A man has declared himself president of a self-proclaimed country nestled in a disputed patch of land between Croatia and Serbia — and it comes complete with a flag, cabinet, currency and nearly 400 citizens. Daniel Jackson founded the Free Republic of Verdis, a less than 125-acre sliver of forest along the Danube River. He did … Read more
The cost of living crisis has made most people reevaluate their spending, and a young Aussie has pointed out the common cheap act that is costing us more in the long run. Maddie Langshaw, 26, was earning more than $100,000 working full-time in social media and marketing when she decided to start her slow fashion … Read more
Ronald would love this. A single parent with a passion for fun projects created an miniature McDonald’s drive-thru for his two boys — spending less than $50 to build the backyard playplace. Architectural assistant Daniel Mills, 38, got the idea when working on a project for a local Golden Arches franchise near his home in … Read more
A wacky great-grandfather has spent three months converting his mobility scooter into a 8mph replica of the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car. Vin Wardman, 92, worked for eight hours a day in his garden shed to construct the stunning model of the magical flying car from the classic children’s film. The retired railway worker painstakingly … Read more
A woman who has loved buildable Legos ever since she was a little girl is taking her obsession to the next level by making dog houses. Lauretta Quincey received her first box of Legos when she was just seven years old, which sparked her passion for collecting stackable toys. The 40-year-old told SWNS, the British news … Read more
He couldn’t travel back in time — so this self-declared “90s kid” built a little piece of the past in his front yard. Peter Goddard, 39, has become a minor celebrity in his neighborhood after constructing a miniature branch of the defunct Blockbuster Video chain adjacent to his home. The classic film fan spent weeks creating … Read more
Cardio may be good for your health in the long run — but it may not be the best method to burn fat and build muscle. A study has found that those who did strength training lost more fat and had better blood sugar maintenance than those who did cardio or a combination of both. … Read more
A spark may start with a swipe — but a lasting first impression begins with the right photo. Tinder will soon fire up its latest feature: Letting AI be the judge of your dating profile pictures. The dating app is currently testing the innovative feature, which will allow artificial intelligence to select the best images … Read more
May the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos forever rest in cheese. A Seattle man revealed that he custom-built a tomb for a bag of hot Cheetos in an effort to preserve the savory snack “for centuries.” The TikToker — who goes by the name of Sunday Nobody — posted the video Sunday depicting the whole process from … Read more