Ben Cost
The Archive
Tourists slammed for posing naked in popular desert spot: 'Very sickening'
Another day, another instance of tourists disrespecting a landmark.
Global chocolate supply under 'real threat' from rapidly spreading virus: expert
"Ghana has lost more than 254 million cacao trees in recent years," lamented a mathematics professor.
Runner gulps down 25 glasses of wine during the London marathon: 'I was totally exhausted'
Som-mile-ier. Wine merchant Tom Gilbey raised the wine bar after blind tasting 25 glasses of vino during the London marathon — nearly one for each mile. He managed to cross...
Fish orgies taking over California beaches during full moon — the strange reason why revealed
Sex in "schools" is becoming a real issue. Like sex-crazed Swallows returning to Capistrano, millions of fish have called grunions descended upon California beaches to throw their annual orgy under...
I have a foot-long penis — it's so monstrous, I was barred from yoga
During one nightmare encounter, the UK's most well-endowed man was even "catfished" by a woman who tried to get him to appear on her OnlyFans page under the guise of...
Should handwriting be taught in school? Debate rages as American IQs drop for first time in decades
The pen might be mightier than the sword, but it could soon be just as relevant. Educators and parents are observing a surge in US youths who don't know how...
I'm a trophy wife who is always glam — I did my nails before giving birth
The new mom's dazzling debut wouldn't be complete without Carter's lavish push present — a nearly $2,500 Chanel diaper bag and a $51 bottle of 818 Tequila.
My ex shaved his head and pretended to have cancer — to cheat with another woman
He was a bald-faced liar.
Stunned tourists photobombed by selfie-taking macaque in Bali
A cheeky monkey perhaps proved that we're more closely related than we think after it seemingly took a selfie with two British tourists Chloe and Craig Dennis while they were...
We made a freaky discovery while cleaning the toilet in our 700-year-old home
UK couple Rory and Tracy Vorster realized every child's worst nightmare after discovering a "monster" underneath the toilet of their 700-year-old home.
Plastic surgeons warn 'Ozempic face' has taken over Hollywood
Surgeons believe that Hollywood is experiencing a spike in the side effect known as "Ozempic Face," which they claim has affected everyone from John Goodman to Sharon Osborne.
Teen traumatized after ‘sugar waxing’ trend leaves her with burns, scarring
This spoonful of sugar didn't make the medicine go down.
I applied for 4 jobs — I was horrified by what I put on my resume by accident
"I was just in shock that I'd let that slip by," the 21-year-old said of her "silly and stupid" gaffe.
Food historian's wild claim about pizza leaves Italians furious: 'Blasphemous'
Needless to say, Italy's proud pizzaiolos swallowed this pie-pothesis about as well as a ketchup-slathered slice.
Bicyclist's life saved by smartwatch — it automatically called 911 after horrific crash: 'Apple thinks of everything'
Apple's digital guardian angel has come to the rescue again.
Tourists ruined this beautiful Hawaiian attraction — so it’s being demolished
Despite the financial deterrent and the dangerous terrain, daredevils, sightseers and social media content creators continued to ascend the stairs.
'Worst' 4-star hotel hilariously mocks guests who leave bad reviews
Often seen as an oasis for the rich and famous, California's luxury Petit Ermitage Hotel has become renowned for something else entirely.
A Wordle player was caught cheating on a flight — and the TSA thought it was hilarious
"As a daily New York Times Wordle player who takes the game more seriously than one should, I was shocked at what I was seeing — thank goodness for 9x zoom!" the...
Reclining economy airline seats are going to vanish — for good, aviation experts say
Is the recline on the decline amid concerns over space, fuel costs and even inflight skirmishes?