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· Ryan General
Hong Kong’s First Hooters is Already Causing Controversy
American restaurant chain Hooters, known for its skimpily dressed female servers is about to open its first restaurant in Hong Kong. A month before its launch, however, the sports bar that bills itself as “delightfully tacky yet unrefined” is already attracting controversy. Set…
· Laura Dang
If This Father’s Day Commercial Doesn’t Make You Want to Text Your Dad, Nothing Will
Father’s Day is coming up and this commercial may make you tear up. The ad by Globe Telecom company in the Philippines shows the general day-to-day text exchanges between a father and a daughter. Their text relationship is rather simple as the daughter is usually texting her dad…
· Editorial Staff
10 Crazy Laws That Only Exist In Asia
Asia is home to some of the most ridiculous and outdated laws in the world. Some of its most ancient legislation that badly needed to be scrapped or updated have managed to endure until today. Recent laws have also been passed in the region that are not only confusing for their…
· Ryan General
Facebook Scammer Tries to Milk $5,780 From Man, Gets Epically Trolled Instead
Most people who encounter potential scammers online either ignore the attempt or report it. A select few with time on their hands, however, would rather engage the offending party. One such person is James Stanley of Gatehead, England, who decided to play along when approached…
· Laura Dang
Majestic Whale Shark Spotted Off China’s Coast, Immediately Gets Slaughtered
A massive whale shark that was recently spotted swimming near one of China’s offshore oilfields has been slaughtered and hung in a harbor. Pictures of the majestic sea creature tranquilly swimming in waters near southern Guangxi were shared on the official Weibo account for the…
· Editorial Staff
Homeless Filipina Girl Finally Earns Her College Degree After Photographer Shares Her Story on Social Media
The inspiring story of a homeless girl in the Philippines who recently finished her college education is now making the rounds on social media and warming the hearts of thousands of Filipino netizens. Rodallie Mosende grew up as a child beggar on impoverished Paterno Street in…
· Laura Dang
Facebook Opens Up Their Malaysia Office, Continues to Conquer Asia
Facebook has officially opened its new office in Malaysia. Dan Neary, Facebook’s Asia-Pacific vice president, announced the opening on Wednesday in a Facebook post.
· Laura Dang
Filipino ‘Carrot Man’ Jeyrick Sigmaton Lands Modeling Contract After Photos Go Viral
Carrot man is back and he is crushing it with his new modeling contract Earlier this year, the “Carrot Man” phenomenon took hold of social media when Edwina Bandong took a photo of a young farmer loading carrots into a truck in the Philippines. The mysterious and photogenic…
· Ryan General
New Report Reveals the Countries With the Best and Worst Internet Speeds
Asia is home to the fastest internet connection in the world with Singapore and South Korea leading the pack. The average connection in the continent is also the fastest average connection in the world according to the Q4 analysis of global internet speeds by Akamai in its…
· Editorial Staff
The Internet is Going Crazy Over This Ridiculously Photogenic ‘Carrot Man’
A good-looking vegetable farmer from a remote mountainous province in the Philippines has become an instant heartthrob/sensation in social media after a traveler snapped his photos and uploaded them on Facebook. While there is very little information about the mysterious young…
· Editorial Staff
Manny Pacquiao Dropped By Nike After Comparing Gay People to Animals
World champion boxer Manny Pacquiao has been dropped by Nike, one of his biggest sponsors, after making some extremely homophobic remarks comparing gay people to animals. BREAKING: Nike has terminated its contract with Manny Pacquiao due to recent comments. Nike statement:…
· 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…
· Laura Dang
This 17-Year-Old is One of 12 in the World to Completely Ace the AP Calculus Exam
For many people, the strenuous three-hour-long Advanced Placement Calculus exam is something to be suppressed from their memories, but for some it is an unforgettable and life-changing feat. That was the case for 17-year-old Cedrick Argueta, who is one of only 12 people in the…
· Editorial Staff
Filipino Chef Unleashes $100 24-Karat Gold Donut on the World
A New York chef is selling golden donuts for $100 apiece. Björn Delacruz sells the 24-karat gold-leafed donuts at Williamsburg, Brooklyn’s Manila Social Club restaurant, where he is executive chef, reports Forbes.
· Eric Thomas
Steve Harvey Didn’t Ruin Miss Universe, Bad Design Did
Whether or not you believe the Miss Universe flub by Steve Harvey was hilarious or tragic (twitter certainly believes the former), one thing is for sure, a much better design could’ve saved a lot of heartache. View the Card below:
· Ryan General
Watch the Awkward Moment When Steve Harvey Announces The Wrong Miss Universe
It was a blunder heard across the universe — the Miss Universe pageant that is. Steve Harvey, this year’s host for the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant announced the wrong winner on Sunday night. The painfully awkward moment when the crown had to be removed from the head of one…
· Editorial Staff
Investigation Finds Fake Boba Allegedly Made Of ‘Leather Shoes and Old Tires’ in China
Do you know what’s in your boba? Typically, boba, or tapioca pearls, are made up of tapioca starch and brown sugar, but a recent investigative report in China found allegations that some of the country’s boba may contain leather and rubber. According to the Hong Kong Free Press,…
· Sarah Lesnar
Poor Little Girl Studying in the Streets is the Saddest Thing You’ll See Today
A picture of a little girl working on her homework in the streets has tugged on netizens’ heartstrings. The photograph of the barefoot young girl, reportedly captured in the Philippines, shows the child perched atop a canister in the street, pen in hand, and focused on her…
· Laura Dang
How a 19-Year-Old With No Experience Ended Up Launching Two Million-Dollar Companies
Melanie Perkins conceived the idea for her business and built her software design company on her mother’s living room couch in Perth, Australia when she was just 19 years old. The company, Fusion Yearbooks, was so successful that she dropped out of her university altogether. If…
· Jacob Wagner
Floyd Mayweather Once Tried to Race a Rival Boxer With His Private Jet
We all know that professional athletes can be extremely competitive even beyond their respective sports. Floyd Mayweather is not an exception.
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