Parents Criticized for Fattening 3-Year-old Daughter to 77 Pounds by Shooting Mukbang Videos
A Chinese couple has been attracting waves of criticism for making their 3-year-old daughter eat massive amounts of food on camera.
AI-Powered Eyeglasses Increasingly Used to Cheat During Exams in China
Chinese university exams are notoriously difficult, and candidates are increasingly turning to AI-powered glasses to increase their chances of admission.
Controversial Dog Rental Platform Allows Dog Owners to Lease Their Pets to Strangers by the Hour
Wangfu, a Chinese pet-sharing online platform, launched a controversial service that allows anyone to rent other people’s dogs for an hourly fee
El Pedocin, Europe’s Last Gender-Segregated Beach Is Split in Two by a Tall Concrete Wall
The Italian city of Trieste, on Italy’s Adriatic Coast, is home to Europe’s last gender-segregated beach destination, where men and women sunbathe separately.
Award-Winning Fried Chicken Restaurant Hasn’t Replaced Its Cooking Oil in 66 Years
Wakatori, an award-winning fried chicken restaurant in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, claims that the secret to its success is frying oil that hasn’t been changed in 66 years.
Mold-Aged Tuna – A “Furry” Japanese Delicacy
Mold-aged tuna is one of Japan’s rarest and most controversial culinary delights, involving the dry-aging of bluefin tuna under a thick layer of furry mold.
The Wonder of Zaria – How a 16-Year-Old Youth Almost Became a Member of Nigeria’s Parliament
Mahmud Sadis Buba, a dwarfism-affected man from Nigeria, claimed to be almost twice his age and almost became an elected official in the country’s National Assembly.
Controversial ‘AI-Powered Pet Translator’ Boasts a 95% Accurracy Rate
A Chinese startup recently announced an AI-powered pet translator that it claims can interpret the sounds of cats and dogs with an accuracy rate of nearly 95%.
Biblical Diet Trend Takes Healthy Eating to a Whole New Level
What’s better than eating healthy? According to a new online trend, eating biblically, as in foods from the Bible, is the new gold standard in diets.
People Are Creating Digital Versions of Their Ex-Partners in Disturbing New Online Dating Trend
A growing number of people are reportedly creating AI-powered digital versions of their ex-partners as a way of dealing with painful breakups.
Bixonimania – The Fake Health Condition That Fooled the Internet with the Help of AI
Bixonimania, a made-up eye condition created to prove that large language models (LLMs) could be easily deceived, ended up tricking human researchers as well. Do you spend a lot of time in front of a computer? Do your eyes get sore and itchy after a while? Do they get a reddish pink if you rub […]
Japanese Idol Sparks Controversy by Letting Fans Sniff Her Armpits After Shows
Harida Matsumoto, a young underground idol from Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture, allegedly allows fans to smell her armpits after performing on stage.
Family Uses AI Clone of Deceased Man to Spare His 80-Year-Old Mother the Pain of Knowing the Truth
A Chinese family sparked controversy online for using an AI-powered digital clone of a deceased man to communicate with his mother via video link.
Girl Power! 9-Year-Old Girl Weighs 60 Lbs, Deadlifts Three Times Her Body Weight
Lucy Milgrim, a 9-year-old gym enthusiast from New York, recently shocked the world by deadlifting 180 lbs, three times her body weight.
Woman Allegedly Calls ICE on Migrant Workers Fixing Her Roof to Avoid Having to Pay Them
A Maryland homeowner has come under fire on social media after being accused of calling ICE on migrant workers fixing her roof to get out of having to pay them.