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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
Troll Blocks $500K Lambo With His Wheelchair, Driver Forced to Push Him Out of the Way
In a story out in Gloucester, England, an unknown man in a wheelchair was caught on camera purposely blocking the path of a red £350,000 (roughly $500,00) Lamborghini Aventador. The driver of the car is seen honking his horn repeatedly to get the man to move. Eventually, he gets…
· Editorial Staff
This 20-Year-Old Woman Could Be India’s Youngest Pilot Ever
From childhood, 20-year-old Ayesha Aziz of Mumbai has always wanted to be a pilot. This year, she is on track to become one of India’s youngest female pilots. When she was 16, Aziz began flight training at the Bombay Flying Club in 2011 and earned her student pilot license. She…
· Editorial Staff
Crow Swoops Down and Flies Away With Tiny Puppy, Devastates Cancer Patient Owner
A small puppy was snatched by a crow from a backyard in Melbourne, Australia. The woman, who owned the four-month-old Chihuahua named Fudge, had let him go outside for a bit when she heard the puppy cry for help. Heather Sinden claims that Fudge, who is small enough to fit in…
· Laura Dang
Meet the 25-Year-Old Who Could Be the Youngest Woman Ever Elected to Congress
Women are making great strides in the U.S. political arena, from a woman running for president to possibly having the youngest woman ever to be elected to Congress. Erin Schrode, 25, is in the running for Congress in California’s District 2 in her hometown of Marin County. The…
· Laura Dang
The Internet is Going Crazy Over This ‘Shock Clock’ That Will Zap You Awake On Time
A new startup is redesigning the alarm clock into a wearable device that literally shocks its wearers to wake them up. The company behind the clock, Pavlok, guarantees its tested sensory input on its wearable devices can change a person’s behavior and lifestyle habits. The Shock…
· Editorial Staff
Rich Businessmen Pay $220 an Hour to Get Beat Up By Female Wrestlers
A service in London is attracting wealthy businessmen who will may up to $220 an hour to get dominated by scantily clad female wrestlers. Model Wrestling Management in Vauxhall, the U.K. allows customers to choose from 16 models for a variety of different domination and fetish…