All oddities
Unique Zipline Installation Allows Thrillseekers to Enjoy Scenic Area in a New, Exhilarating Way
The Monkey Ear Sinkhole high-altitude tube track in Guizhou, China is a new type of zipline that has users hanging on for their lives at 280 meters above ground.
Woman Spends 70 Days Counting Out Loud to 1,070,000, Breaks 18-Year-Old Record
A Nigerian woman set a new Guinness World Record for the highest number ever counted out loud after spending 70 days counting to 1,070,000.
China’s Youngest Professional Racecar Driver Got His Licence When He Was Only Five Years Old
Shao Ziyan is widely regarded as the world’s youngest racecar driver after becoming certified when he was only five years old.
Cow Gallstones Are Now More Valuable Than Gold
Due to increasing demand from mainland China and Hong Kong, cow gallstones have become one of the world’s most valuable commodities.
Restaurant Chain Forced to Change Its Name Due to Mafia Reference
Spanish restaurant chain “La Mafia Se Sienta A La Mesa” has been ordered to change its name because it allegedly portrayed Italian organised crime in a positive light.
Russian Man Leaves Window Open for Three Years, Finds Apartment Invaded by Pigeons
A Russian man came back to his apartment three years after leaving for work, only to find it covered in a thick layer of pigeon droppings and feathers.
Singapore’s Vampire Turns 60, Still Shocks the World with His Youthful Looks
Chuando Tan is a Singaporean photographer whose name is constantly making headlines for looking decades younger than his actual age.
Big Boy Toys – Mini Sports Cars Designed for Adults Are Just as Exilharating as the Full-Size Models
Chinese art Studio S.T.A.Y. Automotive creates “junior” models of iconic sports cars that are just as thrilling to drive as their inspiration.
In a World First, a Chinese Robot Successfully Performed Repairs on a 10 kV Powerline
A revolutionary robot electrician recently performed repairs on a 10 kV powerline in China’s Hubei Province, replacing human electricians for the first time.
Scientists Create Genetically Altered Tomato That Smells Like Butter-Flavored Popcorn
A team of researchers from China and Australia recently created the first aromatic tomato that emits a “delightful popcorn-like” aroma.
20 Camels Diqualified from Oman Beauty Contest for Botox Fillers and Plastic Surgery
In recent years, traditional camel beauty contests have become controversial events due to the increasing use of cosmetic proedures to increase chances of winning.
Student Who Played Video Games for 4 Days and 3 Nights Straight Suffers Brain Hemorrhage
A Taiwanese nurse shared the shocking case of a university student who suffered a brain hemorrhage after gaming nonstop for four days and three nights.