Ben Cost
About the Author
Ben Cost is a features reporter covering 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 and going fishing for 450-pound sharks amid attacks in the Big Apple. 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
Influencer’s poop face mask alarms doctors: ‘People are getting too extreme on the internet’
August 8, 2024 | 11:55amDoctors are pooh-poohing this feces face mask.
Flight attendants can accept tips on this airline — but others can't
August 8, 2024 | 9:45amPro tip: Tipping flight attendants is not only uncommon but it's discouraged by flight experts.
Most dangerous sex acts revealed, including one common setting: 'Made me dizzy like I'd pass out'
August 7, 2024 | 12:09pmThe taboo topic came to light via a raunchy Reddit forum, in which users were asked, "What’s something sexual that you are NEVER doing again?"
‘Too fat’ husband granted divorce after wife demands a fee for 'incompetent' sex
August 7, 2024 | 9:51amShe redefined a "transactional relationship."
Worker lands promotion — but with a pay cut: 'I need a second job now!'
August 6, 2024 | 2:11pmThis redefines failing upward.
'Massive' hair dye reaction leaves man looking like 'Megamind' villain
August 6, 2024 | 10:45amIt was a roll of the dye.
Woman horrified after nail salon asks for minimum 75% tip: 'Out of control'
August 6, 2024 | 8:51am"I wouldn’t know what to say, my jaw would be on the floor."
Toco the human Collie has a 'dog' best friend: an Alaskan Malamute
August 5, 2024 | 2:58pmToco the human collie was spotted frolicking with a fellow canine cosplayer in a husky suit.
I thought I rented a hotel room with a seaside view — but I was royally scammed
August 5, 2024 | 9:56amTikTok influencer Sonja Dennig was vacation-ally "catfished" after booking what she thought was a hotel with a scenic seaside view only to discover she'd been epically scammed.
We got trapped in a sweltering 'sauna' airplane — we were so hot, we couldn't breathe
August 5, 2024 | 9:42amPassengers suffered from panic attacks after their plane's air conditioning malfunctioned and they were held for two hours before the flight was canceled.
I was shocked to find a 190-year-old bracelet worth $25K at a church thrift store
August 2, 2024 | 3:02pmThis Texan struck gold.
A bedroom mirror set our house on fire — don’t make the same mistake we did
August 2, 2024 | 12:01pmA bonfire of the vanities?
Scientists reveal new theories on how 'screaming mummy' died
August 2, 2024 | 9:57amWails from the Crypt? Scientists have revealed the possible cause of death for a legendary mummy whose face is frozen in a permanent "scream."
Couple finds $30K buried treasure hidden beneath home's carpet
August 1, 2024 | 12:08pmThese aren't the type of floorboards you want to hide cash under.
I was seated next to a plus-size plane passenger — I complained and the airline surprised me
August 1, 2024 | 10:24amThey weren't going to let this space invasion slide.
Olympics fever hits home as mom's hilarious kitchen gymnastics routine goes viral: 'Paris called'
July 31, 2024 | 6:26pmMore like acro-brat summer.
Flight attendant says doing this one thing on a plane could make you seriously sick
July 31, 2024 | 9:50amYou'll never do this on an aircraft again.
Olive Garden customer reveals hack to get 2 pastas and sides for $6.99 amid inflation
July 31, 2024 | 8:59amShe saved a lot of dough in this garden. An Olive Garden customer became the envy of wallet-weary diners everywhere after scoring two pastas for just $6.99 amid inflation. She...
I’m a standup comic — I was shocked when a front-row audience member told me I had bad breath
July 30, 2024 | 12:04pmHis breath smelled ... funny.
These are the most popular airplane seats everyone wants to book: survey
July 30, 2024 | 9:21amAs a service to flyers, travel site Upgrade Points surveyed US travelers to see which seats they prefer overall and these are the literal hot seats.