The Muslim world this past week observed Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The 10th day of Muharram is Ashura, when Shi’ite Muslims mourn the death of the grandson of the Prophent Mohammed. Very devout Shi’ites cut and whip themselves into a bloody froth in observance. Here are photos of Ashura from Pakistan,… Continue reading Muharram, The Festival Of Flagellation
Category: Around The World
Creative, Humorous, Bizarre & Interesting News & Stories of Our World.
Russian Woman Gets Lip Injections To Look Like Jessica Rabbit
The 22-year-old Kristina Rei hated her “thin” lips and she loved huge lips of famous cartoon character Jessica Rabbit so she decided to spent £4,000 on silicone jabs — and still wants more. Now she has the world’s biggest lips (but anybody likes such huge lips? not me at least).
World’s Smallest Postal Service
World’s Smallest Postal Service is run by Lea Redmond in San Francisco since 2008. She has been creating tiny mailable, wedding invitations and announcements for customers all over the globe.
Meet Giant Weta – World’s Largest & Heaviest Insect
Say hello to Giant Weta, its a gigantic cricket-like insect that is also the largest and heaviest insect in the world. It weighs three times more than a mouse and was discovered by 53-year-old nature-lover, Mark Moffett, who spent two days tracking down this giant insect on a remote New Zealand island. The insect that… Continue reading Meet Giant Weta – World’s Largest & Heaviest Insect
Ex-Boyfriend Tattoos A Pile Of Poop On Girlfriend’s Back
Angry ex-boyfriend from Ohio tattooed a steaming pile of excrement on his girlfriend, Rossie Brovent’s back to take revenge when their love went wrong. The couple is in a court and Rossie wants £60,000 (about $100,000) in damages from Ryan Fitzjerald. Rossie asked her boyfriend to tattoo a scene from the Narnia movie trilogy on… Continue reading Ex-Boyfriend Tattoos A Pile Of Poop On Girlfriend’s Back