FAST food giant Burger King has firmly cemented its place in artery-clogging history with the launch of the new "Bacon King" sandwich in the UK, which contains a massive eight slices of bacon - or an entire packet.
To balance things the rashers are complemented by the equivalent of two quarter-pounder burgers which of course include cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise.
Unfortunately for all those "health freaks" there is no room for any salad or vegetables - unless of course you count a side of salty, oily potato fries.
Burger King UK ceo Alasdair Murdoch proudly touted the porcine product, saying "we hear how much our guests in the UK love bacon, and we hope that by introducing the Bacon King sandwich we help to satisfy that craving".
An AGEING kangaroo in New York's Bronx Zoo is currently receiving special cryotherapy treatment for his arthritis.
According to the Daily News, the 15-year-old marsupial, named Dave, is aching as he suffers from "stiff joints".
The medical intervention is being documented by pay TV channel Animal Planet, and involves immersing the roo's limbs in a cooling device to reduce blood flow and swelling.
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