Yoink Issue 1 contents

YOINK Magazine Issue #001

WARNING

The following issue of Yoink Magazine contains:

• Mild swearing (not too much… maybe)
• Bright flashes and loud noises
• Cartoon violence (it’s fake, relax)
• Ideas that might get you thinking
• Questions adults hate
• Jokes that are so bad they’re good
• Weird facts
• Curious challenges
• Stuff that might make you go “Yoink!”

No animals were harmed in the making of this magazine.

No drugs, alcohol or tobacco references.

Just clean, chaotic, curious fun.

FROM THE EDITOR

The internet got weird.

Attention spans exploded.

Algorithms started deciding what people think.

So I made a magazine.

My name is Paul Easther and I’m the editor of Yoink Magazine. https://pauleasther.com/my-books/

Over the years I’ve written 44 books, created YouTube channels and produced award winning educational content for readers of all ages. Along the way I discovered something surprising:

People still love learning.

They just don’t enjoy being bored.

That’s where Yoink comes in.

Yoink Magazine is for curious minds, creative thinkers and people who enjoy exploring interesting ideas.

Too many magazines treat teenagers like they’re bored. We assume you’re smarter than that.

Every issue explores topics such as:

• Teen Culture
• Gaming
• Internet Trends
• Creativity
• Science
• Psychology
• Weird History
• Storytelling
• Digital Culture
• Tutorials
• Visual Explainers
• Internet Mysteries

Our goal is simple:

Connect dots.
Ask better questions.
Learn interesting things.
Laugh occasionally.
Avoid clickbait.

CONTENTS

The Richest Man in the World… Back Then!
A look at history’s wealthiest people and how they built fortunes before modern billionaires existed.

Would You Survive?
A decision-based challenge that puts readers into difficult situations and asks what they would do.

Doom Scroll Detox
Practical ideas for reducing endless scrolling and reclaiming attention.

These E-Bikes Look Absolutely Illegal!
A look at unusual, extreme and surprising electric bikes from around the world.

Fortnite Player Types Explained
A humorous breakdown of common Fortnite player personalities and gaming habits.

Marble Mania
A surprisingly fascinating exploration of marbles, collecting, competition and the science behind them.

The Rat Poison That Saved Millions of Lives
The strange true story of a chemical discovery that helped protect human health.

This Is Paper
A look at one of the world’s most important inventions and why paper still matters today.

The Whatevers Chaos Compilation
A collection of unusual facts, strange stories, odd discoveries and miscellaneous curiosities.

ABOUT YOINK

Yoink Magazine is a digital magazine for teenagers, curious young adults and lifelong learners. Every issue combines gaming, psychology, science, creativity, internet culture, storytelling, weird history and visual explainers into a fast-moving educational entertainment experience designed to make learning fun.

Yoink Magazine is an online magazine for teenagers featuring gaming, science, creativity, internet culture, digital trends, psychology, weird history and visual storytelling. Each issue is designed to help curious readers learn new things, think critically and explore ideas through entertaining articles, challenges, comics and visual explainers.

Yoink Issue 1 contents

Would You Survive? Could a Passenger Jet Land on a Remote Island Beach?

Imagine your passenger jet loses an engine halfway across the Pacific Ocean. The pilots spot a remote island in the Cook Islands with a beach about 1.3 kilometres (1306 metres) long. Could a modern airliner safely land there?

At first glance, the beach looks long enough. But aviation is full of surprises.

Most commercial passenger aircraft require between 1,800 and 2,600 metres of prepared runway to land safely. A sandy beach presents additional hazards including soft ground, poor braking performance, hidden washouts, strong crosswinds and coral reefs surrounding the landing area.

This survival challenge explores whether a stranded aircraft could use a remote tropical island as an emergency runway and what factors pilots would need to consider before attempting such a landing.

Key questions include:

• How much runway does a passenger jet really need?
• Why is beach sand dangerous for aircraft?
• How do crosswinds affect landings?
• What role do coral reefs play in aviation safety?
• Could a damaged airliner stop safely on an isolated island?

The answer may surprise you.

