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Pastor Tells Congragation to ‘Donate $10,000 in 90 Seconds to Become Millionaires’
A Florida pastor has come under fire for allegedly pressuring his followers to make $10,000 donations in 90 seconds for a chance of becoming millionaires.
Mischievous Child Gets Combination Lockpad Stuck in His Nose
A mischievous Chinese boy recently got his 15 inutes of fame after photos of him with a combination lockpad stuck in his nose went viral.
Blogger Refines 191 Grams of Gold Out of Electonic Waste, Including Thousands of SIM Cards
A Chinese blogger recently claimed to have refined gold worth over 120,000 yuan (approximately $17,000) from SIM cards and other electronic waste.
Desperate Man Severs His Own Foot to Get into Medical School
After failing the exam to get into medical school twice, a young man decided to cut off his own foot so he could get admitted under the disability quota.
Homeless Beggar Turns Out to Own Several Homes, Cars and Side-Businesses
A leprosy-stricken beggar on the streets of Indore, in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, turned out to be a true slumdog millionaire, with several properties, vehicles and businesses to his name.
New “Black Pearl Strawberries” Spark New Social Media Food Craze
A rare and delicious variety of dark purple, almost black strawberries has sparked a new food craze in China, with people paying up to $45 per pound to try them.
Japanese Bar Sparks Controversy with Sign Rresticting Access to People Over 40
A so-called “age-restricted bar” in Tokyo’s Shibuya district has put up a sign that reads “This is a pub for the younger generation. A U-40 (under 40) specialty bar.”
Bamboo That Grew Through Metal Lamp Post Becomes Symbol of Resilience in China
A bamboo stalk that grew through a 6-meter-long lamp post until it sprouted lush leaves on the other side has become a symbol of resilience and perseverance in China.
Young Woman Sparks Controversy for Dating Twin Brothers at the Same Time
A 24-year-old Thai woman has been drawing a lot of attention online after revealing that she is dating two twin brothers at the same time.
Lost Cat Somehow Finds Its Way Back Home Five Months and 250 Kilometers Later
A French couple was both shocked and overjoyed to learn that the pet cat they had lost during a trip to Spain five months before had been found near their home.
Apartment Becomes Real-Life Ice Castle After Tenant Turns Off Heating to Save Money
An apartment building owner in Quebec, Canada, recently found one of his units encased in thick ice after the water pipes burst due to extreme cold.
Man Succesfully Registers Potato as Functional Gun Silencer
An American gun owner recently became the owner of the first legally registered 9mm potato silencer, after having his application approved by the ATF