Man Spends $16,000 for Virtual Video Game Sword
For those of us who aren’t online gaming enthusiasts, the actions of a Chinese gamer this holiday season may seem a tad bizarre. But for him, it’s perfectly normal to spend $16,000 on a sword that isn’t even real. While it has become common practice for many people to spend small amounts of money on […]
MIT Develops Suit That Lets You Feel What It’s Like to Be 75 Years Old
If you’ve ever wondered why your ageing parents or grandparents aren’t as fit and fast as they used to be, here’s a way to find out exactly what they go through each day. An age suit developed at MIT allows the people wearing it to live life as an aged person. The MIT AgeLab is […]
Shijiao – Where Christmas Lights Go to Die
Ever wonder what happens to Christmas lights once you toss out into the trash at the end of every holiday season? Turns out a lot of things are made from them, including slipper soles. Shijiao, in China, has been designated as the world’s capital for recycling old and unusable Christmas tree lights that are thrown […]
Meet Qamar Hashim, an 8-Year-Old Professional Photographer
Qamar Hashim looks like any other 8-year-old. But the cute Iraqi lad has a unique talent of his own – he’s a national celebrity for his photography skills. Qamar is the youngest certified photographer in Iraq. He has several beautiful photographs to his credit, many of which have been displayed in prominent exhibits in Baghdad. […]