businesses
Parking Space That Sold for $664,200 Proves How Crazy Expensive Hong Kong Is
A 188-square-foot parking space in Hong Kong was sold for a whopping HKD $5.18 million ($664,200), which local reports are calling a world record.
Purchased by an investment firm director, Kwan Wai-ming, the space is located on the first floor of the Upton luxury apartment complex near the harborfront in the west of Hong Kong Island, AFP reported (via Yahoo News), citing records from the city’s Land Registry.
Chinese Fruit Shop is Using Women’s Panties to Lure Customers
One fruit shop in China lures shoppers by selling peaches that wear panties.
We’re not sure what these things are trying to cover, but according to Qilu Evening News, the shop’s owner found the fruit’s similarity to a woman’s butt.
Only 51 Percent of Americans Believe Businesses Should Have to Serve Same-Sex Couples, Poll Finds
After the Supreme Court ruled last month that all states are required to recognize same-sex marriage, one might believe a majority of Americans would also support the idea that businesses shouldn’t be able to refuse service to customers based on their sexual orientation.
But according to an Associated Press-GfK poll, Americans are still heavily divided on that issue, and gay marriage in general. Current support for gay marriage is lower than it was earlier this year. The percentage of those in support of same-sex marriage is very close to those who denounce it, with 42% in favor of same-sex marriage compared to 40% who oppose it.
