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These abandoned locations have been reclaimed by Mother Nature
The power of Nature easily surpasses any man-made structure. It may have taken years, but Mother Nature has reclaimed these abandoned places that were once used by humans for all sorts of reasons. From China to Ukraine, different species of fauna and flora have taken over these locations, turning some of them into tourist attractions. Click here to see the abandoned places that have been reclaimed by Mother Nature.
LifestyleTesla Cybertruck 15,000-Mile Ownership Review: ‘Designed To Be A Street Truck’
YouTuber reveals battery health, degradation and many other details after three months with the Cyberbeast.
Lifestyle‘AI love coach’: millions download apps to help with relationship, master sweet-talking art
Apps offer practice scenarios minus danger of real-life situations, most popular one secures 3.5 million downloads amid global surge for advice Rapidly rising numbers of romance-seeking people across China and worldwide are making use of artificial intelligence (AI) love coaches as they struggle in the dating game. According to a 2023 survey of jus...
LifestyleThe 20 cities where you're most likely to meet a millionaire today
Discover the cities with the most millionaires and billionaires, and see why some of them are losing their super-rich residents at an alarming rate...
LifestyleTips for looking wealthy on a budget
Money comes and goes, but appearing rich can last forever. While you're waiting for those big paychecks to hit your bank account, why not create the illusion of a lavish lifestyle? It could even open doors to the real thing! Although material possessions aren't everything, having nice things certainly has its perks. Curious? Browse through the gallery to discover some suggestions on how to exude an image of affluence without breaking the bank.
LifestyleChina man upset as sales platform refuses to transfer his name to dead sister’s concert ticket despite proof
Sister buys ticket for Taiwan pop king Jay Chou concert, dies in accident, brother wants to honour memory by attending A leading ticket sales platform in China has triggered a public backlash after it refused to transfer a concert ticket to a dead woman's brother, even after he showed them proof of her death. The man, surnamed Wang, revealed on mai...
LifestyleChina’s Baobao Festival: parents pursue strangers in parks to find godfathers for their children
300-year-old custom began during Qing dynasty and continues today, parents seek out godfathers at crowded event with help of matchmakers A traditional Chinese custom known as la bao bao in which people visit parks to find strangers to be godfathers for their children is believed to bring good health and has been popular for centuries. The tradition...
Lifestyle‘No aunties allowed’: South Korea gym only wants elegant ladies, bans the loud and unruly
Fitness outlet sparks controversy by taking tough stance on group of women they say abuse facilities, noisy and unfashionable A gym in South Korea has sparked a fiery debate online after it banned "aunties" and set criteria to distinguish them from elegant, well-mannered "ladies". The gym, in Incheon in the north of the country, posted a "no auntie...
LifestyleMartial arts movie couple on picking the best discipline, staying healthy, and new baby
Action star JuJu Chan Szeto and movie director Antony Szeto, experts in multiple martial arts, say the benefits aren't purely physical JuJu Chan Szeto and Antony Szeto are a literal power couple. JuJu, a 35-year-old action star who appeared in 2016's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, practises taekwondo, wing chun, Shaolin-style wus...
LifestyleStep inside 9 awesome abandoned celebrity mansions
Left eerily vacant for years, brace yourself as we reveal the eyebrow-raising stories behind these abandoned celebrity houses, including Steve Jobs' historic mansion, Boris Becker's squatted villa and Prince Andrew's dilapidated estate...
LifestyleTaylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo love Aupen: behind the viral handbag brand from Singapore
Launched in late 2022, the Singaporean-led brand swiftly went TikTok viral after its bags were spotted on the arms of some major celebrities Brand names, logos and monogrammed bags may draw attention, but nothing quite compares to the relatively pared-back designs of indie handbag label Aupen, whose sleek calfskin purses have become fashion's lates...
LifestyleChina woman causes commotion by bringing pet sugar glider onto plane, leading to evacuation
Incident reminiscent of 2022 case when a hamster escaped while plane was in mid-flight Authorities detained a woman in Shanghai after she took a sugar glider onto a plane, forcing all the other passengers to disembark the aircraft. According to a statement by the police authority in the city, the 34-year-old woman, surnamed Guo, violated safety rul...
LifestyleHello Kitty at 50: how Sanrio’s cute cat character became a global phenomenon
Since its 1974 debut in Japan, cute cartoon cat Hello Kitty has comforted millions, and made billions for Tokyo-based Sanrio Company Hongkonger Connie Tse is loaded up with Hello Kitty-themed items: pencils, notebooks, a key ring. "I can't stop buying Hello Kitty stationery," says the 14-year-old, as she wanders around a Hello Kitty store in the sh...
Lifestyle‘Divorce pals’: new China trend sees single mothers team up, live together, share resources
59.4 per cent of divorced women in China get little or no child support, alliances formed outside marriage offer no protection under law A trend has emerged in China which sees people post messages on social media looking for a "divorce partner". The objective is to bring two previously married individuals - predominantly single mothers - together ...
LifestyleCircular fashion promoted by Hong Kong charities to reduce volume of clothing thrown away
Secondhand clothing sales and swap meets are among the ways Hong Kong charities are trying to cut textile waste and promote circular fashion The 16-tonne mountain of clothes, spread several metres high and wide on the 11th floor of an office tower in Hong Kong's Quarry Bay district, is a jaw-dropping sight. Sifting through it are volunteers taking ...
LifestyleChinese city discovers 1,800-year-old family tombs while trying to expand a local park
It is believed tomb belonged to a family from Western Han dynasty (202BC - AD9) Around 1,800 years ago, a family in eastern China built three elaborate tombs that would become the final resting places for their loved ones, but two of the ancient burial sites became popular targets for looters who scraped the sites clean. But, one of the tombs was n...
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