Asher Bayot

A church bishop in Zimbabwe, accused of raping a churchgoer under hypnosis, was brought to Harare’s Victim Friendly Court last week. Danmore Magorimbo, 45, a bishop for the Abundant Life Global Ministries in Harare, reportedly approached the woman in the prayer room and offered his counsel. According to All Africa, Magorimbo told the churchgoer that […]

In 1971, in a basement in Stanford University, psychologist Philip Zimbardo led what is now considered to be one of the most controversial scientific experiments ever conducted. The study was funded by the U.S. Office of Naval Research, and Zimbardo, a Stanford University expert on the psychology of evil, was the perfect candidate to take […]

Son Young-Nam, a senior North Korean diplomat to Bangladesh, has been apprehended by customs officials in the capital city of Dhaka after 27 kilograms (59 pounds) of gold bars worth $1.7 million were found in one of his handbags. According to multiple reports, Son arrived Thursday night at one of the capital’s international airports carrying […]

Zayn Malik remains to be One Direction’s most beloved member, despite the recent emergence of rumors which spawned numerous, unflattering gossip headlines about the 22-year-old singer. However, talk about Malik’s alleged misbehavior has undeniably made him a bit unpopular among a few fans. Just last month, Zayn’s brief concert trip to Australia has caused outrage […]

Dominique Martez Reed of San Antonio, Texas was sentenced to life in prison Monday for the death of her 3-month-old daughter. According to local reports, Reed, 25, was charged with capital murder in connection to the death of his 3-month-old daughter Zaniyah Reed. On October 15, 2010, emergency personnel found the child not breathing and […]

Mars Curiosity rover may have just uncovered one of the most intriguing facts about our neighboring planet. Just a few days ago, during one of the rover’s drilling missions, the robot didn’t expect to discover an incredible secret hiding underneath Mars’ surface. It turns out the red planet might not be red, after all. A […]

Last Sunday, militant members of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) attacked the Mosul Public Library in northern Iraq. According to a recent report by the Inquisitr, the library contained more than 8,000 manuscripts and artifacts, most of which were rare, old, and had incomparable historical value. Some of the contents of the […]

A Roman tombstone which dates back to first century AD has been discovered underneath a parking lot in the market town of Cirencester, Gloucestershire, in West England. Scientists were thrilled to discover an Roman tombstone — still in its pristine condition — underneath a parking garage in Cirencester. According to them, the tombstone rested alongside […]

A teenager in India has died after her rapist allegedly forced her to consume abortion pills. According to reports from the Times of India, a teenager from the Fatehpur district in northern India has died after her rapist, identified only as Monu, forced her to take abortion pills after discovering that she was pregnant. Monu, […]

Mein Kampf, Adolf Hitler’s magnum opus and the notorious blueprint for his regime, will be republished in Germany for the first time in 75 years. The book, which was written by Hitler during his post-WWI imprisonment in 1923, is expected to hit bookstores across Germany in 2016. The effort to republish Mein Kampf in Germany […]

Sarah Hyland is finally in a good place now. After a tumultuous break-up from an abusive relationship with High School Musical star Matt Prokop, the 24-year-old actress has finally moved on and enjoying her life and career like never before. Hyland’s role in the hit sitcom Modern Family — albeit the same, old vapid teenager […]

In 1981, James Curran and his team of scientists from the Center of Disease Control investigated a particular type of pneumonia which seemingly circulated among homosexual men in New York City and Los Angeles. Little did they know that they were about to discover one of the deadliest diseases in existence, the acquired immune deficiency […]

Have you ever wanted to wreck an iPhone 6 just to see what happens next but couldn’t afford the thousand bucks to do so? Worry no more. This guy on YouTube named TechRax does it for you every week. Every. Single. Week. And he doesn’t just throw them off of a building or set them […]

Over the past few years, K-pop has received overwhelmingly positive response from American fans, making South Korea one of the biggest exporters of pop music this decade. And it isn’t just Psy’s “Gangnam Style” that has managed to captivate the West. Groups like Girls’ Generation and Super Junior have acquire quite a number of followers […]

In recent years, Craig Robinson has enjoyed a fruitful Hollywood career through huge projects like This Is The End, where he appeared alongside James Franco and Seth Rogen, and Hot Tub Time Machine with John Cusack. His upcoming movie, Hot Tub Time Machine 2, is set to open in theaters this year and has already […]

Ken Ham, infamous creationist and president of the Christian group Answers in Genesis, recently released a scathing blog piece on evolution and atheism. In his article, Ham described evolution as an instrument of Satan and as an “anti-God religion.” Ham’s latest diatribe on evolution was prompted by a recent viral video produced by the YouTube […]

