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Scarlett Johansson As Robot Is A Little More Than Disturbing
Apr 7, 2016
Guess what... Scarlett Johansson has a twin! No, I'm not talking about her twin brother, Hunter, but rather the new robot that a man in Hong Kong has made in her likeness. I say it's a new robot because the world is just hearing about it now, but in reality it has really been a project that has been in the works for close to two years, costing close to $50,000! Graphic Designer Ricky Ma from Hong Kong, a man with a ...
Written by Rene Bohn
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Quinoa And Big Macs? McDonald's Next Is Here
Jan 14, 2016
When most of us think of McDonald's, we think of greasy burgers and fries. However, things may be changing for the fast food giant thanks to the opening of McDonald's Next, a new version of the popular brand. In December, 2015, McDonald's took one of its Hong Kong restaurants and evolved it from the typical fast food joint into a brand that is striving to be "modern and progressive." Walking into this restaurant, you may hardly realize that you are in a McDonald's at all. The red and yellow has been replaced by shades of black and white, metallic interiors and a salad bar, which offers 1...
Written by Christa Tintelnot
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McDonald's Spices Up Its Menu With "Shakin' Flavor Fries"
May 9, 2014
Megan Roche Staff Writer @MeganAnne2013 Is McDonalds adding to their menu? They might be! McDonald's is reportedly looking into adding seasoned french fries to the mix! The "Shakin' Flavor Fries" will come in Garlic Parmesan, Zesty Ranch, and Spicy Buffalo. Of course, they don't come seasoned. In...
Written by PopWrapped
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Director Michael Bay Attacked With Air Conditioner on 'Transformers 4' Set
Oct 19, 2013
Bradleigh-Ann Walker Staff Writer Michael Bay is probably quite familiar with unpredictable situations after filming the first three movies in the action-packed Transformers franchise. Well, Thursday’s events at the Hong Kong set of Transformers 4: Age of Extinction probably made him feel like a character in one of his own films. CNN reports that it all began when street vendors deman...
Written by PopWrapped
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China Won't Allow Twitter, Facebook Access in Shanghai Free Trade Zone After All
Sep 26, 2013
Lobcke Hein Staff Writer Since Beijing blocked social networking sites, Facebook and Twitter, back in 2009 after authorities credited the increase of riots in the restless western province of Xinjiang to the networking sites. Following the wake of the ban, The New York Times, was the next site to have been blocked since its reports last year that the family of former Premier Wen Jiabao had accumulated a huge fortune. There have since been reports recently that this blockage will be lifted. In recent news...
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