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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…
· Gerard Adams
How to Deal With Haters and Negativity
From a young age, I was an outgoing person. I made an effort to make friends with the other kids in my neighborhood and at school, and I was eager to learn. In short, I had no fears about putting myself out there. I believed everyone else was in the same boat, feeling the same…
· Ryan General
German Shepherd Puppy Disappears At Sea, Miraculously Appears 5 Weeks Later
A fisherman’s loyal pet dog fell off a commercial fishing boat and was presumed dead last month. On Tuesday, she was miraculously found alive and well. San Diego fisherman Nick Haworth usually brings Luna, his beloved German shepherd, along when he goes out fishing. When his…
· Editorial Staff
Pimp Out Your Bathroom With This Awesome Toilet Night Light
One of the most annoying things about going to the bathroom at night is turning on the bright lights and destroying your eyes. If you don’t turn on the light, you risk kicking something or peeing all over the place if you’re a man. Well folks, that’s all about to change thanks…
· Editorial Staff
Indonesian Divers Discover the Most Heartbreaking Scene Underwater, But There’s a Happy Ending
A heartbreaking discovery was made by divers off the remote island of Kokoya, Indonesia, last week. Divers swimming near the island found two dugongs, close relatives of the manatee, being held captive in underwater cages in the shallow ocean floor. The rare marine mammals…
· Editorial Staff
Chinese Model Wears Ridiculously Long $45,000 Wedding Dress, Requires Child Labor to Move
Spring is around the corner and love is in the air in Shadong, China. One designer is taking advantage of the opportunity by having a model wear one of her bridal gowns throughout town to entice lovebirds who are thinking of getting hitched.
· Ryan General
Japan Will Pay You $1,600 a Month to Be a Full-Time Ninja
If you’ve ever dreamed of being a ninja, here’s your chance to finally have the most badass profession there is. Central Japan’s Aichi prefecture is on the hunt for highly-skilled, English-speaking ninjas to promote tourism. The listing posted on its website says it is looking…
· Editorial Staff
This Thai Noodle Shop Serves Spicy Food With Really Hot Workers
A noodle shop in Thailand is becoming very popular not just for its food but also for its handsome, muscular guys who prepare it. It’s no small coincidence that store owner Kritsada Saekwang, who is a fitness trainer at Rangsit University and a part-time model, is as attractive…
· Laura Dang
How a Poor Kid Who Learned to Fight For Free Burritos Defeated UFC Champ Conor McGregor
Nate Diaz is the American mixed martial artist who took out UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor last Saturday with a rear naked choke during UFC 196. The two faced off in the octagon at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas after Brazilian fighter Rafael dos Anjos injured…