While a large commercial jet would be extremely unlikely to land safely on a short sandy beach, some specialised STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) aircraft are designed to operate from rough and remote locations. Aircraft such as the DHC-6 Twin Otter and Cessna Caravan can sometimes use short landing areas under favourable conditions.

This article combines aviation facts, survival decision-making, geography and emergency planning to explore a fascinating real-world scenario.

Key topics: aviation, aircraft emergency landing, survival challenge, passenger jet, Cook Islands, remote island, runway length, STOL aircraft, DHC-6 Twin Otter, Cessna Caravan, aviation safety, emergency procedures, geography, survival skills, Pacific Ocean.

🧠 What’s This Mansa Dude All About?

Long before modern billionaires, there was one ruler whose wealth was so vast it literally broke the gold market. In this story, we explore the incredible legacy of Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire in West Africa.

While many myths surround his life, the truth is far more fascinating. Mansa Musa wasn’t just a wealthy king; he was a visionary leader who turned the city of Timbuktu into a global beacon of learning, trade, and culture. Under his guidance, Timbuktu became a medieval hub for scholars, architects, and travelers, filled with books and wisdom that attracted the greatest minds of the Islamic world.

His fame largely stems from his legendary pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324. Traveling with a massive caravan of thousands of people and an unthinkable amount of gold, his trip through Cairo was so generous that it caused local gold prices to plummet—a historical “economic nuke” of pure wealth. By understanding the mechanics of how gold was mined, traded across the Sahara, and turned into the currency of power, we get a glimpse into how Mali controlled some of the most important trade routes on Earth.

Discover the man, the empire, and the “Gold Trip” that made history.

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🧠 What This Doomscroll Detox Actually Says

Ever opened TikTok, Instagram or YouTube “for one minute” and somehow looked up to discover it’s nearly 2am? Welcome to the world of doomscrolling.

Doomscrolling is the habit of endlessly consuming short videos, posts and notifications long after you planned to stop. Social media apps are designed to keep your attention for as long as possible, using notifications, bright colours, infinite scrolling and personalised content feeds.

This quick Doomscroll Detox challenge explores some simple tricks that can help break the cycle.

Inside you’ll discover:

• The warning signs that your phone may be running your life instead of the other way around.
• Why “just one more video” often turns into an hour.
• How notifications are engineered to pull you back into apps.
• A simple home-screen trick that makes addictive apps harder to reach.
• Why switching your phone to greyscale can make social media surprisingly less tempting.
• The real reason apps compete so fiercely for your attention.
• A 20-minute challenge designed to help your brain reset and refocus.

You don’t need to throw your phone into the ocean or live in a cave. The goal is simply to take back control of your attention.

Whether you’re a student trying to concentrate, a gamer who keeps getting distracted, or someone who just wants to sleep before midnight for once, these small changes can make a surprisingly big difference.

Key topics: doomscrolling, social media addiction, digital detox, screen time, smartphone habits, TikTok addiction, Instagram addiction, YouTube shorts, productivity, focus, mental health, attention span, notifications, dopamine, technology habits, teen wellbeing, digital wellbeing.

 

The 5 Craziest Fat-Tyre E-Bikes on the Internet (Ranked by YOINK)

Think electric bikes are just bicycles with batteries? Think again.

These fat-tyre e-bikes look like something straight out of a cyberpunk movie. With oversized tyres, powerful motors, long-range batteries and motorcycle-inspired styling, they’ve become some of the most talked-about rides on the internet.

In this YOINK review roundup, we take a look at five of the coolest fat-tyre electric bikes making waves online: the Revv1 FS, ACE-X Pro, DiroDi Rover Gen 6, XP4 750 Step-Thru and Aventure 2. Each bike is rated for performance, style, practicality and one very important category: apocalypse readiness.

Inside you’ll discover:

• Which e-bike looks most like Batman’s delivery vehicle.
• The best fat-tyre e-bike for commuting, adventures and everyday riding.
• How far modern e-bikes can travel on a single charge.
• The truth about fat tyres, suspension and ride comfort.
• Which models offer the longest range and biggest batteries.
• Parent-approved ratings, cool-factor scores and survival rankings.
• Why fat-tyre electric bikes have exploded in popularity worldwide.

Whether you’re looking for an electric commuter, an off-road adventure machine or simply want to see some outrageously cool e-bike designs, this guide has you covered.

