Ancient IncanPeru AncientAncient History RuinsAncient WallAncient AlienThe StoneInca StoneStone FitsStructures AncientForwardPart of a wall in Cuzco, not far from the Coricancha.9 One of the stones has 14 angles.When Pickles the puss grew to the size of a dog, he found himself in a bit of a pickle.At 21 pounds and more than three-feet long, he couldn't find an owner with a heart - or home - big enough to take him in - so he was forced to roam the streets in search of scraps to suppress his almighty appetite.But the monster moggy - nicknamed Catasaurus Rex - has finally found a place to live after a young Boston couple saw an advert online and took pity on him.Andrew Milicia and girlfriend Emily Zarvos say it was love at first sight when they met Pickles at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals last month.And now he couldn't be happier as he spends most of his days squeezing sleepily onto their three-man sofa or guzzling platefulls of cat food to his heart's content.

'Catasaurus Rex': Monster moggy Pickles - nicknamed Catasaurus Rex - has finally found a place to live after a young Boston couple saw an advert online and took pity on him Three's allowed: Andrew Milicia and girlfriend Emily Zarvos say it was love at first sight when they first met Pickles at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals last month Lazy beast: The three-year-old was adopted by Andrew Milicia and girlfriend Emily Zarvos last month, and quickly made himself at home Can't ... hold ... much ... longer: Andrew and Emily were picked from around 50 people who had applied to adopt Pickles after pictures were posted of him online Andrew, a graphic designer, said: 'When we first saw Pickles he looked like such a beast - but he looked really cool. He's actually bigger than some dogs.'It didn't take him long to make himself at home and now he takes up most of the couch when he's laid out.' The couple was picked from around 50 people who had applied to adopt Pickles after pictures were posted of him online.

The giant feline became an internet hit dubbed 'Catasaurus Rex' when he was advertised on the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals website. Feline weak: Emily says she struggles to pick him up sometimes because he weighs so much Now cat's love: Andrew said they had no intension of adopting him when they went to see him but then just fell in love Long arm of the claw: The giant feline become an internet hit dubbed 'Catasaurus Rex' when he was advertised on the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals website The main Maine Coon: It is thought Pickles might be part Maine Coon - one of the largest breeds of domestic cats Andrew said: 'We had no intension of adopting him when we went to see him but we just fell in love. 'They said he had been adopted and taken to Canada but brought back because he really doesn't get along with other cats.'He doesn't realise his size so he'll knock things over all the time - he's so clumsy.

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Emily said: 'I struggle to pick him up sometimes cause he weighs so much 'He loves hiding in the closet so when we go to work we put a stone statue in front of it to keep him out.'But when we come back the statue has been moved and he's in the closet. backpack buddies des moines iowa'He's like kind of like a dog when it comes to food - he'll come in and sit right in front of you and just stare at you until the plates gone. 'Everyone's obviously first reaction is like wow that cat is huge.'But despite the challenges of living with a monster moggy, the couple have no plans to take him back. Emily said: 'I'm so happy we have him, he's the best pet you could hope for.'Scientists have produced a maple syrup extract that bolsters the ability of antibiotics to battle bacteria (Shutterstock)Researchers at Canada's McGill University have uncovered what could be a pretty sweet way of warding off bacteria.

The scientists developed a concentrated extract of maple syrup and combined it with antibiotics, finding that it heightened bacteria's vulnerability, suggesting it could prove an effective way of lowering dosages required to treat infections and help to hamper the evolution of drug-resistant superbugs.Starting with off-the-shelf maple syrup from a Montreal market, the scientists first froze the product and then extracted a concentrate rich in molecules known as phenolic compounds.They then exposed various strains of bacteria to the extract, such as E. coli and Proteus mirabilis, a common culprit of urinary tract infection. When used on its own, the researchers found the extract to have a small effect on the bacteria, but using it in conjunction with common antibiotics saw it take on a whole new level of functionality.The maple syrup extract served to break down the membrane around the bacteria, its protective layer that repels the efforts of the antibiotics. Furthermore, the extract also neutralizes tiny pumps inside the bacteria that are normally used to push the antibiotics away.