Cartoony-Looking Horse Sparks Selective Breeding Controversy
El Rey Magnum, a young Arabian colt bred to have an extremely dished face, wide flared nostrils and widely spaced eyes, features that combined make the animal look cartoon-like, has sparked a heated debate about extreme selective breeding. The first photos and videos of El Rey Magnum were released by its owner, Washington-based Orrion Farms, late last […]
Vietnam’s Fake Wedding Industry Is Booming Thanks to Social Stigma
Vietnamese women looking to avoid the social stigma of having a child out of wedlock are increasingly turning to grooms-for-hire businesses that specialize in throwing fake weddings complete with fake grooms and guests for a hefty fee. Becoming pregnant before marriage is usually frowned upon in Vietnam, particularly in the northern parts of the country, where traditional […]
Sweden Opens Fist Klingon Tourist Center in Our Part of the Galaxy
Star Trek Fans looking to brush up on their Klingon lore need not travel to distant worlds or even watch countless hours of their favorite sci-fi series. All they need to do is head to Stockholm, Sweden, where the first Klingon tourist center in Alpha Quadrant recently opened its gates to visitors. Called “Visit Qo’noS” […]