Chechen Man Forced to Issue Public Apology for Crying at Sister’s Wedding
Chechen men are considered some of the most masculine in the world, and this is an image that authorities are keen to maintain, so anything that threatens to damage that hard-earned image of fearlessness is frowned upon. A young man recently learned that first-hand, after crying at his sister’s wedding. According to historian Zelimkhan Musaev […]
The Photo-Realistic Charcoal-Drawn Portraits of Dylan Eakin
Looking at the expertly-drawn charcoal and graphite portraits of Dylan Eakin, you’d think he has a lifetime of experience and many years of art school under his belt, but the truth is he’s a self-taught artist and he’s only been at it for three years. Staring at most of Eakin’s black-and-white portraits, I often found […]
Man Uses Cheese Grater to Remove Tattoo a Week After Getting It Done
An Argentinian man desperate to have his tattoo removed just a week after having it done, used a cheese grater to scratch it off, even if it meant letting go of some of his skin in the process. The 21-year-old man, who preferred to remain anonymous, opted for the unusual and most likely painful tattoo […]
Spanish Company Launches “Wellness Shirt” That Can Allegedly Reduce Stress
Developed by Spanish fashion brand Sepiia, the Ultimate Smart Shirt 3.0 is a special men’s garment that can allegedly reduce the wearer’s stress, improve blood flow and increase energy levels. Sepiia has been developing smart clothing for years now. Its first generation garments incorporated staining-resistant fabric around the cuffs and neck, thus requiring less frequent […]
Guinea Pig-Flavored Ice Cream Proves Big Hit in Ecuador
An Ecuadorian woman has been getting a lot of attention online for devising a very unusual yet surprisingly popular ice-cream flavor – guinea pig. You probably know the guinea pig as a lovable house pet, but in South American countries like Ecuador, Peru or Bolivia people cook guinea pigs with salt and serve them with […]
This Young Woman Hasn’t Touched a Smartphone in Eight Months, Stands to Win $100,000
Remember Vitaminwater’s “scroll free for a year” challenge that dared people to go smartphone free for a whole year to win $100,000? Well, this New York woman is eight months into her smartphone-free year, and just four months away from claiming grand prize. Vitaminwater made news headlines last December when it announced its unique challenge. […]
Exhausted Cat Needs Glucose Drip to Recover After Mating with at Least 5 Females in One Night
A male Russian Blue cat who was left to roam freely in a pet hotel in Sichuan, China, ended up needing a glucose drip to recover after mating with at least five female cats in just a few hours. News of the cat’s exploits was shared on Chinese social media by his owner, a certain […]
7-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Reaches Puberty by Sleeping with the Lights On for Years
Chinese media recently reported the unusual case of a girl who reached puberty at age seven, presumably because of sleeping with the lights on every night for the last three years. At age 7, Dandan (pseudonym) is already 1.20m-tall, towering over most girls her age. When she first started growing, her mother was delighted, and […]
Oregon’s Real-Life Hobbit Has Been Living Under a Hill for Over Two Decades
Dan Price, a former photojournalist from Kentucky, gave up his successful career to live in a dugout on the side of a hill in rural Oregon. He’s been living there for over 20 years and has no interest in going back to his old life. Once a successful but stressed out photojournalist and family man, […]
iPhone User Sues Apple for Turning Him Gay
A Russian iPhone user recently filed a one million ruble lawsuit against Apple, accusing the American corporation of indirectly turning him gay. In a court filing that went viral on Russia’s internet, the plaintiff alleges that he became “mired in a same-sex relationship” after receiving the wrong kind of cryptocurrency on a virtual wallet app […]
Get Your Own Batmobile for Just $850,000
If you’re a Dark Knight fan with money to burn, you may be interested in this cool-looking Batmobile on sale in Russia for just 55,000,000 rubles, or about $850,000. Batmobile replicas are not that uncommon nowadays, but the one currently being sold on Russian online marketplace Auto.ru, stands out in terms of looks, performance and […]
Zoo Keeper Who Lost Her Leg to a Bear Begs That the Animal Be Pardoned
Wild animals usually get put down after attacking humans, but a Russian zoo keeper who lost one of her legs to a caged bear has been pleading with authorities to spare the animal, claiming that it wasn’t to blame for the tragic accident. On September 25, experienced zoo keeper and animal activist Vera Blishch was […]
South Korean Mayor Dumps Tonne of Trash on Pristine Beach for International Clean-Up Day
On September 21, volunteers across the globe, from Thailand to Hawaii, gathered on their local beaches to clean up trash and make a powerful statement about the poor state of our environment? But what about volunteers with no dirty beaches to clean? Well, some of them got a bit of help from local authorities. Late […]
Woman Wears Wedding Dress Everywhere a Year After Her Wedding
Determined to get her money’s worth out of the wedding dressed she spent over $1,000, an Australian woman has been wearing her wedding dress everywhere, a year after her wedding. 43-year-old Tammy Hall adopted an anti-consumerism lifestyle in 2016, after a trip to India opened her eyes to how much we as a society consume. […]
Doll’s Head Trail – Probably the World’s Creepiest Hiking Trail
Just outside the city of Atlanta, in Georgia, lies one of the strangest, most disturbing hiking trails in the world – Doll’s Head Trail. Faithful to its name, this 1.5-mile course is lined with creepy doll heads that seem to be following you with their gaze as you walk by. Long before it became home […]