article names 10 GBA games absent from Switch Online.
  • Picks include WarioWare: Twisted! and Tales of Phantasia.
  • It argues the games deserve a new audience.

The article identifies 10 Game Boy Advance games it believes should be added to Nintendo Switch Online, where many other GBA titles are already available through the Expansion Pack. It argues that these missing games include notable series entries and lesser-known releases that could introduce new players to…

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World of Warcraft Forever World First Level 60 Character Hits Cap Three Days After Launch

  • Team JokerD reached level 60 three days after launch.
  • Its Undead characters used mana regeneration to speed up levelling.
  • The first raids open on 9 December.

Team JokerD became the first group to reach level 60 in World of Warcraft Forever, just three days after launch. The achievement stands out in a game designed to encourage exploration and steady levelling, and follows streamer JokerD’s earlier record as the first to reach level 60 in…

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Pattinson and Hoult screen-test for James Bond role as casting continues

  • Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult screen-tested to play James Bond.
  • Denis Villeneuve is set to direct the next Bond film.
  • No successor to Daniel Craig has been announced.

Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have screen-tested for the next James Bond role, adding two high-profile British actors to the search for Daniel Craig’s successor. Casting matters as Amazon MGM Studios works to launch the 26th Bond film, with a new director and screenwriter already attached. Pattinson is…

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10 Devastating Game Cancellations That Are Still Disappointing Years Later

  • Ten cancelled games left fans wondering what might have been.
  • StarCraft: Ghost spent years in limbo after its 2002 announcement.
  • Fable Legends was cancelled shortly before its open beta.

The article looks back at ten cancelled games that still disappoint fans because they seemed to have real potential. Their stories show how shifting priorities, commercial pressures and changing tastes can end projects before players get to see whether they would have succeeded. StarCraft: Ghost was announced in…

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