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18-Year-Old Disabled Thai Youth Becomes Video Game Streamer And Tops Scoreboards, Determination Inspires Others

He plays games with a stylus in his mouth Images adapted from: BUGABOO.TV/Channel 7 Some strengths come from how people deal with obstacles put in their way, whether it’s having …

Pop Culture

9 Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Games On YouTube & Netflix For Interactive Adventures From Home

Interactive adventures to take at home Images adapted from: IMDb, IMDb, IMDb As lockdown gradually eases, people are preparing to travel again – though all these safety measures can curb …

International News

22-Year-Old Builds Homemade Ventilator Out Of Scraps Like Bottlecaps & Cardboard To Help The Less Fortunate

He wanted the machine to be inexpensive for people Images adapted from: @brut..india and ThePrint With the amount of COVID-19 cases still popping up worldwide, there isn’t enough medical equipment …

Viral News

Programmer Creates Face Mask With LED Mouth That Moves When You Speak

Battery-operated and portable face mask Images adapted from: Medium and @TylerGlaiel Despite warnings, some people still cannot warm up to the idea of wearing face masks due to a variety …

International News

9-Year-Old Boy In Kenya Builds Hand-Washing Machine, Becomes Youngest Recipient Of Presidential Award

He plans to build more Images adapted from: CNN and DailyNation In Thailand, sharing pantries help strangers in need get by, and some have come together to make face shields …

International News

Mayor In Peru Plays Dead To Avoid Arrest After Breaking Lockdown Rules

The mayor was out drinking with his friends Images adapted from: Oddity Central and Revista Lima Gris Usually, we hear about citizens breaking curfews and lockdown rules, sometimes to see …

International News

Aussie Distillery Mixes Up Hand Sanitisers With Gin After Making Hand Rubs During COVID-19 Pandemic

Customers bought gin way above their alcohol tolerance Images adapted from: Tripadvisor and Apollo Bay Distillery While people wait for a vaccine, some crazy theories are floating around on ways …

Funny News

Adorable Grandmother Buys Unicorn Costume Just So She Could Hug Her Grandchildren Safely

Working around social-distancing with silly costumes Images adapted from: Storyful Rights Management and Inside Edition With social-distancing measures still in place, you can’t help but miss physical contact from people …

Community News

Thai School’s Face Mask “Dress Code” Angers Citizens For Prioritising Appearance Over Functionality

School only allows “modest” face masks for students Images adapted from: Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP via Getty Images and Khaosod Note: Student image is for illustration purposes only, not from the actual …

Community News

Driver Turns Tuk-Tuk Into Som Tam Cart Due To Lack Of Customers During COVID-19 Crisis

Driver turns tuk-tuk into food truck While businesses slowly reopen in Thailand, not all are back to normal yet, especially jobs that depend on tourism. In Chiang Mai, a tuk-tuk …

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