“Ghost Hitchhiker” Vanishes into Thin Air Leaving Burnt Footprints on Car Mat
An Argentinian man has been making news headlines all over South America for experiencing a bizarre paranormal phenomenon. A hitchhiker he picked up from the side of the road allegedly disappeared from the front passenger seat of his truck, leaving behind only a burnt smell and melted shoe marks in the rubber car mats. Pedro […]
Bolivian Townsfolk Put Mayor in Stocks for Doing a Poor Job Serving Them
In most countries, the only way you can punish politicians and civil servants for not doing a proper job is by not voting for them in the next elections, but in Bolivia, they have a thing called “social justice”. The people of San Buenaventura, a small town in northern Bolivia, recently made good use of their […]
Someone Dropped a Life-Size Jason Vorhees Statue to the Bottom of a Lake to Freak Out Scuba Divers
Imagine scuba-diving in the peaceful waters of a picturesque lake and coming face to face with Friday the 13th killer Jason Vorhees. It’s not the plot of a horror flick, but an actual possibility, thanks to the clever prank thought up by a Minnesota diver. Inspired by the ending of Friday the 13th Part VI: […]
Malaysian Store Cancels Sale for 200 Apple Gadgets After 11,000 People Queue Up Outside
A Malaysian reseller of Apple products was recently forced to cancel its warehouse sale after 11,000 people lined up outside its store for a chance to buy one of only 200 discounted gadgets. This past weekend, the Switch store at MyTown Shopping Mall, in Kuala Lumpur, was supposed to host a clearance sale of various Apple […]
Cartoony-Looking Horse Sparks Selective Breeding Controversy
El Rey Magnum, a young Arabian colt bred to have an extremely dished face, wide flared nostrils and widely spaced eyes, features that combined make the animal look cartoon-like, has sparked a heated debate about extreme selective breeding. The first photos and videos of El Rey Magnum were released by its owner, Washington-based Orrion Farms, late last […]
Vietnam’s Fake Wedding Industry Is Booming Thanks to Social Stigma
Vietnamese women looking to avoid the social stigma of having a child out of wedlock are increasingly turning to grooms-for-hire businesses that specialize in throwing fake weddings complete with fake grooms and guests for a hefty fee. Becoming pregnant before marriage is usually frowned upon in Vietnam, particularly in the northern parts of the country, where traditional […]
Sweden Opens Fist Klingon Tourist Center in Our Part of the Galaxy
Star Trek Fans looking to brush up on their Klingon lore need not travel to distant worlds or even watch countless hours of their favorite sci-fi series. All they need to do is head to Stockholm, Sweden, where the first Klingon tourist center in Alpha Quadrant recently opened its gates to visitors. Called “Visit Qo’noS” […]
This Tree in Germany Has Been Helping People Find Love for Over a Century
The Bridegroom’s Oak, a 500-year-old tree just outside of Eutin, in Germany, has its own postal address and actually receives around 40 letters every day. They are sent by love seekers from all around the world, in the hope that someone will read them and write back. With so many dating apps and services available nowadays, […]
Russian Car Enthusiast Builds Functional Mercedes G-Class SUV Out of Ice Blocks
A motorist from the Russian city of Novosibirsk teamed up with a local ice sculptor to create a unique Mercedes G-Class SUV using blocks of ice mounted on a metal chassis and powered by an old engine. Vladislav Barashenkov, the host of Garage 54, a popular YouTube channel focusing on cars, recently went viral for […]
Stylish “Dumb Phone” That Can Only Make Calls and Send Texts Wants to Cure Your Smartphone Addiction
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the features and apps available on smartphones these days and miss the good old days when mobile phones were simple communication devices, you’ll probably love Light 2, a stylish “dumb phone” designed to eliminate time-wasting distractions from your life. The original Light mobile phone launched in 2015, and was […]
Dutch Engineer Builds Face-Recognition Gadget for His Cat
To make sure his cat doesn’t have to wait too long at the door waiting to be let in, a Dutch engineer built a face-recognition gadget that identifies the feline and messages him so he can let it in. Arkaitz Garro, a WeTransfer software engineer in Holland, doesn’t have a cat-flap on his door, so […]
Hardcore Fan Covers His Entire Body in Dragon Ball Z Tattoos
With millions of fans around the world, Dragon Ball Z is one of the most popular anime series to ever come out of Japan. From cosplaying as their favorite characters, creating amazing fan art to spending their hard earned money on memorabilia, fans love to show their appreciation for the epic saga, but few have […]
Couple Request Photo of Jeff Goldblum in Their Room, Singapore Hotel Goes Above and Beyond to Oblige
A couple visiting Singapore had a somewhat unusual request for the hotel they had booked their stay at – to have a photo of actor Jeff Goldblum placed next to their bed. I don’t know how many hotels would take that sort of thing seriously, but the Mariott Tang Plaza, in Singapore, definitely does. The […]
Indonesian Teen Has Allegedly Been Laying Eggs for Over Two Years
Here’s something you don’t read every day: Akmal, a 14-year-old boy from Gowa, in Indonesia, claims that he has laid 20 eggs in the last two years, with the last two popping out at the hospital, in front of doctors. Akmal has reportedly been hospitalised several times for his bizarre condition over the past couple of […]
Model Gets Tattoo of Her Cat with Ink Made from Its Fur
A German model has found a way to makes sure her beloved pet cat stays with her forever. Not only did she get a huge tattoo of it on her thigh, but she had it done with a s special ink synthesised from its fur. 38-year-old Kathrin Toelle loves her two pet cats like they […]