Last Thursday night, a 70-year-old woman in Macau was taken to a hospital after being startled by a humanoid robot walking on the street in the Patane district.
Category: Weird International News
Weird news stories from around the globe.
Teens Return to Charity Shop After Accidentally Donating Bag With Marijuana and Cash
Police in New Zealand say two teens accidentally left a knapsack containing marijuana and cash at a charity shop then returned in a panic to retrieve it.
The Growing Popularity of Coffin Therapy in Japan
In Japan, a wellness practice known as coffin therapy has grown from a small funeral home experiment into a national trend.
Professor Finds Comfort and Connection With Her Emotional Support Chicken
A Canadian psychology professor who researches the role of pets in healthy development has an unusual therapy animal of her own: an emotional support chicken.
China Showcases ‘Kung Fu Robots’ at Spring Festival Gala. We May Be In Trouble.
China’s annual Spring Festival Gala featured an eye-catching performance this year, with dancing humanoid kung fu robots taking the spotlight.
Underwear Vending Machine at Delhi Metro Station Sparks Online Debate Over Convenience
An underwear vending machine at a Delhi Metro station has gone viral on social media, triggering a wide range of reactions from commuters and internet users.
Man Hospitalized with WWI Artillery Shell In His Butt Triggers Evacuation at French Hospital
A hospital in southern France had to be evacuated after hospital staff discovered a live WWI artillery shell in patients rectum.
Inventor Plans New Two-Person Suicide Pod After First Use Sparks Global Debate
One year after a controversial suicide pod device was used for the first time, its inventor says he is developing a new version designed for two people.
U.S. Customs Seizes Monkey Meat at Chicago O’Hare Airport
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials confiscated several illegal and disturbing items from an arriving passenger’s luggage—including monkey meat.
Faberge Pendant Swallowed by Theft Suspect in New Zealand, Police Await Recovery
Police are monitoring a theft suspect who swallowed a Faberge pendant worth NZ$33,000 (approximately USD $19,000) in an attempted heist from a jewelry store
Thai Woman Found Alive in Coffin Moments Before Cremation
A 65-year-old Thai woman stunned temple staff at a Buddhist temple near Bangkok after she was found alive inside a coffin just before her scheduled cremation.
Indian Woman Tries To Rob Jeweler Using Chili Powder.
An attempted robbery at a jewellery shop was thwarted when a woman posing as a customer tried to assault the shop owner using chili powder.
German Nurse Sentenced to Life for Killing 10 Patients to Ease His Workload
A German nurse has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of murdering 10 elderly patients in a palliative care unit to reduce his workload.
Dubai Café Serves Expensive Cup Of Coffee For $980
A café in Dubai is now offering what may be the most expensive cup of coffee in the world, priced at 3,600 dirhams — approximately $980 per serving.
‘Cyclops Cat’ Born in Brazil Dies Days After Birth Due to Rare Condition
A kitten born with a rare congenital condition in Brazil is drawing global attention after being dubbed the “cyclops cat” due to its single eye.