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Ever feel like your life is a movie? Or are you the one making sure the main character doesn’t completely ruin theirs? Take this quiz to see where you really stand! 1. It’s Friday night. What are you doing? a) Going on a spontaneous adventure or planning an unforgettable night. b) Chilling with my best friend, probably watching their drama unfold. 2. Your best friend just went through a breakup. You: a) Tell them it’s time for a dramatic makeover and an even more dramatic revenge glow-up. b) Show up with snacks, tissues, and a rom-com playlist because emotional support is my thing. 3. Pick a song that describes your life: a) Unstoppable – Sia b) Lean on Me – Bill Withers 4. Your friend calls you at 2 AM freaking out. You: a) Assume it’s about me, but then realize it’s their crisis. Still, I’ll help. b) Answer immediately because I’m always the go-to problem solver. 5. What’s your go-to outfit? a) Something bold and unique—if I walk into a room, people will...
Hubei: In a rare medical case from China’s Hubei province, a woman gave birth to twin sons, a full decade apart. Yes, you read that right — twins born 10 years apart! The mother, known as Wang, had long struggled to conceive and decided to try in vitro fertilisation (IVF) back in 2009. Doctors at the Hubei Maternal and Child Health Hospital successfully cultivated a batch of embryos. One embryo was implanted in October that year, and Wang gave birth to her first son, nicknamed ‘Lulu’, in June 2010. Rather than discarding the remaining embryos, doctors froze them for possible future use. Fast forward to 10 years later, Wang returned to the same hospital hoping for another child. She was welcomed by the same doctor, Director Xiao Mei, who had helped her a decade earlier. Incredibly, the IVF process worked again. Despite her age, Wang’s pregnancy went smoothly. She gave birth to her second son, ‘Tongtong’, via caesarean section on June 16, 2010 — exactly like Lulu. Even...
A woman named Latiesha Jones once dreamed of becoming a doctor. She was studying biomedical science at university and working part-time at Tesco in Manchester to make ends meet. But a bizarre side hustle changed everything — and made her a small fortune. She now earns upto £41,000 (Rs 45 lakh) a month. What started as a fluke quickly turned into a full-time gig. Latiesha received a strange request from a man who offered to pay £300 (Rs 33,000) for a bottle of her spit. “I thought it was a joke at first,” she told Mirror. But when the payment landed in her account, she realised she’d stumbled on something big. Since then, Latiesha has been selling spit, toenail clippings, used gym clothes and even week-old bedsheets to people willing to pay up to £1,500 (Rs 1.65 lakh) for a single item. Latiesha uses discreet websites to find clients and negotiates based on what she thinks a customer can pay. She typically takes three requests a day and says spit is the most popular item....
People are making serious money by streaming themselves... sleeping. Yes, you read that right. Twitch star Amouranth has earned thousands while streaming herself sleeping. As seen on The Iced Coffee Hour podcast, the popular streamer spilled the beans on her most unexpected money-making trick: sleep streams. The concept is as simple as it sounds — Amouranth nods off on camera while her audience watches. In fact, viewers can pay to try and wake her up using loud alarms or music. Strange? Absolutely. Profitable? Ridiculously so. When podcast host Graham Stephan asked how much she earns from these bedtime broadcasts, Amouranth didn’t hold back. She said, “Just on Twitch, probably a couple thousand dollars. But with conversions to OnlyFans, while I’m sleeping, maybe like $10,000 to $15,000 (Rs 8.5 lakh to Rs 12.8 lakh).” Yes, while she’s fast asleep, fans are forking out thousands. The podcast hosts were completely floored. Sleep streams have quietly become a hot trend on...
Picture this: you’re at a funeral, it’s silent, the air is heavy… and suddenly, you’re giggling. Not a polite chuckle — a full-on, can’t-control-it laugh. Mortifying, right? It sounds inappropriate, even offensive, but for some, it’s not a matter of choice. This unexpected reaction could be a sign of a rare neurological condition called Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA). PBA is a bizarre and rarely talked-about brain glitch that makes your emotions go rogue. It causes sudden, uncontrollable bursts of laughter or crying that don’t match how a person truly feels. People with PBA laugh when nothing’s funny or cry at the happiest moments. It’s not a bad sense of humour or a drama queen act. These emotional outbursts can be confusing, not just for the person experiencing them, but also for those around them. Often mistaken for mood disorders, PBA is actually the result of neurological damage. The brain’s ability to control emotional expression becomes disrupted, causing...
