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Germany’s Quietness Campaign
‘Whispering asphalt’ and bans on night flights are just a few of the many proposals for more peace and quiet across the country
10 Countries That Spend the Most on Food, Alcohol and Tobacco
Spoiler alert: the United States isn’t on the list
China’s Sugar Daddy App Blurs the Line Between Date and Escort
The first sign that China’s new dating app, Spoil, is different from other dating apps is at the login screen, where one set of users, primarily men with money to burn, are prompted to sign in as “successful individuals (SIs),” …
Study: Dubai Worst Offender of Padding Skyscraper Heights
A new report finds the United Arab Emirates is an expert at increasing the size of its skyscrapers with uninhabitable space
Cameras in Tokyo Taxis Will Alert Passengers If They Forget Something
Never lose a cell phone in a taxi again
Glare from London Skyscraper Blamed for Melting Car
Did the building developers make a glaring error?
Dunkin’ Donuts Ad in Thailand Causes Uproar
A new ad from the company’s Thai division is raising eyebrows, and the donut chain has apologized for it on Twitter
Chinese Boy Has His Eyes Gouged Out
Six-year-old blinded for life
WATCH: Russian Army Chorus Covers Adele’s “Skyfall”
And it’s strangely beautiful and enchanting
Every Single Applicant Fails University of Liberia’s Entrance Exam
Nearly 25,000 students flunked the test
Police Find Body Snatched by Crocodile During Birthday Party
A daring stunt cost an Australian man his life