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Is there a benefit to eating placenta?

Once upon a time, a mom only had to remember to get her newborn’s photo taken. Today she has to remind her doctor or midwife to keep her afterbirth so - like most creatures in the animal kingdom - she can consume the bloody byproduct that would normally be discarded as waste.

Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (R) attends a naming ceremony for the 'Royal Princess' cruise ship in Southampton, southern England June 13, 2013. The ceremony involved a blessing, the tradition of smashing a bottle over the hull of the ship and a performance by the Royal Marines Band and the pipers of the Irish Guards. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

Duchess names new cruise ship

Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, christened the Royal Princess cruise ship this morning in what is expected to be her last solo public engagement before baby.

Actress Blake Lively and Lagerfeld arrive at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit celebrating the opening of the exhibition "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" in New York May 2, 2011. (REUTERS/Mike Segar)

Lagerfeld would marry his cat

He’s a fashion genius with a successful career spanning decades. But German designer Karl Lagerfeld, the powerhouse designer behind Chanel and Fendi is known just as much for his fashion creations as for his controversial quotes.

Craig Gordon, left, and Colby Marcellus are the faces and names behind Baked and Battered, one of Haliburton Village's newest establishments. The cottage bakery and fish fry opened its doors on June 5 and is located on Highland Street. ANGELICA BLENICH/HALIBURTON COUNTY ECHO/QMI AGENCY

New eatery offers goods baked and battered

The name itself has people buzzing about the new dining establishment that has popped up on Haliburton’s main street.Officially opening its doors last week, Baked and Battered is a unique combination of a fish and chips restaurant and a cottage bakery.