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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
The Incredible Story of How Ang Lee Went From Jobless to an Oscar Winning Director
Renowned Taiwanese-born American film director, screenwriter and producer Ang Lee has directed great classics including “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” “Hulk” and “Brokeback Mountain.” Lee, 61, made history when he became the first Asian recipient of an Oscar in 2006 and…
· Laura Dang
How a Struggling Actor Built a Multi-Million Dollar Fitness Empire
Tony Horton is the 57-year-old creator of the world famous home workout regime P90X. He has helped countless people around the world achieve their physical health goals in the comforts of their own home and built a multi-million dollar fitness empire in the process. Born in…
· Laura Dang
Meet the Australian Model Couple Who Travels the World While Living the Broke Life
It has been said over and over again the regrets people have for not having traveled more in their youth. It’s so easy to get caught up with settling down, buying houses and working on our careers that we forget to take advantage of seeing the world while we’re young.…
· Editorial Staff
Restaurant Manager Tries to Rob His Own Restaurant Twice, Fails Miserably
A Japanese restaurant manager was arrested for armed robbery last month after he attempted to rob his own restaurant. Hijiri Sato, 22, entered his own restaurant on Jan. 15 at 12:55 a.m. donning a mask and sunglasses, according to Rocket News24. Wielding a knife in one hand, he…
· Laura Dang
10 Lifestyle Rules That the Millionaire Creator of P90X Lives By
Tony Horton is the 57-year-old fitness guru who created the P90X fitness system. As a highly sought after fitness instructor, Horton charges $5,000 per workout session and has trained celebrities like Sean Connery, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and Usher. Horton’s 90-day workout…
· Editorial Staff
Rich Chinese Girl Dumps Boyfriend After Being Served Food By His Poor Family
A young woman is gaining attention from Chinese netizens after she posted on social media that she broke up with her boyfriend because his parents served her a meal that was “too humble.” The 27-year-old woman said she was served the unsatisfactory food at her boyfriend’s…
· Laura Dang
Here’s A Look at 17 Different Starbucks From Around the World
World travelers will know that when it comes to Starbucks, each country is different. Americans might think of it as a simple coffee shop, but elsewhere in the world, Starbucks stores can literally be on a train, look like a garden, beach resorts or palaces — some even require…
· Editorial Staff
How a Top Pickup Artist Went From Orgies and Bondage to Becoming a Family Man
In 2005, Rolling Stone writer Neil Strauss released his book “The Game,” which chronicled his years-long journey in the seduction community. These communities provide men who moonlight as pickup artists the opportunity to get together to share and learn ways to court women.…
· Laura Dang
Meet the Playboy ‘Playmate of the Year’ Who Now Makes Up to $600 a Day Trading Stocks
Playboy’s 2014 Playmate of the Year is a day trader and an aspiring doctor who is also penning a book on finance for women. Kennedy Summers, 28, is both beauty and brains as proven by her rather atypical direction in career choices. Summers, who first appeared in Playboy as Miss…