Bizarre, hilarious, and outlandish stories from around the globe.
Bizarre, hilarious, and outlandish stories from around the globe.
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In the massively-hyped, quadrennial sporting event that grips sports enthusiasts the world over, it's often impossible to predict what'll happen in the World Cup. Who would have thought that the Dutch National team would have got away with a kung-fu kick in the 2010 Final, or that Zinedine Zidane would…
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Health treatments these days can get pretty weird. You've got "vampire facials", in which people inject blood from their arm into their faces to keep them looking young, "wine baths" in which folks take a dip in a tub of red wine in order to soak up the antioxidants, and…
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The idea of a 'Human Barbie' sounds altogether barmy, but the idea of more than one? And more than one competing to become the all conquering Human Barbie-conquering hero? Words don't do it justice really. But that's the situation in Poland right now, as two Human Barbies fight it out on…
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Once upon a time, before CCTV and mass surveillance of public spaces, people could get away with pretty much anything out in the open. These days, however, if you happen to do anything remotely amusing in view of a camera, you'll find yourself going viral on YouTube in just a…
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There are few stories more inspiring than that of a narrowly-averted disaster. Perhaps it's because we're so often bombarded with tales of bloodshed, disaster and woe, but it feels like good news is very much in short supply these days, and you're more likely to hear about all the times…
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It's a fact of life that we all lie. While some people may try and deny that they're a liar, we've all been guilty of at least "distorting the truth." Whether it's simply saying you didn't eat the last cookie out the jar, or watching that final episode of the…
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Given the absurdity of some of the things that have happened to the world in 2018, most of us hardly bat an eyelid at the news anymore. Elon Musk is selling flamethrowers? Cool. Donald Trump is trying to forge a friendship with a notorious dictator? Standard. A bunch of people…
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Much like World War I, one of the strangest food investigations in recent history may have been decided by a sandwich. Had Gavrilo Princip not decided to stop off for a sandwich back in 1914, he may never have assassinated Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and the First World War may never…
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It's often said that crime doesn't pay, but rarely do we get to see that sentiment in action as clearly as we did this week when a 29-year-old woman came crashing through the ceiling of a convenience store in Alberta, Canada. The woman - who has not been named - had…
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Even in the healthiest of relationships, a lovers' quarrel will break out every now and then. Sometimes it'll be over something small, like whose turn it is to do the dishes, but other times it'll concern some huge, serious situation, such as infidelity, or who gets to pick what to…
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Some people just have life figured out. Do you know what I mean? Maybe you don't because you simply don't have the requisite amount of swagger and confidence. I know I sure don't. But some people are just so totally self-assured, that they're able to get away with stuff that…
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For a lot of people, the idea of settling down with a partner and having children is an overwhelming one. For others, however, it's a lifelong dream. But not everyone fits into one of those two categories. Take Winston Blackmore, for instance, who - apparently discontent with just having one wife…
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For the most part, I love my life. I've got a nice job, a nice house, loving friends and family. However, while nothing's ever perfect, I sometimes like to take a step back, and really appreciate how blessed I am to be in the current situation I am in. But that's only…
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Woven into most full-time employment contracts you can get today is a detailed breakdown of your working hours. Nine to five is the most standard; but in recent times, that leaving time can be extended to half past five, or even six, sometimes. But even as you grumble about working unpaid…
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All across the globe, World Cup fever has gripped every nation, as people from all four corners of human society come together to watch a ton of sport, drink a ton of beers, and generally get merry for the biggest sporting event in the world. While last time in 2014,…
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I don't know about you, but I think that without McDonald's, the world would be a much sadder, darker and scarier place. Since the first day I was able to chew solid food to the present day, so many of my best memories have been enjoyed while tucking into a…
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Most people would agree that an orgasm is one of the best feelings in the world. A life without the Big O would seem like a pretty shabby one. But how much would someone have to pay you to never experience another? Would nearly $2 million be enough money? Personally,…
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This is not a question and it certainly isn't an overstatement: there is nothing better than a World Cup. While plenty of people will argue against this, they are all wrong. The World Cup is an all-encompassing, international competition. It brings people together, it gives us seconds of pure, unadulterated…
