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Tourists flock to the Japanese island of Ōkunoshima for one reason alone: to be smothered by the overwhelming cuteness of the numerous wild but friendly rabbits roaming the area. Known as the “Rabbit Island” (Usagi Shima, うさぎ島), the popular tourist destination located in the…
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A new study reveals that women who wear makeup and spend more time and money on grooming tend to get paid more than their less prepped counterparts. The study, conducted by Jaclyn Wong of the University of Chicago and Andrew Penner of the University of California at Irvine,…
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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…
· Ryan General
North Koreans can now binge-watch a variety of documentaries featuring their supreme leader Kim Jong Un in a service similar to Netflix — sort of. The North Korean government-sanctioned video-on-demand service named Manbang will soon be offered to the North Korean citizens, NK…
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About 224 miles northwest of Tokyo is Toyama Prefecture, home to what many have called the world’s most beautiful Starbucks. A photo posted by ＭＡＲＩ ＩＮＯＵＥ (@ma___ri) on Aug 20, 2016 at 5:19am PDT
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Seven pit bulls and one human sustained serious injury after crossing the most unlikely dangerous animal — a 16-year-old cat named Baby. On Monday evening, three dog owners were walking their group of seven pit bulls in British Columbia when the cat attacked outside Betty Jean…
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An airline in Japan thought it wise to ask for forgiveness rather than permission when it sent over 5,000 passengers to their destinations without their luggage. On August 11, travelers on ANA flights from Haneda Airport in Tokyo to destinations all over Japan diligently waited…
· Laura Dang
A photo of a North and South Korean gymnast taking a selfie at the Olympics has raised more than a few brows. Olympic gymnast Lee Eun-Ju of South Korea recently snapped a selfie with Hong Un Jong of North Korea during the games in Rio de Janeiro. It’s no secret that North and…
· Ryan General
A displeased Chinese Tesla owner recently filed a complaint against Tesla Motors after his car crashed while on autopilot on a highway in Beijing. The 33-year-old driver, Luo Zhen, reportedly had the autopilot of his Tesla Model S car activated when it accidentally collided with…
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North Korea is allegedly giving its construction workers crystal meth in order meet deadlines for a skyscraper project. Project managers in the country’s capital of Pyongyang are providing their workers with “ice,” also known as crystal meth, in order to finish a project that…
· Ryan General
A Filipino lawmaker has filed a bill at Philippines’ House of Representatives barring U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump from entering the country. The bill was a response to Trump’s recent statements branding the Philippines as one of the “terrorist nations”…
· Ryan General
China’s first robot store opened last week and shoppers have already been flocking to the unique shop to check out the variety of artificial beings available there. Located in the Hunan capital of Changsha, the Zongke Magic Robot 5S store opened its doors to the public on July…
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Team Rocket has come to life, and this time, they’re truly protecting the world from devastation. Dubbed as a “holy land” for Pokémon, Tsuruma Park has been welcoming trainers eager to catch them all. Needless to say, the site is no stranger to the problem of litter.
· Ryan General
Pokémon Go has become a lot more than a game for many of its hardcore fans. For players like 24-year-old Benny Affonso, it has also become part of their lifestyle. Affonso, considered as one of the top players in Los Angeles, even left his job so he can better focus on the game.…
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A white tiger in China was captured on video tearing a car bumper off like it’s everyday business, leaving the passengers in shock. The encounter was filmed by people inside the car who, for some reason, chose to stay as the tiger approached.
· Ryan General
U.S. Republican nominee Donald Trump has earned himself an avid supporter in North Korea, which released an opinion piece calling the candidate “a prescient presidential candidate” who Americans should vote for in the upcoming presidential elections. Published in May on North…
· Ryan General
A private island with a beautiful traditional Japanese house in Japan is now open for booking via Airbnb. The entire uninhabited island called “Tajima,” which features not only a serene environment but also a variety of special activity areas, is being offered by owner Tetsuhiro…
· Ryan General
A Chicago-based company is aiming to change the way people breeze through airports with the help of Modobag, a motorized suitcase. The rideable luggage seems perfect for people who find traversing inside an airport a cumbersome experience. While the concept may look silly at…
· Ryan General
A charitable foundation’s effort to help gather 1,000 used iPhones in Hong Kong and China to aid the visually impaired is not doing very well. So far, the group has collected a just one used iPhone. Jabbok Charitable Foundation chairman and campaign organizer Edward Yip…
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Nearly 300,000 people have signed a petition calling for the closing of an ocean theme park located in a Chinese shopping center and the release of Pizza, dubbed the “world’s saddest polar bear.” Confined to appease visitors hungry for selfies, Pizza appears lethargic, slow and…
SM is tied to idol groups, tours, fan clubs, and the long-running system behind some of K-pop's most recognizable acts.
SM is tied to idol groups, tours, fan clubs, and the long-running system behind some of K-pop's most recognizable acts.
