What an ant's face looks like up close

Eugenijus Kavaliauskas clinched an "Image of Distinction" prize at the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition for his submission. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 1 year ago

Ex-cons became YouTube famous sharing their brutal accounts of prison life

Ex-cons are attracting huge audiences and making big bucks sharing their experiences and offering life advice on YouTube as 'prison influencers.' | Continue reading


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President Baugh – the self-proclaimed 'dictator' of a micronation in Nevada

Molossia is a one-acre micronation, which has a population of 35 in the Nevada desert. 'President' Kevin Baugh founded it as a teenager in 1977. | Continue reading


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Alligators and snakes are swarming around homes ravaged by Hurricane Ian

"There are a lot [of] places that are not livable," Sanibel Fire Chief William Briscoe told CNN. "There are alligators running around." | Continue reading


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I was diagnosed with a vitamin B12 deficiency when my limbs went numb

Before I was diagnosed with a vitamin B12 deficiency, I had no idea the symptoms could be so severe. Five months later, I'm finally feeling better. | Continue reading


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MrBeast Said He Turned Down $1B Deal for His YouTube Channel

YouTuber MrBeast — real name Jimmy Donaldson — said he'd be looking for closer to $10-20 billion to sell. | Continue reading


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A man's cancer vanished after he was injected with a weakened herpes virus

The 39-year-old patient told the BBC that he was preparing for the end of his life when he learned about the experimental cancer drug. | Continue reading


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Hackers can exploit a flaw in Apple's latest update to take full control

The US government urged iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to download an emergency security fix as soon as possible. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 1 year ago

Study finds link between 'forever chemicals' in cookware and liver cancer

Researchers at the University of Southern California studied blood and tissue samples from people who got liver cancer and those who did not. | Continue reading


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How the look of 'The Simpsons' has changed over three decades of 2D animation

We look at how the "The Simpsons" has been animated over 32 seasons and see how the show evolved from crude sketches to the crisp, clean look today. | Continue reading


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The resurgent, often deadly craze of 'elevator surfing' (2021)

The craze of standing atop elevators as they rose and fell swept the UK and US in the 1990s, but dozens were killed and injured in the process. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 1 year ago

MIT researcher: We should trash our recyclable plastic, and he's probably right

MIT researcher Andrew McAfee says we shouldn't be wasting time recycling plastic and instead focus on better regulation and nuclear power. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 1 year ago

Romania is first in Europe, 5th worldwide at International Math Olympiad

Romania's mathematics team won first place in Europe and 5th place worldwide at the International Mathematical Olympiad 2022. "The best performance in the last 25 years!" - education minister Sorin Cîmpeanu wrote on social media. He congratulated the six Romanian students, half o … | Continue reading


@romania-insider.com | 1 year ago

Spent $3000+ at 3-star Michelin, worth it?

Here's what it was like eating at Alinea in Chicago, where the Michelin-star meal was $820 a person and had unique courses and interactive dishes. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 1 year ago

The Rise and Fall of YouTube Star Nikocado Avocado

The 29-year-old YouTube star's feud with fellow vloggers in the food community is enraging viewers and other YouTubers alike. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 1 year ago

GPT-3 wrote a paper on itself, researcher hopes she didn't open 'Pandora's box'

The researcher asked the bot to write a 500 word academic thesis and submitted it to an academic journal. The paper is now being peer reviewed. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 1 year ago

Cannibals with a conscience rejoice: Fake human meat burgers are here

"No humans were injured in the development of this product," the company said. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 1 year ago

The world of 'mukbang' extreme-eating videos making YouTubers rich

Millions are tuning in to watch YouTubers consume vast quantities of fast food, seafood, and noodles. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 1 year ago

New Yorkers getting bladder surgery to avoid potty breaks on drive to Hamptons

Backed-up traffic to the Hamptons makes it hard to drive from NYC without a bathroom break. Some are seeking bladder surgery to solve the problem. | Continue reading


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A 2-yr-old showed signs of puberty after exposure to his dad's testosterone gel

A mom was shocked when her 2-year-old son began to show signs of puberty. Doctors explained that he'd been exposed to his father's testosterone gel. | Continue reading


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Drinking sugary drinks, even just 1/day, is linked to high risk of liver cancer

A daily habit of drinking sugary drinks like sodas may be linked to higher risk of liver cancer because of side effects from added sugar. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 1 year ago

Forest City, a $100B ghost town in Malaysia

As my taxi drove into Forest City, I was struck by the size of the development. It felt like I had been transported into a futuristic movie set. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 1 year ago

I don't give party favors at my kid's bday. I wish more parents would join me

The author shares how cheap plastic toys are harmful to the environment, and how kids play with favors for a little bit before they go in the trash. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

Apple must pay a man $1,000 for not including a power adapter with new iPhone

The Brazilian judge ruled that the practice was a "tie sale," in which a company makes a customer buy two of its products so one can work fully. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

