Today in the Philippines, I met a guy named Junrey Balawing. At 23.62 inches tall, he is the world's shortest man, verified by Guinness World Records in 2011. While your first intention might be to feel bad for him, that's not what Junrey or his father wants you to think. The 26 year old can do many things by himself, and doctors say that he's able to live a long, normal and healthy life. Junrey doesn't have a Facebook page, so please comment any of your wishes below and I will pass it over to h

Whip Ma Whop Ma Gate is one of the shortest streets in York and possibly one of the strangest street names in all of England. The name was first recorded in 1505 and has puzzled people for centuries. Some historians think it loosely means neither one thing nor the other. Others believe it was a local joke, suggesting the name simply meant what a street. But there’s a darker story too. Local legend says this spot may once have been used for public punishment. Some even claim people were whipped h

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