The terrifying plushie taking over gift shops everywhere
Huggy Wuggy is the primary villain of an indie horror video game called Poppy Playtime, set in an abandoned toy factory.
Lifestyle
Home cooked meals: Why they make sense in today’s society
Homecooked food is healthy, as preparing meals at home allows one to control the ingredients, which can help to make healthier choices.
Ancient craft of velvet flowers blooms again
The delicate flowers are made by Cai Zhiwei, the sixth-generation inheritor of velvet bird and flower making, a Beijing intangible cultural heritage.
Fads in the past, but some toys and games still popular among adults in Singapore
From Beyblades to Polly Pocket dolls, there are plenty of childhood toys that evoke fond memories and remain popular among adults who still play with or collect them.
The rise of Bangladesh’s self-help industry
The self-help industry is a multibillion-dollar sector globally and is expected to be the fastest-growing industry in the world by 2027.
Strawberry-filled giant parfait in Nara prefecture goes viral
The photogenic parfait has pushed the restaurant into the spotlight since it went viral on social media about two years ago.
Becoming a Korean
The good conduct clause in the 'naturalisation' process can make or break one’s chances at becoming a legal Korean citizen.
Artisans continue to raise the roof
Behind these ceramic tiles and sculptures is a craft passed down over thousands of years, which is still practiced in Yangcheng county today.
‘Incendiaries’ author R.O. Kwon says loss of faith was healed by literature
Growing up religious, Kwon had planned to become a pastor. But, it was her own experience of losing faith which ultimately inspired the story.
Exotic ice sculptures in China’s “ice city” wow Indian visitors
The exquisite ice sculptures, including India's landmark building, in Harbin have wowed visitors.