Company Sells Twigs as Revolutionary “Raw Toothbrushes”
Czech company Yoni has recently sparked outrage online after taking miswak twigs that people have been using for literally thousands of years and selling them as “revolutionary raw toothbrushes” for the obscene price of $5 apiece. Twigs from the salvadora persica or miswak tree have been used as a natural teeth-cleaning agent for the last 7000 years in […]
This Beautiful Mansion Could Be Yours for Just $2.5, IF You’re Extremely Lucky
After falling on hard times and failing to find a buyer for his home, the owner of this six-bedroom manor house in Lancashire, UK, decided to hold a raffle, inviting people to purchase a £2 ($2.5) ticket for the chance to win it. he hopes to sell half a million tickets by August this year. 37-year-old […]
Mexican Ice-Cream Shop Makes Frozen Treats for Dogs
Summer is just around the corner and, as we all know, there’s no better way too cool off on a hot day than with a creamy ice cream. Apparently, the same goes for dogs, but feeding them regular ice-cream can cause serious health problems, so one ice-cream maker in Mexico City asked veterinarians for help […]
The World’s Longest GIF Will End in the Year 3017
GIFs are usually only a few seconds long, but Finnish artist Juha van Ingen has created one that will run for the next 1,000 years. Or so he hopes, anyway. Named “As Long As Possible” or “ASLAP”, the world’s longest GIF is a “very optimistic” artwork because it relies on future generations to take responsibility […]
Indian Bar Owner Turns Entrance into a Maze to Bypass New Law
A bar owner in Kerala, India, has come up with an innovative way to bypass a recent Supreme Court rule that banned the sale and serving of liquor within 500 meters of national and state highways. On April 1st, India’s Supreme Court issued an order that bars, pubs and liquor shops across the country should be at […]
Russian Man Fills Wife’s Car with Concrete, Films the Whole Thing
A resident of St. Petersburg, Russia, decided to teach his wife a lesson for legally changing her name without his permission, by having her precious car filled with concrete. In a bizarre video filmed with a mobile phone, the man, whose name has not yet been revealed, can be seen directing a cement truck as it […]
7-Year-Old Boy Suffering from Rare Condition Runs Triathlons to Stay Alive
Jake Vella suffers from a rare hormonal condition that causes him to rapidly gain weight despite eating healthy and doing regular exercise. There is nothing anyone can do to stop the weight gain, but in order to stop the process and stay alive, the 7-year-old boy competes in triathlons. Jake’s parents first noticed there was something […]
8-Year-Old “Mowgli Girl” Found Living with Monkeys in Indian Jungle
An 8-year-old child has been dubbed “Mowgli Girl” after she was found living with monkeys in the jungle of India’s Uttar Pradesh state. The girl is believed to have been separated from society for a long time, as she can neither speak or understand any language, and gets scared at the sight of other people. In […]
Restaurant Bans Children Under Five And Business Is Booming
After receiving several complaints from loyal customers, the owner of an upscale Italian restaurant in Mooresville, North Carolina, has taken the controversial decision to ban children under the age of five. And, despite facing some backlash on social media, he claims that business has grown significantly. Caruso’s describes itself as a “traditional, classy, intimate” restaurant […]
Cuban Winemaker Uses Condoms to Ferment His Wine
65-year-old Orestes Estevez, a winemaker from Havana, Cuba, has come up with a very ingenious use for latex condoms. He places them over large jars of grape and fruit juice and they let him know exactly when the fermentation process is completed. Condoms are very popular in Cuba, but not just as a contraception method. […]
Artificial Intelligence Engineer Builds Himself a Robot Wife
Zheng Jiajia, a 31-year-old artificial intelligence expert from Hangzhou, China, recently made headlines after marrying 1-year-old Yingying, a “female” robot that he built himself. Zheng graduated from Zhejiang University in 2011 with a master’s degree in artificial intelligence, and spent 3 years working for Chinese tech giant Huawei, before joining Hangzhou’s Dream Town, a base for internet and tech […]
Meet the Female Mechanic Challenging the Male-Dominated Auto Repair Industry
Sick of being taken for a ride by male car mechanics whenever she went to an auto repair shop, Patrice Banks became a certified mechanic herself. The ambitious woman is now educating other women on car maintenance and running an all-female car repair business in Philadelphia. Born poor to a single mother, Patrice Banks has […]
London Artisan Shop Sells Chopped Tree Branches for Up to $22 Each
London-based Botanique artisan shop recently sparked a bit of controversy online after it was revealed that it is selling small tree branch fragments for up to £18 each. Botanique has apparently been selling these decorative sticks for a while now, but they were brought to the attention of the media a few days ago, when BBC […]
This Edible Prosecco-Flavored Nail Polish Makes Nail Biting Hard to Resist
If you’re looking for a way to shake off that nasty nail biting habit, this ain’t it. If anything, this prosecco-flavored nail varnish will only make it worse. Prosecco Polish, “the world’s first edible prosecco flavored nail polish”, was created last month, by UK-based company Groupon, in celebration of Mother’s Day. It’s made with real […]
This Chinese Boy Band Is Actually Made Up of Androgynous Girls
One of China’s newest pop sensations, a group called Acrush, puts a new twist on the concept of “boy band”, as its five members are in fact androgynous women. Acrush is set to release their debut music video at the end of this month, but the band is already causing a stir online with its unique concept. The […]