A 10-year dream of a Japanese man was destroyed in minutes after his Ferrari went up in flames within an hour of its purchase
After saving up for a year, 33-year-old Honkon was finally able to buy the Ferrari 458 Spider worth nearly Rs 2.55 crore
A 10-year dream of a Japanese man was destroyed in minutes after his Ferrari went up in flames within an hour of its purchase
After saving up for a decade to purchase his dream car—a Ferrari 458 Spider worth nearly '2.55 crore—a 33-year-old music producer from Japan saw it go up in flames within an hour of his first drive.
The incident took place on Tokyo’s Shuto Expressway. Just moments into the drive, the man—known online as Honkon—noticed white smoke rising, initially thinking it came from a nearby car.
When it became clear the smoke was from his own vehicle, he pulled over and called emergency services. Despite their efforts, the luxury car was almost entirely destroyed by the fire, which is believed to have originated in the engine.
Just moments into the drive, Honkon noticed white smoke rising, initially thinking it came from a nearby car
“I think I’m the only person in Japan to have experienced such trouble,” Honkon wrote on X, captioning a photo of the burning car.
Authorities found no sign of collision and have launched an investigation. Though devastated, Honkon expressed relief at having escaped unharmed. The story has since sparked a wave of sympathy and disbelief on Japanese social media.
Walk that bird walk
British man hiked 85.3 km in a bird costume to raise awareness!
To spotlight the plight of the endangered Eurasian Curlew, 46-year-old Matt Trevelyan walked 85.3 km dressed as the bird across the Nidderdale Way in Yorkshire Dales. Wearing a lightweight costume crafted from bamboo, muslin, and polystyrene, Trevelyan completed the hike over Easter weekend.
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With only 58,000 curlews left in the wild, his whimsical yet meaningful journey was timed ahead of World Curlew Day. The handmade outfit featured a 12-foot beak and intricate painted details.
As a Farming in Protected Landscapes Officer, Matt aimed to highlight habitat loss and environmental pressures contributing to the bird’s decline.
The prophecy of the Popes
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After the death of Pope Francis, attention has turned to a 900-year-old manuscript known as the Prophecy of the Popes, believed by some to predict both the next Pope and the end of the world. Written in cryptic Latin, it ends with a final pope dubbed “Peter the Roman”. The theory gained traction as three papal candidates share the name Peter.
The Trump toilet brush
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A Chinese-made toilet brush designed as a parody of American President Donald Trump has seen a massive spike in domestic sales as a result of the tit-for-tat tariff war between China and the US. The brush dates back to Trump’s first term in office, when Chinese factories were churning out all sorts of Trump-themed products. Now, Chinese media is reporting a significant increase in Trump toilet brush sales as part of a trend.
Nonchalant much?!
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An 80-year-old woman from Yekaterinburg, Russia, survived a six-storey fall after plunging from her apartment window, landing on a parked car. The incident occurred as she was cleaning her windows, and CCTV footage shows the moment she hit the vehicle’s roof, which absorbed the impact. Incredibly, she managed to get up and seek help from a neighbour before being taken to hospital for checks. Despite her age, she escaped without serious injury. Authorities confirmed no foul play was involved, attributing the fall to carelessness. The dented car roof stands as a stark reminder of her astonishing luck.
Love bomber baby
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A 19-year-old from Michigan has recently been sentenced to eight months in prison after sending a false bomb threat to stop his girlfriend from going on a cruise without him. Shortly after the cruise departed Miami for Jamaica, cruise operators received an anonymous email warning of a potential bomb onboard. The message triggered an extensive search. Authorities traced the email to Joshua Darrell Lowe II, who admitted the hoax was driven by jealousy.
AI for hair care
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A number of hair salons in China have introduced AI-powered shampooing machines that can reportedly wash and rinse clients’ hair in just 13 minutes.
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