Did you know that Joey de Leon, otherwise known as Eat Bulaga‘s resident “Henyo Master”, was the mind behind the noon-time show’s name and slogan? It was in Tito Sotto’s kitchen where the idea first came up. In order to make the show unforgettable,  Joey de Leon decided to use both Tagalog and English words […]

Did you know that if exposed to a high-pressure environment, carbon-based substances such as peanut butter can turn into diamonds? That’s what scientists from Edinburgh University revealed in 2007, shedding light on an idea first proposed by alchemists centuries ago. But creating genuine diamonds artificially or naturally is no laughing matter. Ideally, a carbon-bearing material […]

If I got to keep only one pet, I’d pick Doraemon without thinking twice. Yes, he’s fictional but growing up, this robotic cat made me hope for the impossible. And I’m pretty sure most folks my age feel the same about Doraemon’s 4D pocket–a futuristic “wormhole” that can  bring up every astounding gadgets imaginable. All […]

Ratziel, a senior high school student in Urdaneta City National High School, fascinates every person who comes across his personal documents. According to Philippine Daily Inquirer, Ratziel has 40 first names, one surname, and a name suffix. The following is his complete name: Ratziel Timshel Ismail Zerubbabel Zabud Zimry Pike Blavatsky Philo Judaeus Polidorus Isurenus […]

In 2012, Filipinos were officially ranked as one of the happiest people in the world. That goes to show that despite widespread poverty, Philippines remains a paradise of happy, positive-thinking citizens. Naysayers will raise their eyebrows, for sure, but a lot of things are always ready to prove that Filipinos do love humor. Just look […]

Did you know that a giant man-eating saltwater crocodile–way bigger than Lolong–was killed in the Philippines two centuries ago? In 1823, a huge saltwater crocodile was killed near the town of Jalajala in Laguna de Bay. It measured 27 feet from the tip of its snout to the end of its tail. Approximately weighing 2 […]

Jollibee may be the nation’s favorite fast-food chain but the humble bee we’ve always known is more than meets the eye. From urban legends to stories of struggle, Jollibee has its own fair share of life’s surprises. Join me as we list down ten of the most interesting facts about the Philippines’ beloved bee.   […]

If you think Sagada’s hanging coffins are over the top, better visit Familia Luzuriaga Cemetery in Bacolod City. For the record, it has been hailed as the “only cemetery in the world at the intersection of two highways.” Its location is so bizarre that Ripley’s Believe it Or Not gladly included it in a list of […]

“Solidarity Ring” of Compostela Valley is officially the Philippines’ biggest ring.

We’re all familiar with ice cubes falling from the sky–not a shocker at all. But living things pouring from above? Now that’s when Mother Nature gets a little bizarre. So we can just imagine how stunned the people from Loreto town in Agusan del Sur after they saw dozens of 3-inch-long mudfish falling from the […]