Man Leaves Water On All Winter Creating Spectacular Frozen Waterfall
This amazing waterfall seen frozen on the side of a building in Jilin City, Eastern China, is the work of 58-year-old Wen Hsu, the only remaining resident, who left the tap on all winter to make sure his uninsulated pipes didn’t freeze. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if you left the water on for an […]
It’s No Joke – Man Charges $15 to Sharpen Your Pencil by Hand
David Rees, a cartoonist, humor writer and self-proclaimed pencil sharpening artisan runs a truly unique business. He charges customers $15 to sharpen their pencils to perfections, using a variety of tools, from pocket knives to sandpaper. I know what you’re thinking – is this a joke? The 39-year-old entrepreneur gets asked that question a lot, so […]
Man Has Been Wearing a Deer Head Mask Every Day for Four Years
Luo Dan, a painter and designer from Chonqing, China has been wearing a big deer mask over his head every day since 2009. He claims the bizarre accessory has helped him find inner peace and release the deer within. Finding artistic inspiration can be pretty tough for an artist, but for 32-year-old Luo Dan it’s […]
Japanese High-Tech Coat Imitates Girlfriend Hugs
Studies have shown that hugs can truly make lonely people feel better, so a group of Japanese students from Tsukuba University have invented a coat designed to imitate the feeling of a girlfriend hugging you from behind. Hugging is all the rage right now. London has its own cuddling workshop for people in need of a […]
Indian City Introduces Cardboard Traffic Policemen
They work seven days a week regardless of weather condition, never go on breaks, don’t take bribes and best of all, they require no pay. They are – wait for it – Bangalore’s new lifelike cardboard traffic policemen, and they’re watching you! India’s tech-city of Bangalore has been facing serious difficulties dealing with traffic violations. […]
Japanese Dude Needs Your Help to Travel the World and Take Photos of Beautiful Women
Kei Akatsu is a Japanese student who wants to travel the world and take photos of beautiful women for his Beauties World Map project. But he needs your help to do it. Traveling isn’t cheap, so he’s turned to an online crowd funding service to fulfill his dream. The Tokyo University of Science student spent half a […]
Something Smells Rotten – Zombie Perfume for That Perfect Undead Fragrance
If you’ve always dreamed of smelling like a walking corpse, you’re in luck, because weird-perfume maker Demeter has recently launched Zombie for Him/Her, a new line of putrid fragrances for both men and women. Say the Zombie Apocalypse happens tomorrow and you find yourself all alone in a world full of brain eating undead. What’s […]
Pregnant Woman Lets Online Voters Choose Baby’s Name for $5,000
A 26-year-old pregnant woman from West Los Angeles, California, has agreed to allow online voters to chose the name of her child, in exchange for $5,000. Natasha Hill, a young art teacher from LA, is expecting a baby in September, but she had already started thinking about his/her name. She considered naming her child Katorah […]
Guy Is Suing His Parents for Not Loving Him Enough, Wants $200,000
Bernard Bey, a homeless man from Brooklyn, New York, is suing his parents for not loving him and supporting him enough. He is actually asking for $200,000 in compensation. This is not a joke… 32-year-old Bernard Bey is an aspiring rapper from Brooklyn. He’s also homeless, and blames his parents for his current situation. In […]
Finland’s Shouting Men’s Choir Will Make Your Ears Bleed
Shouting is what some men do best. And when a group of such men get together, you can hardly expect to hear something musical. But that’s what makes the Shouting Men’s Choir in Oulu, northern Finland, so special. The men shout, and it becomes music. The choir consists of 30 men who generally dress in […]
Portland Dog Kissing Contest Will Leave a Bad Taste in Your Mouth
They say a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s but is that any reason to actually kiss your canine, even if it’s on Valentine’s Day? The answer is “YES”, at least according to participants at a dog kissing contest in Portland, Maine. The 9th Annual Valentine’s Day Dog Kissing Contest took place yesterday, at the […]
Dad Agrees to Pay Daughter $200 if She Stops Using Facebook for Five Months
A Boston father and his 14-year-old daughter have recently made the headlines after the man posted a photo of a Facebook Deactivation Agreement that states the girl will receive 200$ if she doesn’t log into her Facebook account for the next five months. Facebook addiction is one of the most talked-about issues of the moment, […]
Japanese Company Offers Valentine’s Day Insurance for the Lonely
Valentine’s Day, the most romantic celebration of the year, is fast approaching, and while some people can’t wait to declare their love and shower their partners with gifts, flowers and chocolate, for others it’s just a day of painful loneliness. However, Japanese bachelors no longer have to worry about being the only ones at the […]
Grown Men Have Been Playing a Game of Tag for 23 Years
23 years ago, nine boys were playing a fun game of tag around the campus of Gonzaga Preparatory School in Spokane, Washington. Fast forward to present day, they’re sill playing the very same game, but with a few exciting twists. Playing tag is fun when you’re a child, but men in their 40s can’t really chase […]
Meet Jon Gnarr, By Far the Coolest Mayor in the World
The coolest mayor in the world never went to university, is an ex-taxi driver and used to be in a local punk rock band called ‘Runny Nose’ before he became a comedian and actor. That’s just the tip of the iceberg as far as Jon Gnarr is concerned, a man whose achievements in life are […]