Young Thai Singer Allegedly Dies After Getting Neck-Twisting Massage
The whole of Thailand was shaken by the death of a young singer as a result of getting a neck-twisting massage that left her with a herniated spine disk in her neck. Doctors in Thailand started issuing warnings against getting neck-twisting massages after the tragic death of Phing Chyada, a young woman from Udon Thani […]
Japanese Man Arrrested for Trespassing on Others’ Property as a Hobby
A Japanese man was recently admitted to trespassing onto other people’s properties over 1,000 times as a hobby because he found it thrilling and exhilarating. A couple of weeks ago, Fukuoka Prefectural Police arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of trespassing onto a couple’s property in the city of Daizafu. Little did the police know […]
Bored Man Posts Poses as Criminal Online, Promptly Gets Arrested
A Chinese man bored with his daily life recently got detained for posting a “wanted order” in his name on social media and bragging about the countless crimes he had allegedly committed. Can you imagine being so bored that you start posting made-up crimes online and posting as a criminal mastermind, hoping to get some […]
Japanese Company to Launch Human Washing Machine
Osaka-based showerhead maker Science Co. has developed a cutting-edge washing machine for humans aptly named “Mirai Ningen Sentakuki” (Human Washing Machine of the Future). At the 1970 Osaka Kansai Expo, Japanese tech giant Sanyo Electric Co., now Panasonic Holdings Corp., launched the world’s first-ever human washing machine. Its futuristic egg shape and bubble technology captured […]
New World’s Largest Office Building Surpasses the Pentagon
The newly-opened Surat Diamond Bourse in Gujarat, India, is a massive office complex made up of nine rectangular buildings interconnected through a central “spine”. For 80 years, the Pentagon held the title of the world’s largest building, but it was recently dethroned by the Surat Diamond Bourse, a massive diamond-cutting and trading hub, that exceeds […]
Designer Store Replaces Mannequins with Live Models on Treadmils
A popular Chinese clothing store sparked controversy by showcasing its products on female models walking on treadmills rather than old-fashioned mannequins. You could say the marketing team at Chinese designer brand store ITIB was thinking outside the box when it decided to replace plastic mannequins with live models walking on small treadmills. The official explanation […]
Woman Spends 27 Years Tracking Down Brother’s Killer, Chats with Him Online for 3 Years to Confirm His Identity
A 47-year-old Chinese woman who spent most of her life searching for her young brother’s cruel killer recently reached her goal, putting her target in prison after nearly three decades. Li Haiyu’s heartbreaking tale of revenge began in December of 1992 when the woman’s father and another man started arguing about wages. Things got so […]
Chinese Influencer Eats Pig Feed in Extreme Attempt to Save Money
Popular Douyin streamer Kong Yufeng recently sparked controversy in China by eating pig feed on camera as part of a challenge to live on the cheapest food she could find. On October 30, Kong Yufeng, aka ‘King Kong Liuke’, posted a controversial video on Douyin, China’s version of TikTok, in which she announced a self-imposed […]
The World’s Highest Bridge Stands 565 Meters Above a Steep River Valley
The Beipanjiang Bridge sits over 565 meters (1,854 feet) above the Beipan River Valley nestled between two very steep cliffs, making it the world’s highest bridge. Also known as the Duge Bridge or “China’s Impossible Engineering Feat”, the world’s highest bridge may not look that impressive at first sight, but it is a testament to […]
Chinese Man Carries Paralyzed Mother on His Back as They Travel the Country
A 31-year-old man has been praised for his exemplary filial piety after selling his possessions to travel through China with his paralyzed mother, carrying her on his back just like she did with him when he was a baby. Xiao Ma was just eight years old when his parents were involved in a terrible car […]
Scenic Spot Allegedly Lets Tourists Catch Wild Boars with Their Bare Hands
A popular mountain scenic spot in China’s Sichuan Province allegedly allows visitors to chase after wild boars and even take them home for free if they can catch them with their bare hands. Wild boars are some of the strongest and most dangerous animals one can find in the wild. They can weigh up to […]
Man Catches Wife in Bed with Another Man, Gets Prison Time for Extortion
A Chinese man was sentenced to six months behind bars after catching his wife sleeping with another man and accepting money as compensation for the cheating. In March 2021, Lu, a 33-year-old man from Shandong, eastern China, noticed that his wife was taking unusually long to get ready to take their daughter to her private […]
Transformer Trucks – The Rise of China’s Mobile Banquet Vehicles
Transformer trucks that turn into large banquet halls at the press of a button have become popular in many rural areas around China in recent years. Recently, a video showing what looks like a container truck capable of morphing into a banquet hall in just six minutes went viral on Chinese social media, but according […]
Boy Who Complained of Bad Smell for Two Years Had Screw Stuck in His Nose
A 7-year-old Chinese boy who had been complaining about a mysterious bad smell for two years had a metal screw stuck in his left nostril. The unnamed boy from Jiaozuo, China’s Henan Province, had been telling his parents that he smelled something bad for at least a couple of years, but they could never figure […]
80-Year-Old Woman Reaches South Korea Miss Universe Final
Choi Soon-hwa, an 80-year-old woman from South Korea, recently shocked the world by qualifying as a finalist in the annual Miss Universe Korea competition. Choi, a grandmother of three who turns 81 next month, never dreamed of being in the running to represent her country in the Miss Universe beauty pageant, but thanks to changes […]