Scientists Declare Buddhist Monk the Happiest Man in the World
Matthieu Ricard, a French researcher turned Buddhist monk was declared the happiest man on Earth by a group of scientists, after it was discovered his brain produces a level of gamma waves never before reported in the field of neuroscience. A former molecular geneticist who left his life and career behind to discover the secrets […]
The Bone Collector – Man Amasses Creepy Collection of over 7,000 Animal Skulls and Bones
Ray Bandar, a retired biologist from San Francisco, has spent the last 50 years collecting thousands of animal bones. He estimates he has 7,000 skulls, 200 pelvises and countless other limbs from animals he mostly found and cleaned himself. “I enjoy removing the flesh from the skull and disarticulating the jaws,” Bandar recently said in an […]
Armageddon-Proof Survival Pod Proves a Big Hit
You may be all happy and carefree today celebrating Halloween, but don’t forget that according to the Mayan calendar the end of days is less than two months away. Luckily, there’s a way around it – a survival pod built by a Chinese inventor who claims it can withstand the end of the world. It’s […]
Muslim Walks 6,000 Kilometers from Bosnia to Mecca
Senad Hadzic, a 47-year-old Muslim from northern Bosnia, has recently completed an epic 5,700 km journey, from his hometown to the to the Saudi city of Mecca, by foot. Making the pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city in the religion of Islam, at least once in their lifetime is obligatory for all able Muslims. Each year, […]
Fame Daddy – The World’s First Celebrity Fathering Service
UPDATE: Apparently this WAS in fact an elaborate hoax that managed to convince various media outlets, including English ITV, which also did an interview with the company’s CEO. Following an investigation by the TV channel, it turned out everything the guy said was a lie. Pretty good story, though. Always dreamed of having a celebrity’s […]
World’s Unluckiest Bachelor Has Been on 250 Blind Dates, Is Still Single
He’s rich, single and most importantly, he’s not cheap, but despite all these qualities, 47-year-old Larry Greenfield can’t seem to find a suitable life partner. In the last 12 years he has spent around $65,000 on matchmaking services, has been on 250 blind dates, but he has yet to find a wife. Larry sounds like a […]
Hong Kong Billionaire Offers $65 Million Reward to Any Man Who Can Marry His Lesbian Daughter
Hong King-based property and shipping tycoon Cecil Chao Sze-tsung has offered up a bizarre $65 million marriage bounty to any man capable of wooing and eventually marrying his lesbian daughter, Gigi. “I don’t mind whether he is rich or poor – the important thing is that he is generous and kind-hearted,” the billionaire said. 33-year-old Gigi Chao has […]
Real-Life Popeye Has World’s Largest Biceps
Moustafa Ismail, a 24-year-old Egyptian bodybuilder has recently claimed the Guinness record for world’s largest biceps. His bulging arms are 31 inches across, the same circumference as a grown man’s waist. He is often called a real-life Popeye, just like arm-wrestler Matthias Schlitte. You’ve probably seen those horrific photos floating around the Internet of bodybuilders […]
Faithful Dog Refuses to Leave Graveside of Owner Who Died Six Years Ago
Capitán, a dog who has remained by his deceased owner’s graveside for the last six years, proves an animal’s love and loyalty transcend the boundaries of life and death. Although he still has a family to go back to, the canine simply refuses to leave his master’s side. Dogs’ devotion to their human owners never ceases to […]
Would You Give Him Your Vote? Tattooed-Face Man Runs for President
Meet Vladimir Franz, probably the most tattooed man to ever run for president in any country of the world. The eccentric candidate is currently gathering signatures in order to be able to candidate for president of the Czech Republic in 2013. 53-year-old Vladimir Franz has what many people call a striking appearance. His face and body […]
Don’t Sneeze! Beautiful Dry Tea Illustrations by Andrew Gorkovenko
Moscow-based graphic designer Andrew Gorkovenko has recently created a series of awe-inspiring dry tea illustration, as part of a series of packaging designs for Triptea. I’d definitely buy some, if only for the box artworks. Talk about an unusual and refreshing art medium. There are a few thing I imagined could be done with dry […]
French Designer Makes Gold-Plated Computers Fit for Royalty
George Chirita, a Romanian electronics engineer turned computer designer makes luxury computers and accessories for the world’s rich and famous. His creations are inspired by royalty like French King Louis XVI and are decorated with expensive materials like gold, marble or lapis lazuli. Prices start at $21,000. If you think your dusty old machine just isn’t worthy […]
San Pedro Prison – Bolivia’s Most Bizarre Tourist Attraction
San Pedro Prison is the largest in La Paz, Bolivia, housing around 1,500 inmates, but that’s not what makes it special. Unlike most penitentiaries around the world, this place is a self-organized community with its own market stalls, restaurants, hairdressers and even a hotel. Oh, and no guards. You’ve probably heard of or seen special prisons before. […]
Robin Hood Mayor Robs Supermarkets and Gives to the Poor
The story of Robin Hood and his merry men is centuries old, but even in this modern age their example is as popular as ever. In the Andalucia region of Spain the roles of outlaws are nowadays played by a village mayor and a group of Socialist extremists, who instead of rich royalty rob local […]
World’s Smelliest Man Hasn’t Bathed in 38 Years
A lot of people can’t imagine going through a day without taking at least one shower, but 66-year-old Kailash Singh, from India, hasn’t taken a bath in over 38 years, and says he’s happier than a lot of people who wash their bodies every day. But what can possibly make a man give up the daily […]