Political Candidate Forced to Run Against Doppelgangers Who Also Stole His Name
An opposition party candidate running for a municipal position in St Petersburg, Russia, is competing against at least two other people who not only legally changed their names to his, but also borrowed his physical appearance to confuse voters. Russian opposition politicians are used to running against candidates with the same surname, it’s a commonly […]
Mother Makes 13-year-Old Girl Jump Rope 3,000 Times Per Day to Grow Taller
A 13-year-old girl was diagnosed with a serious joint disease caused by being forced to jump rope 3,000 times a day by her mother, as a bizarre way of growing taller. Chinese media recently reported the case of a 13-year-old girl in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province who developed traction apophysitis of the tibial tubercle after being forced by her […]
Woman Denounces Female Neighbor for Hanging Her Underwear in Plain Sight to Seduce Her Husband
Police in Quintana Roo, Mexico, recently received an unusual complaint from a local woman who accused her 23-year-old neighbor of hanging her underwear in plain sight in order to seduce her husband. 42-year-old Yuvitza E. decided to file a formal accusation against her “shameless” young neighbor, accusing her of breaking “good morals and decency”. She […]
Tolkien Superfan Lives Like a Real-Life Hobbit
Nicolas Gentile, a 37-year-old fan of Tolkien’s fantasy, decided he wanted more than just to read about the life of his favorite characters, the hobbits, so he started living as a real-life hobbit himself. A pastry chef by training, Nicolas Gentile grew up reading J.R.R. Tolkien’s books and watching the popular Lord of the Rings […]
Newlyweds Send Invoice to Wedding Guests Who RSVP’d But Didn’t Show Up
A Chicago-based couple recently sparked a heated debate on social media, after posting photos of invoices they sent to wedding guests that confirmed their presence at the event but eventually decided not to attend. Doug Simmons, 44, and Dedra McGee, 43, invited 109 guests to their fairytale wedding reception at the Royalton Negril Resort & […]
Woman Allegedly Has Children With Ex-Boyfriend Because Her Husband Is Too Ugly
Afraid that having children with her “ugly” but otherwise great husband would cause them to end up looking horrible, a Ghanian woman allegedly decided to secretly have four kids with her handsome ex-boyfriend. African social media has been abuzz with news of a vain Ghanian woman who married a successful, hardworking, and caring man despite […]
Scientists Baffled by Man Who Can Change His Pupil Size on Command
A 23-year-old student in Germany can reportedly shrink and enlarge his pupils on command, a feat previously thought to be physically impossible. The dilation and constriction of the pupil were believed to be completely automated processes triggered by various factors, like entering a bright or dark environment, but a recent case study suggests that isn’t […]
Would You Pay $21,500 to Run in the World’s First Premium Ultra Marathon?
Described as “the world’s first premium ultra,” the Highland Kings marathon requires participants to pay a £15,499 ($21,500) entrance fee. That makes it the most expensive ultramarathon on Earth.’ Ultramarathons aren’t usually associated with luxury, but Primal Adventure, an outdoor adventure business based in Scotland, is hoping to change that by organizing what many are […]
Techa – Russia’s Radioactive River
The Techa River flowing down the eastern flank of the Ural Mountains in Russia is considered the world’s most radioactive river, as a result of having been used as a dumping ground for nearly 80 million tons of radioactive wastewater over several years. At first glance, the Techa River looks pristine, inviting even, and you’d […]
Chinese Woman Claims She Hasn’t Slept in 40 Years
Chinese media recently reported the bizarre case of a woman who claimed that she hadn’t slept in about four decades but never felt tired or sleepy either. Most people can’t go 24 hours without a little shut-eye, but Li Zhanying, a woman from Henan, China claimed to have gone 40 years without any sleep, a […]
The Parlor Roller – A Unique Pigeon Breed That Does Backflips Instead of Flying
Although there are plenty of flightless bird species on Earth, the Parlor Roller pigeon is believed to be the only one selectively bred by humans until it lost its capacity to take to the skies and developed a completely new and bizarre means of getting around – backflips. Seeing a parlor roller pigeon roll on […]
French Man Has Been Paying His Namesake’s Taxes for 15 Years
A French pensioner has appealed to authorities to help him finally remain in charge of his own taxes and not those of his namesake, whose yearly taxes he has been paying for the last 15 years. Having a popular name does have some advantages. It’s easy to remember and people never look at you funny […]
Ubang, the Nigerian Village Where Men and Women Speak Different Languages
They say women are from Venus and men are from Mars, and nowhere is that more evident than in Ubang, a unique Nigerian rural community where men and women have their own separate languages. It’s hard to believe that men and women who grow up together in the same community can end up speaking different […]
Fastest-Accelerating Roller Coaster Closes Because Riders Keep Breaking Their Bones
Do-Dodonpa, the world’s fastest-accelerating roller coaster, has been temporarily closed after a number of people broke their backs or necks after riding it in the last nine months. Located in the Fuji-Q Highland Park, in Fujiyoshida, Japan, the Do-Dodonpa roller coaster has been operating since 2001, offering riders an adrenaline-fueled experience. It is famous for […]
You Can Now Spend $1,450 on a “Destroyed Sweater” to Look Like a Hobo
Luxury fashion brand Balenciaga has been raising eyebrows with a new line of extremely distressed sweaters that look like they’ve been munched on by rats, but cost a small fortune. Balenciaga designers have always tried to push the boundaries of what is considered luxury fashion, but sometimes they tend to go overboard. Remember that $2,300 […]