Volvo unveiled Thursday its plans to release self-driving cars in two years, joining Google, Tesla, and other tech industries in their ambitious quest to turn roads driver-free. According to phys.org, the Swedish car maker has already proposed designs for the self-driving cars, which they claim is already ready for consumer consumption within two years time. […]

Matthew Perry may not be the most successful Friends alum today, but he definitely played one of the most iconic characters in the sitcom — the ever-sarcastic, lovable loser, Chandler Bing. Without Perry’s comedic genius in the show, Friends probably won’t be as funny and loved as it is now, and Jennifer Aniston‘s post-TV career […]

Gambia celebrates its 50th year of independence from the United Kingdom this week, marking half a century of sovereignty as one of the most recently independent nations in Africa. Festivities occurred throughout the river country, but mainly in the country’s capital Banjul, where President Yahyah Jammeh joined citizens in celebrating their independence from the UK. […]

Thailand’s tourism office has announced plans to give etiquette manuals to incoming Chinese tourists who are expected to visit the country later this week. 90,000 tourists from mainland China are expected to visit Thailand this week, according to the Tourist Authority of Thailand. In preparation for their arrival, leaflets containing information on how to behave […]

It was too easy for people to forget how awesome the iPhone 5s actually is, and obviously, the flashy release of the iPhone 6 and 6 plus is to blame. As soon as Apple released the newer models late last year, consumers were quick to jump on the bandwagon, just as many of them do […]

Matravers School, a prominent co-ed secondary school in Wiltshire in the UK, is currently under fire for allegedly hiding special needs students from Ofsted inspectors while they visited and assessed the school. According to SWNS, parents are accusing Matravers officials of removing children with learning disabilities — including those with autism and dyslexia — from […]

The mayor of Dumanjug, a beachside town in the province of Cebu in central Philippines, has provoked the ire of many environmentalists. He recently suggested in a formal summit the killing of all dolphins, and whales in a nearby fishing area to reduce competition for local fishermen. Nelson Garcia, mayor of the third-class municipality of […]

Zayn Malik traveled to Sydney this week without his fellow band members, and instead of taking this wonderful chance to engage with his Aussie fans aboard the plane, the One Direction singer reportedly switched on his (previously unknown) diva mode and acted rudely towards his fellow passengers. At least that was the claim of a […]

Sarah Hyland plays the bratty, eldest Haley Dunphy on the hit sitcom Modern Family, but in real life, the 24-year-old actress is actually one of the kindest and most lovable young stars in Hollywood right now. Marking her sixth season with the show, Hyland’s life and career has grown so much faster than her on-screen […]

The Mars Curiosity rover really is the alien hunter’s dream come true. With so many anomaly “discoveries” made by the NASA bot over the past few months, Curiosity has been regarded by many armchair astrobiologists as the most efficient alien-finding device outside planet Earth. Another “find” has excited ET enthusiasts this week when Curiosity rover […]

From Back To The Future to Breaking Bad, Hollywood’s relationship with science is almost as old as filmmaking itself. In a noble effort to make film concepts as scientifically accurate as possible, directors have made it their personal task to hire experts — scientists, military personnel and engineers — to advise on the scientific foundations […]

Can you really tell the difference between cheap and expensive wine? Apparently, neither can these guys from BuzzFeed, who recently took on the challenge of determining the price tag of a wine bottle just by tasting its contents. Watch this hilarious viral video of BuzzFeed staffers as they get tipsy for views, all the while […]

Men on lower incomes, compared with their wealthier counterparts, are more likely to help with household chores, a recent study finds. According to conclusions by scientists from the University of Warwick in UK, men who had mediocre earnings or less helped their partners more often with housework. On the other hand, men who earned more […]

Meghan Trainor has only been a household name for the past few months, but she’s already poised to become one of the hottest and most successful pop artists of this generation. Last year, the 21-year-old singer took the music industry by storm when her body positive anthem hit All About That Bass unexpectedly dominated charts […]

Mars Curiosity Rover has just made another intriguing “discovery” which — according to eager alien enthusiasts — adds to a series of bizarre anomalies the NASA robot has reportedly stumbled upon over the past few months. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1QqdSWSC3Y According to various UFOlogists on the internet, most prominently YouTuber UFOvni2012, an image taken by the Curiosity rover […]

Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch, the $30 million California property the late singer purchased in 1988, might possibly become one of the world’s largest sex assault therapy camp for children. One of the bidders trying to acquire the 1214-hectare property is proposing to turn Jackson’s famous ranch into a rehabilitation center for molested children, according to […]

Sarah Hyland is most famous for playing the role of Haley Dunphy on the hit sitcom Modern Family. For more than five years, the 24-year-old actress has played the quintessential teenage girl, making her a household name among fans of the ABC show. But she wasn’t always known as the eldest Dunphy kid. Before her […]

