This Why You Should Never, Ever Try to Kiss a Snapping Turtle
Here’s a way to save thousands on Botox treatments and still achieve a perfectly natural swollen pout – just kiss a snapping turtle! A man from China’s Fujian Province tried it recently; I don’t know what he was thinking kissing a turtle that is known to have a vicious bite that can actually break a […]
Stinky Candle Company Challenges Classic Scents with Unique Manly Aromas
Would you dare to buy candles that were labelled ‘Stinky’? Apparently, there are people who would! The Stinky Candle Company was set up by Jeff Bennett after he got sick of boring scents like vanilla, lavender and shea butter. He came up with 25 unique smells – including bizarre stuff like leather, pencils, wood, wet […]
Japanese Company Launches Pillow Specifically Designed for Pillow Fighting
Did you know that pillow fighting is actually a serious sport in Japan? And that there exists a pillow specifically designed to be used in official pillow fights? And that it is the ‘Officially Recognized Pillow by the All Japan Pillow Fighting Association’? I wish I’d known all this sooner. Perhaps I’d have considered moving […]
Facing Your Fears – Guy Tattoos Spider on His Face to Combat Arachnophobia
Now here’s a guy who literally ‘faced’ his fears. To deal with his morbid fear of spiders, Eric Ortiz got a black widow spider tattooed on his face. You’ve got to be either really gutsy or really stupid to put something so huge and permanent on your face. I’m not sure which one Ortiz is. […]
Outrageous Korean High-School Yearbook Photos Yield Hilarious Results
Let’s face it – no one’s particularly proud of their high school yearbook picture. Or are they? We just found out that South Korean schools are allowing kids to get away with all kinds of bizarre poses. The phenomenon is not just limited to one school – these pictures from several yearbooks are doing the […]
Got No One to Make-Out with? Give This Creepy Kissing Pillow a Try
Whether you are perennially single or need to get some practice before that big date, this kissing pillow might be of great use to you. The ‘Make-Out Practice Pillow’ comes with a creepy built-in plastic nose and mouth, designed to give you the illusion of kissing a real person. Florida-based designer Emily King created the […]
The Old Eat-Bananas-through-Pantyhose Challenge Is Making a Comeback
I don’t know what the real challenge is – people eating bananas through pantyhose, or having to watch them do it. The disgusting trend is back and the internet is flooded with videos of men and women shoving bananas into their pantyhose covered mouths. ‘The banana challenge’, according to BuzzFeed, has been around for about […]
Chinese Students Tie Their Hair to the Ceiling to Prevent Falling Asleep while Studying
Now this is what I call pure genius. Why didn’t I think of this when I was a college student struggling to stay awake all night? As you can see in the pictures, these Chinese university students have resorted to tying up their hair using clothespins. Every time they nod off, the pins will pull […]
Mr. Incredibeard and His Truly Incredible Beard Styles
29-year-old Isiah Webb is blessed with amazing genes that have helped him grow a truly legendary beard. It’s rare to find men these days with such a thick overgrowth of facial hair. But Webb isn’t content with just having a long beard. He has transformed it into various weird shapes and styles, posted pictures online […]
Ugly Christmas Sweater Stores Prove Big Hit This Holiday Season
Remember those ugly sweaters your mom or aunt would buy you for Christmas? If you still have them hiding at the back of your closet, it’s time to get them out because they’re in style! That’s right, ugly Christmas sweaters are all the rage in the U.S. and Canada. Stores all over North America are stocking […]
Chinese Businessmen Sprays Fire Extinguisher into His Mouth during Promotional Stunt
Chen Guangbiao, a high-profile Chinese millionaire and philanthropist, made headlines once again this week, after he sprayed liquid from a fire extinguisher into his mouth to show everyone that it’s non-toxic and completely safe. I’m pretty sure there’s a valuable PR lesson in there somewhere. Chen Guangbiao, who you might now as the guy who […]
French Student Sells Canned Fresh Country Air, Makes Big Profit
Apparently, people will pay for anything as long as it’s packaged well – even a can full of nothing. French student Antoine Deblay figured this out over the summer, and is making huge profits from the idea. ‘Air de Montcuq’ costs 5.5 euros (that’s about $7.5), plus shipping. It is basically just a tin can that […]
South Koreans Use Bedroom Tents to Keep Warm This Winter
Indoor tents are all the rage in South Korea this winter. Apparently they keep you really warm and save electricity as well. In fact, some tent-users say their heating bill has been reduced by half. While the temperature in rooms gets as low as 19 degrees Celsius, the 40,000 won (US$37) tents are quite cozy […]
How Bad Do You Have to Go? Extreme Toilet Perched on a Cliff in Siberia
The world’s most extreme toilet is located in Siberia, 2,600m (over 8,500 feet) above sea level. It’s not just the height that makes it scary; the toilet is perched rather precariously on the edge of a cliff. I think it looks like it might fall right off if a very heavy person used it. What’s […]
Detroit Homeowner Uses Dummies Dressed as Gang Members to Deter Real Criminals
Who needs live security guards when a pair of dummies can do the job? A Detroit homeowner from the city’s west side has been putting this theory into practice for the past few weeks, with excellent results. Detroit’s news channel Local 4 reported the story in detail. While the homeowner preferred to remain anonymous, we […]