Woman Fakes Own Kidnapping and Murder to Break Up with “Poor” Boyfriend
No one ever said that ending a romantic relationship was easy, but planning your own kidnapping and subsequent murder just to avoid telling someone “it’s over” sounds ridiculous. And yet, one Chinese woman did just that rather than tell her boyfriend she didn’t want to be with him anymore. A 37-year-old woman from Wuhan, in […]
Average Joe Goes Viral Online Thanks to His Square Hairdo
A 59-year-old man from Taiwan has become an internet meme thanks to his ridiculously square hairdo that makes him look like a real-life Minecraft character. Wu Goren first made news headlines back in 2014, when photos of his bizarre square hairdo went viral on social media. Taiwanese news channels quickly tracked down the middle-aged man […]
Mother Abandons 12-Year-Old Child in the Street for Not Performing According to Expectations on Exam
A strict mother in China reportedly abandoned her 12-year-old son in the middle of a busy street in Luoyang City after he only managed to score 81 percent on an exam, which apparently wasn’t good enough. Police officers in Luoyang’s Gucheng district found the boy wandering the streets close to where his mother dropped him off […]
Vietnamese Businessman Builds Himself a Magnificent Palace Worthy of a King
The last thing you’d expect to find in the center of a Vietnamese rural district is a spectacular European-style palace, complete with a gilded roof, stunning facade and intricately decorated walls, and yet that’s exactly the sight you’re treated to in the heart of Gia Vien, in Vietnam’s Ninh Binh province. I know what you’re […]
Mother Hand-Feeds 13-Year-Old Son Addicted to Video Games Because He Refuses to Stop Playing
A viral video of a Filipino mother who goes to an internet cafe and hand-feeds her 13-year old son because he refuses to end his 48-hour gaming binge to eat has once again reignited the debate on youth video game addiction. 37-year-old Lilybeth Marvel first noticed there was something wrong with her son Carlito about […]
Japanese Speed-Dating Event Has Potential Matches Sitting in Silence While Robots Do the Talking for Them
Based on the premise that people who are having trouble finding a romantic partner probably lack the confidence and experience to properly interact with a potential match, a Tokyo-based robotics association recently hosted a speed-dating party where human participants sat in silence across a table from each-other while tiny robots spoke on their behalf. The […]
Girl Uses “Handwriting Robot” to Complete Homework Faster
The story of a young student who used a so-called “handwriting robot” to complete her Lunar New Year holiday homework in record time made news headlines in China last week, sparking a heated debate. The Qianjiang Evening News reported the case of a junior high-school student from Harbin who spent 800 yuan ($118) on a copying robot […]
Japanese Company Will Confess to Your Crush If You’re Too Shy to Do It Yourself
Building up the courage to confess your feelings to your crush and asking them out on a date can be a nerve-wrecking experience, but thanks to the unique services offered by Japanese company Kokunavi, it doesn’t have to be. If you’re too shy to approach your crush, you can just pay them to do it […]
Indonesian Police Apologizes for Using Two-Meter Live Snake During Interrogation
Police in Papua’s Jayawijaya district, Indonesia, issued a public apology after a video showing an alleged thief being interrogated by security forces using a two-meter live snake went viral online. Human rights advocates in Indonesia are condemning the use of a live snake during the interrogation of an alleged thief in Western New Guinea. In […]
Thai City Sprays Sweetened Water into the Air to Combat Pollution
The air pollution crisis in Thailand has gotten so bad that authorities are trying some unconventional methods of clearing the air of dust and hazardous particles. For example, the local Government in Bangkok recently started spraying sugar-infused water in the atmosphere. Yesterday, Thai media reported that in a desperate attempt to bring down critical air […]
Teenage Boy Learns Makeup, Goes from “Ugly Duckling” to “Swan”
An 18-year-old boy recently shared the story of his impressive physical transformation to inspire other teenagers who consider themselves unattractive to start taking care of themselves and not to be ashamed to use makeup to improve their looks. They say a person’s personality is more important than their physical looks, but try telling that to […]
The Bizarre Reason Why Chinese Television Started Blurring Men’s Ears
TV viewers in China recently noticed something strange whenever certain male celebrities showed up on screen – their ears were digitally blurred as if to hide something. While Chinese television has yet to make an official statement on this issue, the measure seems meant to hide men’s earrings. Last year, China’s media regulator banned TV […]
Company Makes Employees Crawl Through the Streets for Not Meeting Sales Targets
A company in Shandong province, China, has come under fire for forcing six of its employees to crawl through the streets on their hands and feet as punishment for not meeting sales targets. The humiliating procession reportedly took place in the city of Zaozhuang on January 14 and was recorded by shocked passers-by. Six people […]
Hong Kong’s Tiniest Apartments Are Smaller Than a Parking Space
Hong Kong is famous for its expensive nano-flats, but one property developer recently made international headlines for selling apartments smaller than the average parking space. Just when you thought homes in Hong Kong couldn’t get any smaller, a local real-estate developer unveiled the T-Plus, a new type of so-called “shoebox flat” measuring only 128 square […]
This Afghan Hound Has the Most Incredible Hair
AJ Nirvana Battle, a three-year-old Afghan hound from China is the canine version of a fashion model. He’s got a slender physique, loves posing for pictures and he has the most incredible hair. Looking at AJ Nirvana Battle and his luxurious locks, it’s easy to see why he turns heads wherever his owner takes him. But […]