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· Jacob Wagner
Artist Who Made ‘Peace for Paris’ Symbol Mocks Our Tech Obsession in New Art Series
Jean Jullien is a French illustrator known for his satiral comics. Aside from that, he’s widely known for creating the “Peace for Paris” symbol after the terrorist attack in Paris last month. In a series of illustration, Jullien mocks our societies obsession with technology,…
· Editorial Staff
A 22-Year-Old Reveals How She Survived the Paris Shootings in Heartbreaking Facebook Post
Isobel Bowdery, a 22-year-old South African student studying in Paris, was in the Bataclan theatre when gunmen opened fire on the crowd, murdering a total of 129 people and wounding 352 others. In a chilling Facebook post, Bowdery describes chaos and tragedy of the scene,…
· Laura Dang
Paris is Banning All Cars For One Day For The Best Reason Ever
All hail pedestrians and cyclists! Paris is closing its streets off to cars for a day to make a statement about its terrible air pollution. The no-car holiday, La Journee sans Voiture, will take place on Sunday, September 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Paris is expected to close…
· Editorial Staff
Here’s a Comparison of Amazon and Walmart Just in Time for ‘Prime Day’
Tomorrow, July 15, is “Prime Day,” Amazon’s one-day shopping event that’s been advertised as having “more deals than Black Friday.” To make things a little more interesting, Walmart has initiated a sale rivalry with Amazon, potentially making tomorrow one of the biggest shopping…
· Max Chang
Chinese Company to Spend $15 Million on Four-Day Paris Vacation For 6,400 Workers
If you thought your company perks were great, you thought absolutely wrong. Tiens Group, a large Chinese company with 12,000 employees is sending 6,400 workers on an epic four-day vacation to Paris, France, according a report by The Guardian.
· Editorial Staff
Homeless Man Becomes Bestselling Author After Writing a Book About Being Homeless
A Parisian beggar is now a bestselling author after his book detailing his life as a homeless man sold nearly 50,000 copies.
· Editorial Staff
Rich Chinese Mom Tries to Bribe Customs Official With Sex, Fails Miserably
Here’s some news that looks like a blurb from a porn video: a 55-year-old Chinese woman tried bribing a customs officer with sex after being caught smuggling designer goods. Hong Yang and her adult daughter were recently caught sneaking $160,000 worth of undeclared goods into…
· Sebastian Dillon
A 22-Year-Old Golfer Was Criticized For Being Allowed to Compete Because of Her Instagram
A 22-year-old professional golfer has had to defend herself from alleged criticism that she was invited to the prestigious Omega Dubai Ladies Masters tournament for her model looks rather than actual skill. Nothing is scarier than putting yourself out there to either fail or…
· Editorial Staff
There’s Something Awesome About Hong Kong’s Female Entrepreneurs Compared to the West’s
Female entrepreneurs in Hong Kong are wealthier than their male counterparts, according to new data. HSBC Private Bank conducted an online survey of over 2,800 respondents from 10 different countries who had earned more than $1 million from past or present businesses. The…
· Max Chang
What Would Happen if You Were Shot by a Diamond Bullet?
If you have ever been curious about what would happen if bullets were made of diamond, the question “Terminal Ballistics: How much damage would a diamond bullet do in comparison with a normal bullet?” was recently answered on Quora. The top answer was provided by computer…
· Editorial Staff
Meet the Man Who Sells the World’s Most Expensive Meat
The most expensive meat in the world is offered by a Frenchman who goes so far as to speaking to his cattle daily so that they are calm and relaxed. The Polmard boucherie in Paris’ St. Germain des Pres quarter is run by Alexandre Polmard, a sixth-generation butcher whose lineage…
· Laura Dang
This 15-Year-Old is Suing President Obama Over Climate Change
Xiuhtezcatl Tonatiuh, 15, is suing President Obama over climate change. Tonatiuh was the recipient of the United States Community Service Award in 2013 which was presented by President Obama for his environmental activism. Now, the teenager from Colorado is joining forces with…
· Editorial Staff
Study: 40 Percent of Millennials Believe Free Speech Should Be Further Restricted
As outspoken as millennials tend to be, a surprisingly great number of them support more government regulation of free speech, according to new data. Four in 10 people aged 18-34 said they believed that the government should be able to prevent speech that is offensive to…
· Laura Dang
How a Vandalized Mosque Thanked a Little Boy Who Donated His Piggy Bank For Repairs
A small boy with a big heart donated the money from his piggy bank to a vandalized mosque and received an unexpected thank you in return. The 7-year-old Texas boy, Jack Swanson, was upset when his mother explained to him that the Islamic Center of Pflugerville had been…
· Editorial Staff
Richard Branson Has the Best Answer For How We Should Treat Muslim Refugees
Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson, in response to the bigoted comments and ideas proposed by some US governors, has the best remedy for the fear and panic that have led some to openly attack the Muslim community in general following the Paris terrorist attacks: fight ISIS…
· Editorial Staff
Aussie Man Discovers His Uber Driver is Islamic, Heartbreaking Conversation Ensues
The reverberations from the Paris terrorist attacks are sure to affect everyone worldwide, including Muslims who reject extremist violence. On the Saturday night after the horrific events, musician Darren Hanlon had missed his bus stop in Sydney, Australia, and hailed an Uber to…
· Sebastian Dillon
Bigoted Woman Tries to Ban Muslims From Her Salon, Gets Exactly What She Deserves
One business owner in the U.K. has perfectly demonstrated why generalized bigotry is the wrong response to the horrific acts of known terrorists. In the wake of Paris terrorist attacks, April Major, 43, took to her company’s Facebook page to say that it’s “time to put my country…
· Editorial Staff
Instagram Will Make You Depressed If You Follow These Kinds of People
Social media can be detrimental to your health, and the people you choose to have in your social circles may be the reason why. A study conducted by researchers at Pace University linked the frequent use of photo-sharing app Instagram with symptoms of depression. The constant…
· Editorial Staff
These Twin Sisters on Instagram Are Giving the Kardashians a Run For Their Money
It looks like there may be two new fashion icons on the block, and although they are short in stature, they are high in fashion. #annawintour and #karllagerfeld running wild on #rodeodrive 🏃🏽👜🌎💕⭐️ @lovebevhills @chanelofficial @voguemagazine #cosmopolitan #teenvogue #vogue…
· Laura Dang
This Comedian Has the Perfect Response to Society’s Body Image Obsession
Deliciouslystella is a parody Instagram account that pokes fun at the hundreds of clean, healthy eating Instagram accounts out there. I’m in marbs eating all of the carbs but I just can’t seem to catch any rays. Luckily I’m all about natural remedies and your kitchen cupboards…
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