In 2007, Liu Ye of China decided it would be better to marry himself than be single. The best part is that he married a foam-board cutout of himself dressed in a lovely red dress. Ye admits to being narcissistic, but said of his nuptials, “There are many reasons for marrying myself, but mainly to express my dissatisfaction with reality.”
Charivari: The Original Wedding Crasher
Explore the noisy, nosy, and occasionally nutty tradition of the charivari—where newlyweds were “celebrated” with cowbells, cookware, and community judgment.
Harry Truman and His Mother-in-Law from Hell: A 33-Year Prison Sentence
Discover the uncomfortable story of Harry Truman’s turbulent relationship with his mother-in-law, Margaret Wallace — the formidable woman who made Truman’s life a 33-year challenge, even as he led the nation. Read about the woman described as “the mother-in-law from hell.”
Splitting Up, Literally: The Bizarre Divorce of a Cambodian Couple Who Took Divorce to the Next Level
In a bizarre divorce settlement, a Cambodian man took asset division literally—by sawing his house in half. Read the unbelievable story!
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