Two Brazilian artists take up residence on the side of a building, using climbing gear to go from “room to room.” If rent keeps rising in NYC, I might just have to staple my bed across from a bagel shop.
Andressa Soares, aka “Watermelon Woman,” is a Brazilian tabloid fixture solely because of her booty, which measures 46 inches all the way around. Thanks, Brazil, but you can keep her. We're already set with our very own famous, talentless giant ass.
Culture Buzz The Brazilian city is being touted as the next great travel destination. When we at Buzzfeed take our company trip there, we'll be sure to let you know. (Don't hold your breath.)
Culture Buzz Brazilian priest Adelir Antonio de Capri tried to break the record of 19 hours set for time spent flying by balloon. After he initially went missing, his remains were found at sea, about over 650 miles northeast. Sadly, de Capri had begun his journey as an attempt to raise money for charity. Even sadder, he had a GPS system with him, but didn’t attempt to figure out how it worked until he was airborne.
Members of one of the world’s last uncontacted tribes have been spotted and photographed from the air near the Brazil-Peru border. It’s hard to believe there’re still people on this planet who haven’t been introduced to the glorious ways of Coca-Cola, Nike sneakers, and Popeye’s Biscuits.
Science Buzz The Brazilian government is producing condoms made from latex harvested from the tropical forest. The Condom King of Thailand has competition! Brazil, who claims to be the condom capital of the world, is producing new eco-friendly condoms that will preserve the rainforest while boosting the local rainforest economy with condom factory jobs.