Viral Social Media Post Leads to Farmers’ Pepper Fields Getting Looted En Masse
A number of chili pepper farmers in Shaanxi, China, saw their fields looted by complete strangers after a viral social media post claimed that the chilies were free for the picking.
Fitness Influencer Dies After Consuming up to 10,000 Calories Per Day
A Russian fitness influencer tragically lost his life during an extreme challenge to quickly gain 50 pounds so he could then demonstrate the effectiveness of his weight-loss routine.
Man Finds His Car Stuffed with Over 40 Pounds of Hazelnuts
Mr. Wang, a motorist from Jixi City, China’s Heilongjiang Province, had long been hearing strange rattling noises from under the hood of his car, but even though they had gotten worse over time, he never bothered to have them checked. It wasn’t until last week that he noticed the car’s heating system appeared to be […]
Two Geniuses Planned to Raise Homeless Army and Take Over an Exotic Island
A couple of Texas men were indicted for allegedly planning to raise an army of homeless people, invade an island off the coast of Haiti and enslave the local women and children.
Man Disguises Himself As His Deceased Mother to Continue Collecting Her Pension
An Italian man stands accused of pension fraud after being caught disguised as his deceased mother while trying to renew her ID card so he could continue collecting her pension.
The Vanvera – A Bizarre Fart-Neutralizing Accessory Used by 17th Century Aristocracy
The vanvera was a strange accessory worn primarily by female aristocrats that allowed them to discreetly pass gas during social events.
Man Wins ‘Lying Flat’ Contest by Laying on a Matress for 33 Hours Straight
A Chinese man won an unusual ‘lying flat’ contest in which participants needed to lie on a mattress for as long as possible, without even going to the toilet.
Volvo Island – How a Swedish Sedan Became Stranded in the Middle of an Artificial Lake
For over 13 years, a Volvo Sedan has been parked on Volvo Island, a tiny islet in the middle of a man-made lake near Ottawa, Illinois.
Man Powers Home for Eight Years Using Over 1,000 Laptop Batteries
A DIY aficionado has reportedly been powering his entire household with a unique setup comprised of solar panels and over 1,000 used laptop batteries.
South Korean Restaurant Turns Away Solo Diners Because It “Doesn’t Sell Loneliness”
A restaurant in South Korea has sparked controversy after openly turning away solo patrons with a banner that claimed it “didn’t sell loneliness”.
Man Changes His Name Every Year to Avoid Paying Child Support
Some people can get pretty despicable when it comes to paying child support, like this Russian man who changed his name every year just so he could get out of having to support his kid.
Russia’s First AI-Powered Humanoid Robot Falls Flat on Its Face Seconds Into Its Official Presentation
Russia’s first domestically developed, AI-powered humanoid robot had a very embarrassing unveiling after falling on its face just seconds into its presentation at a Moscow event.
Museum Volunteer Destroys Artwork by Cleaning It After Mistaking It for a Simple Dirty Mirror
A Taiwanese museum was forced to apologize to a local artist whose artwork was on display there after a volunteer mistook it for a dirty mirror and thoroughly cleaned it.
Chinese Scientists Create Pill That Can Allegedly Extend Human Life Up to 150 Years
Ever dream of living to 150? A Chinese bioscience startup claims to have created a grape seed extract pill that can extend human lifespan over 100 years.
Robotics Company Cuts Open Its Humanoid Robot on Stage to Prove There Is No Human Inside
A Chinese robotics company cut open the limbs of its IRON robot on stage, during a presentation, to prove that there was no person inside executing its smooth, human-like movements.