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Not everyone has heard about an Asian country called the Philippines, but those who have know it to be a tropical paradise. Made up of 7,000 islands, the archipelago is home to pristine beaches that draw foreign tourists by the…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, hosted the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife for dinner on May 2, following a discussion that included Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations. What the foreign diplomats did not expect though, was…
A 63-year-old woman and a 65-year-old man have now become Britain’s oldest new parents—but to their dismay, Social Services found it best to take their one-year-old child away. The couple have been left devastated at the decision, and have appealed…
A deadly flesh-eating bacteria whose infections have spiked by 400% in the last four years is stumping medical experts in Australia. Scientists have yet to discover what causes the disease, and where it comes from in the environment. The global…
A Russian woman has died due to medical malpractice of hospital staff who embalmed her alive. Ekaterina Fedyaeva, who was 27 years old, was scheduled for a routine surgery when medics gave her a formalin drip instead of saline solution.…
Czesława Kwoka was 14-years-old when she was sent to Auschwitz—the infamous Nazi death camp. Digital Colorist Marina Amaral decided to bring this heartbreaking moment back to life in color. Marina has been colorizing historic photos for three years. The original…
A Russian tourist was spotted giving birth in the Red Sea in Egypt. Hadia Hosny El Said captured the moment from the balcony of her uncle’s apartment in Dahab, north of Sharm El-Sheikh. The photos show the new father helping…
Iceland said bless (that’s goodbye in Icelandic) to McDonald’s back in 2009 due to the economic meltdown. But that doesn’t mean remnants of the fast food chain have disappeared completely from the country. People flocked to the fast food giant…
You should never judge a book by its cover, and the same goes for houses — especially this tiny little home in Japan. Designed by Mizuishi Architects Atelier, this 594-square foot house is set on a triangular lot between a…
There’s nothing more annoying than putting a Band-Aid on a finger — the size is all wrong, they go raggedy, and then they leave a gross gray smudge on your finger. But a Japanese Band-Aid fan has found the perfect…
These Italian Cream Sodas are easy to make and will make a big impression for sure, and they are super tasty! These drinks don’t take a lot of time to assemble with only a few ingredients, but your guests will love…
Ashley Sistrunk wasn’t looking forward to spending another Christmas without her husband, Brandon, who is currently deployed in Iraq as a sergeant in the Air Force. So she found a way for him to be there in spirit. Ashley and…
Elephant keeper Greig Tonkins, 34, found himself at the center of international attention after footage of him punching a kangaroo to save his dog went viral. Greig was out hunting wild pigs with friends at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in…
An Italian pastry chef has found online fame with his whimsical (and delicious) dessert worlds which he creates using tiny figurines to tell adorably tasty tales. Matteo Stucchi is based in Monza, Italy, and adds tiny figurines and toys to turn…
The Chinese tradition of foot binding, or toe curling, is one that has been around for centuries. This practice continued well into the early 20th century and was often practiced by aristocratic women as well as those from poorer families.…
27-year-old Rava Ray, also known as the “Stingray Queen” grew up on the small Pacific Island Mo’orea, where she says she learned to “share the ware” with sharks, whales, turtles, and dolphins. The Tahitian model has garnered thousands of fans…