China vows to ‘purify’ the Internet
The ambitious government of China plans to redouble its efforts to “promote civilized running and use of the Internet and purify the Internet environment.” And…
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OMG, how humiliating: Japanese game shows
I always thought the theory behind saunas was that you should go roll in the snow after being in the hot steam, that it somehow…
OMG, how diplomatic: Naomi Campbell
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro has dubbed phone-throwing supermodel Naomi Campbell “ambassador” of his fair city during her recent trip there. I hope that…
OMG, how gourmet: Darkness
China has opened its first “dark restaurant” in Beijing. The idea is that by eating your food in complete darkness, it will all taste better…
OMG, how zany: Brad Pitt and Ewan McGregor
Roots, the Japanese coffee drink, can apparently make even the highest profile English-speaking celebrities get all crazy-like. Two cases in point: Brad Pitt above and…
OMG, how 80s: Cut Copy
Unapologetically retro band Cut Copy has made a cute video for their song “Saturdays.” These guys are from Melbourne Australia but tour internationally, unlike Toni…
OMG, how foxy: Roman Catholic Priests
I know a lot of you have been enjoying my Dieux du Stade calendar posts, so here is something in the same vein, but even…