Poppy Farmers Struggle to Get Rid of “Opium-Addicted” Swans
A family of poppy farmers in Slovakia has been having trouble getting rid of hundreds of swans that have become addicted to poppy seeds and sometimes even overdose on them. Poppy farmers near the Slovakian town of Komarno first reported the presence of swans in their fields back in February. It is believed that they […]
Teachers Sound Alarm on Trend of Students as Old as 11 Still Wearing Diapers
Teachers in Switzerland recently reported a worrying number of students, some as old as 11, still coming to school in diapers because they never learned how to use the toilet. In Switzerland, some children begin school at age four, so it is not uncommon for them to still be wearing diapers. However, they are not […]
This Bird Poops One of the Most Expensive Coffee Varieties in the World
One of the world’s most expensive and sought-after coffee varieties is actually harvested from the droppings of the jacu, a large, black, turkey-like bird whose digestive system brings out the aroma of the coffee beans. When Henrique Sloper, the owner of the Camocim coffee farm in the Brazilian state of Espirito Santo, first saw his […]
The Speed Project – The World’s Most Mysterious Ultramarathon
The Speed Project is a relay-style ultramarathon unlike any other. It is an unofficial race for which runners have to receive an invitation, and it has but one rule – no running on freeways. You’ve probably never heard of it, but within the ultramarathon community, participating in The Speed Project is somewhat of a Holy […]
This Weird Rifle-Shaped Photography Cage Looks Like a Very Bad Idea
The StockCam is an unusual camera cage for photography enthusiasts who need multiple mounting points for various accessories, as well as stability and better camera handling. It’s also shaped like an assault rifle… If you’re a photographer who’s also into guns, you’ll probably love the design of the StockCam. It combines the functionality and convenience […]
Rare Condition Makes 23-Year-Old Man Look Like 13-Year-Old Boy
23-year-old Luiz Augusto Márcio Marques stopped growing after undergoing a surgical procedure to remove a very rare and aggressive tumor. Today he looks like a 13-year-old boy. Luiz, who is better known as Guto in his native city of Passo Fundo, in Southern Brazil, had a perfectly normal life until the age of 7, when […]
Shockwave – The Fastest Jet Engine-Powered Truck Ever Made
Trucks aren’t usually built for speed, but in the right hands they can become faster than any commercially-available supercar, and there’s no better proof than the legendary Shockwave, the fastest truck ever built Originally built by the legendary Les Shockley in 1984, Shockwave was modified by Darnell Racing Enterprises and is still the Guinness record […]
Taiwanese Restaurant Serves Whole, Unpeeled Frog Ramen
A ramen shop in Yunlin, Taiwan is giving the phrase “exotic food” a whole new meaning with its latest dish, a ramen bowl containing an uncut, unpeeled frog. “Frog Frog Frog Ramen” (蛙呀蛙呀蛙拉麵), the latest item on the menu of Taiwanese ramen shop Yuan Ramen (圓拉麵) recently went viral on social media because of a […]
These Grain Silos Are Actually a Cozy Steel Home in the Middle of Nowhere
This $1.6 million unique property in rural Washington doesn’t look like much from the outside, but its unassuming exterior conceals a stylish and cozy interior. Most people would call you crazy for even considering spending over one and a half million dollars on four steel grain silos in Odessa, Washington, but these are not your […]
This Colossal Apartment Building Is Home to Around 20,000 People
The Regent International apartment building in Hangzhou, China, is famous for having a number of inhabitants comparable to a small town, around 20,000 people. Located in Qianjiang Century City, Hangzhou’s central business district, the S-shaped Regent International was originally designed as a luxury hotel, but was subsequently converted into a colossal apartment building, with the […]
Fan of Ricky Martin Undergoes 40 Cosmetic Surgeries to Look Like His Idol
Fran Mariano, an Argentinian fan of Latino superstar Ricky Martin, has undergone dozens of different cosmetic procedures in an attempt to copy the look of his idol. Ricky Martin is one of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. He is a global icon with millions of fans all over the world, but few as […]
This Metallic ‘Chicken Orb’ Is Sparking Heated Online Debates
The ‘Chicken Orb” is a sphere made of metallic wire that allows chickens to move around and forage freely while preventing them from jumping onto flower beds and other places they’re not supposed to go into. The Chicken Orb has been around for at least a couple of years, but it only recently started getting […]
Xian Mangia – The World’s Smallest and Cheapest Electric Double-Cabin Truck
The Xian Mangia is a fully functional electric double-cabin truck that not only costs under $3,000, but can also be shipped right to your doorstep. A few years back, we wrote about the world’s cheapest electric car, the Changli Nemeca, a petite box on wheels that cost just $930 and could be delivered straight to […]
Four ‘Miracle Siblings’ Survive 40 Days in the Amazon Jungle After Plane Crash
Four siblings, aged 13, 9, 5, and 1, miraculously survived a plane crash in one of the most remote areas of Colombia, and then 40 days alone in the Amazon jungle. On May 1st, 2023, a small Cessna 206 airplane en route to San Jose de Guaviare suffered an engine failure and crashed deep in […]
World’s Deepest Hotel Has You Sleeping 1,375 Feet Underground
Located in an abandoned mine, 419 meters under the mountains of Snowdonia in Wales, the ‘Deep Sleep’ hotel is the world’s deepest hotel. Comprised of four private twin-bed cabins and a grotto room with a double bed, a dining area, and toilet facilities, Deep Sleep is a hotel unlike any other. Set deep within a […]