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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…
· Ryan General
Goats Are As Smart As Dogs and Love Humans Just as Much, University Study Finds
Scientists have discovered that goats, too, can make great pets and may even rival dogs for the title of “man’s best friend.” A recent study by Queen Mary University of London researchers revealed that the goat, mainly domesticated for agricultural purposes, also possesses the…
· Editorial Staff
Experts Predict That China’s Population Will Be Cut 50% By 2100
China’s population could go down to as much as a billion by the end of the century, according to scholars at this year’s World Economic Forum. With approximately 1.3 billion citizens, the country is the world’s most populous nation to date. The estimate was made by Zheng…
· Editorial Staff
China is Still Selling Dangerous IKEA Furniture That Was Recalled in North America
Following related deaths of six children, IKEA recalled over 30 million chests and dressers in North America. However, the furniture in question is still being sold in China for one lawful (and awful) reason. The recalled furniture failed to comply with safety standards of the…
· Editorial Staff
China Forms All-Female Patrol Squad to Combat Uncivilized Tourists
An all-female urban administrative patrol squad has been formed to keep the peace during the G20 Summit in Hangzhou, China this September. All 21 young women will be fiercely dressed in berets, aviator sunglasses and black uniforms to enforce the law wherever it need be.
· Ryan General
China is Cracking Down on Terrible English Teachers
The Chinese government has finally decided to crack down on unqualified English teachers who are currently employed or seeking a jobs in schools and learning institutions in the country. The demand for English teachers is so high that almost any native English speaker could…
· Editorial Staff
Chinese Gamer’s Feet Start to Rot After 6-Day Gaming Binge at an Internet Cafe
Earlier this week, police discovered an unconscious 19-year-old boy behind a bush near some train tracks in Hangzhou, China with infected and bleeding feet. The police quickly called for an ambulance when the boy woke up briefly to ask for some water. When the police asked him…