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Abandoned Wonderland In China

On March 12, 2024 by Tim Newman

In Chenzhuang Village, China, about 20 miles from bustling Beijing, lies the strange and creepy ruins of a semi-constructed amusement park. The park, funded by the Thailand-based Reignwood Group, was to be “the...

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Colugo: Amazing Asian Flying Lemur

On October 8, 2022 by Tim Newman
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The name “flying lemur,” or colugo, refers to two species — the Philippine flying lemur and the Sunda flying lemur; both species preferentially live in the humid rainforests of Southeast Asia. They are the...

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4 Facts About Chinese History You Didn’t Know

On October 29, 2018 by Muelo

China, known at various times by different nicknames such as the “Middle Kingdom” and the “Rising Dragon,” is one of the oldest civilizations on Earth, with an incredibly rich history spanning thousands of...

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The Helmeted Hornbill And Its “Ivory”

On June 25, 2018 by Tim Newman

The hornbills are an odd-looking family of birds, and the helmeted hornbill (Rhinoplax vigil) is arguably the black sheep of the family. Here, we unfurl its tragic tale. With its incredible head adornment...

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2016 Roundup: 8 Things You Probably Missed

On December 31, 2016 by Tim Newman
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As with all previous years, there were some seismic goings on in 2016. This year’s happenings, however, seemed slightly more seismic than others. Brexit, Trump, the migrant crisis, rising global temperatures, and the demise...

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Chinese Government Bans Weird Buildings

On December 12, 2016 by Tim Newman
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Over recent years, architects working on China’s skyline have been allowed to let their imaginations run wild. As you will see from the images below, the sky is the limit – nothing is...

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China: Weird Photos Part 1

On December 11, 2016 by Tim Newman
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Over the years, we’ve covered a lot of interesting stuff from China. We covered stories about fake graveyards, towns designed to look like London and Paris, huge ghost cities, massive statues and so-called...

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Raja Ravi Varma: A Royal Indian Master

On December 1, 2016 by Tim Newman
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Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906) is one of the most celebrated Indian artists. He won the hearts and minds of the Indian people, past an present. Varma became popular for two important reasons. Firstly,...

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Tianzi Mountain, China: Legends, Cable Cars, and McDonald’s

On November 13, 2016 by Tim Newman
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China is huge, covering more than 9.5 million km2. Thanks to its epic size, it’s no surprise that there are some amazing bits of geography – Tianzi mountain is one such wonder. Tianzi...

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Top 5 Holiday Destinations in Asia

On September 27, 2016 by Joanne Haigh
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Traveling is a popular pastime for many people, regardless of their gender or age. Some people are more casual travelers while others are professionals. One thing they have in common is that many...

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