The Creeping Devil – A Unique Cactus That Kills Parts of Itself to Move Across the Desert
The Creeping Devil is a rare and fascinating species of cactus that is not only capable of cloning itself to survive, but also of detaching from its major shoot to move through the desert over time. Also known by its scientific name, Stenocereus eruca, this unusual species of cactus is endemic to the northwestern Mexican state of Baja […]
Okiku – The Creepy Doll That Allegedly Grows Human Hair
Okiku, aka “The Haunted Doll of Hokkaido” is a creepy old Japanese doll residing at a temple in Iwamizawa Temple that allegedly grows human hair. Obviously, it’s also said to be haunted by the spirit of a little girl. There are various legends regarding Okiku, but the most popular one speaks of a traditional Japanese […]
Japanese Hospital Food Will Make You Never Want to Get Discharged
A woman who recently gave birth at a clinic in Miso, Japan, recently posted a series of photos of the food she was served there, and they make it look like she had her baby in a Michelin star restaurant. When talking about hospital food, most people use phrases like “barely edible” or “tasteless” or […]
Family Exits Car to Photograph Free-Roaming Cheetahs at Safari Park. What Could Go Wrong?
A French family barely escaped with their lives after exiting their car not once but twice to photograph the full-grown cheetahs at a safari park in the Netherlands. The first thing visitors are told when visiting a drive-through safari park is to never, under any circumstances, leave their vehicles. Failing to follow this most important […]
Chinese Family Shocked After Pet “Puppy” Turns Out to Be a Bear
A family in Yunan Province, China, recently had to give up the pet puppy they had bought two years ago after it grew into a 250lbs black bear. Su Yun, who lives near the city of Kunming, bought the animal two years ago, while on vacation. At the time, she thought she had paid for […]
47-Year-Old Model Looks at Least 20 Years Younger
Risa Hirako is a charismatic Japanese fashion model whose age-defying looks have become a hot topic among beauty bloggers and people looking for an anti-aging regimen that works. She is 47-years old, but looks better than most women in their 20s. A successful model, fashion entrepreneur and the former wife of actor Eisaku Yoshida, Risa […]
“Ninja Squatter” Lives in Woman’s House for Six Months Without Being Noticed
A 20-year-old man from the Japanese city of Himeji has been hailed as a modern-day ninja, after managing to live unnoticed in an elderly woman’s house for half a year. The young squatter’s incredible run came to an end earlier this week, when his 90-year-old host’s son came to visit and cook her dinner. During […]
Clever Dog Figures Out How to Use Money to Pay for Treats, Sort Of
They say money doesn’t grow on trees, but there’s a dog in Colombia that would certainly argue with that. The clever pooch started paying for biscuits with tree leaves after seeing students pass banknotes to a food stall attendant in exchange for the tasty treats. He decided to try it for himself one day, and […]
French Artist Makes Money by Incorporating QR Codes into His Murals
A French street artist has found a way to bring Bitcoin to the art world. By incorporating QR codes in his murals, he is able to receive donations directly from passers-by who appreciate his artworks. Pascal ‘PBOY’ Boyart started adding Bitcoin QR codes to his street murals in November 2017, and he has so far received over […]
High-Tech Movie Has Five Different Endings, Depending on Who Is Watching It
The Angry River is a short interactive film that uses eye-tracking technology and artificial intelligence to gauge who the viewer looks at and where their eyes linger most on screen. The film then edits itself into one of five possible storylines, to suit the viewer’s interest. The Angry River is basically a film with the […]
The Debt Pyramid – An Original Way to Shame Debtors in Russia
After having its written payment notifications ignored by a client, a utility company in Russia came up with an ingenious way of coercing the debtor to pay his dues – it dumped a three-tonne concrete pyramid in front of his luxurious villa. Samara Utility Systems Ltd. had long been trying to get the unnamed resident […]
Completely Clear, Alcohol-Free Beer Can Be Enjoyed Anytime, Anywhere
Most alcohol-free beers mimic the real deal almost to perfection, minus the buzz and substituent hangover, which makes them a bit problematic to drink in places where alcohol consumption is frowned upon, like the workplace. But thank to Suntory’s new clear beer, people will just think you’re drinking water. All Free All Time is a […]
Serial Dine-and-Dash Dater Has Been Leaving Women with the Restaurant Bill for at Least Three Years
Paul Gonzales is not the first and probably not the last man to ditch a new date and leave her with the restaurant bill, but he is definitely the most notorious and prolific dine-and-dash dater in recent history. According to news reports, the Pasadena man has been leaving his dates with the bill for over […]
Getting Blood Tests at Dinner Parties Could Be the Next Big Trend Among Health Freaks
Having your blood tested, getting a nutritional breakdown of every piece of food you out in your mouth and talking about high cholesterol and vitamin deficiencies sound more like a hospital visit than an enjoyable dinner party, but they are at the core of a new trend among health freaks – health optimization parties. Keeping […]
Woman Legally Banned from Singing in Her Home After Neighbors Complain That She Sounds Like a Drowning Cat
A woman in Norwich, UK, was recently banned from singing and playing loud music in her apartment, after neighbors complained that her screeching sounded like “a drowning cat”. 48-year-old Heather Webb has reportedly terrorized neighbors in her apartment building with her singing for at least four years. In 2014, her neighbors filled anti-social behavior forms and […]