Kalofer Men Celebrate Epiphany
The Bulgarian men of Kalofer celebrate Epiphany, an important Orthodox holiday, by performing a traditional dance in the freezing waters of Tundzha river. On January 6, the small town of Kalofer, located 200 km east of the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, was the scene of an unique event. The men dressed in traditional costumes and, […]
World’s Largest Cup of Hot Chocolate
Better get a napkin and wipe the drool off the corners of your mouth, or you’re going to need a new keyboard. In a tasty effort to remind people of how important drinking milk (especially vitamin-D fortified milk) is during the winter months, the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council heated up the world’s largest […]
Post Yule Pyre 2010
The yearly event organized by the “Friends of the Rootless Forest” is just a nice way of parting with the evergreens that were once adored Christmas trees. But you know how we humans are, we like things just as long as they serve a a purpose. Same thing with Christmas trees, once the holiday season […]
Mexico Sets Record for World’s Biggest Sweet-Bread
Record attempts are very frequent in Mexico and most of them have to do with food. On January 3rd, Mexican chefs managed to create the world’s biggest sweet bread, called “Rosca de Reyes”. Popular around the Three Kings holiday, in Mexico, Rosca de Reyes never looked as big and tasty before. The cooking of the […]
Stuck at Prom
Have you ever considered making your prom dress or suit out of duct tape? No? How about for $3,000? Duck brand Duct Tape have been organizing the “Stuck at Prom” competition for 10 straight years, challenging students to create original prom costumes using as much duct tape as possible. Competitors’ costumes are judged according to […]
China’s Most Graceful Ballet Dancers
Sure, they’re not exactly members of the Balsoi ballet, but you have to admit fat guys never looked better in a tutu. In an effort to raise awareness to the protection of Pinglu Wetlands, five Chinese members of the workers’ union dressed in ballet costumes and danced gracefully in front of the cameras. I have […]
Boxing on Floating Ice
Boxing in the hockey ring seems dangerous enough, but the Chinese take it one step further. Wearing nothing but a pair of shorts and sneakers, a group of winter swimmers entertained passers-by during a series of boxing matches performed on a block of floating ice. Held in Harbin City, the wacky competition had contestants punch […]
Santa Speedo Run 2009
A bunch of people running in the streets in speedos, or how a small holiday stunt turned into a national phenomenon. The Boston tradition known as the Santa Speedo Run began on a Saturday, in December of 2000, when 5 friends decided to do something completely crazy to spice up their weekly routine. The best […]
The Most Number of Dishes on Display, in a Single Day
That’s the Guinness Record Filipino cooks and cooking students attempted to break yesterday, in Manila. Chefs from the finest cooking school in Manila gathered at the Araneta Coliseum and attempted to create 5,000 cheese-based dishes, in order to beat the previous record of 4,668, set by India, in 2007. Alex Tacdera, a representative of Kraft […]
Australia’s First Ever Mud Run
Hundreds of contestants, from top cross-running athletes to couch potatoes gathered in Peats Ridge for the first Mud Run race in Australia. On December 5, over 750 Aussies showed up in Glenworth Valley to participate in one of the dirtiest races on Earth. Each of the two available courses (one 6 km, the other 12 […]
Undead Disney Characters
They say Disney heroes never die, but I had no idea this is what they meant. A bunch of cosplay enthusiasts came up with the crazy idea of dressing up as undead Disney characters like Aladdin, Pocahontas, Belle, Cinderella and others. That’s how they showed up at the London MCM Expo, this October. That’s where […]
Giant Pink Snails Invade Milan
A group of 12 overgrown pink snails have taken over Plazza Scala, in Italy’s fashion capital, Milan. These unusual plastic models were created by the Italian Cracking Art group and are on a mission to change people’s lifestyle. In a world where everything is happening so fast, the pink snails are here to let you […]
Yam King Contest Held in China
On November 25, a yam and taro contest crowned the largest yam of 2009, in South-West China. As one of the biggest yam and taro supplier in China, Anhe Township held the seventh annual Yam King Contest. Farmers from all around the area brought their biggest harvested yams hoping they’ll snatch the title of yam […]
Pantomime Horse Grand National Race
One of Britain’s most bizarre racing events, the annual Pantomime Horse Grand National Race is also one of the most fun. Designed as a parody of the Grand National horse race held in Antree, the Pantomime Horse Grand National draws in thousands of people to the city center of Birmingham, all eager to watch the […]
Tattooed Model Dani Lugosi Strips for PETA
Dani Lugosi braved the rain and staring eyes of passers-by in an attempt to raise awareness to cruelty against animals, at Pitt Street Mall, in Sydney, Australia. Wearing only a skin-colored pair of underwear, a sign that said “Ink, Not Mink” and a bunch of tattoos, Miss Lugosi started her first naked PETA protest. Nervous […]