Wolverine Frog Breaks Its Own Bones to Turn Them into Sharp Claws
The African Hairy Frog has a peculiar self-destructive ability that allows it to snap its toe bones when threatened to create bone claws that pierce its skin just like Marvel’s Wolverine. Trichobatrachus robustus, aka the Hairy Frog or the Wolverine Frog, is one of nature’s strangest creatures. The males grow thin, hair-like skin threads on […]
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 […]
Bankruptcy Lawyer Mark Zuckerberg Sues Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg
An Indiana bankruptcy lawyer named Mark Zuckerberg has filed a lawsuit against the Meta CEO whose name he shares for repeatedly banning him on his social platforms. It’s not easy being Mark Zuckerberg. No, not the Facebook founder, but an Indiana bankruptcy lawyer whose life has been negatively affected by sharing the younger tech maven’s […]
Thai Man Dies After Surviving on Beer Alone for Over a Month
A man in Rayong, Thailand, died surrounded by over a hundred empty beer bottles after shunning food and living on the alcoholic drink alone for over a month. Last week, rescue workers from the Siam Rayong Foundation were called to a house in the Ban Chang district of Rayong to help a man who had […]
In Japan, You Can Rent a Grandma for $23 an Hour
Ever wish you could talk to someone more experienced about your problems, or have them prepare you a delicious home-cooked meal? Well, that’s what Japan’s OK Grandma service is for! Client Services is a Japanese company that specializes in a wide variety of convenience services, from cleaning and housing services to childcare and pet-sitting services. […]
Pink Refrigerator in the Middle of the Namibian Desert Is a Modern Oasis
The Namib Desert in Namibia is said to be the oldest and driest desert on Earth, so the last thing you would expect to find right in the middle of it is a working pink refrigerator. Imagine walking through an African desert, nothing but rocks and barren mountains as far as the eye can see, […]
Unemployed Chinese Youths Pay Fake Companies to Hire Them to Pretend to Work
A bizarre trend sweeping through China has unemployed youths paying fees to pretend to work in rented offices for absolutely no financial gain. Millions of Chinese people report to their office jobs every day, but while the overwhelming majority get paid to do so, some actually pay fake companies to allow them to pretend to […]
Tor Alva – The World’s Tallest 3D-Printed Building
Towering above the rooftops of Mulegns, a picturesque village in the Swiss Alps, the recently unveiled Tor Alva (White Tower) is the world’s tallest 3D-printed building. Mulegns, a tiny village of only 12 permanent residents nestled at the foot of the Swiss Alps, hardly seems like the perfect place to install the world’s tallest 3D-printed […]
Texas Doctor Gets 10 Years in Prison for Diagnosing Healthy People with Chronic Conditions
A Texas rheumatologist was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a cruel health care fraud scheme that involved diagnosing hundreds of healthy people with chronic diseases that required expensive and dangerous treatments. Jorge Zamora-Quezada M.D. of Mission, Texas, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud, several counts of healthcare fraud, and conspiracy to obstruct […]
Stir-Fried Cassia Caterpillars – Vietnam’s Hard-to-Stomach Delicacy
Caterpillars aren’t the most appetizing meal for humans, but for the people of Vietnam’s Central Highlands, they are the main ingredient of a regional stir-fried dish. Every year, in the months of March and April, cassia trees in the central highlands of Vietnam are invaded by an army of yellowish caterpillars that love nothing more […]
Pensioner Sued for Sistematically Feeding Neighbor’s Pet Cat
A 68-year-old Swiss woman was taken to Court by her neighbor, who claims that the pensioner systematically fed her pet cat for months, despite being notified in writing to stop. This unusual story takes place in Zurich, where a woman stands accused of luring her neighbor’s cat with food for a period of 10 months […]
Chance Encounter Helps New York Pizza Maker Become Popular Male Fashion Model
Christiano Wennmann was making pizza at a trendy New York pizzeria when he was first noticed by a famous fashion designer’s assistant. Now’s he’s walking the runway at big fashion events and posing for magazines. 24-year-old Christiano Wennmann became an overnight sensation in the fashion modelling world after owning the catwalk at this year’s Paris […]
Street Sweeper Lands Modelling Career Thanks to Random TikTok Video
After being spotted by a Russian photographer in Bangkok, a young street sweeper became an overnight sensation in her native country and landed various modelling gigs with established brands. The movie-worthy rags-to-riches story of Noppajit “Meen” Somboonsate began last month when the 28-year-old single mother of two was noticed on the streets of Bangkok by […]
Criminal Group Uses Elaborate “Fake Treasure Map” Scam to Defraud Dozens of Victims
Turkish police recently arrested a network of scammers who preyed on people’s desire to get rich quickly by selling them fake treasure maps and charging them extra to help them sell the “priceless” loot. As part of a complex operation conducted in 9 Turkish provinces, dozens of con artists collaborated to defraud unwitting victims of […]
Motorist Fined $110,000 for Tailgating on Motorway
A Swiss motorist was fined over $100,000 for driving too close to the car in front of him on the motorway. That’s about double the worth of the car he was driving. Switzerland is notorious for its strict driving laws and staggering fines. The European country is one of the few where fines are calculated […]