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“Fan Death” — Korea’s Killer Electric Fans

Jul 2, 2012 by Daniel McBane 12 Comments

Fan Death in Korea

Most of us have a hidden danger lurking in our bedrooms. We go to sleep every night, completely oblivious to the fact that we are putting our lives at risk, simply for a little comfort. That's right, we've become so sensitive to the slightest deviation in temperature from our preferred range that we willingly stare death in the face and go to sleep in a closed room while an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Korea Tagged With: Korea, fan death, superstition

Y shits? Why not? — Another Bad English Sign

Jun 30, 2012 by Daniel McBane 4 Comments

Funny Sign in Korea

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Filed Under: Funny Photos, South Korea Tagged With: Korea, funny image, funny signs, Seoul, bad English

Eating a Live Octopus in Korea ‘Oldboy’ Style

May 25, 2012 by Daniel McBane 10 Comments

Baby Octopus in Tsukiji

If you are a foreigner drinking with your friends in a restaurant in Korea and there are any Koreans in your group or working in the restaurant or in the general vicinity, chances are you will soon find yourself face to face with a live baby octopus. If you don't know where this is going you need to watch the Korean movie Oldboy. Basically don't give the octopus a name, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Korea Tagged With: Korea, strange food, live octopus

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