5 Incredible Coincidental Events
Life is full of unexplainable or coincidental events. Sometimes, there is a greater hand at work than we are aware of. Here are five such events for your reading enjoyment.
Jeans, Jogging, and Other Things Banned Around the World
Recently, a meme became popular in social media that suggested furries had been made illegal in Germany. Many people mistook it to be true and wondered about the rationale behind the ban. However, even if it were true, it wouldn't…
Wife's Tantrum Results in Loss of Job and Face for Police Chief
In China, a police chief was fired from the job after his wife acted rudely in public — a road rage incident. The woman apparently has a history of bad driving and has been charged with 29 traffic offenses since March…
Funny Trends & Funnier Laws: Chinese Men Forced to Give Up on 'Beijing Bikini'
In certain regions of China, it is traditional for men to pull up their shirts and expose their midriff in summer to get relief from the heat. Known as the "Beijing Bikini," the practice has come under intense criticism in…
Naming a Dog in China Can Get You Locked Up!
As any dog owner will know, most people treat their dogs as family members and often will give their dog a name that means something to the family or to them personally.
Payment for Praise, China's New Social Media Fad
Chinese social media is hooked on a new craze — paid compliments. Basically, users pay strangers a fixed fee for complimenting them or their loved ones. Many believe that the trend is a way for Chinese citizens to cope with…
North Koreans Can Now Be Executed for Watching South Korean TV Shows
In North Korea, it is illegal to consume South Korean media content. Recently, Pyongyang upped its "fight" against South Korean TV shows by threatening execution to anyone caught watching them. The new threats have largely been directed to border regions…
The Blue-Eyed Girl from China
Nowadays, adopting a child is commonplace, but here is a very moving story of one adoption of a little girl from China. Chris and Eryn, who live in the southern state of Georgia in the United States, take their two children…
North Koreans Struggling to Meet Government's 'Poop Quota'
North Koreans have to fulfill a crazy communist government quota that no other person in any other country has to — they have to provide 220 pounds of feces every day. The state mandate comes on the back of leader…
Stealing Jewelry Is the Raging New Viral Prank in China
The Chinese people have discovered a new fetish — a prank that involves stealing jewelry. The prank is said to be so popular on social media that jewelry owners are apparently increasing vigilance over their items.
Recently, a meme became popular in social media that suggested furries had been made illegal in Germany. Many people mistook it to be true and wondered about the rationale behind…
In China, a police chief was fired from the job after his wife acted rudely in public — a road rage incident. The woman apparently has a history of bad driving…
In certain regions of China, it is traditional for men to pull up their shirts and expose their midriff in summer to get relief from the heat. Known as the…
As any dog owner will know, most people treat their dogs as family members and often will give their dog a name that means something to the family or to…
Chinese social media is hooked on a new craze — paid compliments. Basically, users pay strangers a fixed fee for complimenting them or their loved ones. Many believe that the…
In North Korea, it is illegal to consume South Korean media content. Recently, Pyongyang upped its "fight" against South Korean TV shows by threatening execution to anyone caught watching them.…
Nowadays, adopting a child is commonplace, but here is a very moving story of one adoption of a little girl from China. Chris and Eryn, who live in the southern state…
North Koreans have to fulfill a crazy communist government quota that no other person in any other country has to — they have to provide 220 pounds of feces every…
The Chinese people have discovered a new fetish — a prank that involves stealing jewelry. The prank is said to be so popular on social media that jewelry owners are…
Chinese Parents Create 15-Page Resume for Child's Admission
Parents are known to go to great lengths to ensure that their children get the best possible education. A couple of parents from China stunned the Internet when it was…
Despite Odds, Man Swims Around Britain for the First Time in History
Ross Edgley from Grantham, Lincolnshire, has become the first man in history to swim around Britain. The 33-year-old adventurer, who started the journey from Margate on June 1, 2018, returned…
Two Suns Appear in the Sky Over China
During the early morning on Saturday, October 27, in the city of Guiyang in China's Guizhou Province, many people witnessed a rare phenomenon: It appeared as though there were two…
AI Art Auctioned Off for Almost Half a Million Dollars
An artwork created by Artificial Intelligence (AI) was auctioned off at Christie's recently for a staggering price of US$432,500. While some have hailed it as the dawn of a market for…
Australians Go Crazy Over Emu Eggs
Australia is seeing high levels of demand for emu eggs, driven by huge interest from restaurants. Emu farmers are reportedly selling the eggs at high prices as there are low…
Python Falls Through Chinese Bank Ceiling
Employees at a Chinese bank got a shock in the middle of a meeting when a 5-foot-long python fell right onto them and started snaking its way inside the room.
Wave Your Hands While Singing the Chinese Anthem and Go to Jail
The Chinese government has been known to crack down on social media users that it deems "threatening" its society or national dignity. Recently, a 21-year-old female live streamer was arrested…
Apple and Amazon Deny Chinese Spy Story
When news broke out that China had successfully integrated secret spy chips on motherboards used in American businesses, the world was shocked that such a massive infiltration could happen on…
Art World in Shock After Million Dollar Painting Shreds Itself
Artists are known to pull off some crazy stunts during the auction of their paintings. But one artist may have taken things too far by having his painting self-destruct immediately…
Drinking Wine on a Plane Lands Mother of Three in Dubai Jail
Imagine drinking a glass of wine and then being jailed for it. Now, imagine going through that together with your 4-year-old daughter. Unfortunately, this is what a Swedish citizen from…