What is ‘magikkun’ and why is the term buzzing on dating apps in South Korea?
Magikkun is the word used by Koreans in search of romance to describe the deception of users who wear a mask on their dating app profile.
‘Mask Pan’: Japanese lab creates the first edible face mask
Putting an idea into practice sometimes takes a little audacity. That’s something that three Japanese students with a passion for melon pan know all about. The trio dreamed up the idea of being able to smell the sweet aromas of this bakery specialty all day long. However, they needed the help of an experimental laboratory, […]
Customer who ordered a dozen face masks demands refund after receiving ‘only 12’
Sometimes, customers are just simply not right—this doesn’t mean some won’t act like they are, however. Case in point, one woman who ordered a dozen face masks from a small business owner got angry because she received “only 12.” This customer, whose identity was withheld, demanded a refund from Zada McCray of Minnesota in the […]
3 mask-wearing errors you might still be making
Maybe it’s because some don’t want to get too used to them, but there are those who don’t always follow the rules of mask wearing to the letter.
Mascne: Three simple and effective tips to keep breakouts at bay
Face masks have created a new problem with all manner of skin woes, such as irritation, red and/or white spots or even blackheads.
Virgil Abloh, Alex Israel, Yoko Ono design face masks for Museum of Contemporary Art
As museums around the world continue to contend with the economic realities of the coronavirus pandemic, Los Angeles’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is offering artist-designed face coverings to support its program. The masks were designed by a selection of nine international artists and collectives, including Virgil Abloh, Mark Grotjahn, Alex Israel, Barbara Kruger, Yoko […]
Metal fan encourages people to wear masks—just like Slipknot
Despite the ongoing pandemic, there are certain groups in particular parts of the world that refuse to wear face masks when going out. For those trying to battle this type of irrationality, a good analogy can maybe help put some perspective. This was what one metal fan did when he made a reference to American […]
WATCH: Students ride jet ski to receive high school diplomas
Twelve high school students ended their high school journey by driving a jet ski to claim their diplomas in Florida, United States.
LOOK: Deaf mom creates face masks with mouth window for lip reading
A Deaf mother has created face masks with clear mouth windows to make lip reading possible while staying protected amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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