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· Ryan General
Chinese Woman Almost Goes Blind After Binge-Watching Korean Dramas
A Chinese woman’s addiction to Korean TV drama series almost caused her to go blind after binge watching 18 straight episodes of her favorite shows. The 20-year-old woman sought medical attention after she felt that her eyes were “ready to burst out from her skull,” according to…
· Jacob Wagner
Study Shows the Visibly Dramatic Difference Between Six and Eight Hours of Sleep
A full night’s rest is often thought of as a luxury in today’s busy times. According to a recent report from Gallup, 42% of Americans get less than seven hours of sleep per night. Although the potential health consequences of not getting the recommended eight hours of sleep a…
· Waylae Gregoire
Here’s the Dramatic Moment Steve Jobs Told Disney’s CEO His Cancer Had Returned
It was a cool Tuesday on January 24, 2006 in Emeryville, California. Steve Jobs and Bob Iger, Disney’s CEO, sat on an outside bench on Pixar’s campus to talk. Within half an hour, Iger would publically announce Disney’s acquisition of Pixar, which Jobs owned a majority share of,…
· Walky App
Did the Tech Boom Create a Crime Boom? Let’s Look at the Data.
We hear a lot about the companies valued at over $1B, and that ⅓ of the world’s Unicorns live in the San Francisco Bay Area. Lately, more people are voicing concerns about the other humans who live there too: “Every day, on my way to, and from work, I see people sprawled across…
· Editorial Staff
Vicki Zhao: Inside the Life of China’s Wealthiest Working Actress
There are some people in the world who become famous for their beauty, and others who become beautiful for their brains, determination and passionate spirit. Meet Vicki Zhao, who at 40 years old stands on an incredible career as a famous Chinese actress, pop singer, film…
· Editorial Staff
What it’s Like to Be Raised By the Most Famous Tiger Mom of All Time
In 2011, Yale Law School professor and author Amy Chua released her controversial third book, “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,” in which she documented her life raising her two daughters using what she describes as a strict, traditional “Chinese” upbringing. In an excerpt from…
· Ryan General
Chinese Boy Chops Off Own Finger After Parents Scold Him For Being on the Phone a Lot
A rebellious 11-year-old boy from China decided to chop off his own finger after his parents scolded him for his smartphone addiction. Identified only as Xiaopeng, the little boy took a kitchen knife and immediately cut off his left index finger after a heated argument with his…
· Editorial Staff
This Woman’s Funny Voice Landed Her $2 Million From Chinese Investors
A Chinese woman known for her peculiar voice and satirical viral videos on social media has become the first online celebrity to receive VC funding in China, according to Sohu. Papi Jiang, a 29-year-old from Shanghai, recently turned to comedy and became a viral hit online after…
· Benjamin Hardy
10 Reasons Why ‘C’ Students Are More Successful After Graduation
In the late 1800’s, schools were designed and intended to teach obedience. During the rise of our industrial age, big corporations needed workers for their factories. The purpose of the academic system was to create obedient and compliant workers who never asked questions. There…
· Editorial Staff
Filmmaker Creates Epic Car Commercial to Sell His 2010 Nissan That No One Would Buy
// Guy makes epic commercial to sell old car!My buddy Rob’s been trying to sell his car for over a year now, so we made this kinda over-the-top car commercial to see if we can get a few offers on the table! Tag your friend’s that are in the market for a new car… or just need a…
· Editorial Staff
Every Chipotle Restaurant in America Will Be Closing For One Day Next Month
Chipotle lovers — brace yourselves for this announcement. All restaurants belonging to the casual dining Mexican food chain will be shut down across the U.S. for a short period of time next month.
· Jacob Wagner
SpaceX Released the Epic Footage of Their First Successful Rocket Landing
SpaceX recently released the dramatic footage of their first successful landing of the Falcon 9 rocket after sending it up to low-Earth orbit to deliver 11 satellites. The landing occurred on December 21, 2015. Reusable rockets serve as a big leap for the development of space…
· Andrew Yang
What’s Eating Silicon Valley
Like most people, I look up to and admire the heroes of Silicon Valley (the real ones, not the ones from the TV show). They’ve given rise to services (e.g., Google, Facebook, Uber, LinkedIn, Airbnb) that we use every day and make the world a better place. They’ve created value,…
· Laura Dang
How an 18-Year-Old Brandy Melville Model Struggled to Attain the Perfect Body
Scarlett Rose Leithold was discovered by a talent scout in an airport at the age of 14. Today, she is the stunning face of Brandy Melville, the controversial teen clothing brand known for offering only one size. However, the controversy surrounding the company’s promotion of a…
· Sebastian Dillon
Here’s The Damage Just One Energy Drink Can Do to the Body
Energy drinks, sugar and stimulant packed juices for anyone trying to turn up their day at work or night out, are bad for you. Shocker. But just how bad? A recent Mayo Clinic study found out what having just one drink does to the body — and it could literally break your heart.…
· Laura Dang
Thai Beauty Queen Gives the Most Touching Thanks to Her Poor Single Mom After Winning
A 17-year-old Thai beauty pageant winner went back to her hometown after her contest to kneel before her single mother, who collected and recycled trash to raise her. The beauty queen, Khanittha “Mint” Phasaeng, won the title of Miss Uncensored News Thailand 2015 last month,…
· Riley Schatzle
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan to Open a Private School For Underprivileged Kids
To help educate the overwhelming number of disadvantaged students in East Palo Alto and Menlo Park, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan are opening a private school for preschoolers and students from kindergarten through eighth grade. On Thursday, the…
· Benny Luo
He Grew Up in a Mud Hut in Africa — Now He’s an Uber Driver For Hollywood Celebrities
If there’s someone who encompasses all the qualities of a survivor, it’s 35-year-old Oumarou Idrissa. Idrissa made headlines last week after being featured in the New York Times cover interview with Rihanna. The reporter was in an Uber on the way to meet with Rihanna when she…
· Riley Schatzle
What the Color of Luxury Cars Say About the Rich People That Drive Them
While many people are under the assumption that exotic luxury cars are usually brightly colored with hues like red, yellow or orange, the truth is that the majority of luxury cars are either silver, grey or white. Of course the color tones of luxury cars are rarely given generic…
· Editorial Staff
Why This 103-Year-Old Cracker Could Fetch Up to $15,000
It’s safe to say that the most valuable cracker in the world probably tastes very, very stale. A simple cracker made of water and flour that survived the sinking of the Titanic 103 years ago is set to go to auction later this month, reports the Guardian.
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iQIYI is the 'Netflix of China' — the subscription streamer whose original C-dramas, variety shows, and donghua set what a billion-plus viewers binge.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:253450
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Studio Dragon is the studio behind the K-dramas the world binges — Crash Landing on You, Vincenzo, Sweet Home — selling globally through Netflix and beyond.
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Kakao touches messaging, webtoons, music, and entertainment distribution in everyday Korean digital life.