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Unique Hot - Pot Bathing in the Philippines
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In the Antique Province of the Philippines, there is a long - standing and distinctive bathing method known as the Kawa Hot Bath. This is no ordinary bath but a real - life version of "stewing oneself in an iron pot".more
Groundhog in US Predicts Early Spring
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On February 2nd, the United States witnessed the annual Groundhog Day tradition, with groundhogs across the country playing the role of "weather forecasters". The most famous of them all, Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania, emerged from its burrow in the morning. As the sunlight hit, Phil saw its shadow, indicating that winter would persist for another six weeks according to the long - standing legend.more
South Africa: A Land Abundant in Diamonds
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South Africa, located at the southernmost tip of the African continent, is renowned for its rich diamond resources. The discovery of diamonds in South Africa dates back to 1866 when a young shepherd named Erasmus Jacobs picked up a unique stone along the banks of the Orange River. Later identified as a 21.25 - carat diamond, it was named the “Eureka” diamond, marking the first diamond discovery in the country.more
South Korea: A Hub of Plastic Surgery
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South Korea is renowned worldwide as a paradise for plastic surgery. It accounts for nearly 25 % of the global aesthetic surgery market, with around nine in every 1,000 people having undergone some form of plastic surgerymore
Nauru's Unusual Path to Prosperity: Relying on Bird Droppings
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Nauru, a tiny island nation in the Pacific Ocean, has a rather extraordinary story of getting rich - all thanks to bird droppings. This small island, with a land area of only about 21 square kilometers, was once an overlooked place. However, its fortunes changed dramatically due to an unexpected resource.more
In Iran, More and More Young People Choose "Contract Marriage"
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In Iran, a unique form of marriage - "contract marriage" - has been gaining popularity, especially among the younger generation. This phenomenon has emerged as a response to various social and economic factors within the country.more
In Thailand, Wearing Underwear Outside Is a Must
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In Thailand, a country known for its vibrant culture and beautiful landscapes, there's an unusual yet strictly enforced law that might catch travelers off guard: leaving your residence without wearing underwear is illegal. This regulation, which may seem quirky to outsiders, is taken seriously by the local authorities.more
Finland: A Nation with Social Phobia?
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Finland has long been rumored to be a nation where social phobia seems to prevail. This perception is not without basis. In Finland, people highly value their personal space. A set of photos about Finns queuing once went viral on the Internet. In these pictures, the distance between people queuing is usually more than one meter, maintaining sufficient space, which is dubbed as "social phobia queuing".more
Ancient Egyptian Contraception: The Unusual Use of Crocodile Dung
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In ancient Egypt, a civilization renowned for its remarkable achievements, an unusual and rather astonishing method of contraception was once in use: the application of crocodile dung. This practice, which might seem bizarre to modern - day observers, was deeply rooted in the Egyptians' understanding of nature and medicine.more