Australian high diver Rhiannan Iffland – a seven-time Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series champion – is known for her fearless approach to extreme sports.
She recently made headlines by taking the plunge and going on a waterslide that women are advised not to.
In an Instagram video, Iffland points at the sign showing a woman’s symbol with a red line through it and launches herself down the slide.
She captioned the post: “Here for a good time, not a long time! Another YOLO moment.”
The post has sparked significant debate on social media, with viewers questioning whether her decision was bold or reckless.
“The sign says ‘due to high risk of injury,’” one user pointed out. “Why would you still go down?”
Another said: “The amount of people that don’t understand why women aren’t supposed to go on this slide is scary.”
The slide, located at Austria’s popular Area 47 adventure park, is restricted due to the intense water pressure which poses unique risks for women.
Serious internal injuries and the risk of infection can occur when high-pressure water enters a woman’s body, according to studies published in the National Library of Medicine.
Iffland’s viral video left many users questioning her decision, especially given the health risks associated with the slide.
Some commenters particularly referred to the risk of ‘water slide enemas,’ a term used to describe the uncomfortable and potentially harmful effects of high-speed water pushing forcefully into the body, which can impact both men and women.
“Unfortunately, I got a water slide enema,” one user shared. “Peed out half the swimming pool in the toilet from my behind. I literally couldn’t stand upright after it happened. Weirdest thing I’ve ever experienced.”
Another added: “OMG I had no idea it had a name. Water slide enema, this perfectly describes what happened to me.”
Iffland has since clarified that her decision to test the waterslide was not an act of defiance or an attempt to undermine the slide’s safety guidelines.
She told News.com.au: “It was never my intent to mock the safety regulations of this water slide. A person’s safety is paramount, and I am constantly weighing up any danger with my job. To suggest otherwise is wrong.”
Area 47 park representatives have also responded to the video, providing additional context for the restriction.
According to a spokesperson, per LADBible, the slide was originally open to both men and women, but over time, an increase in reported injuries led the park to re-evaluate the ride’s safety for female guests.
The representative stated: “Our highest priority is ensuring the safety and happiness of all our guests, regardless of gender.”
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You Have A High IQ And ‘Sniper Vision’ If You Can Spot Hidden Dog In This Image
If you can spot the hidden dog in this viral image you apparently have a high IQ and ‘sniper vision.’
There is a popular Reddit thread called ‘FindTheSniper’ in which people spend hours scrolling to find a figure or item hidden in plain sight.
One particular post on this thread has left people scratching their heads in frustration.
A user submitted an image to the thread with the rating ‘difficult,’ alongside the caption: “Find the spaniel.”
After learning there’s a dog in the image you’re meant to locate, one person wrote: “I can’t find him even with the help.”
Another said: “I was cursing out loud that there wasn’t a spaniel in this photo and that original post was f***ing with us.”
“Loved this one I needed help lol,” responded a third.
Someone else advised: “Most folks center their subject in the frame so [it’s] easiest to start in the center and spread from there.”
This image is an example of an optical illusion, a visual misinterpretation that tricks the brain into perceiving something that isn’t real.
This viral photo shows a dog hidden among a mass of tree branches – although the canine is in plain sight, the pooch is incredibly difficult to spot!
If you’re struggling to spot the dog, try looking at the center of the photo and slowly glance left, where you’ll find a brown spaniel hiding amid the branches.
This isn’t the only sniper challenge going viral online – people have also been baffled by a photo of a snow leopard up in the mountains and an image where you need to identify which building is closer to the camera.
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Expert Explains Why We Can Never Get Back To Sleep After Waking Between 3 a.m. And 5 a.m.
An expert has explained why you can’t get back to sleep if you wake up between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m.
It isn’t uncommon to wake up during the night but when it happens, especially if it’s frequent, it can be frustrating.
Now biohacker Dave Asprey has provided a reason why you may be experiencing this, and how you can tackle the problem.
Asprey, from New Mexico, U.S.A., is a self-proclaimed biohacker, which is a person who attempts to improve their body or brain through biology.
The author and entrepreneur, who has no medical degree or nutritional training, claims to have spent millions on biohacking, including injections of his stem cells, taking supplements daily, following a strict diet, and using a hyperbaric chamber.
He also wears amber sunglasses, which help manage artificial light, meaning improved sleep.
Asprey, who is in his fifties, claims biohacking has improved his s**ual health and that he expects he will live to 180 years old.
In his quest for human advancement, the biohacker says he has found the solution to why you may wake up early and how to stop it.
“For most people who wake up between 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. and can’t go back to sleep, that is a crash in your blood sugar,” Asprey claims.
“Most people who wake up feeling that way – ‘Oh look, my blood sugar dropped’ – and the body said oh I needed some glucose to power my brain to do its cleaning process at night.”
He continues: “But the problem is, cortisol and adrenaline wake you up. While the brain gets what it wants, you don’t get your sleep.”
So how do you prevent experiencing restless hours? The biohacker suggests having a small snack before heading to bed.
He advises: “Try raw honey, collagen, MCT oil, or mix all three together.”
MCT oil, or medium-chain triglyceride oil, is a dietary supplement made from a fat type that is easier to absorb and digest than other fats. It’s usually distilled from coconut or palm kernel oil and is a highly concentrated MCT source.
Sleep expert Dave Gibson weighed in on Asprey’s advice and revealed the biohacker is ‘factually correct,’ however, adds there are ‘more mechanisms at play.’
He tells the Mirror we’re ‘supposed to start rising at this time as part of our natural wake-up cycle,’ adding: “The first few cycles are rich in deep sleep, while the later cycles, especially after 3 a.m., include more of the lighter sleep.”
If you find yourself waking between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m., Gibson suggests dealing with your stress before going to bed.