Elementary School Teacher Tells Students "Santa Is Not Real"... Uproar Over Shattered Childhood Innocence

An elementary school teacher in Scotland is facing an investigation by the city council after telling students during class that "Santa is not real." On November 13, Yonhap News TV, citing Scotland's STV, reported that controversy has arisen after a teacher told children that Santa does not exist. The incident occurred at the end of last month during a sixth-grade class at Greenbrae Primary School in Aberdeen. The topic of the lesson was "All Saints' Day," a day honoring all saints in Christianity and other religions. During the discussion, when a question about St. Nicholas arose, the teacher commented, "Santa is a character based on St. Nicholas, but he does not actually exist."Some children were reportedly shocked by the teacher's statement that Santa is not a real person, and upon hearing the news, parents collectively protested and demanded disciplinary action against the teacher. One parent criticized, "This is not a topic for school. It is an issue that differs from family to fa

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11.13 09:11

"Laser Eyes" or Not... Miss Israel Faces Unexpected Controversy

At the Miss Universe pageant currently being held in Thailand, a scene featuring Melanie Shiraz, the Israeli representative, standing next to Nadine Ayoub, the Palestinian representative, has gone viral and sparked what is being called the "eye contact dispute." Some critics argue that in recent years, the Miss Universe competition has become an extension of international political conflict, overshadowing its original purpose as a beauty pageant.On November 12, Yonhap News TV, citing the Israeli media outlet Times of Israel (TOI), reported that controversy erupted after the Israeli and Palestinian representatives were seen standing side by side on stage, with the Israeli representative appearing to glare at the Palestinian representative. This moment was rapidly shared on social media platforms such as TikTok on November 9. Some pro-Palestinian users criticized the scene as a "hostile glare." One user commented, "It's like Cinderella in a blue dress and her evil stepsister," expressing

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11.12 15:33

"Dad Opens Street Food Stall 900km Away After Daughter Complains About Cafeteria Food"

The story of a "daughter-obsessed" father who quit his job and traveled as far as 900 km to open a street food stall near his daughter's university, after she said she missed home-cooked meals, is drawing attention. On November 11 (local time), the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on the story of Li Bingdi, a sophomore at Jilin Normal University in Jilin Province, China. Li Bingdi complained that the food at her school cafeteria was unsanitary and did not taste like home-cooked meals. In response, her father, who had been running a restaurant in Tianjin, immediately quit his work and went to southern China to learn how to cook fried rice and noodle dishes. Last October, he opened a street food stall near the main gate of his daughter's university. At his stall, Li Bingdi's father sold fried rice and noodles. On his first day of business, he managed to sell only seven sets. Li Bingdi said, "My father's earnings were less than the 70 yuan (about 14,000 won) I made from tutoring.

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11.12 14:28

"Thank You for Your Sacrifice"... Obama Makes Surprise Appearance on Flight Carrying Korean War Veterans

Former U.S. President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance in front of veterans who served in the Korean War and other conflicts ahead of Veterans Day to express his gratitude. On November 11 (local time), former President Obama released a video on his social media in which he greeted retired veterans and their families aboard a passenger plane. The video was reportedly filmed the previous day.On the eve of Veterans Day, veterans from the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and World War II from across the United States gathered in Washington, D.C. When a flight from Madison, Wisconsin arrived at Ronald Reagan National Airport, a surprise guest boarded the plane to greet them. It was none other than former President Obama. When former President Obama grabbed the in-flight broadcast handset and said, "Hello everyone," to more than 80 veterans and their families, gasps and applause erupted throughout the cabin. He said, "Ahead of Veterans Day, I wanted to express my gratitude for your extrao

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11.12 13:28

Chinese Influencer Flaunts '800 Million Won Artificial Abs'... Experts Warn of Serious Health Risks

It has come to light that a Chinese man spent over 800 million won to create artificial abs using hyaluronic acid injections instead of exercising. Experts warn that excessively creating artificial muscles can compress the skin and carries a high risk of vascular necrosis. On November 11, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that a man active on social media under the name Andy Hao Tienan has drawn attention for creating artificial eight-pack abs with hyaluronic acid injections.Hao, who is from Heilongjiang Province in northeastern China, is a fashion and beauty content creator with around 100,000 followers. He recently revealed his abs and claimed that his hyaluronic acid-created abs represent the "first case in China." Hyaluronic acid is a substance that helps lubricate joints and retain moisture. Hao plans to receive a total of 10,000 injections and has currently completed 40% of the process. He stated that several months ago, he spent 4 million yuan (approximately 821 milli

