The Wonder of Zaria – How a 16-Year-Old Youth Almost Became a Member of Nigeria’s Parliament
Mahmud Sadis Buba, a dwarfism-affected man from Nigeria, claimed to be almost twice his age and almost became an elected official in the country’s National Assembly.
Controversial ‘AI-Powered Pet Translator’ Boasts a 95% Accurracy Rate
A Chinese startup recently announced an AI-powered pet translator that it claims can interpret the sounds of cats and dogs with an accuracy rate of nearly 95%.
Biblical Diet Trend Takes Healthy Eating to a Whole New Level
What’s better than eating healthy? According to a new online trend, eating biblically, as in foods from the Bible, is the new gold standard in diets.
People Are Creating Digital Versions of Their Ex-Partners in Disturbing New Online Dating Trend
A growing number of people are reportedly creating AI-powered digital versions of their ex-partners as a way of dealing with painful breakups.
Bixonimania – The Fake Health Condition That Fooled the Internet with the Help of AI
Bixonimania, a made-up eye condition created to prove that large language models (LLMs) could be easily deceived, ended up tricking human researchers as well. Do you spend a lot of time in front of a computer? Do your eyes get sore and itchy after a while? Do they get a reddish pink if you rub […]
Japanese Idol Sparks Controversy by Letting Fans Sniff Her Armpits After Shows
Harida Matsumoto, a young underground idol from Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture, allegedly allows fans to smell her armpits after performing on stage.
Family Uses AI Clone of Deceased Man to Spare His 80-Year-Old Mother the Pain of Knowing the Truth
A Chinese family sparked controversy online for using an AI-powered digital clone of a deceased man to communicate with his mother via video link.
Girl Power! 9-Year-Old Girl Weighs 60 Lbs, Deadlifts Three Times Her Body Weight
Lucy Milgrim, a 9-year-old gym enthusiast from New York, recently shocked the world by deadlifting 180 lbs, three times her body weight.
Woman Allegedly Calls ICE on Migrant Workers Fixing Her Roof to Avoid Having to Pay Them
A Maryland homeowner has come under fire on social media after being accused of calling ICE on migrant workers fixing her roof to get out of having to pay them.
Arcade Draws Criticism for Using Live Hamsters as Prizes in Claw Machine Game
An arcade in Shenzen, China, has been accused of animal cruelty for using live hamsters as prizes for a claw machine game.
Restaurant Chain Forced to Change Its Name Due to Mafia Reference
Spanish restaurant chain “La Mafia Se Sienta A La Mesa” has been ordered to change its name because it allegedly portrayed Italian organised crime in a positive light.
20 Camels Diqualified from Oman Beauty Contest for Botox Fillers and Plastic Surgery
In recent years, traditional camel beauty contests have become controversial events due to the increasing use of cosmetic proedures to increase chances of winning.
South Korea’s ‘Beautiful Assassin’ Uses ChatGPT to Plan the Killing of Several Young Men
A 21-year-old South Korean woman is accused of killing at least two young men by researching lethal drug doses with ChatGPT.
Bizarre Weight Loss Trend Has People Using Cling Film as Mouth Condoms for Food
A viral eating hack has people lining their mouths with cling film to trick their bodies into thinking they are eating, but without coming into contact with food.
Man Fired for Drinking on the Job Gets Awarded $55,000 Compensation in Court
A Spanish man fired for drinking up to 3 liters of beer during work hours was awarded $55,000 in compensation by a court of law.