Ben Cost

Ben Cost is a features reporter at the New York Post.

Background

Ben covers everything from shark attacks to TikTokkers with Michael Jackson phobias and a man who sued Apple for a billion dollars over an iPhone malfunction His exclusives have included a multi-course cicada tasting menu to celebrate their return to NYC after 17 years, going fishing for 450-pound sharks amid attacks in the Big Apple, and dating an AI woman. Prior to working for The Post, Ben lived in Shanghai where he served as food editor, and then eventually senior editor at Shanghaiist, one of China's largest English language blogs. Ben ran a monthly column about exotic foods, testing donkey sandwiches, live drunken shrimp and cobra hotpot. After leaving Shanghaiist, he worked as a community editor for City Weekend, a Chinese lifestyle magazine owned by Swiss media giant Ringier. Following that, he served as managing editor of Shanghai Expat, a city guide and forum for foreigners living in Shanghai. Ben's hobbies include fishing, biking, making moderately amusing puns, binging "Sopranos" and plumbing the depths of NYC's boroughs for undiscovered culinary gems.

Latest Articles

Oldest US firearm discovered with link to Spanish explorer 500 years ago

"Consultation with experts throughout the continent and in Europe reveal that it is also the oldest firearm ever found inside the continental USA,” one archaeologist declared.

'Very unusual’ worm-like creature with 'curved' teeth discovered in rainforest

The curious creature features a "robust" body and patternless gray coloring.

Flight attendant calls out passengers for this bathroom faux pas: 'Makes it worse'

It could turn a bathroom emergency into an airplane emergency.

Is this the 'world's most expensive' cranberry sauce? NYC steakhouse charging $195 a dollop this Thanksgiving

This special sauce costs an arm and a turkey leg.

Husband reads list of wife's rude comments that he wouldn't dare say back: 'Your a-- is sagging'

A father in Nashville, Tennessee had the internet in hysterics after humorously listing things his wife has told him that he could never get away with uttering to her.

The biggest penises can be found in this state — New York didn't even make the top 10

Researchers suggested the dong decathlon may have certain shortcomings, as respondents in some regions were found to sex-aggerate their manhood measurements.

'Alien' optical illusion terrifies plane passenger: 'What the f—k is that?'

There's more to this creepy image than meets the eye.

‘Genius’ plane hack allows passengers to avoid dreaded middle seat — without paying

This travel influencer has managed to game the seat reservation system.

NYC bakery serving Italian donut bedazzled with gold and jewels to 'high-end clientele'

Angelina Bakery is serving the crown jewel of confections.

Actress ripped for doing full body workout in middle of airplane aisle: 'Idiot of the Year award'

Airplane pilates? Mexican ex-soap opera star and fitness influencer Barabara de Regil was ripped online after performing a full "body pump" workout during a long-haul flight.

Sushi chain shutters after fans spot something wriggling in influencer's viral food review

Fob Sushi Bar's Seattle outlets have temporarily shuttered after fans of food influencer Keith Lee claimed they saw something wriggling during Lee's video review of the restaurant.

Airline replaces passengers' simple return flight with brutal 72-hour itinerary

Leaving Las Vegas wasn't so lucky for these tourists.

This church has an AI Jesus for confessions: 'It gave me so much advice'

The cybernetic savior is also fluent in 100 different languages, enabling it to converse with worshippers from all over the world.

Earliest 'Jesus is God' inscription found — deemed 'greatest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls'

Scientists are going gaga over the earliest inscription declaring "Jesus is God," claiming that this 1,800-year-old engraving could change our understanding of Christianity.

Ancient Aztec death whistle still terrifies people today, study finds — and you can listen if you're brave enough

When archaeologists blew into these creepy kazoos, they emitted an unearthly, banshee-like shriek similar to a haunted house's sound effect.

'Gorgeous' sea worm discovered by shocked scientists: 'Sassy sparkler' with 'dazzle'

The iridescent creature is being compared to an aquatic "toilet scrubber."

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