Now That's a Meaty Mouthful.

The Meat Mountain

Three years ago, at the ages of 67 and 65 Ty and Lynn Martins sold their home, cashed in the retirement and hit the road. They have been living the life of nomads ever since. 

Lynn says, "We always loved to travel. We live out of two suitcases on only $6,000 a month." Ty adds, "We take a lot of cruises to get to and from Europe and try to live in one spot for several months. One of these days we'll go back to Florida but for now we're living the dream."

Many retirees' have taken to the road. From the Martins well financed globe trotting to the Pickler's who live under a freeway bridge in San Diego.

For many Baby Boomers retirement and a lifestyle of leisure has always been a goal but that may now be just a pipe dream.

According to a report released Monday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, financial concerns are prompting a growing number of Americans to delay retirement until the very last seconds of their lives.

“Given economic conditions over the past decade, we have seen more and more middle-class citizens waiting until their final handful of breaths to step down from their careers,” said Bureau spokesperson Dolores Snyder.

"Older Americans are now enjoying retired life for half an hour on average, typically long enough to have a pleasant conversation with a loved one or get started on a crossword puzzle."

“Retirement’s different for everyone-some people may finish up working and then live off Social Security benefits for a few moments before passing on, while others might be able to lead active retired lives that last an entire afternoon." 

"After a lifetime of working tirelessly to support themselves and their families, being able to enjoy several dozen seconds of retirement is a much-needed reward for most Americans."

Snyder added that to live comfortably in retirement, an increasing number of retirees are opting to supplement their income during their final few moments on earth with part-time jobs.

And for those fortunate enough to travel comes this warning.

Responding to reports of political turmoil and growing instability, officials from the U.S. State Department issued an advisory on Tuesday for all Americans traveling to the year 1861.

“Events are developing quickly in 1861 and the potential for widespread violence is high, so we recommend that all citizens planning to visit that year exercise abundant caution and make proper arrangements,” said State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki, strongly advising against any non-essential travel to 1861 and the broader time period of the early 1860s in general.

“We understand that despite the risks, some will still want to take advantage of the numerous sights and attractions of 1861. However, for those who do choose to go, please be aware that the State Department cannot guarantee your safety in that point in time.”

Psaki urged those intent on traveling to 1861 to be vigilant of their surroundings and, as always, avoid the undue creation of time paradoxes.

A horrified woman in England discovered a dead mouse in a box of Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Cornflakes, prompting her to swear off the brand forever.

Fifty-year-old Pauline Henderson was only trying to serve breakfast to her grandson, Toby, when she noticed something much different than a prize fall from a freshly-unsealed box of cereal.

"In the morning I poured some into a bowl for him and noticed something black covered in the cornflakes. Then I saw the mouse. It was horrible and I felt absolutely sick. Goodness knows how long the mouse was in the box or if it was dead or alive when it went in."

"We are carrying out a full investigation to identify if and how this occurred," a spokesperson said, adding, "We take food safety extremely seriously and carry out regular quality checks in our factories."

Kellogg's offered to replace the box, but Henderson said she'll pass.

Kellogg's in investigating the incident says this is a first for the popular cereal manufacturer. "Usually the mice go for regular cornflakes."

After a misguiding poster showcasing the variety of sandwich meats available at Arby's stacked atop each other prompted customers to ask, "Can I have that?" Arby's has said yes, debuting the Meat Mountain on the fast-food chain's "secret menu."

Made from Arby's entire meat selection, the Meat Mountain combines stacks of 2 chicken tenders, 1.5 oz. of roast turkey, 1.5 oz. of ham, 1 slice of Swiss cheese, 1.5 oz. of corned beef, 1.5 oz. brisket, 1.5 oz. of Angus steak, 1 slice of cheddar cheese, 1.5 oz. roast beef and 3 half-strips of bacon into a flour roll.

A study in the Journal of Medical Virology reported that cold and flu viruses can survive on hard surfaces like restaurant menus for 18 hours. The study recommends that you never let a menu touch your plate or silverware, and be sure to wash your hands after you place your order.

Tremane Valcose of Arby's said, "Our customers need not concern themselves about getting sick from menus since we don't have them."

The Meat Mountain stacks up just over 1,000 calories and almost 50 grams of fat.

A Brazilian man thought to have died awoke the following morning in a body bag in a local morgue.

Family members of 54-year-old Valdelucio Goncalves had been informed their loved one had died from "respiratory and multiple organ failure" following a pair of heart attacks, and the body could be identified at the morgue of Menandro de Farias General Hospital in Salvador, Brazil.

His brother Gus says, "Workers at the morgue let me in, and showed me where he was lying, in a zipped-up body bag. But as I got closer I could see it wriggling." Then he saw it raising and falling as if he was breathing. "I went crazy and shouted for the medical team, the nurse, so they could see what was happening. They checked him and confirmed that he was still alive."

Nurses had to untie Goncalves' arms and legs and remove cotton that had been stuffed in his nose and ears.

Goncalves is so grateful for the opportunity at a second life he dedicated the next two years to good deeds and community service. 

"I'm serving meals to the homeless and have volunteered to help clean the Rio beaches in preparation for the '16 Olympics. You could say I have bread, buns and a host of boobs in my future."

While the hospital and local health department are investigating the incident and treating it as a macabre accident, Goncalves believes it was divine intervention at the hands of deceased Franciscan Sister Blessed Irma Dulce, who is considered a saint with the power to grant miracles in Brazil.

The Blessed Sister is not to be confused with the fictional character Irma la Douce; she couldn't grant miracles but for a few bucks she made wishes come true in Paris.