The man who first entered the stratosphere was the father of the first man to reach the deepest part of the ocean and is the grandfather of the man that is now leading the innovation of completely solar powered planes.
There is a man who has been walking around…
There is a man who has been walking around the world since 1998. He is currently in Russia.
Some Saudi Arabian cities have banned walking…
Some Saudi Arabian cities have banned walking your dog or cat because it enhances contact between men and women.
In Hong Kong and Japan, McDonald’s has “doors are always…
In Hong Kong and Japan, McDonald’s has “doors are always open” policy. People, who can’t afford a place to live, take advantage of this policy and “live” in McDonald’s. Because of this, they are called McRefugees.
The reason students have summer off is because…
The reason students have summer off is because, in the 1800s, it was simply too hot to go to school, so students just didn’t show up anyway. Lawmakers eventually saw the sense in this and fought for a school-free summer for students.
In 1990 an unemployed Frenchman, André Gardes, attempted…
In 1990 an unemployed Frenchman, André Gardes, attempted to annex the tiny British island of Sark with a semi-automatic rifle. When a member of the local constabulary complimented his weapon Gardes showed him the rifle, the constable took it and arrested him.
Many of China’s lottery winners have donned masks…
Many of China’s lottery winners have donned masks (and some even full costumes) when claiming their multi-million prizes. This has led to photos of people dressed as Baymax, yellow bears, and even a giant panda holding the novelty checks of their winnings.
The streets in Northeast Minneapolis were named…
The streets in Northeast Minneapolis were named after the U.S. presidents in order of their election to help new residents from Poland, Ukraine, Lebanon and Germany prepare for citizenship exams.
Costa Rica plans to shut down its zoos…
Costa Rica plans to shut down its zoos and release some animals in captivity and eventually do away with public zoos altogether.
An octopus named Inky escaped into the ocean…
An octopus named Inky escaped into the ocean from New Zealand’s National Aquarium. He slipped out of his enclosure via a small opening, slid across the floor during the night and squeezed his body through a pipe leading to the ocean.