John Kerry has been fined by the city of Boston for not shoveling the snow in front of his house. The United States Secretary of State received the fine shortly after city officials noticed that the Pinckney Street sidewalk of his Beacon Hill mansion had been clogged with snow, following the intense blizzard that hit […]

Diabetes symptoms are oftentimes very hard to miss. Some signs of the disease, like frequent thirst or urination, can easily be detected just by sheer observation and self-awareness. However, as Inquisitr had previously discussed, there are also many other symptoms of diabetes that are much more difficult to spot than the rest. Weight loss can […]

Mars Curiosity rover is an alien hunter’s dream come true, and this has been seen through the many reported discoveries and anomalies the rover has allegedly found since its landing in 2012. Although skeptics often see these “finds” as easy targets for debunking, this doesn’t discourage alien enthusiasts from tirelessly and painstakingly reviewing NASA images […]

April Fool’s is just around the corner, and before you know it, you’re picking up fake hundred dollar bills super-glued on the mall pavement. But seriously, guys, those kinds of tricks are as old as pranking itself. If you’re running short of prank ideas for the season, then the video below is for you. YouTuber […]

New findings suggest that certain personality traits actively play a role in the immune system of individuals. A groundbreaking study led by Prof. Kavita Vedhara of the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham in the U.K. confirms the hypothesis that some personality traits actually influence the activities of the immune system. The results […]

Seriously, is there something BuzzFeed staffers haven’t tried yet? They’ve tasted Filipino delicacies, tried Japanese and Korean treats, and now, they’re getting their hands on on some goodies from Israel. In this video, which has attracted more than one million views since Friday last week, our good friends from BuzzFeed try and react to some […]

The drug Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) is a commonly-used drug for patients with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is the only drug approved in the United States to treat the psychiatric disorder. However, recent research is looking at possible ways to expand the utility of the popular drug. A recent preliminary study reported by Web MD has […]

There’s been an alarming rise in the number of people suffering from obesity, and because of this, various studies have been finding ways to better understand the mechanisms of different hormones influencing the development of weight gain and obesity. A study, recently reported by Science Daily, sheds light on this issue through researcher Sebastien G. […]

Finally, good news from West Africa concerning the deadly Ebola outbreak. Medical officials from the United Nations recently announced there are only five active cases of Ebola remaining in Liberia, and Medical Xpress described the announcement as the “clearest sign” that the outbreak of the virus in Liberia is about to see an end. After […]

A 90-year-old Kenyan grandmother is believed to be the world’s oldest primary school pupil. Priscilla Sitienei, an elderly woman who lives and works in the Ndalat village as a midwife, attends the local Leaders Vision Preparatory School with her great-great-grandchildren, most of them aged 10 to 14. Sitienei’s classmates are so much younger than her […]

Edgar Lungu, former defense minister of Zambia, has won the recently concluded Zambian presidential elections, succeeding former president, Michael Sata, who passed away last year from an undisclosed illness. Lungu won the majority of votes at 48.3 percent, defeating his closest rival, Hakainde Hichilema, who received 46.7 percent of the votes. Hichilema has described Tuesday’s […]

Atheist Richard Dawkins is not a very popular figure among members of the religious community. Known for his scathing remarks against religion and theism, Dawkins has drawn the ire of many conservatives around the world. In the process of criticizing religion, the Oxford-educated biologist has also received incredible admiration from the irreligious, making him one […]

A founding member of the Christian-oriented band Newsboys shocked the music industry this week after coming out as an atheist on the faith discussions website Patheos. George Perdikis, one of the earliest members of the Aussie gospel rock band, recently revealed his atheism under popular secularist Heman Mehta’s “Friendly Atheist” column last Wednesday. Perdikis’ former […]

Meditation might sound like mumbo-jumbo to many, but science has actually proven the powerful benefits that can be derived from practicing the ancient art. Experts agree on the health advantages of engaging in meditative activities, and recent studies have even confirmed its great contributions to people’s physical and psychological well-being. YouTube channel ASAPScience recently presented […]

English teachers for hire. Qualifications: Candidates must be fluent in English and must be able to teach basic and advanced grammar courses to non-English speaking students. Compensation: Zero dollars. Location: North Korea. Weird news comes from the secretive nation as the North Korean government announces vacancies for foreign English teachers willing to work inside the […]

Many of us like sleeping on our stomachs. Some consider it to be one of the most comfortable bedtime positions while others use it as some sort of relief from stomach pains or back problems. It has even been proven to help in the digestion process, according to Daily Health Post. However, although sleeping on […]

Many of us were born and raised during the advent of the video game era. If you didn’t play Pacman, Tetris, or Space Invaders after school, you were probably one of the “un-cool” kids (or a popular jock), and were most of the time left out during lunchtime conversations about stats and high scores. Nevertheless, […]