Man Falls in Love With Humanoid Robot, Hopes to Marry It
An Australian man who has given up on finding a human partner claims to have found the next best thing – a humanoid robot named Emma. Ever since his mother died a decade ago, Geoff Gallagher from Queensland, Australia, had only his dog, Penny, to soothe his loneliness. But then, a couple of years ago, […]
Two Thirds of Japanese Men Pee Sitting Down, New Data Shows
The number of Japanese men who admit to sitting on the toilet seat while peeing has been growing steadily since the late 90s, and today over 60 percent of men reportedly urinate sitting down. Japan is home to the world’s most advanced toilet systems, with several manufacturers competing to deliver all sorts of outrageous features […]
Man Kidnapped as Child 33 Years Ago Finds Mother With Map of His Village Drawn From Memory
A 37-year-old man from Henan Province, in Eastern China, recently found his biological mother 33-years after being abducted, thanks to a map of his home village that he drew from memory. Li Jingwei was only four years old when he was abducted outside his family home in Yunan and sold to another family thousands of […]
Canine Has Such Luscious Hair People Think It’s a Wig
Lola, a 3-year-old cocker spaniel from Leeds, in the UK, has a head full of stunning blonde hair that often stops people in their tracks asking themselves if she’s wearing a wig. Cocker spaniels are known for their beautiful curly locks, but Lola’s hair is special, even for this breed. Her lucky owner, 22-year-old Rebecca […]
The Story of the Most Over-the-Top Christmas Tree in History
Harold Lloyd is known as both one of Hollywood’s legendary stars of early 1900s silent comedy, and as the owner of a year-long Christmas tree adorned with over 5,000 colorful decorations. If you think yourself the kind of person that goes over the top when decorating the family Christmas tree, don’t beat yourself up too […]
The Trembling Rock – A 132-Tonne Boulder That Anyone Can Move
The famous Trembling Rock of Huelgoat forest, in northeastern France, is a 7-meter-long, 137-tonne block of granite that anyone can move with their own hands, as long as they know how to push it. The forest of Huelgoat is home to numerous large boulders and geological wonders, but Trembling Rock is by far the most […]
Illinois “Goth House” Is Black Both Inside and Out
An octagon-shaped Illinois home listed on Zillow for $250,000 went viral online a few days ago, not for its shape or asking price, but for its all-black exterior and interior. The now-famous “goth house” of Illinois shot to internet fame after being featured on the Instagram account “Zillow Gone Wild” where people quickly noticed its […]
72-Year-Old Woman Has 19 Consecutive Bench Press World Champion Titles, Is Going for 20
Chiyomi Sawa, a 72-year-old woman from Japan has been the undisputed World Masters Women’s Bench Press Champion for the last 19 years, and she doesn’t plan to stop dominating anytime soon. Walking past Chiyomi Sawa on the street, you’d be forgiven for mistaking her for just a petite, slightly overweight pensioner, but in reality, she […]
Ukrainian Artist Creates Stunning Steampunk-Inspired Masks
Dmitry Bragin is a Ukrainian artist who specializes in steampunk masks that make the wearer look more machine than man. While most of Dmitry Bragin’s stunning-looking masks aren’t technically steampunk, as they contain no moving parts, it’s clear that the sci-fi genre served as the main inspiration for them. The talented artist starts off with […]
Woman Marries Ex-Boyfriend Who Threw Acid in Her Face
A 20-year-old Turkish woman recently sparked a heated online debate after marrying the man who disfigured and almost blinded her with acid after a breakup. Earlier this month, Berfin Ozek tied the knot with 23-year-old Casim Ozan Celtik, the same man who threw acid in her face two years ago, after they broke up. The […]
Alliance of Unpopular Men Protest Christmas in Tokyo
For most people, Christmas is a time of joy and love, but to the members of Japan’s Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men, the winter holidays represent everything they stand against. For the past 15 years, the Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men has been protesting all celebrations associated with romance, and this year’s Christmas was no […]
Thai Dog Shelter Gives Paralyzed Strays a Second Chance at Life
The Man That Rescues Dogs, an animal shelter in Chonburi, Thailand, cares for over a thousand stray dogs, including a few paralyzed animals that get to run with the pack again, thanks to the care and attention of the staff. Michael J. Baines is the man behind The Man That Rescues Dogs. The Swedish national moved […]
McDonald’s Replaces Chairs With Stationary Bikes So You Can Burn Calories as You Eat
McDonald’s restaurants in China are replacing regular table seats with stationary bikes in an apparent effort to promote exercise. Viral TikTok videos that have been doing the rounds online over the past week show stationary bikes being used as seats at McDonald’s eateries in Gunagdong . Made out of recycled plastic, the bikes not only […]
Netlicks – Professor Creates “Lickable” TV Screen That Imitates Taste of Food
A Japanese professor has created a prototype lickable TV screen that can reportedly imitate the taste of various foods. Dubbed Taste the TV (TTTV), the prototype was developed by Homei Miyashita, a professor at the prestigious Meiji University in Japan, as a step towards a true multisensory viewing experience. The Intriguing device uses a carousel […]
Australian Parrots Are Getting Drunk on Fermented Mangoes
Red-winged parrots in Western Australia’s Kimberley region are reportedly “flying under the influence” and acting bizarrely after feasting on fermented mangoes. We may be putting on another layer of clothes in the northern hemisphere, but Down Under it’s the end of the mango season, and red-winged parrots are reportedly taking full advantage of the last […]