Woman’s Large Figure Causes Failed Suicide Attempt
Being obese is never seen as being advantageous. Aside from putting one at risk for many illnesses, another disadvantage of being big-bodied is, well…experiencing a failed suicide attempt.
A woman from Jiehe, a rural town in Shandong, China, attempted to kill herself because she feared her husband would reprimand her for causing the potatoes of their 2,700 square meter field to spoil.
She apparently tried jumping into a well, but her large size stopped her from fal…
Chinese Woman Escapes Unhurt in Toilet Explosion
Bizarre restroom incidents are not overly surprising anymore. But one recent story, in which a toilet exploded when it was being used, caught our attention.
In Leqing City, in China’s Zhejian Province, at around 6:00 a.m. on M…
Stolen Newborn Sold on Facebook
Newborn children are often considered treasures that we should take care of. However, for whatever reasons, some think of them as possible sources of income and choose instead to sell these gifts in order to earn money.
A man in Ind…
China
Woman’s Large Figure Causes Failed Suicide Attempt
Being obese is never seen as being advantageous. Aside from putting one at risk for many illnesses, another disadvantage of being big-bodied is, well…experiencing a f…
Hong Kong
Kowloon’s Walled City of Anarchy
Anyone who has ever lived in, or visited, Hong Kong knows that the majority of all houses both cost a fortune and come very small and compact.
Below is a great Infog…
India
Stolen Newborn Sold on Facebook
Newborn children are often considered treasures that we should take care of. However, for whatever reasons, some think of them as possible sources of income and choose inst…
Japan
Japanese Thief Picks Pockets with Chopsticks
I didn’t know that chopsticks had uses apart from cooking and eating.
A talented thief has been using a unique method of stealing from people on the streets …
North Korea
A Glimpse At What North Korea’s ‘Facebook’ Looks Like
North Korea has been known as a closed country for some time now. However, it is undeniable that no matter how closed the government tries to keep it, the country is still …
Rest of Asia
Dragon Bridge in Vietnam Breathes Real Fire and Water
Being a place for cultural and economic activity, Vietnam’s city of Da Nang has recently unveiled a structure for both tourists and locals alike to marvel on.
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South Korea
Teacher Fired for Student Abuse and Masturbation
You’ve probably heard of students getting beaten by their teachers, and for a number of different reasons. However, some stories are different in that the people resp…
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