Meatball Lands on Laptop, Logging Student Out and Resulting in Exam Failure SAM LEE – A 20-year-old student at the University of Georgia faced an unexpected challenge during an online exam when a meatball from her sandwich fell onto her laptop’s keyboard. This accident caused her to accidentally log out, resulting in her exam being … Read more
For Almost 20 Years, a Man Has Been Paying His Neighbor’s Electricity Bill KEN WILSON – A resident of California uncovered an astonishing error: he had been paying his neighbor’s electricity bill for almost two decades. His suspicions arose when he noticed a significant increase in his electricity costs, despite his efforts to conserve energy. … Read more
While Eating Mussels at a Restaurant, a Customer Finds a Rare Pearl ENGLAND – A customer found a rare pearl while eating mussels at a seafood restaurant. Paige Hawkins recently celebrated her 29th birthday with her boyfriend, Jimmy Lee, alongside family and friends at The Quayside, a seafood restaurant located in Stourport, just 15 minutes … Read more
Rock as Doorstop Revealed to be Amber Worth PHP61M ROMANIA – A rock that had been used as a doorstop for decades by an elderly Romanian woman was recently identified as a highly valuable amber worth PHP61.4 million. The rock, found in a creek in Colti, Buzau County, Romania, had remained unrecognized for its true … Read more
Man Hired by Brides Not Ready to Marry as a Wedding Destroyer WEDDING DESTROYER – A Spanish man named Ernesto Varea has garnered attention for his unconventional way of earning money—by crashing weddings and causing dramatic scenes. Known as the “wedding destroyer,” Ernesto is hired by brides who are hesitant or unsure about their decision … Read more
Painting of Fernando Amorsolo Sold for P57M UNDER THE MANGO TREE – The painting of Fernando Amorsolo has set a new record by selling for PHP 57,676,800 at The Magnificent September Auction 2024, held by Leon Gallery. Fernando Amorsolo was a prominent Filipino painter renowned for his rural landscapes and portraits. Known as the “Grand … Read more
1975 10-Centavo Coin Without Mint Mark Worth PHP28M Now RARE COIN – A 1975 ten-centavo coin, without a mint mark, has gained significant value, now estimated at PHP28 million. Three sisters from Toledo, Ohio, inherited the coin, which was kept in a bank vault for decades. Initially, they were unaware of its true worth. After … Read more
Thai Company Provides Employees with Paid Leave for Dating WHITELINE GROUP – A Thai company is gaining attention with its innovative employee benefit known as “paid Tinder leave.” Announced in August 2024, this new benefit allows employees to take paid time off specifically for dating activities. This initiative will be available from July 2024 through … Read more
₱2.9M Offered by South Korea District to Couples Who Marry SOUTH KOREA – In a bid to address the low birth rate, Saha District in Busan is offering significant cash incentives to couples who marry. The district will host a “meeting event” in October 2024 to connect singles, focusing on residents and workers born between … Read more
Vintage Rolex Turns Air Force Veteran into Multi-Millionaire ROLEX – David, a U.S. Air Force veteran, has become an unexpected multi-millionaire thanks to a watch he purchased for PHP19,000 in 1974. During his service, David noticed that many pilots wore Rolex watches, which piqued his interest. Despite buying the watch for scuba diving, David never … Read more