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· 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.”
· Ryan General
China Just Built Their Very First Skytrain, Will Debut in 2017
By now, most people may have already forgotten about the elevated “straddling” bus, China’s futuristic vehicle that would’ve eased congested traffic in cities — if only they could get it to work properly. In the meantime, China is set to offer another alternative to traditional…
· Ryan General
Japanese Train Driver Caught Relaxing For 10 Seconds — Outrage Ensues
A Japanese bullet train driver drew flak from the public after he was caught putting his feet up during one of his Tokyo-to-Osaka trips on Tuesday. The driver reportedly claimed that he raised his legs because he had tired feet. The Japanese railway agency Central Japan Railway,…
· Ryan General
University Study Says That Tiger Parents May Turn Kids into Expert Liars
Tiger moms and dictator dads may think they are raising model citizens through their strict rules, but a recent study suggests that imposing a tough love approach may turn their children into expert liars. A study conducted by social-cognitive development expert Victoria Talwar…
· Ryan General
More Rich Chinese People Would Rather Put Their Parents in Nursing Homes Than Take Care of Them
More and more Chinese are reportedly ditching the long-practiced tradition of caring for their parents in their elderly years and instead letting luxury nursing homes do it for them. A new report, released by Hurun on retirement planning for China’s elderly, revealed that the…
· Laura Dang
Undocumented Santa Ana Student Gets Accepted to Harvard Medical School
An undocumented student from Santa Ana, California, has much to be proud of after learning she was accepted into Harvard Medical School. Blanca Morales has faced a lot of her adversity in her journey to becoming a doctor. At the age of five, her family moved from Mexico to the…
· Editorial Staff
Shiba Inu is Upset He’s Not Allowed on the Subway, Gets Carried Out by Authorities
One determined Shiba Inu determined to live his life-long dream of riding the subway was sadly foiled in his plot when he was so close to finally riding the subway. The shiba walked into the the Kitaoji Station in Kyoto, Japan trailing alongside two humans going through the…
· Gerard Adams
How to Deal With Haters and Negativity
From a young age, I was an outgoing person. I made an effort to make friends with the other kids in my neighborhood and at school, and I was eager to learn. In short, I had no fears about putting myself out there. I believed everyone else was in the same boat, feeling the same…
· Editorial Staff
Before He Sold His Startup, He Was a Complete Failure Living on 50¢ a Day
With three failed startups under his belt by the time he hit his mid-twenties, Satya Vya ended up spending the eve of his 24th birthday sleeping on a moving train with less than a dollar on him. However, he refused to give up and recently signed the acquisition for his fourth…
· 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.…
· Benny Luo
How the Son of a Renowned Restaurateur Became One of EDM’s Hottest Acts
In an era when electronic dance music (EDM) dominates the musical landscape, Steve Aoki is one of the genre’s most recognizable names as well as one of its most profitable, having earned an estimated $23 million last year alone. Part of the reason for Aoki’s popularity is that…
· Sebastian Dillon
DEA Assumes Black 22-Year-Old is a Drug Dealer, Steals His $16,000 Life Savings
Joseph Rivers is a 22-year-old from Michigan who aspires to become a music producer. Looking to finally take action, he traveled to Los Angeles with $16,000 pooled from his family and personal savings to make a music video. He didn’t expect what would be in store for him.
· 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…
· Waylae Gregoire
Meet the Chef That’s Making $1000 Per Plate From Floyd Mayweather
If you were world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., how would you prepare for the most anticipated and hyped-up fight of the century? You’d probably train mercilessly, talk a lot of shit about your opponent Manny Pacquiao, maybe pay his sparring partners more to sit at home…
· Sebastian Dillon
Reddit CEO Quits Because He Hates New Office
[UPDATE 11/13/14 10:32 p.m. PST] Yishan Wong has gone on Quora and given his personal response below of why he left: All of the reasons that Sam has outlined in public are true. I know it sounds somewhat unbelieveable because it’s so weird, but if it was made up, I think any PR…
· David Zimmerman
9 Ways To Travel Better (and the Apps That Can Help)
I’ve been fortunate enough to have traveled since I was about 15-years-old. Anywhere from Homer, Alaska, Siyam World Maldives to Mykonos, Greece. I’ve jet-setted with friends, family, and by myself. I’ve stayed in Four Star resorts, $20 hostels in Spain, and tents in the Israeli…
· Benny Luo
Craig Clemens: How I Went From a Broke Salesman to a “Lucky Bastard” Entrepreneur
Every entrepreneur has been there- rock bottom. With no money and nowhere to go, the only way up is to build yourself to success. Is it hard? Harder than anything you’ve ever done before I’ll bet. Is it doable? Absolutely.
· Editorial Staff
Is it Bad to Build a Startup With Your Significant Other?
Earlier this month, entrepreneurs Kevin Ullery and Stan Krozel went on “Shark Tank” to seek funding for their company Fun Time Express, a trackless train ride people pay to experience at family-friendly events. They went on the show seeking $125,000 in exchange for 20 percent…
· Waylae Gregoire
Kezia Noble: World’s #1 Female Pick-up Coach Talks Seduction and Business
For many male entrepreneurs, its almost easier to grow a successful company than it is to walk up to a pretty woman, strike up a charming conversation, and get her number to ask her out. It sounds ridiculous, but even the most successful guys are powerless to their nerves. For…