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· Augustine Reyes Chan
Nearly 70 Percent of Millennials Suffer ‘Digital Eye Strain:’ Here’s How to Prevent It
A new study suggests that nearly 70% of millennials are affected by “digital eye strain,” which is the temporary physical eye discomfort you feel after two or more hours of looking at a desktop, a laptop, a tablet, an e-reader, a cell phone or any other type of digital screen.…
· Max Chang
Flight Attendants Go Through Military Training to Control Crazy Chinese Passengers
If for any reason you get into a fight in China, you’ll probably want a Chinese flight attendant on your side because, odds are, they know some pretty sweet fighting moves. Some Chinese flight attendants actually go to an airline college that trains them not only in airline…
· Editorial Staff
Man Discovers a Way to Train His Dog to Text Him Selfies
In this episode of “dogs doing amazing things,” Twilio employee Greg Baugues has found a way to teach his dog how to take selfies and send them to his phone. The idea started when he found a way to get his dog Kaira to do things by pushing a button. Over time, he taught her how…
· Editorial Staff
Trainer Reveals the Key Reason Kobe Bryant is So Successful — You’re Not Going to Like Doing it
Last year, a professional athletic trainer by the name of Rob wrote a story on reddit recounting the time he worked with Kobe Bryant during their midnight training sessions. Here, you’ll see exactly why Kobe Bryant was able to become one of the basketball players of all-time and…
· Waylae Gregoire
Missed the Bitcoin Train? Get Rich with These 5 Alternatives
There’s no getting over the Bitcoin madness and with the recent news, it’s not soon to end. Between the news that Bitcoin’s value is holding above $1000 and Bank of America’s embrace of the digital currency, some of us are kicking ourselves for not investing earlier. But what if…
· Augustine Reyes Chan
Bill Gates Just Predicted that an Imminent Disaster Will Wipe Out 33 Million People
The richest man in the world claims that, within a span of 250 days, 33 million people could be wiped out. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates argues that something is going to desecrate humans, killing millions.
· Editorial Staff
Inside the World of Personal Assistants Used by the Powerful Elite
Did you know that the DMV will open early or close late for certain people? Or that the police are available as an escort during rush hour? All of this is possible when you have a rockstar assistant. When you’re working as an assistant to very important people, your job often…
· Max Chang
Chinese Fruit Vendor Increases Sales By Posting a $300 Kung Fu Challenge
A local Hangzhou, China fruit vendor has found an ingenious and almost magical way to attract new customers — post a kung fu challenge. Sun Yu seems to love two things — speaking English and practicing kung fu. He majored in English at the Anhui Agricultural University and…
· Jacob Wagner
Study Shows the Visibly Dramatic Difference Between Six and Eight Hours of Sleep
A full night’s rest is often thought of as a luxury in today’s busy times. According to a recent report from Gallup, 42% of Americans get less than seven hours of sleep per night. Although the potential health consequences of not getting the recommended eight hours of sleep a…
· Anthony Orona
Top Pro Gamer Explains Why Successful Gamers Swear Off Girlfriends
When it comes to choosing your career or your significant other, which would you choose? For pro gamer Alex “Xpecial” Chu, it’s a no-brainer: the games!
· Benny Luo
How the Son of a Renowned Restaurateur Became One of EDM’s Hottest Acts
In an era when electronic dance music (EDM) dominates the musical landscape, Steve Aoki is one of the genre’s most recognizable names as well as one of its most profitable, having earned an estimated $23 million last year alone. Part of the reason for Aoki’s popularity is that…
· Sebastian Dillon
Manny Pacquiao Once Bet $360,000 on a Cockfight
A recent Sports Illustrated feature revealed that back in the day, Pacquiao used to be a pretty crazy gambler. Around 2011, Pacquiao and his younger brother, Bobby, would routinely fly to Southern California and drop $100,000 at the poker tables. Once, while gambling in…
· Sebastian Dillon
DEA Assumes Black 22-Year-Old is a Drug Dealer, Steals His $16,000 Life Savings
Joseph Rivers is a 22-year-old from Michigan who aspires to become a music producer. Looking to finally take action, he traveled to Los Angeles with $16,000 pooled from his family and personal savings to make a music video. He didn’t expect what would be in store for him.
· Augustine Reyes Chan
Homeless Teen Returns Lost $500, Internet Gives Back in the Best Way
What would you do if you stumbled upon a $500 money order? Return it, right? But what if you were a homeless teenager and really could’ve used the cash? Montrez Jefferies found the $500 money order near the Social Security Building in Durham, North Carolina. The 18-year-old had…
· Jacob Wagner
Man Pretends to Be in Leonardo DiCaprio’s Entourage, Sneaks into Mayweather/Pacquiao Fight VIP Section
One lucky nobody was able to sneak into the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight VIP section and take photos with a dozen celebrities without ever being kicked out. Twenty-four-year-old Steve Carruthers donned his finest suit and waited outside of the MGM Grand Hotel on the night of the…
· Sebastian Dillon
How Weed Shops Can Make $1 Million a Month
Although I don’t smoke weed and have never been inside a weed shop, I’ve always been interested in the business of cannabis. So on 4/20, when a friend of a friend invited me to his medical marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles, I jumped at the opportunity to, uh … research. As…
· Max Chang
Manny Pacquiao Became a Pro Boxer After His Dad Cooked His Pet Dog
There are many a hardships that push people to become successful. In Manny Pacquiao’s case, his dad eating his pet dog may have pushed him to become the pro boxer he is today. Pacquiao’s renowned trainer, Freddie Roach, told Yahoo! Sports that the boxer’s family struggled with…
· Benny Luo
Bestselling Author Tim Ferriss Reveals How to Master Any New Skill in Record Time
Tim Ferriss’ entrepreneurial journey began when he founded BrainQuicken in 2001. It was his first company and focused on selling nutritional supplements online. He ended up selling it to a private equity firm in 2010. In between that timeframe, he wrote his first bestselling…
· Benny Luo
Meet the Man Who’s Taught Billionaires, World Leaders and the X-Men to Master Their Minds
Many people can relate to struggling in school when they were younger. Sometimes, it might’ve felt so frustrating to academically lag behind peers that giving up seemed like a realistic option. This was the case for Jim Kwik when he was growing up. School wasn’t simply hard for…
· Melinda Sherrill
10 of the Highest Paying Jobs That Don’t Require a College Degree
College isn’t suited for everyone, so it’s a good thing that bachelor’s degrees aren’t a prerequisite for success. Vocational schools — institutions that teach and provide certification for trades — are well adapted for potential laborers and workers who enjoy working with their…