Humanoid Robots at Iranian Tech Expo Turn Out to Be Humans in Disguise
A pair of “advanced humanoid robots” showcased at Iran’s Kish Inox Tech Expo were exposed as actual humans posing as robots.
Freak Diving Accident Causes Man’s Body to Swell Up And Doctors Have No Idea How to Fix It
For over a decade, a Peruvian seafood diver has been trying to get rid of the nitrogen pockets that formed under his skin when he rose to the surface too quickly.
Plans to Build Skyscraper in the Heart of the Swiss Alps Spark Controversy Among Locals
A Swiss hotelier and architect recently revealed plans to build a 65-floor skyscraper overlooking the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps, as a way to offer affordable housing.
Robot Walks Over 100 Kilometers Without Stopping, Sets New World Record
A Chinese robot recently set a new Guinness Record for the longest distance walked continuously by a humanoid robot, 106.28 kilometers over three days.
Chinese Man Lives with Functional Cigarette Lighter in His Stomach for 30 Years
A Chinese man who had forgotten about swallowing a cigarette lighter 30 years ago, as a dare, was shocked to find it still worked after being removed by doctors.
Civil Servant Gets Prison Time for Unlawfully Cashing Salary for 10 Years Without Going to Work
A Kuwaiti civil servant was recently sentenced to 5 years behind bars after receiving a salary for a decade without actually doing any work.
Man Loses Passsword for RFID Chip Implanted in His Palm
A Missouri man who implanted a chip in his palm years ago to become a real-life cyborg has forgotten the password for it, rendering it virtually unusable.