Parents Criticized for Fattening 3-Year-old Daughter to 77 Pounds by Shooting Mukbang Videos
A Chinese couple has been attracting waves of criticism for making their 3-year-old daughter eat massive amounts of food on camera.
Startup Developes Micro-Drones Capable of Shooting Down Insects in Mid-Air
A tech startup has been working on micro-drones capable of annihilating flying insects like mosquitoes by shooting them in mid-air.
Russian Warlocks and Clairvoyants Exploit Historic Fuel Shortage with Bogus Rituals
So-called warlocks and clairvoyants in Russia are taking advantage of desperate motorists by claiming to cut cars’ fuel consumption for a fee.
AI-Powered Eyeglasses Increasingly Used to Cheat During Exams in China
Chinese university exams are notoriously difficult, and candidates are increasingly turning to AI-powered glasses to increase their chances of admission.
You Can Now Rent Someone to Barbecue With if You’re Lonely
Lonely barbecue lovers in Russia can now go online to rent people to share a beer and a joke with for a modest fee.
Woman Drinks Diet Coke to Dissolve Huge Mass in Her Stomach
Doctors were able to treat a 63-year-old woman who had been experiencing pain and discomfort in her stomach by having her drink large amounts of soda.
The World’s Largest Paper Plane Is 7 Meters Long and Weighs 63 Pounds
A team of students from the Italian city of Pisa recently set a new Guinness World Record for the world’s largest paper plane.
Superstitious Man Slaps Twitching Eye to Ward Off Bad Omen, Suffers Detached Retina
A superstitious man in central China suffered a retinal detachment after repeatedly slapping his twitching eye, because he considered it a sign of bad luck.
A Growing Number of Russian Women Are Selling Their Used Breast Implants Online
Russian classified ad platforms have been reporting a noticeable increase in the number of used breast implants being sold online.
Mexican Mayor Accused of Staging Her Own Kidnapping to Cover Up Embezzlement Scheme
Nancy Nápoles, the mayor of Tenancingo, in the state of Mexico, is accused of faking her kidnapping to justify millions of pesos missing from the municipal treasury.
Bank Manager Embezzles $45,000 by Replacing Banknotes with Cartoonish Play Money
A South Korean bank manager managed to take over 70 million won ($45,000) from his branch’s vault by replacing genuine banknotes with play money featuring cartoonish animals.
Popularity of AI-Generated Short Dramas Sparks “Face Buying” Trend
The skyrocketing popularity of AI-generated short dramas in China has led to increased demand for image rights licensing, sparking a “face buying” trend.
Man Uses Massage Gun on His Eyes with Disastrous Consequences
A young man in Scotland suffered multiple retinal tears and developed a serious eye condition after using a massage gun on and around his eyes.
Russian Motorists Fight Fuel Shortages with Pills That Allegedly Lower Fuel Consumption
Faced with skyrocketing fuel prices, Russian motorists are turning to shady ‘fuel tabs’ to improve consumption and lower fuel costs.
Austrian Farmer Spends Three Years Creating Chain Mail to Protect Sheep from Wolves
An Austrian inventor reportedly spent three years perfecting a “chain mail” for sheep that he claims protects the defenseless animals from wolf attacks.