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In the public mind, Japan is often perceived as a place where weird stuff goes down. The stereotype is not entirely misplaced, what with all the drive-through haunted houses and men-only naked festivals. But this time, they may have crossed some border of good taste. A group of artists and architects from Japan has designed …
Continue reading “Tokyo Unveils Public Toilets With Transparent Walls”
Anyone who loves to cook has those items in their kitchen that they love to cook with. And even newbie cooks need items to use in the kitchen, and a cutting board is something any cook needs. When an Arkansas woman bought a cutting board, it did nothing if not arouse the interest of the …
Continue reading “Penis Cutting Board was Not Meant to be Ordered”
We all know, when you have to go, you have to go. But you should probably do everything possible to not go in someone’s garden, especially if you’re out on a work delivery. This man though, he didn’t get the memo. Or maybe he had a turtle situation, and he really just couldn’t hold it …
Continue reading “Delivery Driver Delivers More Than a Package to Lady’s ‘House’”
You know that scene in zombie movies when the ragtag group of survivors is driving through a city? And then the zombies start banging on the windshield and running their grubby fingers down the windows? Ever wanted to experience what that’s like for yourself? No, not really…? Well, uh, you’re in luck, because now you …
Continue reading “World’s First Drive-In Haunted House Makes Guests Scream In Japan”
Sometimes, the streets of Chicago smell like freshly baked brownies. It’s a rare phenomenon, and I remember it happening most in the winter. Sometimes when I left my apartment in the morning, I’d be immersed in the smell of chocolate. It felt impossible and magical. It’s chiseled out a perfect memory in my mind, the …
Continue reading “Factory Malfunction Sprinkles Swiss Town with Cocoa Powder”
How’re you enjoying your coronavirus quarantine? Everything going well? Would you like another layer of quarantine on top of it? No? Well, if you’re currently in a number of states on the US east coast, we have bad news for you. You may already be living under double quarantine and not even know it. Several …
Continue reading “Invasive Bug Species Puts East Coast States Under Double Quarantine”
Come one, come all… back to Blockbuster? Yup, the last ever Blockbuster store is offering a sleepover, and a very nostalgic peek into the past. Airbnb wants to get people into the Blockbuster, and they have it listed as a studio with one bedroom and a half bath. The kicker? For a three one-night stays, …
Continue reading “Blockbuster Airbnb Opens (Shortly) For a Very 90s Experience”
Imagine the scenario – a terrifying wild beast is terrorizing the residents of a city. The authorities are powerless against the rampaging monster, and can only resort to blocking parts of the city from the public. Sounds like a plot to a horror movie, right? For the citizens of Oakland, California, this has unfortunately been …
Continue reading “Violent Turkey That Forced Oakland Park To Close Still Loose After 3 Months”
The speakeasy was an unintended side effect of the US prohibition laws on alcohol, in place between 1920 and 1933. Since then, it has become a cultural icon, and many modern bars and restaurants are modeled after the infamous speakeasy. For those less familiar with American history, the speakeasy is essentially an illegal bar. When …
Continue reading “The New Prohibition: Speakeasy Gyms Emerge In The US”
We all know what water is supposed to look like. It’s usually depicted as blue, but in reality the color varies based on lighting and other factors. The same body of water might look anything from blue to green to pitch black. If there’s a lot of sand and mud, it might be a murky …
Continue reading “Paraguayan Lake Suddenly Turns Bright Purple”