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· Ryan General
Fitness Trainer Purposely Gains 70 Pounds to Inspire a Client — Loses Weight With Her
In an effort to inspire his client to lose weight, a dedicated personal trainer gained 70 lbs in less than four months so that they could get in shape together. To reach the desired weight, fitness expert Adonis Hill had to stop his routine exercise and take in 7,000 calories…
· Editorial Staff
Chinese Woman Kills a Live Animal Just to Get on a Train
Rather than miss her train ride, a Chinese woman slit the throat of a duck she was carrying in front of other passengers. The woman, in her 20s, killed the duck being carried inside her handbag because she was told live animals, except for guide dogs, were not allowed on the…
· Editorial Staff
Why Japan Keeps a Defunct Train Station Open To Pick Up One Passenger
A Japanese train station in the rural parts of Hokkaido, Japan, has been operating for years solely to pick up one passenger. The train stops at the Kami-Shirataki train station situated in the northernmost island of Japan only twice a day. Its first stop is to pick up a high…
· Editorial Staff
Lumosity Must Now Pay $2 Million Because ‘Brain-Training’ Isn’t Actually Real
Apparently, playing a bunch of mini-games for a few minutes a day will not make you smarter as some mobile apps claim. The Federal Trade Commission announced on Tuesday that Lumosity app developer Lumos labs will pay $2 million to settle deceptive advertising charges over its…
· Editorial Staff
China is Now Using the World’s Most Hated Verification System to Buy Train Tickets
If you thought websites making you type in indecipherable phrases through their CAPTCHA tests was frustrating, you’re lucky you’re not a China Railway ticket buyer. The national railway operator of the People’s Republic of China is employing a new verification system for booking…
· 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
Twenty-Six-Year-Old Australian Reveals the Life of Being an Instagram Famous Pilot
Tom Cross is a 26-year-old Australian pilot known for his good looks and spectacular, sky-high selfies that are out of this world. His Instagram account, which has garnered over 55,000 followers, documents his travels as an airline captain for QantasLink and his adorable moments…
· Editorial Staff
There’s a Job Opening in England That Pays You to Play With Cats All Day
If you’ve ever dreamed of getting paid to play with cats, there’s a job opening in England just for you. A new cat cafe set to open in Manchester is looking for a cafe manager, assistant manager, barista, front of house staff and a cat nanny, reports the Telegraph.
· Editorial Staff
Here’s The Insane Amount of Money a 275-Pound Body Builder Spends on Food in Just One Week
To be the best in any given field, sometimes one has to take extreme measures. For Australian Josh Lenartowicz, who is aiming to be at the pinnacle of the bodybuilding world, it means spending over $700 a week on food alone. To maintain his 275-pound frame, the 32-year-old…
· Editorial Staff
There’s Something Most Online-Dating Profiles Have — And You’re Not Going to Like it
Approximately 9 out of every 10 online-dating profiles contain a lie, according to one study. Researchers from Cornell University and Michigan State University recruited 80 men and women who had a personal ad on four online dating sites, including Match.com and Yahoo Personals,…
· Editorial Staff
Tinder Just Released the Type of Jobs Guys and Girls Swipe Right to the Most
If you’ve ever wondered what professions land their workers the most dates, now there’s an answer. Dating app Tinder started allowing its users to list their job and education details on their profiles three months ago, which has led a wealth of mineable data. Using data on…
· Stefanie Williams
Yelp Worker Who Got Fired For Complaining About Her Pay Gets Torn Apart in One Blog Post
Last Friday, Yelp employee Talia Jane wrote a post to her CEO complaining about her compensation, which worked out to be around $8 and hour, according to her. She was fired from her job a few hours later after sharing the post via Twitter. Jane’s post stirred up a huge debate on…
· Editorial Staff
Before He Sold His Startup, He Was a Complete Failure Living on 50¢ a Day
With three failed startups under his belt by the time he hit his mid-twenties, Satya Vya ended up spending the eve of his 24th birthday sleeping on a moving train with less than a dollar on him. However, he refused to give up and recently signed the acquisition for his fourth…
· Editorial Staff
The Dark Side of Having Rich Parents in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is an area known for its entrepreneurial spirit and its affluent population of business and tech leaders. However, it’s lesser known that the area has one of the highest suicide rates among teenagers and young adults in the country. In the city of Palo Alto, the…