Amazing Things

Albert Einstein Was Correct About Technology

An email about a quote by Albert Einstein has gone viral, generating much discussion online.  This is the quote that was supposed to be attributed to Einstein:  “I fear the day when the technology overlaps with our humanity. The world will only have a generation of idiots.” The email contains these photos that offer proof that Einstein was right about ...

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It’s A Perfect Split, A Super Split, A Spotless Split Or Whatever You May Want To Call It

A bizarre stretch-tastic trend is sweeping through China where flocks of ladies have taken to the Chinese microblogging site Weibo to show off their version of a “perfect split” or “spotless split.” Interest in the stretchy meme was sparked by a college girl when she posted this photo of her doing the splits in a dorm room on Weibo:

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Need A Dose Of Fresh Air? Try Chen Guangbiao Good Man

It’s the real thing. No, I am not talking about Coca-Cola. Welcome to the fresh side of life : Chen Guangbiao Good Man. China has a huge air pollution problem, but while authorities seem to be lackadaisical about tackling it, billionaire Chen Guanbiao, aka “Brother Biao”, is trying to heighten public awareness in a very original way. Billionaire Chen Guangbiso, ...

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ROFL, I<3 U & Keeping Up With The Internet Lingo

We live in an age where the internet has become such an integral part of our lives that it has given rise to a new culture – the internet culture.  Teens take the lead in embracing the new internet culture. Their generation straddles the century change, hence they are often called the Millennial Kids. They are bombarded by stimuli such ...

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Timothy Tiah’s Meme Proposal To Audrey Ooi

Timothy Tiah Ewe Tiam proves that his creativity is not restricted to running the hugely popular ad-blogging site Nuffnang of which he is the co-founder. 27-year-old Timothy, aka Fatty, came with his unique idea of proposing to his Malaysian girlfriend, a fellow blogger by the name of Audrey Ooi Feng Ling, while she was having dinner with her friends at ...

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Singapore SMRT Train Breakdown Video Parodies

The recent SMRT’S multiple train disruptions have prompted some Singaporeans to express their frustration through video parodies. After all, Singaporeans love to “play play.” Dee Kosh, a 23-year-old vlogger (video blogger), has attracted a lot of attention for his latest parody video “SMRT Song”on YouTube. Based on the original “YMCA” song by Village People, Dee Kosh’s video was inspired by ...

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Be Warned – This Is The Most Intense Taekwondo Fight Ever

A YouTube video with the title “The most intense taekwondo fight ever” has gone viral, chalking up close to 800,000 hits since it was uploaded 5 days ago. The title suggests a brutal no-holds-barred fight to the finish. So if you are expecting a fight between the likes of Jackie Chan and Jet Li, you are in for a huge ...

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Groupon Horror For Need A Cake Bakery

When Need A Cake Bakery owner Rachel Brown decided to put up a 75% discount on a dozen cupcakes on the Groupon site, she never expected it to become the worst business decision she had ever made, one that would set her back by more than £20,000 and wiping out her profits for the year. After 25 years in the ...

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For Gifts You Can’t Wait To Give

7-year-old Lewis McGowan, from Hamilton, near Glasgow, is the star of this year’s John Lewis 90-second Christmas commercial that has gone viral. In the commercial, Lewis is impatiently waiting for Christmas morning to arrive but when it finally does the little boy doesn’t rush to open his presents. Instead he dashes to fetch the gift he’s got for his parents.

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Berlin Fashion Show Presents Bizarre Cuisine Costume Creations

American pop singer Lady Gaga wore a dress made of raw beef to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, sparking off immense publicity and controversy at that time. Designed by Franc Fernandez and styled by Nicola Formichetti, the dress was condemned by animal rights groups and named by Time as the top fashion statement of 2010. Lady Gaga may have ...

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