Jibachi Senbei – Japan’s Unique Wasp-Infused Crackers
When it comes to weird snacks, Jibachi Senbei, a type of savory crackers infused with whole digger wasps, rank pretty high on anyone’s list.
The High Skull – China’s Bizarre Beauty Trend Has People Changing the Shape of Their Head
Young people in China are undergoing all sorts of extreme cosmetic procedures to modify the shape of their heads according to a disturbing beauty trend known as ‘high skull’.
All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant Implements ‘Vomit Fee’ to Prevent Greedy Patrons from Overeating
Faced with an increasing number of patrons who eat until they throw up, a Spanish all-you-can-eat restaurant has introduced a ‘vomit fee’.
Robotics Company Unveils World’s First Production-Ready Manned Transformable Mecha
Chinese robotics giant Unitree recently unveiled the GD01, the world’s first production-ready transformable mecha, with a starting price of $650,000.
Illegally Riding the Famous ‘Iron Ore Train’ Through the Sahara Desert – A Unique Dune-Like Experience
Riding one of the longest freight trains in the world for over 17 hours through the barren Sahara Desert has become one of the most coveted experiences for thrill-seekers.
Experts Warn About Fingerprint Theft from Popular ‘V’ Hand Gesture in Selfies
With an increasing number of people using biometrics for security purposes, experts warn that doing the ‘V’ sign in high-res photos could lead to fingerprint theft.
Russian Men Are Allegedly Getting ‘Cauliflower Ear’ Procedures to Look Like MMA Fighters
Men in Russia are voluntarily mutilating their ears to get the so-called ‘cauliflower’ look associated with MMA fighters to instill fear in others.
28-Year-Old Woman Impersonates 16-Year-Old High School Student at New York High School for Weeks
A woman in her late 20s posed as a 16-year-old teenager and attended a New York high school for weeks before being discovered.
New World’s Largest Car Carrier Can Transport Over 10,000 Vehicles
Glovis Leader, the world’s largest car and truck shipping vessel, features 14 decks and can carry up to 10,800 vehicles.
The Desert Lighthouse of Astrakhan – A Fascinating Anomaly
Deep in the steppes of Astrakhan, nearly 30 kilometers from the coastline of the Caspian Sea, an old lighthouse sticks out like a sore thumb.
The World’s Most Expensive Apartment Sells for Over $500 Million
Located in one of Monaco’s most expensive neighbourhoods, the world’s most expensive apartment was purchased for a whopping €471 million ($554 million).
Chongqing’s Frightening Zigzag Road Is a Nightmare for Any Driver
Lingpaishi, also known as Wuxi’s Token Stone Road, is an extremely steep and narrow zigzag road featuring 18 breathtaking hairpin turns.
South Africa Cancels AI Policy After Evidence That It was Partially Written by AI
South Africa recently withdrew its national policy on artificial intelligence after it was discovered that part of its content had been written by AI, using fictional sources.
Man Gets Deported from Russia for Reviewing a Leather Skirt Online
An Uzbek man was arrested and eventually deported from Russia after leaving an online review for a women’s leather skirt.
Hungary’s Bizarre Roundabout Connected to Nothing in the Middle of Nowhere
In an open field between Zalaegerszeg and Zalaszentiván, two towns in Western Hungary, lies a brand new roundabout that doesn’t connect to any sort of infrastructure.