And to think, for all these years we’ve been using timed electronics like a bunch of chumps!
August, 2016 (Page 8)
We take a look at thecacera pacifica, known as the “Pikachu sea slug” in Japan, which many say is the real-life inspiration for the Pokémon character.
Or, at the very least, they would make a fantastic urban fantasy young adult novel series.
Gen Urobuchi is penning script for the King of the Monsters’ first-ever animated theatrical feature.
See just how much hair a dog can shed during a routine shampoo in this series of impressive before-and-after photos.
The 58 year-old winner’s mother and daughter say they’re entitled to part of his winnings and went as far as to stage a protest at the local city office.
An old man seriously injured in an accident in China was dumped by the ambulance after they confirmed he was dead.
Indulge in your Poké-passion with special Alola region Pokémon figurines or a gorgeously illustrated artbook.
Tacky? Yes. But even the King of Monsters needs to scrape a living by endorsing some products!
What looked to be a breakthrough in the long battle to peep up the virtual superstar’s skirt turns out to be a dead end.
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