The World’s Most Expensive Feather Weighs 9 Grams, Costs Almost $30,000
A rare and extremely well-preserved feather of the extinct huia bird was auctioned off for NZD$46,000 ($28.365), officially making it the world’s most expensive feather. Endemic to New Zealand, the huia bird has been extinct since the early 20th century. Already rare when the Europeans arrived on the island, the bird’s feathers became a target […]
Old Man Robs Supermarket to Get into Prison and Help His Inmate Grandson
Desperate to get into prison and help his young grandson, a 60-year-old man from Guadeloupe robbed a local supermarket at gunpoint and then waited patiently to be arrested. The unusual incident took place at the end of September in Sainte-Rose, a commune in the north of the Guadeloupe archipelago. A former firefighter with no criminal […]
Woman Swallows Eight Live Frogs to Cure Her Back Pain
An old Chinese woman was recently hospitalized after swallowing eight live frogs to treat the back pain caused by a herniated spine disc. When suffering from back pain, most people will take some painkillers, maybe use some ointments, or see a doctor about it, but an old woman from Hangzhou, in China’s Zhejiang province, decided […]
Company Develops Plant-Based Caviar Indistinguishable from the Real Thing
Zeroe Caviar is a plant-based fish egg alternative made from seaweed whose creators say tastes just like the real thing. Plant-based food alternatives have been getting increasingly popular over the last few years, with burgers and steaks among the most targeted categories, but few would have imagined we would one day get a vegan caviar. […]
The World’s Most Expensive Burger Costs $11,000, Is Only Accessible by Invitation
The Asador Aupa restaurant in Spain serves the world’s most expensive and exclusive burger. It costs $11,000 and can only be experienced by those invited by the restaurant. Burgers have gotten considerably more expensive in recent years, but they remain among the most affordable food items on restaurant menus. There are a few exceptions, though, […]
French Influencer Gets Prison Time for Terrifying Syringe Prank Videos
A French TikToker who pranked people on the streets of Paris by pretending to inject them with syringes has been sentenced to six months in prison. Amine Mojito, whose real name is Ilan M., became a viral sensation after he started posting social media clips wherein he spoofed injecting bystanders with an empty syringe around […]
Man Hospitalized After Eating 6.6 Pounds of Gummies in Three Days
A 33-year-old UK truck driver needed emergency treatment after consuming a large quantity of gummies in a relatively short period of time. Nathan Rimington, a truck driver from Yorkshire, reportedly ordered a 3kg (6.6 pounds) container of Haribo Cola Jelly from Amazon after getting a craving for gummy candies. He proceeded to consume the 10,461kcal-worth […]
The World’s Largest Mosquito Factory Opens in Brazil
In an effort to combat the spread of Dengue fever, Brazil recently inaugurated the world’s largest mosquito factory, capable of producing up to 190 million winged bloodsuckers per week. Located in Campinas, Brazil’s Sao Paolo state, the world’s largest mosquito factory is a 1,300-square-meter facility where staff work tirelessly to ensure that almost 200 million […]
China Successfully Tests the World’s Largest Inflatable Flying Wind Turbine
The airship-like S1500, the world’s largest flying wind turbine, recently became the first device of its kind to generate one megawatt of power during a test flight. Wind turbines are already a big part of China’s big bet on renewable green energy, but the Asian country is always looking to lower the cost and increase […]
Pubic Hair Wigs Are the Newest Craze Among Trendy Russian Women
Russian women are reportedly paying up to 20,000 rubles ($245) for tiny wigs that they glue to their pubic area for a more natural look inspired by the 1990s. According to Russian media, the popularity of pubic hair wigs has skyrocketed in recent months, inspired by a naturalness trend sweeping Russia. Both young men and women […]
Adidas China Launches Clothing Collection for Small Pets
If you’ve ever dreamed of matching sporty outfits with your pet cat or dog, you’re in luck, because Adidas recently launched an entire fall/winter collection for small animals. On October 1st, Adidas China officially launched its Originals clothing collection for small pets at its flagship stores in Shanghai, Beijing and Chengdu, but also via its […]
Controversial AI-Generated Actress Could Be the Next Scarlet Johansson, Creator Claims
Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated young actress who has been stirring things up among human actors who see her as a threat, has the potential to become a global star, at least according to her creator. AI has slowly been encroaching on virtually every sector of society and the job market, and if you needed more […]
You Can Now Buy a $49,000 Electric Mercedes-Benz SL300 for Your Child
Looking for the ultimate luxury children’s sports car? In that case, look no further than this scaled-down version of a Mercedes-Benz SL300 with a price tag of just 4 million Russian rubles ($49,000). If you’re one of those parents with more money than sense, this scaled-down version of the legendary 1950s-60s Mercedes-Benz SL300 can be […]
Newlywed Couple Seeks Divorce Because Their Pets Are Not Getting Along
A young couple in Bhopal, India, has initiated divorce proceedings after repeated failed attempts to get their pets, a dog and a cat, to get along in the family home. According to sources from a Bhopal Family Court, the unnamed couple initially bonded over their love for animals, became friends, and later married, so it […]
Dubai Coffee Shop Sets New Record for World’s Most Expensive Cup of Coffee
An Emirati coffee shop in Dubai recently set a new world record for the most expensive cup of coffee ever served, a whopping 2,500 dirhams ($680). Roasters, a posh coffee shop with four branches across Dubai and 11 branches across the UAE, is the new Guinness World Record holder for ‘the most expensive cup of […]