What if I told you that you can buy a watermelon that’s square in shape, pay an insane amount of money for it, and not even eat it? No, I am not joking. Welcome to the world of Japanese square watermelons! Japan is famously known for its expensive fruits and square watermelons are no exceptions….
Everytime I have to prepare onions for a meal, I dread the painful tears that follow. Just yesterday as I was slicing onions, tears began to flow uncontrollably. Frustration while wiping my eyes made me wonder why do onions make you cry and is there a way to cut onions without crying? If you are…
When you think of high-paying jobs, you probably imagine surgeons, engineers, or CEOs. But what if we told you that you can make the same amount of money (or more) doing something that doesn’t require you to study for years or sit in a cubicle all day? Move over 9-5, we are here to tell…
Your parents are selling your childhood home. So, your dad asked you to help him clear out the attic. Boy, is it confusing! Nostalgia kicked in and now you can’t figure out what to keep and what to toss aside for the garage sale. Here’s a pointer—there might be some random things that are worth…
People pay an insane amount of money for treasured items, old paintings or collectibles. These high-end auctions organised by places like Christie’s or Sotheby’s are known for one-of-a-kind invaluable items that the rich can’t wait to get their hands on. But along with these invaluable objects, some strangest items sold in an auction tend to…
Your eyes are wide open when you yawn, cry, or cough. However, it’s not the same when it comes to sneezing. We always sneeze with our eyes closed. This is making you wonder if you can sneeze with your eyes open, isn’t it? It may sound like you are defying human anatomy by posing such…
It’s hard to tell where our curious trail of thoughts would land us. You were at the airport today, hopelessly waiting for a four-hour delayed flight. And suddenly this question popped up in your mind, “Hey, why do planes have headlights?” That’s a valid one. What is the purpose of these lights? Do they help…
As a millennial, you must think 2020 is the most tragic year on the face of the earth. If you look back at the past centuries, some other catastrophic events might change your perception. For instance, in 1945 when atomic bombs swept away two cities in Japan. 1929 had the Great Depression. How can we…
This other day, I was in a coffee shop, sitting cozy with a book, sipping on my cappuccino. Suddenly I overheard two mushy lovers from the other table, “Aww, my sweetie pie loves her foamy-woamy wittle latte, doesn’t she? Gimme some sugar, muffin!” “Oh, dear lord! Why do couples baby talk?” I couldn’t help but…
Let’s face it, everyone farts. In fact, studies show that the average person farts between 10 and 20 times a day. But what if you need to fart at the wrong moment? How to fart quietly when you’re in a meeting or on a date? The pressure to release the gas quietly in such situations…