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This Heartwarming McDonald’s Commercial Will Bring You to Tears in Less Than 2 Minutes
McDonald’s is not typically known for heartwarming commercials, but this particular one coming out of Taiwan will sure bring tears to your face.
· Laura Dang
How a Swedish Farm Boy Hustled His Way to Becoming the Billionaire Owner of IKEA
The man who founded IKEA, the world-famous Swedish furniture store, insists on flying economy and buying his clothes secondhand at flea markets. One of the richest and most mysterious self-made billionaires, Ingvar Kamprad has an incredible rags to riches tale that began on the…
· Laura Dang
Meet the Dermatologist Who Became Famous With Her Terrifying Pimple-Popping Videos
People can’t look away from the videos this woman posts of her indulging in her guilty pleasure of popping other people’s pimples. Dr. Sandra Lee, also known as Doctor Pimple Popper, is a board-certified dermatologist based in Southern California. She is well known for her…
· Laura Dang
Why China’s First Supermodel Doesn’t Think She’s Beautiful
The first Asian supermodel to grace the runway of a Victoria’s Secret fashion show thinks she isn’t beautiful because she doesn’t fit the mold for traditional beauty in her own home country. Liu Wen, 28, is the first Chinese supermodel to break a number of industry norms. She…
· Ryan General
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Former Assistant Reveals What It’s Like To Have Him as a Boss
Even before he snagged an Oscar, Leonardo DiCaprio has always been one of Hollywood’s most interesting actors. His on-screen and off-screen personas are uniquely charismatic, which might make one wonder what is it like to be around him. On that subject, Kasi Brown, the movie…
· Editorial Staff
It Looks Like a Normal Photo of Adele and Nicki Minaj – Now Turn Your Phone Upside Down
A Twitter account has been exploding in popularity after putting out what looks like a normal photo of Adele, until you turn the photo upside down. As you can see, the image is actually just an optical illusion. The twitter account, @turnyourphone has also tweeted out other…
· Editorial Staff
This Danish Supermarket Only Sells Expired Foods and Everyone Loves It
First World countries are striving to end world hunger, yet they are guilty of wasting a ridiculous amount of food themselves. Now one country is launching an initiative to change that irony by opening its first food waste supermarket. Denmark has opened its first-ever charity…
· Ryan General
Cancer Patient Dies Before Getting His Last Wish to Watch ‘Batman v Superman’ Early
A dying man’s wish to watch the highly anticipated superhero flick “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” in advance will go unfulfilled as he has passed away before his request was granted. British #Batman fan dies before getting final screening wish…
· Editorial Staff
Caterpillar Inc. Announces the S60, an Extremely Tough Waterproof Smartphone With a Thermal Camera
There’s a new smartphone heading to market that anyone who appreciates extremely tough and well-made things will absolutely love. It’s called the Cat S60 by Caterpillar Inc., a company mostly known for manufacturing heavy-duty machinery and engines, and will be the world’s first…
· Editorial Staff
Former NYPD Cop Reveals Exactly What to Do During a Mass Shooting or Terrorist Attack
Bill Stanton, popularly known as “Wild Bill,” is a New York City-based private investigator and safety expert who has dedicated his life to teaching others survival techniques for mass shootings, child abductions, and theft, among other things. Stanton’s career started when he…
· Laura Dang
Meet the Mysterious Chinese-Australian Supermodel That Louis Vuitton is Obsessed With
A 20-year-old woman with pastel pink hair is causing a commotion in the fashion industry as an exclusively-booked model for Louis Vuitton. Chinese-Australian model Fernanda Ly has been featured in numerous editions of Vogue as well as indie fashion publications such as i-D,…
· Editorial Staff
All Supermarkets in France Are Now Required to Give Unsold Food to the Needy
The French government enacted a law on Wednesday making it mandatory for supermarkets in France to donate unwanted food to food banks or charities. The petition was launched by local councilman Arash Derambarsh and was unanimously passed by the country’s senate, reports the…
· Editorial Staff