Executed Chinese inmates had hearts or lungs removed before death

A study revealed that the inmates were not officially brain dead before their organs were removed for transplants. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

Five dead as Romanian MIG disappears, and helicopter sent to find it crashes

A MIG 21 Lancer fighter belonging to the Romanian Air Forces lost contact with the control tower and went off the radar while performing an air patrol mission in Dobrogea, south-eastern Romania, on Wednesday evening, March 2.... | Continue reading


@romania-insider.com | 2 years ago

People with bionic eye implants are going blind again because gadget expired

The Argus II implant by Second Sight Medical Products restored partial vision in around 350 people. It was discontinued in favor of new technologies. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

Black FedEx driver who was shot at by two white men in Mississippi thinks he's getting 'home-cooked' by the local police department and wants the FBI to investigate, his lawyer says

Carlos Moore, an attorney for the FedEx driver, told Insider that he thinks two officers investigating the shooting are related to the suspects. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

Made $200K from selling farts in Mason jars, pivoting to selling them as NFTs

A customer of Stephanie Matto explained to Insider why the bizarre product was so appealing to him. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

Dutch Journalist Manhandled Off Camera by Guards at Olympics

Sjoerd den Daas was reporting for NOS Journaal just outside the National Stadium when he was interrupted by a guard wearing a black coat. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

Gaetz and Bannon say 'shock troops' should take over gov“t if Trump wins in 2024

Bannon said these "shock troops" would man the government, and "hit the beach" like "landing teams" if Trump prevails in 2024. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

The weirdest book in the world just turned 40. We talked to its creator

Italian artist Luigi Serafini gives us a look inside the 40th anniversary edition of his beautifully bizarre Codex Seraphinianus. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

Hundreds of Contestants Compete for $456,000 in MrBeast's 'Squid Game'

The YouTube star said the video cost $3.5 million to make and was partly funded by the video game Brawl Stars. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

China blacks out CNN broadcast every time it mentions the tennis star Peng Shuai

The Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai accused China's former vice premier of sexual assault on November 2. She hasn't been seen in public since. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

A Korean engineer who exposed safety issues at Hyundai and Kia was awarded $24m

US authorities rewarded South Korean engineer Kim Gwang-ho with millions for reporting Hyundai's failure to address a design flaw in engines that were catching fire. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

Tons of unsold clothing from fast-fashion retailers piling up in Chilean desert

A former employee at Chile's Iquique port said tons of clothes, which arrive in Chile to be resold, end up in limbo. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

Chinese social media users think Elon Musk should join the Communist Party

Musk suggested this week that he would sell his Tesla shares if the UN can detail how it would use his $6 billion to solve world hunger. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

I took a $74, 35-hour train ride. Here are the 7 best and 7 worst parts

I rode coach on the Amtrak for over a day and there were a few highlights, like the cheap price, and a few downsides, like poor food and no Wi-Fi. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

I Ranked Veggie Burritos from 3 Famous Colorado Fast-Food Chains

Insider's reporter compared burritos from Chipotle, Qdoba, and Illegal Pete's, and she found the winner to be smoky, creamy, and satisfyingly crunchy. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

Chemicals in shampoo and makeup are linked to early death, study finds

Phthalates are found in hundreds of consumer products, including food-storage containers, shampoo, makeup, perfume, and children's toys. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

Words with the Most Meanings

The word "run" is anticipated to have approximately 645 different meanings in the next Oxford English Dictionary, set for a 2037 release. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

Welcome to the Insider Crossword, a brand-new puzzle that will test your knowledge and provide some much-needed stress relief. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

ERs are backed up with ivermectin overdoses while gunshot victims wait: Oklahoma

An emergency-room doctor told a local news channel that he'd seen scary instances of people coming in with vision loss after taking ivermectin. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

New COVID19 variant called Mu that might be able to evade immunity from vaccines

The WHO says the Mu variant is now in 39 countries, and has a "constellation of mutations" that might allow it to evade vaccine immunity. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

A masked vigilante on TikTok is unmasking trolls on the platform

The Great Londini targets TikTok trolls and cyberbullies by finding out their occupations and identities and outing them to parents and employers. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

Meet typical Chinese millennial who makes $22,000 a year but has no student debt

There are 400 million millennials in China. Insider interviewed six of them to find out more about how they live, work, and play. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

A Battle over Durian, the Smelliest Fruit, Unfolds in Malaysia

Farmers who have been growing the famed Musang King durian for decades say state agencies are trying to threaten and exploit them. | Continue reading


@insider.com | 2 years ago

I made all 115 recipes in Anthony Bourdain's cookbook

As a superfan of the late celebrity chef, I tried all 115 recipes from "Appetites: A Cookbook" throughout the pandemic to find my top picks. | Continue reading


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