Key topics: electric bikes, e-bikes, fat tyre e-bikes, best electric bikes, e-bike reviews, Revv1 FS, ACE-X Pro, DiroDi Rover Gen 6, XP4 750, Aventure 2, electric bike comparison, commuting e-bike, adventure e-bike, fat tyre bicycles, e-bike buying guide, electric cycling, battery range, electric transport, bike reviews, YOINK magazine.

 

Every Fortnite Player Type Explained – Which One Are You?

Every Fortnite squad has them.

The player who builds a skyscraper before you’ve found a weapon. The teammate who screams into the microphone like they’re broadcasting the end of the world. The loot goblin who somehow ends up carrying every shield, medkit and legendary weapon on the island.

In this hilarious YOINK Fortnite personality guide, we break down the six most common Fortnite player types and help you discover which one matches your gaming style.

Inside you’ll meet:

• The Sweat Lord – Builds faster than human eyesight can process.
• The Mic Screamer – Loud, chaotic and impossible to mute fast enough.
• The Loot Goblin – Collects loot like a dragon guarding treasure.
• The Rage Quitter – One elimination away from uninstalling forever.
• The Silent Demon – Says nothing. Wins everything.
• The NPC Friend – Gets lost constantly but somehow keeps the squad alive.

You’ll also find a Fortnite personality quiz, player rankings, squad stereotypes, gaming humour and enough questionable life choices to fill an entire Battle Bus.

Whether you’re a casual player, a competitive grinder or the friend who accidentally drives the boat into a mountain, this guide will reveal your true Fortnite personality.

Key topics: Fortnite player types, Fortnite personality quiz, Fortnite guide, Fortnite squad roles, Fortnite humour, Fortnite memes, Fortnite players explained, gaming personalities, Battle Royale tips, Fortnite teammates, Fortnite community, gaming quiz, online gaming, Fortnite stereotypes, Epic Games, multiplayer gaming, Fortnite squads, Fortnite battle royale, gaming culture, YOINK magazine.

 

Marble Mania – The Tiny Glass War That Ruled Playgrounds For 5,000 Years

Before Fortnite. Before TikTok. Before smartphones.

There were marbles.

For thousands of years, kids around the world battled for glory, bragging rights and sometimes their entire marble collections using nothing more than a dirt circle, a steady hand and nerves of steel.

In this action-packed YOINK deep dive, discover the forgotten playground phenomenon that turned ordinary kids into legends.

Inside you’ll uncover:

• The winner-takes-all marble battles that could make or break a collection.
• Evidence that ancient Egyptians may have played marble-style games over 5,000 years ago.
• The rare marbles every kid wanted to own.
• Steelies, Cat’s Eyes, Galaxies and giant Mega Bombers.
• The strict playground rules that separated champions from cheaters.
• The secret marble economy where kids traded toys, lunches and prized collectibles.

Learn how marbles became one of the world’s oldest competitive games, surviving thousands of years through skill, strategy, trading and playground politics.

Whether you played marbles yourself, discovered them through grandparents, or simply want to know how kids entertained themselves before screens took over, this nostalgic journey reveals why a pocket full of glass spheres once carried more status than the latest gadget.

Key topics: marbles, marble games, marble collecting, playground games, childhood nostalgia, schoolyard games, ancient Egypt, kids history, classic toys, marble trading, steelies, cat’s eye marbles, vintage games, playground culture, retro toys, traditional games, childhood memories, educational history, family fun, YOINK magazine.

 

Would You Survive? Could a Passenger Jet Land on a Remote Island Beach?

Imagine your passenger jet loses an engine halfway across the Pacific Ocean. The pilots spot a remote island in the Cook Islands with a beach about 1.3 kilometres (1306 metres) long. Could a modern airliner safely land there?

At first glance, the beach looks long enough. But aviation is full of surprises.

Most commercial passenger aircraft require between 1,800 and 2,600 metres of prepared runway to land safely. A sandy beach presents additional hazards including soft ground, poor braking performance, hidden washouts, strong crosswinds and coral reefs surrounding the landing area.

