Rescued Overfed Cat Is So Fat It Can No Longer Walk
Kroshik, a 14-year-old ginger cat from the Russian city of Perm lost his ability to walk after ballooning to a whopping 17 kilograms (38 pounds) in weight due to overfeeding by his loving humans. Photos of the obese Kroshik went viral last week after being shared on Russian social network VKontakte by volunteers at the […]
Teen Boy Goes on Hunger Strike Until Mother Buys Him an iPhone
An Indian teenager was accused of emotional blackmail after going on a hunger strike for three days to pressure his poor mother into buying him an iPhone. A short video shot by a smartphone shop owner in India went viral last week for featuring a teenage boy who confessed to going on a hunger strike […]
Controversial Bully Cat Breed Sparks Outrage Among Animal Lovers
Animal lovers and animal rights activists the world over are asking for a boycott of the Bully Cat, a hairless breed becoming increasingly popular among people fascinated by extreme body shapes. The bully cat is a relatively new feline breed that takes the characteristics of the hairless sphynx to a whole new level while adding […]
Chess Player Allegedly Tries to Poison Rival by Smearing Chessboard with Mercury
A Russian chess player is facing a lifetime ban from official competitions after allegedly trying to poison an opponent by spreading mercury compounds on her chess board. Amina Abakarova, a 40-year-old chess player from the Russian Republic of Dagestan, stands accused of trying to poison another female player during a chess tournament in Makhachkala. Surveillance […]
Beauty Clinic Allegedly Tricks Young Man Into Getting Breast Implants
A Wuhan beauty clinic is being accused of tricking a mentally-challenged 19-year-old man into getting a boob job by claiming that he could then make money through live-streaming. The 19-year-old young man, whose mother claims he has the mind of a 5-year-old boy, reportedly applied for a job at the unnamed beauty clinic, which provided […]
Married Woman Living Under Same Roof with Husband and Boyfriend Sparks Controversy
A Japanese man’s personal life has recently become the talk of the internet after he revealed that he is perfectly ok with his wife of three years having a boyfriend and even bringing him into the family home. Prince Soy, a young Japanese chef and blogger who promotes and sells additive-free okara granola online, has […]
Japanese Man Lives Extremely Frugally for 21 Years So He Can Retire Early
A Japanese man recently shocked the internet after announcing that he managed to save 132 million yen ($640,000) over the last two decades with the goal of retiring early from his stressful job. The unnamed 45-year-old man took to social media to announce that he had finally achieved FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) after dedicating […]
Koi Pla, Probably the World’s Deadliest Dish
Koi Pla, a popular traditional dish consumed in Thailand and Laos is said to be responsible for the deaths of around 20,000 people every year. Considered a salad by the Lao people of Laos and Thailand’s Isaan region, Koi Pla consists of minced raw fish, lemon juice, herbs, and spices. As you might have guessed, […]
Chinese Companies Sued for Requiring Female Job Applicants to Undergo Pregnancy Tests
Chinese prosecutors recently filed lawsuits against at least 16 companies accused of requiring female jobseekers to undergo pregnancy testing. Chinese law explicitly prohibits employers from carrying out pregnancy tests as part of pre-employment examinations, but some companies are so worried about the costs of maternity leave and benefits that they prefer to make sure the […]
Bicycle-Pedalling Poodle Becomes Overnight Internet Sensation
A bike-riding poodle has been getting a lot of attention on social media for his ability to get on a bicycle and ride it, using his front legs to steer and his hind legs to pedal. Xu Laifu is not your average dog. The adorable poodle who hails from somewhere in China’s Jiangsu Province can […]
Adult Woman Who Weighs Only 25 Kilograms Is Still Trying to Lose Weight
A young Chinese woman who weighs only 25 kilograms (55 lbs) has been getting a lot of attention after showcasing her shockingly thin body online and claiming she wants to be even skinnier. The young woman who goes by ‘Baby Tingzi’ (婷子宝宝) is 160 cm tall but weighs only about 25 kg and apparently aims […]
China’s Controversial 17-Year-Old Math Genius Has an Entire Country on Edge
A 17-year-old Chinese student from a rural vocational school who shocked her country by ranking 12th among 802 participants in an elite math contest is now facing accusations of cheating. Math contests are a big deal in China, but it’s very rare for such competitions to capture the attention of an entire country like this […]
YouTuber Couple Slammed for Filming 2-Year-Old Daughter Stuck in Hot Car as Content
A Japanese couple known for uploading wholesome family videos on YouTube sparked controversy after filming their 2-year-old daughter crying inside a locked car on a hot day for about 30 minutes instead of getting her out. At the end of May, ラウなのファミリー (“Rau-nano Family), a YouTube channel that documents the daily life of a Japanese […]
Young Woman Dating Seven Pensioners at Once Sparks Contoversy
Lina, a young Colombian woman involved in a polyamory relationship with seven pensioners, has been accused of taking advantage of the elderly men for financial gains. Hailing from the city of Barranquilla, Lina has become the talk of an entire country after her unusual story went viral online. After a series of disappointing romantic relationships […]
23-Year-Old Woman Marries 80-Year-Old Man, Sparks Controversy
The unusual love story between a 23-year-old woman from China’s Hebei Province and an 80-year-old man she met at a nursing home sparked a heated debate in Chinese society. 23-year-old Xiaofang (pseudonym), met the love of her life while working as a volunteer at a retirement home in Hebei Province. 80-year-old Mr. Li (pseudonym) was […]