World
Handsome gorilla has women flocking to a Japanese zoo!
Women are flocking to a Japanese zoo to catch a glimpse of Shabani, a handsome gorilla who has been subbed ‘ikemen’, or ‘good looking man’ by the locals.
Science
Studies show that heavy metal music makes you calm!
Research carried out by the University of Queensland revealed that heavy metal music regulates sadness, calms listeners and enhances positive emotions!
World
Home intruder hog-tied by wrestling coach homeowner!
A Kenosha wrestling coach stopped a man from breaking into his home, then hog-tied him with a garden hose until police arrived to make an arrest!
Technology
Fancy a selfie coffee?
The Ripple Maker combines 3D and inkjet printing technology to enable any image to be printed onto the foam of your coffee!
World
What’s your beard of choice?
According to research, more than half of all British men now sport some sort of facial hair, with the “full-beard’ being the most popular.
Australia
Fashion victim freed from her skinny jeans!
A South-Australian woman’s legs became so swollen after a prolonged period of squatting that she had to be cut free from her skinny jeans.
Science
The Fear of Work is a real phobia!
According to a cognitive behavioural clinic in the UK, the fear of work is one of the phobias they actually treat!
Australia
Anti-piracy legislation passed in Australia
Anti-piracy legislation has been passed in Australia, which will result in websites being blocked where they facilitate copyright infringement.
Art, Music & Movies
Tay Tay SLAYS Goliath Apple Music
Taylor Swift has written an open letter to Apple Music, in such she attacked the company for not paying royalties to artists during the trial period.
Funny
Man’s wonky bread complaint goes viral!
A man from Newcastle upon Tyne became an internet sensation after his complaint about “wonky bread” purchased at Morrison’s went viral.
World
Mystery of Australian cat that traveled to London and Ireland
An international investigation has been launched into how an Australian cat named ‘Tigger’ managed to travel to London and then Northern Ireland.
Entertainment
Zookeepers recreate Jurassic World scene with zoo animals!
Zookeepers around the world are recreating a Jurassic World scene with zoo animals, then posting pictures to social media using the hashtag #JurassicZoo.
Funny
Disgruntled husband literally gave ex-wife HALF of everything!
A German man who broke up with his wife posted a video of him sawing their belongings in half to YouTube, after which he listed his share on eBay for sale.
Science
Scientists say cat videos are good for you!
According to scientific studies, watching cat videos boosts your energy and positive emotions, and decreases negative feelings!
World
Queen’s Guards trample hapless tourist!
A man has spoken of his embarrassment after footage of him being trampled by a troop of Queen’s Guards outside Buckingham Palace went viral.
World
Thief caught by hidden camera used to film foxes!!
A thief has been jailed after he was caught red-handed by a hidden camera used to capture footage for a film about the life of urban foxes.
Technology
Find out if your job will become automated in 20 years!
A calculator created by NPR in conjunction with Oxford University research tells you the likelihood that your job will become automated in the next 20 years.
World
New Jersey town closed to visitors after reaching capacity!
The Mayor of Belmar New Jersey Matt Doherty blocked incoming traffic from Route 35 after the town “reached its capacity”.
Technology
Elon Musk’s plan for a space internet!
Elon Musk has requested FCC permission to allow SpaceX to shoot a constellation of small satellites into low Earth orbit to create a ‘space internet’.
World
Cambridge University is getting a Lego Professor!
Cambridge University has accepted £2.5m from the Lego Foundation to fund a Lego Professor of Play in Education, Development and Learning.
Art, Music & Movies
Dave Grohl finished Foo Fighters concert after breaking his leg!
Dave Grohl broke his leg when he fell off stage during a Foo Fighters concert in Gothenburg, Sweden, but finished the concert with his leg in a cast!
Science
Female scientists hit back with #distractinglysexy photos
Female scientists hit back at comments made by Tim Hunt that they’re “trouble” in labs by posting #distractinglysexy photos of themselves doing work.
World
Text walking lanes installed in Belgium to look after phone addicts!
Text Walking Lanes have been installed in Antwerp, Belgium to reduce the number of dropped phones and collisions occurring as a result of people who text while walking.
Art, Music & Movies
Manuscript for the 50 Shades sequel has been stolen!
It’s reported that a copy of EL James’ manuscript for ‘Grey’, the sequel to 50 Shades of Grey has gone missing from its publisher Random House before its planned release on 18 June 2015.
Funny
Florist allergic to flowers for over 40 years!
A florist from Rochdale UK refuses to give up her day job, even after finding out she’s been allergic to flowers for over 40 years!
Art, Music & Movies
Unwatchable FIFA film United Passions flops at cinema!
The largely FIFA-funded film United Passions has flopped at the cinema, taking just $607 in its opening weekend in the US!
World
Dogs included in faculty section of high school yearbook!
Photos of dogs, Dakota and Caramel, have been included in the faculty section of the Blaine High School yearbook in recognition of their popularity and hard work.