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Hong Kong’s 2018 Flower Show Bonsai Display

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 ...

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Hong Kong's 2018 Flower Show bonsai display

Why Did This Alpaca Get Into a Taxi in Cusco, Peru?

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

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Alpaca riding in a red taxi.

Chicago’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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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The city of Chicago.

Sweet Potato Recipe Ideas

Sweet potatoes can be a delicious healthy part of anyone’s diet. They contain more potassium than bananas, the “go-to” food for people wanting to increase their dietary intake of this mineral. Studies have shown that increasing potassium intake leads to lower blood pressure. It can also increase insulin sensitivity, which is good news for people ...

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Whole and cut sweet potatoes.

Photo Essay: Visit Sai Kung for Hong Kong’s Best Seafood

Any seafood lover traveling to Hong Kong must make a trip to Sai Kung. The city of Hong Kong is surrounded by islands, and life there is tied to the sea. In many places, people live on fishing boats and make their living by selling what they catch. One of the most famous seafood spots ...

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