Music in the Dark – An Egyptian Female Orchestra Made Up of Blind Women
Egypt’s Al Nour Wal Amal orchestra is one of the world’s most remarkable musical ensembles. It consists of around 48 blind women from Cairo who have to rely solely on their memory when performing complicated compositions by classic composers like Mozart, Brahms, Strauss or Tchaikovsky. Learning to play instruments like violin, chello or flute is a […]
These Three Dogs Are Bringing Chile’s Fire-Devastated Forests Back to Life
In January 2017, a series of fires in central Chile’s La Maue region burned down over 457,000 hectares of forest, leaving behind nothing but charred ground. Now, three border collies are helping replant it all by doing what they love most, running. Das, Olivia, and Summer, three female border collies have been working hard to […]
This Chinese “Umbrella Raincoat” Is the Latest in Rainwear Innovation
The raincoat and the umbrella have been the staples of rainwear for decades, probably even centuries, but Chinese designers are attempting to challenge that with a bizarre new product currently called an “umbrella raincoat”. As the name suggests, this innovative rainwear accessory combines the raincoat and the umbrella with questionable results. For starters, it looks […]
Japanese Company Lets You Rent Someone to Befriend Your Cheating Partner’s Lover and Convince Them to Back Off
Ginza Ladis 1, a private investigation services company in Japan, seems to think that having someone talk your cheating partner’s lover into ending the relationship is the best way to get your love life back on track. Welcome to Japan, the country where you can rent a person for virtually anything, from posing as your […]
Artist Repaints Mass-Produced Celebrity Dolls into Lifelike Miniatures
Noel Cruz, a Filipino-American artist based in Anaheim, specializes in repainting mass-produced celebrity and character dolls, like those made by Mattel, into hyper-realistic miniature models of the people that inspired them. The results of his meticulous work are nothing short of awe-inspiring. Born and raised in Manila, the Philippines, Noel Cruz has been drawing and […]
Company Creates Virtually Indestructible Hoodie Designed to Last 100 Years
A hoodie isn’t really the kind of thing you ever consider passing on to your children and grandchildren, but then again, most hoodies aren’t made from Kevlar or designed to outlast their wearer. Adventure clothing brand Vollebak has been in the business of creating “cutting edge adventure sports clothing using insights and discoveries from fields […]
Thai Woman Who Has Dated 5,000 Men Launches Online Course on How to Seduce Rich Foreigners
Thai women looking to date a walking ATM machine, but with no clue on how to catch one, can now rely on the services of “Madam Raya”, a seduction expert who claims to have dated 5,000 wealthy men. She is offering online course to help like-minded women bag the rich foreigner of their dreams. 24-year-old Praiya Suriya […]
In Mexico, Ice Cream Sandwiches Are Actual Sandwiches
When they hear the phrase “ice cream sandwich”, most people think about creamy ice-cream squeezed between two waffers or cookies, but in Mexico, it can mean a regular bun stuffed with scoops of ice-cream. Street vendors in various parts of Mexico have been selling “tortas de nieve” for a few years now, but they’re once […]
Breatharian Couple Claim They Haven’t Had a Proper Meal in 9 Years, Survive on Cosmic Energy
Scientific evidence shows that fasting for brief periods of time can have positive effects on our health, but one California couple say they haven’t eaten any real food in 9 years, as they live off “the universe’s energy” instead. 36-year-old Akahy Ricardo and his wife, Camilla Costello, 34, had their last real meal in 2008, […]
Italian Man Lives Life of Luxury, Brushes Shoulders with Celebrities for Years by Posing as “Prince of Montenegro”
A 57-year-old Italian conman was recently arrested and charged with fraud and document forgery, after its was revealed that he had been posing as a member of the Montenegro Royal Family for years. His con was so elaborate that he had even managed to fool many real royals and celebrities. The man, whose real identity […]
Hallerbos – The Blue Forest of Belgium
Most times of the year, Hallerbos is a beautiful but unremarkable forest in central Belgium, near Brussels. However, in mid-April and all through May, it turns into the Blue Forest, a fairytale-like natural attraction unlike any other. The Blue Forest of Belgium gets its intriguing name from the vibrant carpet of bluebells that replaces the […]
Swiss Village Bans Tourists from Taking Photos Because It’s Too Beautiful
Located in the Swiss Alps, near the famous resort of St. Moritz, the commune of Bergün/Bravuogn is one of the most beautiful mountain villages in Europe. So beautiful, in fact, that photos of it shared on social media may make people feel depresses that they can’t visit, so local authorities banned tourist from taking photos. […]
“Future World’s Richest Man” Throws Free Banquet for People with Gold Hair
Zhang Jian, the controversial owner of a multi-level marketing company and self-proclaimed “future richest man in the world” recently made headlines in Asia for throwing a lavish banquet in Malaysia. The entrance fee was 200 ringgit per person, but Jian offered to let those sporting “the right look” eat for free. Over 1,000 people showed […]
Fashion Brand Creates See-Through Lace Shorts and Shirts for Men
Summer is here, and if you’re a guy looking for a light attire that is sure to turn heads, these see-through lace shorts and shirts created by Los Angeles fashion brand Hologram City are sure to do the trick. Originally created for a music video, these pastel lace shirts and shorts for men have recently […]
The Silent Phenomenon of Adult Thumb Sucking
Thumb sucking is a perfectly normal habit for babies and young children, but while most grow out of it by age five, some never do. You’ve probably never seen an adult suck their thumb, but that’s only because the vast majority of adult thumb-suckers avoid doing it in public for fear of being laughed at or […]