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· Riley Schatzle
Hyperloop’s New Video Shows the Incredible Future of High-Speed Trains
The future is here, according to two new technology companies inspired by Elon Musk’s vision to create “the fifth mode of transportation.”
· Laura Dang
Why This Adopted Cat is Now Running a Train Station in Japan
An important event occurred in the rural Kinokawa neighborhood in Japan earlier this week. It was announced that Nitama the cat will be assuming the role of Japan’s new cat stationmaster after the passing of Japan’s beloved cat stationmaster Tama, according to CNN. Tama passed…
· 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…
· Laura Dang
Inside the Life of a 23-Year-Old Brazilian Soccer Star Worth $75 Million
Brazilian soccer star Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, 23, has accomplished much for someone his age. Beloved in his home country and with adoring fans all around the world, Neymar also has 32 million Instagram followers who he keeps updated on his life, hairstyles and…
· Editorial Staff
This $2,000-A-Night Swiss Hotel Makes ‘You Feel Like Being on Board a Space Station’
A Swiss hotel is hoping to woo space fanatics and art lovers to stay overnight with their new out-of-this-world suite. The Grand Kameha Zürich hotel has unveiled a space station-inspired suite that will cost guests $2,000 a night to feed their interstellar fantasies.
· Editorial Staff
How a 24-Year-Old Amish Woman Became a Successful Model in New York City
Kate Stoltz did not have a typical upbringing. Born on January 1, 1991, she was raised by a strict and religious family who lived the Amish lifestyle. Up until she was 20 years old, she lived in an Amish community in Myerstown, Pennsylvania, where there were heavy limitations on…
· Riley Schatzle
Former Maxim Model Becomes Korea’s ‘Most Beautiful Police Officer’
A police officer is gaining attention in Korea for her gender and good looks. Kim Miso was nominated for Miss Maxim Korea in 2014, however, she is now pursuing a career where she can protect and serve.
· Jacob Wagner
Rich Chinese Kid Proposes to College Girlfriend With 11 Luxury Cars
A man in China proposed to his girlfriend with a fleet of luxury cars arranged in the shape of a heart. Fortunately, the stunt worked out for the lover boy. The boyfriend from Guangzhou, China is reportedly a young university dropout who found enough success as a CEO to rent 11…
· Riley Schatzle
Inside Dubai’s Exclusive $20,000-a-Night, ‘Seven-Star’ Hotel
The Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, standing at 1,053 feet tall, is the fourth tallest hotel in the world and was once described as the “world’s only seven-star hotel.” Depending on timing and availability, a stay at the Burj Al Arab, which opened in 1999, can run from $1,000 a…
· Editorial Staff
‘Rage Rooms’ Offer Customers a New Way to Relieve Stress for $20
If angry girlfriends had titanium bats to smash china plates and glass vases for each time their thoughtless boyfriends screwed up, the world would be a much happier place. Perhaps it is time to move to Toronto, Canada, where “Rage Rooms” are offered to do just that. Sometimes…
· Laura Dang
Last Living Rescue Dog from 9/11 Celebrates Sweet 16 in Epic Celebration
A courageous golden retriever named Bretagne, the last living dog among the first responders after the 9/11 attack, was invited to celebrate a hero-worthy 16th birthday in New York this past weekend. As a rescue dog, Bretagne was responsible for finding survivors in the debris…
· Sebastian Dillon
Chinese Plastic Surgery Program Tells Students to Practice on Each Other
A Chinese plastic surgery training center is under investigation after teachers used students as guinea pigs and asked them to practice procedures on each other. The school originally advertised that after their four-day program (yes, only four days), students would be able to…
· Editorial Staff
‘Britain’s Worst Boxer’ Finally Notches Win to End Longest Losing Streak in Boxing History
British boxer Robin Deakin epitomizes the old saying “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Dubbed “Britain’s Worst Boxer,” Deakin finally won a match on Saturday after having lost 51 fights in a row, the longest recorded losing streak in professional boxing history,…
· Editorial Staff
Undercover Jeremy Lin Wears a Fat Suit to Troll People at a Gym
Members at an Adidas gym were in for a surprise when NBA player Jeremy Lin stopped by to give the worst possible workout advice ever while wearing a fat suit and beard. Lin, along with Taiwanese celebrity Vaness Wu, prove they can be the worst (and most entertaining) personal…
· Riley Schatzle
Woman Goes HAM After Winning Card Game, Dislocates Jaw from Screaming
In today’s “WTF news”: a woman dislocated her jaw after she got too excited about being dealt a good hand in a card game and had to be hospitalized because of the injury. On the 28-hour train journey from the provincial capital Nanning to eastern Shandong Province’s Qingdao…
· Riley Schatzle
Someone Gave 100 Cameras to Homeless People in London — the Results Were Amazing
Cafe Art, a UK-based organization fostering artistic outlets for homeless people, funded a project last month that gave out 100 Fujifilm disposable cameras to people living on the streets. Royal Photographic Society provided initial training for the homeless individuals, who…