Author: The Averagebeing

Wow…. Imagine you’re the President of the United States, mid-air on a return trip from the Middle East, after making massive international economic deals, and your next big thought is… whether Taylor Swift is still hot. Yes, folks, welcome to Trump’s America in 2025. On Friday, Donald Trump took a break from geopolitics and global diplomacy to jump on Truth Social with this gem: “Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’ she’s no longer ‘HOT?’” The former TV host and now-irritated president seemed to believe he had the power not only to sway elections but also…

So, blink. Did you do it? Good. Because in that time, a group of Purdue University students just solved a Rubik’s Cube. I mean…they didn’t just solve it—they obliterated a world record while doing so. Meet “Purdubik’s Cube,” the robot that cracked the colorful cube in a staggering 0.103 seconds. That’s faster than the average blink of a human eye, which lags behind at a sluggish 200-300 milliseconds. Take that, biology. Purdubik’s Cube is the brainchild of four electrical and computer engineering students: Junpei Ota, Aden Hurd, Matthew Patrohay, and Alex Berta. This project began as an entry in Purdue’s…

I’ve got a story that’ll make your jaw drop and your head spin faster than a TikTok trend. A third-grader in Minneapolis, just trying to get through math class, forgets his school laptop at home. No big deal, right? The teacher hands him a personal iPad to use instead. But when the kid and a classmate close out a tab, bam—up pops a video of, in the words of the kid’s dad, Levi Chapman, “a bunch of naked men lying on top of each other.” Yeah, you read that right. This happened at Las Estrellas Elementary, and now the school’s…

So, I just saw a video of a golden retriever riding a jet ski in Florida, and honestly, it was everything you’d expect and more. Yes, you read that right—a dog. On a jet ski. In Fort Lauderdale. Looking like the poster child for “living your best life.” It all went down off the coast, where a dog was perched like a little sea king atop a jet ski and was seen riding it. The pooch, sporting a bright yellow life jacket, sat there with a regal calmness that made me question my own posture and purpose in life. A…

At first, it seemed like the right decision. When Jasmine was born in May 2023, her father, a 32-year-old man from Sichuan province, China chose to do what society rarely expects of men: Stay home and raise his daughter. No salary, no office, no applause. Just 6 a.m. bottle feeds, back-breaking diaper changes, and lullabies instead of deadlines while dealing with joint pains. His job in pet food sales had been flexible. His wife’s wasn’t—she had a stable government position and was just out of her maternity leave. With no help from grandparents and no money for a nanny, “Jasmine’s…

You’d expect the biggest hurdles in a PhD journey to be academic — complex research, endless citations, the pressure to publish. But for Shorya Sood, a third-year PhD student at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi, India the challenge wasn’t intellectual. It was something far more basic, yet deeply degrading: Using the washroom. As a disabled person, Shorya uses a wheelchair. For the past two months, the only disabled-accessible toilet on the ground floor of his department — the School of Social Sciences 2 has had a broken flush. “I am physically challenged and a wheelchair user,” Shorya wrote in…

You’d expect to see this in a cartoon or maybe an old American Dad episode (yep, Season 9, Klaus the goldfish actually gets a robotic body). But in real life? Israeli scientists have actually taught goldfish to drive a car. Not metaphorically. Literally. They built a “fish-operated vehicle” and spent weeks helping their aquatic students learn to navigate on land. And not just any goldfish—Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley, named after the gentlemen from Pride and Prejudice, were apparently the top drivers in this bizarre brainy experiment. It sounds like a joke: “Two fish are in a tank. One says,…

When you wake up in the morning, the last thing you want is chicken in your mouth. You want your mouth to feel clean, fresh, and ready for the day. But now, for some reason, we have a KFC Fried Chicken flavored toothpaste in 2025. Initially, the idea started as an April Fool’s joke but instead of leaving it as a silly prank, KFC and a toothpaste company called Hismile actually made it. Their teams got together and said, “Why not make this real?” The toothpaste is inspired by KFC’s famous chicken recipe with all 11 herbs and spices packed…

In the bustling markets of Sahiwal, a district in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, a street vendor named Saleem Bagga has become an unexpected local celebrity—not for his cooking skills, but for his uncanny resemblance to former U.S. President Donald Trump. Serving up kheer (a traditional rice pudding), this vendor’s unique look, attributed to his albinism and blonde hair, has turned him into a pudding-pushing doppelgänger. Social media exploded with photos and videos of the man, whose features and mannerisms are strikingly reminiscent of Trump. Clad in traditional attire, he stirs his pots and chats with customers, blissfully unaware of his…

In a small miracle amidst the devastation of the Malibu wildfires, a 1970s Volkswagen van has emerged as an unlikely survivor. The bright blue, vintage vehicle, owned by a local surfboard designer, was parked in the hills of Malibu when the fires roared through the area, destroying everything in their path—except for this iconic van. The van, a classic symbol of California’s surf culture, remained completely untouched, with its blue paint job, tires, and windows intact despite the charred earth surrounding it. Its owner, who has yet to be named publicly, said in an interview, “I can’t explain it.…

In a shocking and deeply disturbing story out of Australia, a high-profile TikTok influencer from Queensland has been accused of poisoning her own baby in a twisted attempt to gain donations and online fame. This horrifying act, allegedly motivated by the quest for followers and sympathy, has left people grappling with the dark side of social media and the lengths some will go for clout. The influencer, whose name has not been released due to legal reasons, allegedly fed her infant harmful substances to create a narrative of severe illness. She reportedly shared tearful videos and detailed posts about…

South Korea woke up to a political earthquake on January 15, as authorities arrested impeached President Yoon Suk-Yeol following his controversial declaration of martial law in December 2024. The arrest, executed at his fortified residence in Seoul, marked the first time a sitting South Korean president has been detained—a historic and unsettling precedent. The saga began on December 3, 2024, when Yoon declared martial law, citing threats to national security. This unprecedented move was widely perceived as an attempt to consolidate power amid plummeting approval ratings and mounting opposition. The National Assembly responded swiftly, impeaching Yoon on December 14, 2024,…

Germany, known for its structured work culture, is now grappling with a growing scandal: FAKE SICK LEAVE. The problem has become so widespread that some companies are resorting to hiring private detectives to investigate employees they suspect of faking illness. It’s a move that’s stirring up controversy, as it raises questions about privacy, trust, and workplace ethics. In Germany, employees are entitled to generous sick leave benefits. Workers can take up to six weeks off with full pay if they provide a doctor’s note. But this system, designed to support genuine health needs, has reportedly been exploited by some…

In a country where many people struggle to make ends meet, one woman’s extravagant celebration for her dog’s birthday has left jaws dropping. Spending a whopping ₹5 lakh (approximately $6,000), she threw a bash that could rival a wedding. From a designer cake worth ₹40,000 to a guest list of over 300 people, the event was nothing short of luxurious. The woman, Sapna Sona, hails from Jamshedpur in Jharkhand. She organized this lavish party for her six-year-old Rottweiler, Rose.  The celebration included live music, a DJ, and a grand entry for Rose, accompanied by drums and fireworks. Guests were treated…

Elon Musk, the ever-controversial tech mogul behind Tesla and SpaceX, has once again turned conventional wisdom on its head. In a tweet that’s sparking heated debate, Musk announced that his companies are hiring software engineers, and formal education isn’t a requirement. “We don’t care where you went to school or even whether you went to school or what “big name” company you worked at. Just show us your code.” Musk tweeted, reinforcing his long-standing view that skills, not credentials, matter most in today’s job market.  Musk’s declaration comes at a time when the tech industry is grappling with talent shortages,…