The Close-up Photographer of the Year contest celebrates close-up, micro, and macro images of the natural world. More than 6,500 photos were submitted this year by photographers in 52 countries. The winning image, taken by French photographer Galice Hoara, shows an eel larva photographed during a blackwater dive. Other nominated […]

Dutch underwear brand Pockies will pay one lucky couch potato $US500 to wear its boxers while hanging out at home and watching TV. The gig calls for someone with “no ambition whatsoever” to test the boxers for five hours and fill out a questionnaire about the experience. US residents who […]

Space Hero Inc., a media production company, has announced plans to film the first reality TV show set in space. The “Space Hero” series would select one person from a group of contestants to travel to the International Space Station in 2023. The show’s creators have already booked a seat […]

An online site for a Willy Wonka-like competition from the founder of Jelly Belly was overwhelmed by people trying to buy a $US50 golden ticket shortly after it was announced. David Klein, the original developer of The Jelly Belly brand who’s sometimes referred to as “The Candyman,” launched a nationwide […]

The City of Chicago is offering a cash prize of $US5,000 to three residents who come up with the best ideas for winter outdoor dining, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced. Local restaurants and community members will judge the proposals and entrants must provide research, a prototype, information on COVID-19 safety, and […]

With more colleges going remote for the fall semester, beer brand Natural Light is offering a “Nattified mobile dorm unit” to a lucky contest winner. One college student over the age of 21 will have the tiny dorm brought to them; it comes with amenities such as a mini fridge, […]

The snack company Whisps is looking for a cheese lover to become their new cheese executive officer. The chosen candidate will work with the company throughout the year to perform quality tests and evaluate new secret flavours. The winner will be given a $US1,500 stipend for their taste-testing and receive […]

Documentary streaming service MagellanTV will pay one fan $US1,000 to watch 24 hours of true-crime documentaries in two days. The chosen participant will also get a one-year free membership to MagellanTV and three, three-month memberships for friends and family. Fans have until May 4 to submit 100 words on why […]

The TV provider Dish says it will pay one lucky fan $US1,000 to watch 15 hours of “The Office.” The winner has nine days to watch approximately 45 episodes of the show. Fans can submit an application until March 16 at 5 p.m. MST. Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories. […]

The International Landscape Photographer of the Year contest has revealed its top prize winners. This year’s competition drew over 3,400 submissions from nearly 1,000 professional and amateur photographers around the world. The top award went to Russian photographer Oleg Ershov for his photos of England and Iceland. The contest also […]

Tyson Brand is hosting a chicken-nugget bouquet competition. To enter, participants must make a creative bouquet out of chicken nuggets and tweet a photo of it using a special hashtag. The winner of the contest will receive $US10,000 that can be used to fund a getaway for two, plus a […]

I visited the London cheese suite to see what all the fuss was about – I am quite indifferent and wouldn’t class myself as a cheese-lover. Pretty much everything in the apartment was cheese-themed, right down to the bathroom soap and doorstops. It smelled a lot better than I thought […]

Agora, a free photography app, has revealed the top 50 finalists of its Golden Hour 2020 contest. Each photo in the contest shows a different setting around the world during “golden hour,” or the time when the sky glows as the result of a sunset. More than 19,000 global photographers […]

The United Kingdom-based chain Café Rouge just opened a pop-up cheese hotel in London called the Cheese Suite. The Cheese Suite is decorated with cheesy wallpaper, bedding, and more. A one-night stay also comes with a free meal and on-demand service for cheese. You can’t currently book a stay at […]

Business contests are a great way to test your idea, build your network, and win cash to help grow your startup. Business Insider rounded up the best competitions that offer entrepreneurs an opportunity to connect with investors and win prizes up to $US350,000. Many competitions are geared toward student businesses, […]

The coffee brand Gevalia is hosting a competition to find its “coffee queen,” who will win cash and a once-in-a-lifetime trip. The prize includes a six-night, seven-day stay in a castle in Scotland, over $US5,000 in spending money, access to a butler, spa treatments, and five-course meals. The winner is […]

Agora, a free photography app, revealed the top 50 finalists of its annual AGORA Awards, which celebrates the best photos of the year, in October. The contest awarded $US25,000 to one photographer,Michael Aboya, on November 6 in Barcelona, Spain. This year’s finalists hail from 21 different countries and were chosen […]