Chinese surgeons who operated on a baby girl with breathing problems were amazed to find grass growing on her lung. The 10-month baby girl, from Zhoukou city, was initially diagnosed with pneumonia but the symptoms didn’t improve after several days of treatment. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The most populous Chinese province, Henan, is predicted to have its 100-millionth citizen next July.
The provincial population and family planning commission made the prediction Friday, just before the 20th World Population Day on Saturday, whose focus this year is "investing in women and girls".

"The 100-millionth citizen is a warning," picked by Bingo 5 months ago

I heard about this on the radio this morning. I sure hope it has not been posted yet. I searched. I did. A Chinese girl who has been laughing non-stop for 12 years. weird. picked by eLJay 11 months ago

Here's your chance! Download free instruction books, copyright-free, offered by Project Gutenberg (http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page). picked by capriccio 2 years ago

"hi @ what your email"
"oh it @@hotmail.com" picked by spocksmyhomeboy 2 years ago

When the U.S. Navy deploys a battle fleet on exercises, it takes the security of its aircraft carriers very seriously indeed. At least a dozen warships provide a physical guard while the technical wizardry of the world's only military superpower offers an invisible shield to detect and deter any intruders. That is the theory. Or, rather, was the theory. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

He also says "The check's in the mail" and "I'm from the government and I'm here to help".

Related philosophical question: If an album is released and there's no one around to care about it, does it make a sound? Discuss. picked by Wingnut 3 years ago

A Chinese baby who had been unusually fussy was X-rayed by doctor who found six sewing needles inside him – including one in his head. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Anything that happens, happens. Anything that, in happening, causes something else to happen, causes something else to happen. Anything that, in happening, causes itself to happen again, happens again. It doesn't necessarily do it in chronological order,though.
- Douglas Adams picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

In Sichuan China, a doctor preformed an X-ray on a 90 year-old woman and found that she was carrying a dead fetus for 58 years. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

Until 1400 AD, China was a scientifically and technologically advanced nation and a superpower. Believe it or not, many of the tools we use today were discovered or invented by Chinese. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

In a country with a billion people, it can be hard to find a place to lay your head... as these amusing pictures of Chinese catnappers show. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

I think the title says it all... picked by Browntrout 3 years ago

For some strange reason, people are cautious when receiving hugs from people they've never met. Who knew? picked by Skid 3 years ago

Referred to as the CAT-BOY, Nong Youhui from southern China has confounded scientists with his bizarre ability to see in pitch-blackness with his blue eyes that actually glow in the dark! picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

Mmm, snuff. picked by glik 2 years ago

A Chinese shop is giving discounts to customers who hit an image of George Bush by throwing shoes. Customers hitting zones A-D can receive a discount from 20% to 50% off at the store in Wenzhou. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Just 126 years after his death, Karl Marx’s moment may finally have arrived. picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

This Chinese tile game, by four players round a table, can involve gambling and quickly becomes compulsive. picked by kxmk 2 years ago

Bits of pottery discovered in a cave in southern China may be evidence of the earliest development of ceramics by ancient people. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago