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· Ryan General
A Chinese farmer/inventor, who taught himself to build unique operational robots has created an impressive family of machines made entirely from scraps over the last three decades. For years, Wu Yulu, from Beijing has been developing different types of robots that are able to do…
· Carl Samson
A video of a man being punctured in the head has shocked netizens as soon as it hit the web. It is, in every sense, a modern bloodletting.
· Editorial Staff
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…
· Editorial Staff
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,…
· Editorial Staff
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…
· Khier Casino
Ten members of White House Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have resigned in protest of Donald Trump’s policies, leaving only four sitting on the board. The total resignations for the commission now stands at 16 after six others quit on January 20,…
· Editorial Staff
In the year 2000, Nokia released the 3310, possibly without a doubt the best phone of all time. It had the most classic game ever — Snake never needed a data plan to play.
· Editorial Staff
Earlier this month, a Mexico-based photographer identified as Natasha, traveled to Tokyo to get a TESOL certificate to teach English. Natasha, 29, had always dreamed of visiting Japan and checking out one of its most popular destinations: Fox Village.
· Carl Samson
Oftentimes, the financial risk that comes with starting a new business online is nothing compared to opening up a brick and mortar store. So it’s not surprising to learn that many entrepreneurs spend years testing the waters of the internet before branching out to the “real…
· Ryan General
A tragic video featuring a teenager’s death at an amusement park in China is now making the rounds on social media. In the clip, a 13-year-old girl is shown being flung out of a fast-turning swing ride at the Zhaohua Park in Fengdu County on Friday afternoon, Associated Press…
· Ryan General
Somewhere in Baja California, Mexico, a community of around 5,000 people is celebrating the Chinese New Year festival. They are the residents of Chinese descent who have been living in the large Chinatown in Mexicali called La Chinesca, according to San Diego Red. For…
· Khier Casino
The National Green Tribunal in India has passed a law banning the use of all forms of disposable plastic including cutlery, bags and cups in the National Capital Territory area of Delhi. The ban, which came into effect at the beginning of January, was introduced after complaints…
· Carl Samson
When manager Tammie Too learned that her family’s domestic helper suffered from kidney failure, she knew she had to do something. Dasiyati, whom they called Yati, was informed of her condition after returning to Singapore from a two-week break in her hometown of Semarang,…
· Carl Samson
The world’s most expensive trip begins in August and there’s a whole lot in store for those who can afford it. Launched by experiential travel boutique DreamMaker, the trip called “Passport to 50” will tour 20 cities in 20 days, circumnavigating the globe via two privately…
· King Malleta
Japan’s high-tech toilets are about to get better with this new idea imposed by the sanitation industry. Many foreigners have had their minds blown by how impressive Japan’s toilets are. These futuristic and high-tech toilets have lid and seat controls, front and back bidets,…
· Carl Samson
We’ve all heard how hard the Japanese work, that they die from it, and how honorable it is for them to stay in the office, even if it means sleeping there. As it turns out, the work culture in South Korea is not so different. There, spending overtime hours means you’re…
· Ryan General
Home alone on the evening of January 6, 29-year-old Andrew Cho suddenly collapsed and noticed that he was paralyzed from the neck down. Horrified, the Korean-Canadian summoned all of his willpower to crawl to his phone using only his chin and then dial 911 with his tongue. “It…
· Ryan General
As millions are expected to visit China in a couple of weeks to celebrate the “Spring Festival”, also known as Chinese New Year, first-time travelers who want to join the festivities may want to set their expectations before booking a flight. Travelers who hate flight delays may…
· King Malleta
In Asia, using various skin whitening products is a common practice among women, but clearly, the trend is also catching up to many Asian men. The preference to have white skin goes back in ancient times when “handsome men” were described as someone who has fair skin. Others…
· Ryan General
Over 6,000 live freshwater turtles were recently rescued by Indian authorities from poachers, according to a press statement released on Wednesday. Weighing over four tons, all 6,430 turtles retrieved in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, account to India’s largest…
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.