Van Gogh, a rescue dog in the United States, gained viral fame for his unique artistic talent — painting with his tongue. Like his namesake, the famous Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh, this adorable dog has just one ear. But that hasn’t stopped him from making a splash in the art world with his colourful, tongue-created “paw-traits.” Van Gogh lives at the Happily Furever After Rescue centre, where he gets a helping hand from founder Jaclyn Gartner. She puts blobs of paint on a canvas, slips it inside a plastic bag and then coats the outside with peanut butter — Van Gogh’s favourite treat. Jaclyn told the Washington Examiner, “His painting is him licking peanut butter off. And while he 's licking the peanut butter, all the paints is smeared around and makes the design.” The result? Vibrant, abstract works of art. They were all sold out immediately, with more requests pouring in. When he’s not painting, Van Gogh enjoys cuddles, belly rubs and calm walks around the...
In an age where most people rely on digital tools, one artist has taken a truly unique route to creativity. Anil K, a school teacher from Kerala, India, paints portraits using nothing but his tongue. Yes, you read that right. Anil uses his tongue as a brush, dipping it in paint and then applying it directly to canvas. His incredible talent has gained widespread attention online, with several viral videos of his tongue-painting technique on YouTube and social media. Anil has created over 1,000 artworks using this method. One of his most notable pieces is an eight-foot portrait of Jesus Christ, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci. The work, done entirely by tongue, has stunned viewers across platforms. But why choose such a method? “I wanted to be a different kind of artist,” Anil told various media outlets. He believes that pushing creative boundaries helps him stand out in a world dominated by screens and styluses. However, painting with his tongue isn’t without side effects. Anil has...
New York: Ashrita Furman from Brooklyn, New York, has done what few can even dream of — he holds the most Guinness World Records titles in the world. Over the past 30 years, Furman has set more than 600 records, and currently holds over 200. Furman has continued to break records across continents and categories. From climbing Mount Fuji on a pogo stick to spinning massive hula hoops, his records are as wild as they are impressive. He’s even broken records like the fastest mile on a pogo stick, longest underwater hula hooping and most arrows broken with the neck in a minute. Furman’s fascination with record-breaking began in childhood when he fell in love with the Guinness World Records book. But he didn’t believe he could make it in due to his lack of athleticism. That changed after he began studying Eastern spirituality with Sri Chinmoy, who taught him the power of self-transcendence — pushing past limits mentally and physically. In 1978, Furman entered a 24-hour bike race...
An Australian man holds one of the strangest Guinness World Record — the loudest burp. Neville Sharp, from Darwin, Northern Territory, unleashed an ear-splitting burp measuring 112.4 decibels (dB) on July 29, 2021. That’s louder than a trombone or an electric drill! His record-breaking burp shattered the previous mark of 109.9 dB, which had been held for over a decade by Paul Hunn (UK). Neville’s journey to becoming a Guinness World Record holder began when he was just six years old. His older sister, Sandie Sharp Hunt, taught him how to burp on command. Over the next 45 years, he honed his skill, turning it into an art form. But it was his wife, KP, who convinced him to take his talent seriously. She coached him for over ten years, urging him to attempt the record. Neville spent five years training to increase the power and volume of his burps. One of his biggest challenges was arranging the specialised equipment needed to measure the sound level correctly. The record attempt...
In the era of gig work, people have turned unconventional jobs into full-fledged businesses. From professional queuers to luxury dog walkers, there’s a niche for everything. In New York, one entrepreneur has carved out a truly unique career — Taylor A Humphrey is a professional baby namer. Humphrey charges up to $10,000 (Rs 8.5 lakh) to help parents find the perfect name for their child. According to the New York Post, she named over 100 babies in 2020, earning around $150,000 (Rs 1.2 core) from her services. She runs a business called What’s In A Baby Name, where she offers everything from simple consultations to deep genealogical research. For $1,500 (Rs 1.2 lakh), parents get a curated list of names tailored to their preferences. If they’re willing to splurge, her $10,000 (Rs 8.5 lakh) package aligns the child’s name with the family’s business or legacy. She even provides support during labour to help indecisive parents make a last-minute choice. Speaking to The New...
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