Mumbai Local Train Becomes Self-Aware, Politely Requests Fewer Passengers
A vintage Mumbai local train has developed consciousness, gently chiding rush-hour commuters through the public address system about healthy personal boundaries.
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Around the World
Completely fictional stories from the Around the World desk. None of it happened.
New Singapore Company Promises to Disrupt the Word ‘Disrupt’
An invented start-up says the business world’s favourite verb has grown far too comfortable, and it plans to shake things up by banning it from its own pitch deck.
FictionalBengaluru Traffic Jam Granted Own PIN Code After Refusing to Move
A queue of vehicles that has stood still for so long it now has neighbours, a postman and a favourite tea stall has officially become an address.
FictionalTokyo Vending Machine Begins Selling Smaller Vending Machines
A single vending machine has gone into business for itself, and its bestselling product is a tiny vending machine that sells even tinier ones.
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