Man Collects Pebbles Stuck in the Soles of His Shoes for a Whole Year
A Japanese man who spent a whole year fishing small pebbles out of the soles of his sneakers may have inspired a new bobby in his home country. Neruno Daisuki, an illustrator and manga artist from Japan, recently got his five minutes of fame on Twitter after showing off the collection of pebbles and glass […]
Car-jitsu – The Goofy Contact Sport Only Practiced in Cars
In case the name ‘car-jitsu’ wasn’t clear enough, this new contact sport that’s getting a lot of attention on Russian social media is basically jiu-jitsu in a car. If you were to make a list of the most awkward places to grapple and wrestle in, the car would probably rank pretty high, and that’s precisely […]
Man Asks Ex-Girlfriend to Pay $9,000 in Dating Expenses After Breakup
A Shanghai man recently went viral in his home country after asking his ex-girlfriend to compensate him for all the expenses incurred while they dated. Last week, Chinese media reported the unusual case of an unnamed Shanghai man who allegedly compiled an incredibly detailed list of expenses incurred while dating a woman who had since […]
Man Has Favorite Pair of Sneakers Permanently Tattooed on His Feet
Tired of always buying new pairs of gym sneakers, a UK man had his favorite pair of Nikes permanently tattooed onto his feet. Dean Gunther, a popular tattoo artist from Manchester, in the United Kingdom, recently went viral on Instagram and TikTok after sharing a short video of himself tattooing a pair of sneakers onto […]
Underprivileged Russian Families Receive Bags of Cheetos as Food Aid
Dozens of underprivileged families and families of children with disabilities in the Russian region of Tula recently received bags of Cheetos snacks as food assistance and they were just as happy as you’d imagine… If this story was posted on April 1st, you’d probably think it a joke. Heck, you’re probably thinking that right now, […]
Interdimensional Medium Speaks “Alien Language” on Live TV, Goes Viral
Mafe Walker, a Colombian influencer and self-described “interdimensional medium”, recently went on a television program and gave a very peculiar interpretation of an extraterrestrial language that made her go viral on social media. If you’re a fan of sci-fi TV series like Star Trek or Stargate, you’re familiar with quite a few of Hollywood’s made-up […]
Arizona Restaurant Encourages Patrons to Lick Its Himalayan Salt Wall
The Mission, a popular restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been getting a lot of attention for encouraging visitors to literally lick a wall made of pink Himalayan salt. One of the last things you’d expect to see people doing at a restaurant, at least one that reputedly serves delicious food, is licking the walls, and […]
Photos of Lion With Straight Bangs Leave Millions Scratching Their Heads
Photos of a male lion at a Chinese zoo sporting baby bangs went viral online, leaving many wondering how the staff managed to pull off the haircut. They claim they didn’t… The lion’s mane is the most recognizable feature of the species, and even though its size and color vary by a variety of factors, […]
People Change Their Name to “Salmon” for Free Sushi, Now They Can’t Change It Back
A number of Taiwan sushi fans who legally changed their name to include the characters for the word ‘salmon’, as part of a restaurant promotional stunt, have now become stuck with it. Taiwanese legislators are currently debating the possibility to change a law that only allows citizens to legally change their names a maximum of […]
Anime Fan Names Only Son ‘Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze’
A single dad in the Philippines recently made international news headlines after it was revealed that he named his only son after popular anime protagonist Naruto and his parents. Jamesey Bolivar Maribojo, a 29-year-old anime buff from Davao City in the Philippines, is a big fan of Naruto, the mischievous teen ninja whose adventures have […]
Thai Tea Stall Goes Viral for Questionable Packaging Choice
Cha Deen, a small tea stall in Lam Phlai, Thailand’s Songkhla Province, recently made national news for its unconventional choice of tea packaging. In Thailand and other Asian countries, chai is usually sold in clear plastic bags. It looks a bit weird to most of us foreigners, but it’s apparently pretty standard there. Be that […]
Electrician Cuts Village Power Repeatedly to Meet Girlfriend in Secret
An Indian man was recently ousted as the cause of frequent power outages in his native village, as he always cut the power in the entire settlement whenever he wanted to see his girlfriend. For weeks, the people of Ganeshpur, a small village in eastern Bihar’s Purnia district, had to put up with frequent power […]
King of Gaokao – 55-Year-Old Man Fails to Get Into Dream College 25 Times, Is Still Trying
Despite failing the dreaded gaokao university entrance exam 25 times in a row, a 55-year-old man in China is still not giving up on his dream of attending college. At age 55, Liang Shi is the owner of a successful building materials company in Chengdu, the capital of southwestern China’s Sichuan province. He has enough […]
Man Bypasses Exercise With Hilarious Six-Pack Tattoo
In an attempt to get the coveted six-pack abs in time for the summer holidays, a man who hates going to the beach got himself a hyper-realistic six-pack tattoo. It’s the same old story every spring. You try flexing your abs in the mirror only to find them covered by a thick layer of fat […]
Plufl – The World’s First Dog Bed for Humans
Inspired by the comfort of the classic dog bed, a couple of university students designed Plufl, the world’s first dog bed for humans. If you’re thinking that the Plufl is just an oversized dog bed, you’re technically right, but according to its creators, University of British Columbia students Noah Silverman and Yuki Kinoshita, it’s also […]