WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: The Bach Long pedestrian bridge in Vietnam is now open to tourists.The bridge is 2,073ft long and 492ft above the ground.Vietnam is now open to international travelers. A massive glass bridge claiming to be the world's longest has opened, but it's not for the faint-hearted. The Bach Long pedestrian bridge in Vietnam, whose name translates to … [Read more...] about Would you dare? World’s longest glass-bottom bridge opens to tourists [Video]
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Collector bought 2000-yr-old Roman bust for $35 at thrift store
WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: Art collector Laura Young bought a 50-pound marble bust at a thrift store for $34.99.She only realized how valuable the bust was after an auction house said the bust was probably of Roman general Drusus Germanicus.The 2,000-year-old Roman bust, which had been missing since WWII, is now at the San Antonio Museum of Art. An art collector came into … [Read more...] about Collector bought 2000-yr-old Roman bust for $35 at thrift store
Japanese are going crazy over a backpack that looks like a real cat
WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED: Miho Katsumi created a backpack that looked like a real cat, and it is making waves on Twitter in Japan.These are handcrafted bags made using faux fur and 1 bag takes about 1 to 3 months to make.One bag is priced at 140,000 Japanese yen ($1,074). Miho Katsumi created hand-sewn bags, complete with pink paw pads, large gleaming eyes, and fluffy … [Read more...] about Japanese are going crazy over a backpack that looks like a real cat
Nursing home resident sent to a morgue in a body bag — found alive [Video]
WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED: A nursing home resident was sent to the morgue in a sealed body bag, but upon checking, the person inside was still alive.Personnel in personal protective equipment recorded the incident on video, which has been posted on social media.The nursing home director and 3 other officials have been fired and the doctor responsible for the incident lost their … [Read more...] about Nursing home resident sent to a morgue in a body bag — found alive [Video]
Woman defies arranged marriage by offering the man a job instead
WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: An Indian woman is being applauded for her response to being set up in an arranged marriage.Instead of her hand, he offered the man a job.The woman shared her father's dismayed reaction on Twitter. The outraged reaction of the father of an Indian businesswoman who offered her planned marriage prospect a job rather than her hand is making … [Read more...] about Woman defies arranged marriage by offering the man a job instead