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Japanese Cat Who Regularly Rides the Train Captures the Hearts of Tokyo Passengers
Regular Japanese commuters riding the Seibu Ikebukuro Line have something to look forward to everyday. It’s not because of anything special about the train itself, as the line that runs between Ikebukuro and Seibu Chichibu Stations is reportedly one of the least chic.
· Editorial Staff
This Instagram Model is Also a Highly Trained Soldier in the Israeli Military
Innocent-looking Maria Miri Domark, 20, is not your average model. The stunning young lady with a Barbie-like figure is also a highly trained soldier in the Israeli army. As required by the Israeli government, all women aged 18 to 26 in the country serve a mandatory military…
· 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…
· Editorial Staff
Scientists May Have Discovered How to ‘Feed’ Knowledge To Your Brain Like the Matrix
Imagine a technology which lets you upload knowledge directly to your brain. That sort of innovation, similar to what the fictional character Neo used in “The Matrix,” would make learning instantaneous and might even render traditional schools obsolete.
· Laura Dang
American Bro Finds Out How Difficult it is to Survive in Shanghai on $20 A Day
Kevin Cook is the cute American guy who should seriously be in a movie somewhere. The YouTuber recently challenged himself to spend only 130 RMB or $20 for a day. As an avid traveler himself, Cook wanted to prove that it is possible traveling on a tight budget in an expensive…
· Editorial Staff
Chinese Parents are Paying $600 For Their Children to Learn British Etiquette For a Day
A posh classroom in Shanghai was filled with children who had been brought by their wealthy parents to learn British manners. The Royal Etiquette Training course, hosted by UK luxury children’s clothing brand David Charles, had a British etiquette expert teach children between…
· Laura Dang
I Spent the Day With the World’s Hottest Animal Doctor — This is What Happened
Many may know Dr. Evan Antin as the veterinarian dubbed “Sexiest Beast Charmer” by People, but his clients know him as the caring doctor who performs regular check-ups on their beloved pets. Since the beginning of this year, Dr. Antin has gone from having just 11,000 to 274,000…
· Editorial Staff
Meet the Ultra-Successful 22-Year-Old Who’s Made $1.4 Million as a Fashion Blogger
Five years ago, Kristina Bazan, then 17, launched fashion blog Kayture with her then-boyfriend in order to have an outlet to express her creativity. Little did she know, that blog would end up propelling her career and changing her life. Today, the Switzerland-born Bazan, 22,…
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Man Records All the Late Excuses His Co-Worker Uses For One Year Until He Finally Gets Fired
We may all have that one co-worker who always shows up late but never fails to impress everyone with their excuses. One Redditor, Diondrems, documented in a spreadsheet all the ridiculous and overplayed excuses his co-worker used when he would be late if he even showed up at…