This survival challenge explores whether a stranded aircraft could use a remote tropical island as an emergency runway and what factors pilots would need to consider before attempting such a landing.

Key questions include:

• How much runway does a passenger jet really need?
• Why is beach sand dangerous for aircraft?
• How do crosswinds affect landings?
• What role do coral reefs play in aviation safety?
• Could a damaged airliner stop safely on an isolated island?

The answer may surprise you.

While a large commercial jet would be extremely unlikely to land safely on a short sandy beach, some specialised STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) aircraft are designed to operate from rough and remote locations. Aircraft such as the DHC-6 Twin Otter and Cessna Caravan can sometimes use short landing areas under favourable conditions.

This article combines aviation facts, survival decision-making, geography and emergency planning to explore a fascinating real-world scenario.

Key topics: aviation, aircraft emergency landing, survival challenge, passenger jet, Cook Islands, remote island, runway length, STOL aircraft, DHC-6 Twin Otter, Cessna Caravan, aviation safety, emergency procedures, geography, survival skills, Pacific Ocean.

Tiny Paper Bowls That Look Like Real Ceramic!

What if someone handed you a beautiful miniature ceramic bowl… and it was actually made from paper?

This clever craft transforms ordinary strips of paper into stunning tiny bowls that look like hand-painted ceramic dishes. Using simple rolling, shaping, painting and sealing techniques, you can create miniature works of art perfect for dollhouses, dioramas, displays, gifts or just showing off your creative skills.

The process starts with narrow paper strips rolled into tight coils. The coils are carefully shaped into shallow bowls, painted with colourful designs and then sealed with a glossy finish that creates a realistic ceramic appearance.

In this fun YOINK craft tutorial, you’ll discover:

• How to turn simple paper strips into strong miniature bowls.
• The secret to creating perfectly shaped tiny dishes.
• Easy techniques for painting flowers, ladybugs and decorative patterns.
• How to add a glossy finish that mimics real ceramic glaze.
• Tips for creating entire miniature dinner sets from paper.
• Why this inexpensive craft is surprisingly addictive.

The finished bowls are lightweight, detailed and so convincing that many people won’t believe they’re made from paper.

Best of all, you only need a few basic materials to get started.

A little paper, a little patience and a lot of creativity can produce miniature masterpieces that look like they belong in a dollhouse museum.

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The Whatevers: Four Idiots, One Train, Zero Survival Instincts

What happens when a pink pill, a nervous marshmallow, an arrogant pineapple and a permanently panicked chicken find themselves tied to a train track?

Absolute chaos.

Meet The Whatevers — four hilariously unqualified heroes who somehow manage to survive situations that should have ended their story five minutes ago. Armed with bad ideas, terrible decision-making and an unlimited supply of panic, they stumble from disaster to disaster while somehow remaining convinced everything is under control.

In this laugh-out-loud YOINK adventure, you’ll meet:

• Pinky – a self-proclaimed survival expert whose qualifications come entirely from late-night gaming sessions.
• Marsh – an eternal optimist who believes positive thinking can solve almost anything.
• Penny – a pineapple with a gigantic ego and absolutely no teamwork skills.
• Henrietta – a chicken whose brain enters emergency mode at the slightest inconvenience.

Together they face a runaway train, impossible odds and their own spectacular lack of common sense.

Along the way you’ll discover:

• Why confidence and competence are not the same thing.
• How friendship survives even the dumbest decisions.
• The dangers of believing you’re the smartest person in the room.
• Why panic is never a great survival strategy.
• Behind-the-scenes secrets from the world’s most chaotic movie production.
• How four disasters somehow became legends.

Packed with visual gags, ridiculous dialogue, over-the-top character profiles and nonstop comedy, The Whatevers is a parody adventure that celebrates friendship, failure and the fine art of making terrible choices.

Because sometimes surviving isn’t about being smart.

It’s about being lucky.

Very, very lucky.

Key topics: comedy stories, funny characters, cartoon adventure, humorous storytelling, survival parody, kids comedy, teen humour, animated characters, friendship stories, comic adventure, visual comedy, family entertainment, funny heroes, character comedy, YOINK magazine, comedy series, absurd humour, cartoon antics, funny situations, lighthearted entertainment.

