Are You a Nomophobe? Fear of Being Without a Smartphone Is on the Rise

Arachnophobia, claustrophobia, anatidaephobia… Phobias of all kinds are relatively common issues that people around the world struggle with. But the thing about phobias is that they evolve with the times. For example, there wouldn’t have been any aerophobic people (that is, those scared of flying) before the advent of hot air balloons and airplanes. With …

Florida Woman’s Driveway Stolen While She’s at Work

We’ve all heard of porch pirates — thieves who snatch up unattended deliveries from people’s porches and driveways. But what if the pirate had something bigger in their sights? Perhaps the driveway under the package? You might chuckle at the idea of someone stealing a driveway, and the thought indeed sounds ridiculous. But Amanda Brochu …

Chinese Chess Master’s Bathtub Poop Proves He Didn’t Use Anal Beads to Cheat

It was supposed to be a great day for Yan Chenglong. He had just won the Chinese national championship contest in xiangqi, a strategy game in the same vein as chess. Naturally, the freshly crowned Xiangqi King also received a nice little cash prize. Sadly for him, he didn’t get to enjoy the glory or …