Man Replaces Solid Food with Nutritious Drink Called Soylent
Rob Rhinehart, a 24-year-old software engineer from Atlanta, has been living on a liquid diet for the past three months and says he has never felt better. He has combined all the nutrients he needs in a shake-like drink named Soylent which allegedly contains just a third of the calories and no toxins or cancer-causing substances. You might […]
It’s No Joke – Man Charges $15 to Sharpen Your Pencil by Hand
David Rees, a cartoonist, humor writer and self-proclaimed pencil sharpening artisan runs a truly unique business. He charges customers $15 to sharpen their pencils to perfections, using a variety of tools, from pocket knives to sandpaper. I know what you’re thinking – is this a joke? The 39-year-old entrepreneur gets asked that question a lot, so […]
Eyeball Scraping – The Vanishing Trade Practiced by Sichuan Barbers
Barbers in China’s Sichuan Province have practiced the art of eye-cleaning with a sharp blade for centuries. Like many other ancient traditions, this dangerous trade is slowly vanishing, but you can still find a few barbers willing to scrape your eyeballs with a knife for as little as RMB5 ($0.80). According to an old Sichuan […]