 
 
 

Smoothie Bowl Recipe – A Fast, Healthy Breakfast Teens Can Make

Looking for an easy breakfast that tastes great, looks amazing, and gives you energy for the day? This blueberry and banana smoothie bowl is a simple recipe that anyone can make in just a few minutes. Packed with fruit, Greek yogurt, and your choice of toppings, it’s a fun way to create a healthy breakfast that’s both filling and customizable.

To make the smoothie bowl, blend one ripe banana, half a cup of blueberries, half a cup of Greek yogurt, and a quarter cup of milk until smooth and creamy. Pour the mixture into a bowl and add your favourite toppings such as sliced banana, fresh blueberries, granola, shredded coconut, chia seeds, or a drizzle of peanut butter. For a thicker smoothie bowl, use frozen fruit and reduce the amount of milk.

One of the best things about this recipe is how easy it is to change the flavours. Try a tropical version with mango and pineapple, a berry blast with strawberries and raspberries, a chocolate version with cocoa powder and banana, or a green smoothie bowl with spinach and kiwi.

This homemade smoothie bowl is perfect for busy mornings, after-school snacks, or weekend breakfasts. It contains natural ingredients, can be made dairy-free, and is a great way to enjoy more fruit in your diet. Whether you’re into fitness, healthy eating, or simply want an Insta-worthy breakfast, this smoothie bowl recipe is a delicious place to start.

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Back In My Day: Were Kids Really Tougher?

If you’ve ever heard a parent say, “Back in my day,” you’re not alone. Every generation seems convinced they grew up tougher than the one that followed. But were kids in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s really more resilient, or do they just remember the good stories?

In this funny comic story, a modern teenager is challenged by his dad to jump from a wall that’s only 40 centimetres (16 inches) high. The teen thinks it’s risky. Dad thinks it’s ridiculous. What follows is a hilarious journey through childhood in the pre-smartphone era.

Back then, kids spent hours outdoors riding BMX bikes, building ramps, climbing monkey bars, drinking from garden hoses, and disappearing all day without mobile phones. Parents often had no way of contacting them until they came home at sunset. Many children learned through trial and error, scraped knees, and the occasional spectacular crash.

The story explores some of the most common “Back in My Day” claims:

  • Dangerous playground equipment

  • Riding bikes without GPS tracking

  • Drinking water from a hose

  • Waiting patiently without instant delivery apps

  • Learning life lessons through mistakes

  • Taking risks and building confidence

While the comic exaggerates these memories for laughs, it also raises an interesting question about resilience. Does overcoming challenges help people become stronger? Or does every generation simply face different kinds of problems?

Today’s kids navigate social media, online learning, digital technology, cyberbullying, and constant connectivity. Previous generations dealt with fewer screens but often more physical risks. Comparing generations isn’t always easy because the world changes constantly.

The real message isn’t that one generation is better than another. It’s that confidence often grows when people try new things, make mistakes, and learn from them. Whether you’re growing up in the 1980s or the 2020s, resilience still matters.

This humorous Yoink Magazine story combines family comedy, nostalgia, childhood memories, life lessons, and exaggerated generational wisdom to explore what growing up was really like before smartphones and the internet.

 
 

TOP YOINK: The World’s Most Elite Paper Plane Pilots

What if paper-plane folding was treated like an elite action movie?

Top Yoink follows Yoink Maverick, a teen paper-plane prodigy who enters the legendary Top Yoink Academy, where students train relentlessly to become the world’s greatest paper-plane pilots.

From impossible folding challenges and high-speed library dogfights to a final mission that could make or break his reputation, Maverick must prove he has what it takes to become a champion.

Packed with comedy, adventure, school rivalry, absurd action, and larger-than-life characters, Top Yoink parodies classic action movies while celebrating creativity, problem-solving, engineering, and the timeless art of folding paper planes.

Perfect for teens who love:

  • Funny comics
  • Action parodies
  • School adventures
  • STEM and engineering challenges
  • Paper airplane competitions
  • Graphic novels
  • Humour and storytelling
  • Creative thinking
  • Aviation-inspired fun
  • Fast-paced visual stories

Join Yoink Maverick as he discovers that greatness isn’t born…

It’s folded.

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