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11.12 10:52

Danced to 3,000 Songs Over 144 Hours... This Man Sets New DDR World Record While Napping in Between

A Hungarian man has broken the Guinness World Record by playing the game 'Dance Dance Revolution' (DDR) non-stop for six days. On November 12, Yonhap News, citing the British broadcaster BBC, reported that a man named Szabolcs Csepe from Budapest set a new Guinness World Record last month in Hungary by playing DDR continuously for six days. With this achievement, he surpassed the previous record of 138 hours and 34 seconds set in 2015 by American Carrie Swidecki, who played 'Just Dance.' During his attempt, he completed over 3,000 songs and burned 22,000 kilocalories. The Guinness World Records committee has officially recognized Csepe's new record.Csepe decided to attempt the new record after watching the challenge of the previous record holder, Swidecki. However, success did not come easily. According to the rules, he was allowed a 10-minute break for every hour of gameplay, which he could accumulate to take one to two hours of sleep. Csepe said he underwent six months of physical tr

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11.12 10:04

Wristwatch Auctioned for a Staggering 25.6 Billion Won... The Brand Worn by Son Heungmin

A wristwatch from the Swiss luxury watch brand Patek Philippe has been sold for 25.6 billion won. On November 10 (local time), several foreign media outlets, including The Straits Times and NDTV, reported that Patek Philippe's Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Reference 1518 was auctioned for 14.19 million Swiss francs (approximately 25.6 billion won) at a recent Geneva auction.This model from Patek Philippe surpassed its previous record of 11 million Swiss francs (about 19.8 billion won) set nine years ago, setting a new all-time high for the model. The most expensive wristwatch transaction in history remains the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime, which was sold for 31 million dollars (about 45 billion won) in 2019. It is followed by actor Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona, which fetched 17.8 million dollars (25.8 billion won) at auction in 2017. The Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Reference 1518 model sold this time was produced in 1943. Most of these models were made with yellow

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11.12 09:22

Rolex and Gold Bars Prompt a Shift? Trump Says "Discussing Tariff Reduction with Switzerland"

U.S. President Donald Trump is engaged in negotiations to lower the 39% reciprocal tariff imposed on Swiss imports. On November 10 (local time), President Trump met with reporters at the White House and said, "We are working on lowering the tariff a little," according to Yonhap News on November 11. When asked whether the tariff would be reduced to 15%, President Trump replied, "I never mentioned a number," but added, "However, we will take measures to help Switzerland. We hit Switzerland hard. We want Switzerland to continue to do well." On the same day, Bloomberg News also reported, citing sources, that the United States and Switzerland are close to reaching an agreement to lower the reciprocal tariff from the current 39% to 15%. The report said the negotiations could be concluded within two weeks. The 15% rate is the same as the reciprocal tariff rate that the European Union and others previously negotiated with the United States. Previously, in April, the Trump administration annou

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11.11 17:08

"I Was Refused the Procedure"... Even Doctors Advised Against It for the 'Woman with the World's Thickest Lips'

Elementary School Teacher Tells Students "Santa Is Not Real"... Uproar Over Shattered Childhood Innocence

"Laser Eyes" or Not... Miss Israel Faces Unexpected Controversy

"Dad Opens Street Food Stall 900km Away After Daughter Complains About Cafeteria Food"

"Thank You for Your Sacrifice"... Obama Makes Surprise Appearance on Flight Carrying Korean War Veterans

Chinese Influencer Flaunts '800 Million Won Artificial Abs'... Experts Warn of Serious Health Risks

Danced to 3,000 Songs Over 144 Hours... This Man Sets New DDR World Record While Napping in Between

Wristwatch Auctioned for a Staggering 25.6 Billion Won... The Brand Worn by Son Heungmin

Rolex and Gold Bars Prompt a Shift? Trump Says "Discussing Tariff Reduction with Switzerland"

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