Former Sorority Girl Reveals the Shocking Culture That Made Her Quit
A former sorority member at Syracuse University explained in a revealing video why she decided to leave her sisterhood. Alex Purdy, 21, is a senior on campus and pledged for her unnamed sorority during her freshmen year. Last semester she made the decision to leave the Greek…
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Luxury Gym For Rich People Confirms They Only Care About Good Looks and Money
Equinox, the gym for the elite that can cost between $1,440 to $26,000 a year for membership, has upset everyone, including their members, with their latest ad on Facebook. The ad depicts a totally ripped guy with sunglasses on in nothing but underwear and shoes lying on a couch…
· Ryan General
Science Confirms How Important It Is for Men to Have a Guys’ Night Out
Here’s one solid argument for hanging out more with your buddies if in case your romantic partner is strongly against it: science says it’s good for you. Research has proven that male bonding is essential for reducing stress, gaining a sense of security and living longer. The…
· Editorial Staff
Man Builds Igloo During Winter Snowstorm, Lists it on Airbnb For $200 a Night
During the heavy snowfall of winter storm Jonas, New York and many neighboring cities were brought to a standstill. For Patrick Horton and his friends though, this meant having some time for fun building an igloo and listing it for $200 a night on Airbnb. The buzzword-filled…
· Ryan General
85-Year-Old Chinese Farmer Lets Grandson Transform Him Into a Stylish Grandpa
It’s amazing how a few changes of clothing can bring out the inner style of a person, regardless of age. If you check out this 85-year-old’s fashion photos, you can’t be faulted for thinking that the Chinese grandpa from Fujian was actually posing for a high society fashion…
· Editorial Staff
Man Arrives As ‘Spiderman’ to Pick Up Reward Money After Helping Police in Drug Bust
A man in China may have been taking his hero status literally when he donned a Spider-Man mask to go pick up his reward for tipping off police about drug trafficking. Because of the man’s help, authorities from several cities including Shenzhen and Guangzhou were able to seize…
· Editorial Staff
Former Japanese Idol Singer Gets Sued For $82,500 For Dating a Fan, Thankfully Wins the Case
A Tokyo District Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by an unnamed talent agency against a 23-year-old former J-pop idol group member. In April 2012, the woman signed a contract with the company to become a member of an idol group. According to Yahoo News Japan (via…
· Laura Dang
A Hermés Birkin Handbag is a Better Investment Than Gold, Study Finds
The most exclusive purse in the world is a more solid long-term investment than gold or the stock market. According to a values research study conducted by Baghunter, an online marketplace for buying and selling high-end bags, the average annual return rate for a Hermés Birkin…
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Company · China · NYSE:BABA
Alibaba
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.
Company · Korea · NYSE:CPNG
Coupang
Coupang is Korea's Amazon — overnight Rocket Delivery plus Coupang Play, a streaming service bundling K-content and live sports into the shopping habit.
Company · Indonesia · IDX:GOTO
GoTo Group
GoTo is the app Indonesia runs on — Gojek rides, Tokopedia shopping, and GoPay wallets woven into daily life for the world's fourth-most-populous country.
Company · Singapore · NASDAQ:GRAB
Grab
Grab is the everyday super-app of Southeast Asia — rides, food, and payments in one wallet across eight countries, the way hundreds of millions actually move and eat.
Company · Korea · KRX:035720
Kakao
Kakao touches messaging, webtoons, music, and entertainment distribution in everyday Korean digital life.
Company · China · HKEX:1024
Kuaishou
Kuaishou is China's number-two short-video platform, where livestream selling turned everyday creators into a shopping channel and rewired how goods get sold.
Company · Korea · KRX:035420
Naver
One of the layers behind Webtoon, LINE, Snow.
Company · Japan · TYO:4755
Rakuten Group
Rakuten touches shopping, memberships, points, streaming, and platform habits that affect how people actually spend.
Alibaba · Platforms · NYSE:BABA
The Grammys created an award for Asian pop. BTS said no.
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.