Elixir of death? Research traces origins of mercury in the mausoleum of China’s first emperor
During his lifetime, Qin Shi Huang became obsessed with achieving immortality and sought the elusive elixir of life.
How Alexander the Great redrew the map of the world
He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...
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Ancient rocks reveal when rivers began pouring nutrients into the sea
Rivers began pumping weathered material into the sea about a billion years after Earth formed, suggesting continents may have gotten an early start.
Cheap flights and no visas required: Why we’re flocking back to China
Although Qantas pulled its only direct flight to China between Sydney and Shanghai in mid-2024, last year saw a return to pre ...
China’s Large and Mysterious Dam Project Is Alarming Neighbors and Experts
The hydropower dam, in quake-prone Tibet, is set to be the world’s biggest. But China has said little about the project, ...
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China Downplays Deflation Troubles. Bond Vigilantes Aren’t Buying It.
Xi Jinping, electronics salesman? That is how micro China’s leader is getting about a macroeconomic challenge spinning out of control. China is facing deflation, and Team Xi is finally ...
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‘Virgin River’ Season 7 Filming Schedule Revealed
Over the Christmas period, season 6 of Virgin River dropped on Netflix, and it was one to behold. Bookmarked by the big wedding between Jack and Mel, the series remains incredibly popular for Netflix, ...
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Map of Ancient Greece and Cyprus on Google Maps
We have encountered a fascinating social media map that illustrates the Greek world through archaeological discoveries. This map, created by a user on Google Maps, spans the Iberian Peninsula to India ...
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Xianyang Airport, Xi An, China [ XIY / ZLXY ]
Looking for information on Xianyang Airport, Xi An, China? Know about Xianyang Airport in detail. Find out the location of Xianyang Airport on China map and also find out airports near to Xi An. This ...
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Chinese President Xi Jinping will send a special representative to Trump’s inauguration
to Fargo, N.D., Sept. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a New Year message on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 in Beijing ...
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Chad Xi Jinping
According to Tiny Eye [1], on December 31st, 2021, an unknown Tumblr user uploaded the earliest found mention of the Chad Xi Jinping image (seen below). The post has since been deleted for violating ...
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Here’s Pakistan’s Playing XI for 1st Test Against West Indies in Multan
Pakistan has included the spin duo of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan for the 1st Test match. With reports of an absolute turner of a pitch, these two, along with Abrar Ahmed be crucial for the home side.