China: Hamster Spins in Mop-Rinse Bucket

On September 30, 2025, in Ganzhou, Jiangxi, a pet owner recorded a hamster running inside the circular groove of a mop-rinsing bucket like a wheel. The hamster spun nonstop until it finally slowed down and climbed out, its fur slightly rubbed from the friction. The owner said the setup was made for fun, though viewers reminded to prioritize pet safety.

Toyota demonstrates automated driver-assisted car in Detroit

Toyota demonstrates automated driver-assisted car in Detroit

DETROIT, United States - A driver briefly takes his hands off the steering wheel of Toyota Motor Corp.'s prototype car equipped with an automated highway driving support system while running on a highway in Detroit, Michigan, on Sept. 5, 2014. The Japanese automaker demonstrated the car, which keeps drivers from straying out of lane on highways, to the media.

New Year's greeting cards

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 1 Kyodo - A four-wheel robot departs Tokyo's Nihombashi post office on Jan. 1, 2022, to deliver New Year's greeting cards on a trial basis following a ceremony attended by communications minister Yasushi Kaneko.

Toyota demonstrates automated driver-assisted car in Detroit

Toyota demonstrates automated driver-assisted car in Detroit

DETROIT, United States - A driver briefly takes his hands off the steering wheel of Toyota Motor Corp.'s prototype car equipped with an automated highway driving support system while running on a highway in Detroit, Michigan, on Sept. 5, 2014. The Japanese automaker demonstrated the car, which keeps drivers from straying out of lane on highways, to the media. (Kyodo)

Ferris wheel

Ferris wheel

A journalist rides a renovated Ferris wheel set up at an outlet of discount retailer Don Quijote Co. in Osaka on Jan. 15, 2018. The Ferris wheel, which had stopped running due to a technical failure about 10 years ago, was shown to the media before the start of commercial operations on Jan. 19. ==Kyodo

Ferris wheel

Ferris wheel

Journalists ride a renovated Ferris wheel set up at an outlet of discount retailer Don Quijote Co. in Osaka on Jan. 15, 2018. The Ferris wheel, which had stopped running due to a technical failure about 10 years ago, was shown to the media before the start of commercial operations on Jan. 19. ==Kyodo