The entire nation of Thailand was deeply impacted by the tragic death of a young singer, caused by complications from a neck-twisting massage that resulted in a herniated spinal disk in her neck. In response to this incident, doctors across Thailand have begun cautioning the public against neck-twisting massages. The warnings follow the untimely death […]
Nigel Richards, a 57-year-old New Zealand scrabble phenom, recently won the 2024 Spanish-Language Scrabble World Championship despite not speaking the language at all. It’s been almost a decade since we first wrote about the talented Mr. Nigel Richards; He had just won the 2015 French-Language Scrabble Championship despite being completely unable to have a conversation […]
In 2005, Kyle MacDonald had a simple idea sparked by a red paperclip sitting on his desk. Inspired by a childhood game called “bigger and better”—where players trade small items for something more valuable—MacDonald set an ambitious goal: to trade his paperclip for a house. With determination and patience, he embarked on an extraordinary journey […]
A 26-year-old South Korean man was recently sentenced to one year in prison for deliberately binge eating in order to become obese and be declared unfit for mandatory military service. Military service is no trivial matter in South Korea. It doesn’t matter if you’re a globally-known singer, successful actor, or billionaire; if you’re a healthy […]
If you’re planning to bend the truth, consider holding off on that bathroom break. A new study suggests that needing to pee might actually make you a more convincing liar. At first, this sounds absurd. Lying takes focus, and anyone doing the “potty dance” knows it’s hard to think straight when your bladder is […]
Note: This article contains details of domestic violence, which may be distressing to some readers. Ratu Meli Bainimarama, the son of former Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, has been sentenced to 28 months in prison by Parramatta Local Court for a series of domestic violence-related offences. The 38-year-old admitted to three counts of assault […]
Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t just breaking records on the pitch—he’s now kicking up a storm on YouTube. The Portuguese superstar surprised fans by launching his own channel, quickly scoring 67.3 million subscribers and outpacing big names like Spain’s Mikecrack. But Ronaldo isn’t stopping there; his latest video promises to be a game-changer. In a move […]
When they’re not tackling the challenges of life and parenthood, Alsace and Astral Smith can be found engaging in their favorite sporting activities. The couple recently took up the Spartan Challenge held in Sabeto, Nadi after a suggestion made by Astral. “It was a goal I had set for myself personally at […]
A 47-year-old woman who spent most of her life searching for her young brother’s cruel killer recently reached her goal, putting her target in prison after nearly three decades. Li Haiyu’s heartbreaking tale of revenge began in December 1992 when the woman’s father and another man started arguing about wages. Things got so heated between […]
Iliesa Toga, a retired soldier and current security guard, has expressed deep appreciation after Fijians worldwide rallied to support him. This wave of encouragement followed a viral video that showed his calm response to a minor car accident. The accident happened on October 18 when Mr. Toga’s car reportedly made contact with Bhavik Verma’s […]