29-Year-Old Man Lives in a Tent Because He Wants to Relax Not Work
A 29-year-old man who has been living in a tent in an abandoned parking lot for 200 days has become the newest symbol of China’s increasingly popular ‘lying down’ culture. At the end of 2018, Li Shu quit his job in Sichuan Province and began spending most of his time chilling in his rented apartment. […]
Kambo – The Controversial Healing Ritual That Could Potentially Kill You
Kambo is an ancient Amazonian ritual that involves putting the poisonous secretions of a frog into your body for a supposed detoxifying and health-boosting effect. Named after the poisonous, waxy substance harvested from the backs of giant monkey frogs found throughout the Amazon, Kambo has always been a controversial cleansing ritual because of the severe […]
Many Japanese Turn to Smile Instructors to Learn How to Smile Again After COVID
After wearing masks in public for three long years, many Japanese are signing up for smiling classes to learn how to smile again without looking awkward. Smiling used to be a natural response, but apparently, three years of hiding behind a mask have left many Japanese unable to smile naturally. Some of them are now […]
Doctor Ordered to Financially Support Patient’s Baby After Botched Vasectomy
A Colombian doctor has been ordered by a court of law to financially support a patient’s baby until it turns 18 after the patient ended up conceiving the baby despite undergoing a vasectomy. Diego Naranjo, a doctor from Medellin, Colombia, will have to pay millions of pesos to support one of his patients’ baby after […]
Thai Businessman Drinks Crocodile Blood Twice a Day to Stay in Shape
A businessman from southern Thailand recently went viral for claiming that the secret to his good health is to drink crocodile blood mixed with alcohol twice a day. Rojakorn Nanon, a 52-year-old man from Thailand’s Trang province, starts his day with a glass of crocodile mixed with a Thai spirit called lao khao, and has […]
Woman Locks Boyfiend in Her House for Three Days to Prevent Him from Cheating
An extremely jealous woman in Argentina was recently arrested for keeping her boyfriend a prisoner in her house for three days to make sure he didn’t cheat on her. On Saturday, police in the Argentinian city of La Plata rescued a 29-year-old man from a locked room in his girlfriend’s house. He claimed to have […]
Family Refuse $33 Million Offer to Sell ‘Nail House’ to Property Developers
A family in Sidney, Australia is being praised for resisting the urge to sell their property to developers who have bought all the land around it, despite being offered tens of millions of dollars for it. The Zammit family home has become one of the most famous properties in Sydney both because of the way […]
Man Claims to Have Survived on Soda Alone for the Last 17 Years
An Iranian man claims he stopped consuming food one day in 2006 and has relied solely on sweetened fizzy drinks for energy ever since. 58-year-old Gholamreza Ardeshiri claims that the mere sight of food makes him nauseous and that he has been surviving on water and fizzy drinks like Pepsi and Coca-Cola for the last […]
Mmabatho – Probably the World’s Weirdest-Looking Stadium
South Africa’s Mmabatho Stadium is famous for its unusual design, which features elevated stands that don’t actually face the pitch but other stands. Built in 1981, during the apartheid era, Mmabatho Stadium is often cited as an example of impractical architectural design. It was commissioned by Lucas Mangope’s government which ruled the Bophuthatswana Bantusan and […]
IT Worker on Sick Leave for 15 Years Sues Company for Not Giving Them a Pay Raise
An IT specialist who has been on sick leave with no obligation to work since 2008 recently tried to sue their employer for not giving them a pay raise. Ian Clifford, a ‘medically retired’ IT specialist who has been paid a £54,000 ($67,500) yearly salary as part of his disability plan with his employer, tech […]
Teenage Bully Accused of Forcefully Tattooing His Schoolmates
A 16-year-old teenager from South Korea has been accused of forcefully practicing his tattooing skills on two younger schoolmates that he had allegedly been bullying for years. A disturbing school bullying case has been making news headlines in South Korea and sparking outrage among parents. The Incheon Nonhyeon Police Department has confirmed that it is […]
Thieves Rent Entire Hotel, Spend a Month Digging Tunnel to Oil Pipeline
A gang of eight was recently apprehended just as they were about to reach their goal – an oil pipeline – after spending a whole month digging a secret tunnel to it from their hotel. South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency recently reported the capture of eight criminals who had rented an entire hotel in Cheongju, […]
Grandfather Becomes Makeup Beauty Blogger to Save Young Boy’s Life
A 72-year-old man in China melted the hearts of millions after it was reported that he spends most of his time promoting makeup and other beauty products online in order to treat his sick grandson. People will do all sorts of crazy things for their loved ones, and 72-year-old Zhu Yunchang is a perfect example. […]
America’s Smallest Bank Has Just Two Employees, No Transaction Fees
With just $3 million in assets, two employees, no ATM, no website, and no transaction fees, Kentland Federal Savings and Loan is the smallest bank in America, and it’s been around for over 100 years. You’ve most likely heard of America’s banking giants – JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and the Bank of […]
The World’s Largest Hot Pot Restaurant Occupies Half a Hill, Can Serve Up to 5,800 People
The Chinese city of Chongqing is home to the world’s largest hot pot restaurant, a massive eatery that covers an entire hillside, features nearly 900 tables and can seat around 5,800 people at a time. Chongqing is famous for its hot pot. There are literally tens of thousands of restaurants specializing in the hot, spicy […]