In Harbin, a city in northeast China known for its bitterly cold winters, a group of dedicated swimmers takes part in a daily ritual despite freezing temperatures. Around a dozen swimmers, who train year-round, venture into the icy waters of the Songhua River. To prepare, they break through the 10-centimeter thick ice that forms overnight … Read more
Wildfires are raging across southern California, particularly affecting the affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood near Los Angeles. Thousands of people, about 30,000, have been forced to evacuate, and at least five deaths have been reported as the fire’s rapid spread continues to wreak havoc. The flames are growing at an alarming rate, leaving many residents uncertain … Read more
In her new memoir, Cher: The Memoir, Part One, Cher makes startling claims about the late music producer Phil Spector. According to excerpts published in The New York Post, she alleges that Spector propositioned her for sex when she was just 15 years old. She met him through her former boyfriend, musician Antonino LoTempio. Cher … Read more
Gabriella Peña, a 31-year-old hair stylist from Traverse City, Michigan, experienced a painful mishap on December 6, 2024, when she chipped her front tooth while skating on an ice rink wearing UGG boots. Peña attended a curling game at her salon’s office party and made the ill-advised choice to skate in the flat, fuzzy boots. … Read more
A man has caused a stir online after organizing a lavish trip for his female best friend’s birthday while excluding his wife. The trip meant to fulfill a teenage pact, involved attending an F1 race—a promise he made to his friend “A” to encourage her to quit smoking. While the man emphasized that his relationship … Read more
A banana purchased for 35 cents and duct-taped to a wall transformed into a multimillion-dollar artwork when it sold for $6.2 million at Sotheby’s auction this week. The piece, titled Comedian by Maurizio Cattelan, is a conceptual artwork that includes a real banana, duct tape, a certificate of authenticity, and instructions for replacing the fruit … Read more
The Duke’s Mayo Bowl has established itself as one of the more unconventional traditions in college football with its signature mayonnaise dump. This quirky ritual began in 2021 and takes place at Bank of America Stadium, where the winning head coach is showered with five gallons of mayonnaise. While some find the idea unappealing, it … Read more
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