Bald Pengiun Wears a Wetsuit
Ralph, a nine-year-old Humboldt penguin wears a custom-made wetsuit that might just save his life. Ok, so it’s not designed by Armani or Versace but it’s good enough to protect Ralph from the harmful rays of the sun. Unfortunately for him, Ralph lost all of his feathers in just one day, instead of five weeks, […]
World’s Biggest Porcelain Jar
I can’t understand why someone would go through the trouble of creating the world’s biggest porcelain jar, but they did, so here it is. Porcelain master Xu Sijin and a team of painters worked for more than a year to complete this giant black and white porcelain. The painting on the jar depicts the three […]
Destructotherapy in China
The Chinese Government knows how stressful work can be and decided to help the people release the pressure through Destructotherapy. This is not the first time we’ve posted a piece on Destructotherapy, but it is the first time I’ve heard of it in China. Authorities in Changsha have set up a destruction therapy course in […]
Chouchou the Dog Walks Like a Man
It’s hard to believe a dog can walk on his back paws without losing its balance, but Chouchou proves it’s not impossible. Chouchou may look like just a small dog, but he’s one of the biggest stars in Chongqing, Southwest China. People stop and stare every time he goes out for a walk with his […]
A Beautiful, Bug-Infested Ceiling
Looking at it, Heaven of Delight looks like a beautiful painting, but in reality, it’s made out of one million six hundred thousand jewel-scarab wing cases. In the 19th century, it was customary for the king of Belgium to give a space in the Royal Palace to contemporary artists. This tradition died with King Leopold […]
Jesus Has Returned and Lives in Siberia
At least that’s what over 5,000 followers of Viassarion the Teacher would have you believe. Sergei Torop is a 48-year-old spiritual leader who believes he is the reincarnation of Jesus. A former traffic policeman, Torop was laid-off in 1991 and suddenly realized he was the Second Coming of Jesus, 2,000 years after he was crucified. […]
El Ingles – The 67-Year-Old Matador
67-year-old Frank Evans, Britain’s oldest and only bullfighter, returns to the bullfighting arena and slays 2 unlucky horned beasts. After a knee replacement and a quadruple bypass, ageless matador Frank Evans performed once again in the Plaza de Toros, in Benalmadena, on the Costa del Sol. A grandfather of five, Evans looked cool as ice, […]
The Hanging Houses of Cuenca
Also known as “Casas Colgadas“, The Hanging Houses are the most popular attractions of Cuenca, Spain. The history and exact origin of The Hanging Houses is unclear. Some believe they are of Muslim origin, while others say they are Medieval. Centuries ago, this kind of building was frequently seen throughout Cuenca, but nowadays only three […]
Britain Looks Good Enough to Eat
British artist Paul Baker spent two months creating an edible map of Britain, made completely out of sweets. Prior to the creation of the Sweet Map of Britain, a survey was conducted and 1,500 Brits from all around the British Isles named their favorite sweets. That’s when 49-year-old Paul Baker’s job began. He started working […]
Formula 1 Car Made of Bread
You won’t be able to drive it, but you can sure take a bite out of it. One of the weirdest Formula 1 cars ever is on display at the Royal Plaza on Scotts, in Singapore and you can see it live until September 27. A Culinary Executive Chef led a team of 6 chefs, […]
Most Amazing Groomed Poodles Ever
Grooming a poodle is not easy, but these photos go to show you just how complex this craft can be. Ren Netherland is the owner of animalphotography.com, an online pet photography studio and the man who tours the country to take photos of winners at grooming competitions all over the United States. Personally I never […]
Nefertiti Walks Among Us
It turns out being “The Beauty of the Nile” is not only very painful, but also very expensive. Nileen Namita, a 49-year-old woman from Brighton, Britain, has spent the last 20 years trying to look as the Egyptian Queen Nefertiti. She says she often had dreams about Nefertiti when she was only a child. Her […]
Obese Girl Is Eating Herself to Death
Suman Khatun is a 5-year-old Indian girl who just can’t stop eating. Doctors say she will end-up eating herself to death if she doesn’t seek medical help soon. Suman’s problems were noticed ever since she was three months old and by the time she turned two, she weighed 38kg. Now, at age five, Suman weighs […]
Underwater Rugby – A Tough Sport
Bord of just swimming and diving for no reason, the Germans came up with a sport that spices things up, underwater rugby. Never thought a game like rugby could be played underwater, did you? To tell you the truth I didn’t imagine it either, but this goes to show you anything is possible. Underwater rugby […]
The Tasty Cooked Mice of Malawi
I knew cooked field rats were eaten in Asian countries like Thailand and Vietnam (they look very tasty too), but it seems they’re regarded as a delicacy in African countries like Malawi. Living in one of the world’s poorest countries, the people of Malawi have to survive any way they can, so when they’re confronted […]