A young patient was seen by a pediatrician and upon examination, it was found that the boy’s right eye was corroded with alkaline fluid. The surface of the eye had melted, resulting in permanent loss of sight. It was beyond repair. The parents were heartbroken and blamed themselves for it. The cause of the sad ...
At 7 p.m. on August 23, the Hong Kong people responded to an Internet users’ initiative to build a human chain nearly 40 miles long. The “Hong Kong Way” came to life outside 39 metro stations stretching from east to west and north to south. More than 210,000 people were estimated to have participated, joining ...
The Fourth of July is a time for family, fun, and fireworks. Communities all across America celebrate the day with fun runs, 3-legged races, and pie-eating contests. Another not-to-be-missed activity for many is the Independence Day Parade. And Evanston, Illinois, located just north of Chicago, hosts a good one. The Independence Day Parade in Evanston ...
When you think of things to celebrate in May, it’s likely that Mother’s Day and Memorial Day spring to mind. But there’s another event, celebrated annually in May, that recently drew close to 10,000 people to New York from around the world: World Falun Dafa Day. The Chinese spiritual discipline Falun Gong, also known as Falun ...
Ferris Wheels have been around for more than a century, but what makes the Bailang River Bridge Ferris Wheel so special is that it is the tallest Ferris Wheel in the world without spokes. The “Hollow Ferris Wheel” in Weifang, China, stands roughly 476 feet tall — that’s more than 30 feet taller than the ...
Shennongjia National Nature Reserve in Hubei, China, is a heavily forested area boasting rich biodiversity with over 3,400 plant species. It contains several climate zones — including subtropical, warm temperate, temperate, and cold temperate — and is home to a variety of rare and endangered animals. Extending from the plains and foothill regions of eastern China ...
Lake Como, also known as Lake Lario, is situated in Lombardy, Italy. The lake is a remnant of glaciers from its ancient past. With an area of 146 square kilometers (56 square miles), Lake Como is the third-largest lake in Italy. The Lombardy region around Lake Como is considered an upscale resort area and is ...
It’s a major event when Hong Kong kicks off its annual Flower Show, which is organized by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department to promote horticulture and the awareness of greening. Every year, hundreds of thousands of local citizens and horticulture lovers all over the world flock to Victoria Park in Causeway Bay to appreciate ...
Did you know there are no wild alpacas? These adorable, docile South American ruminants are raised mainly for their soft wool. They can mostly be found in herds on farms, but some people keep them as pets, too. And occasionally, one climbs into a taxi for a trip to town. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest
Chicago’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, an annual tradition since 1934, took place on November 22 in the Windy City. And people came from far and wide, both to view and participate in the big event. Chicago’s parade may not be the oldest in the country or the most famous. Those titles belong to Philadelphia and New ...
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