Pretty much everybody likes dark chocolate. What’s not to like? It’s chocolate. That in itself is the one-word definition of “deliciousness” that ought to be printed in every modern dictionary, ever. But, more than being simply delicious, dark chocolate also…
Many of us see the first waking moments of the day as more of a plague than a moment of enjoyment or welcoming. We’re groggy, tired, and in most cases would want nothing more than to crawl right back under…
Ever seen an albino giraffe? Us neither. But a 15-month-old white giraffe is causing a stir on the Internet due to her unusual skin condition. Omo was spotted in Tarangire National Park in Tanzania this week. She suffers from leucism, which…
Every country has its claim to fame, and Japan is no different. But there’s a lot more we have to thank this glorious country for than just sushi and anime. #1. For making video games a reality. Nintendo and Playstation would be non-existent…
Snacking is controversial — is it right, is it wrong, is it harmful or is it the best thing to happen to worker efficiency since coffee? While it’s not a good idea to get hyped at the idea of mini-meals, there…
Food tends to have a trade-off — tons of calories usually translate to absolute deliciousness, while low-calorie meals usually end up as disappointing blandness. However, it doesn’t have to be that way — in fact, you can get “delicious,” “nutritious,” and “low-calorie” all…
Clean clothes are something we all take for granted, but for people living on the streets it’s an unaffordable luxury. But two Australian guys have founded a mobile laundry to wash homeless people’s clothes. Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett, both 21,…
Sloths are known for being a little on the lazy side, but one little furball took it to new extremes by stopping for a rest beside a busy highway. Clinging to a post beside the road in Quevedo, Ecuador, a…
Us humans have to train for months to compete in a gruelling half marathon, but one dog just fancied a spontaneous run one afternoon and managed to place seventh in the 13-mile race. Ludivine had been let out to pee by owner April…
Turkish artist Aydin Büyüktaş has turned Istanbul, Turkey, upside-down with his Inception-esque digital photo manipulations. The series, named “Flatland”, takes the beautiful streets of Turkey’s capital city and bends them into a surreal cityscape. Inspired by Edwin A. Abbott’s novella,…
Beaker the duck, a.k.a Bee, met the Young family as a teeny tiny duckling and found instant friendship with tiny human, Tyler. Now, they’re the best of friends and always getting into mischief together. This is Tyler, aged 9 months,…
Snowmageddon swamped the news with stories of chaos and devastation this weekend, so we set out to find the heartwarming, the hilarious and the downright bizarre antics that Storm Jonas inspired across America. #1. Of course, a T. Rex appeared…
Sometimes it can be hard to know if you just love cats, or if you’re crossing the boundary into cat obsession. If you can relate to five or more of these cat-based Tweets (or meow loudly when you’re hungry), you’ve…
While many of us are already thinking of retirement, 104-year-old Anthony Mancinelli is showing no signs of slowing down. The Orange County barber started cutting hair aged just 12, when Calvin Coolidge was in the White House. Now he’s the oldest working barber…
Laxmi Saa was just 15 years old when a 32-year-old man threw acid at her after she rejected his offer of marriage. Now, a decade on, the acid attack survivor and campaigner is to be the face of Indian fashion retail brand Viva…