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A Perfect Storm in Japan Is Threatening One of Its Most Cherished Gastronomic Symbols: The ‘Izakayas’

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Between January and November 2024, 203 izakaya businesses went bankrupt, surpassing the number of closures during the pandemic.

A Rare Flower Whose Name Means ‘Giant, Misshapen Penis’ Bloomed for the First Time in Years. It Smells Like Rotting Flesh

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Thousands gathered to take a whiff of the rare corpse flower known as Putricia. "I am sickened... I am in awe," said one onlooker.

If You Want to Climb Everest, You’ll Have to Pay $15,000: Nepal Gets Serious About Himalayan Tourism

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Nepal is increasing the cost of permits to climb the iconic mountain by nearly 40%.

Donald Trump’s Return to the Oval Office Means He Can Focus on His Weird Obsession: Making Showerheads and Toilets Great Again

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For Trump, politics is personal. Now that he's president again, he can take on two of his nastiest enemies: showerheads and toilets.

‘BIG TTS, DEE NUTZ, SM0LL PP’: Florida License Plate Denials Are Proof That Some Never Grow Out of Their Teenage Boy Era

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Florida drivers so obsessed with the "hawk tuah" meme they wanted to put it on their license plates.

Roasting Coffee at Home Using an Air Fryer? You Won’t Understand It Until You Try It

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Interestingly, coffee goes well with animal lard.

If All Your Friends Have Stopped Drinking This January, You’re Not Alone: ‘Dry January’ Has Become a Worldwide Phenomenon

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Dry January, a global abstinence initiative, encourages people to start the year alcohol-free.

Russian Products Are Gaining Popularity in China. Yet, Many of These Items Actually Originate From China Itself

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Since the onset of the war in Ukraine, trade between China and Russia has surged to record highs.

A Battlefield Diary Reveals North Korean Soldiers’ Sacrifice to Evade Drones in Ukraine

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A soldier’s diary sheds light on the strategies and experiences of North Koreans fighting in Russia’s war.

The U.S.’ Plan B in the Arctic Is a Submerged Cave in Norway. However, It’s Not for Sale

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If Greenland isn’t an option, the U.S. has its eye on a Norwegian submarine base. The problem? It’s already in use.

The Perm Is Back: How the Broccoli Haircut Became Popular Among Gen Z Men

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From movie stars and influencers to K-pop artists and even Superman, the perm is making a comeback.

Japan Faces Record Increase in Ramen Shop Bankruptcies. Rising Prices Are a Key Factor Behind the Closures

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Ramen shops struggle with soaring raw material, labor, and energy costs.

According to One Economist’s Calculations, Japan Already Knows the Exact Year It Will Run Out of Children Under 14

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An economics professor highlights the key factors needed to avoid demographic collapse and ensure a stable future for Japan.

Lisbon’s Yellow Trams Have Long Been an Iconic Sight of the City. Now, They’re Also a Symbol of How Tourism Impacts Residents

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“The tram? It’s not for us anymore, it’s reserved for tourists!” one resident says.

China Faces a Bigger Problem Than a Birth Crisis: Its Young People Are Too Busy to Form Couples

A Perfect Storm in Japan Is Threatening One of Its Most Cherished Gastronomic Symbols: The ‘Izakayas’

A Rare Flower Whose Name Means ‘Giant, Misshapen Penis’ Bloomed for the First Time in Years. It Smells Like Rotting Flesh

If You Want to Climb Everest, You’ll Have to Pay $15,000: Nepal Gets Serious About Himalayan Tourism

Donald Trump’s Return to the Oval Office Means He Can Focus on His Weird Obsession: Making Showerheads and Toilets Great Again

‘BIG TTS, DEE NUTZ, SM0LL PP’: Florida License Plate Denials Are Proof That Some Never Grow Out of Their Teenage Boy Era

Roasting Coffee at Home Using an Air Fryer? You Won’t Understand It Until You Try It

If All Your Friends Have Stopped Drinking This January, You’re Not Alone: ‘Dry January’ Has Become a Worldwide Phenomenon

Russian Products Are Gaining Popularity in China. Yet, Many of These Items Actually Originate From China Itself

A Battlefield Diary Reveals North Korean Soldiers’ Sacrifice to Evade Drones in Ukraine

The U.S.’ Plan B in the Arctic Is a Submerged Cave in Norway. However, It’s Not for Sale

The Perm Is Back: How the Broccoli Haircut Became Popular Among Gen Z Men

Japan Faces Record Increase in Ramen Shop Bankruptcies. Rising Prices Are a Key Factor Behind the Closures

According to One Economist’s Calculations, Japan Already Knows the Exact Year It Will Run Out of Children Under 14

Lisbon’s Yellow Trams Have Long Been an Iconic Sight of the City. Now, They’re Also a Symbol of How Tourism Impacts Residents

China Faces a Bigger Problem Than a Birth Crisis: Its Young People Are Too Busy to Form Couples

This Is the Fifth Time the U.S. Has Wanted to Buy Greenland From Denmark, Ignoring What Locals Want

Russia Has Given North Korea Animals, Artillery, and Oil. Its Latest Gift Elevates Its Military to Another Level: Space

Trump’s Obsession With Greenland May Have an Unexpected Victim: Ozempic

Trump Wants to Take Control of Greenland. The Danish King Sends a Strong Message by Changing His Coat of Arms

The U.S. Has a Strategy Called CONPLAN 8888 for the Unlikely Event of a Zombie Apocalypse—And Hopes Never to Use It

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