Chinese journalist Zhuo Yongsheng shot footage of six “seal-like” creatures in the north-eastern Tianchi lake, which local legend has long said is home to Loch Ness-style monsters.

“They could swim as fast as yachts and at times they would all disappear in the water,” the Xinhua news agency quoted Zhuo as saying. picked by mitzuzake 2 years ago

A man attempts to snap steel wire using special breathing techniques, during 'Stunt Week' at the Cherry Blossom Festival in Guangzhou, China. Ouch. picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

The banana fears come amid international concerns over tainted Chinese exports.
(doesn't look so scary to me...) picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

This listing is verified and updated continuously and includes high-rise buildings which have been topped out, including those still under construction or on hold. The ranking is based entirely on the buildings' structural height.Six of the first ten are in China, 8/10 are in Asia. picked by BlackBoy 2 years ago

"I'm old now. This may be my last chance to tell what really happened," Koyama said in a recent interview with The Japan Times, adding that the war turned him into a monster who didn't hesitate to kill. picked by kakana 8 months ago

Everyone farts… Whether it be in public, on a date, or during an interview, it happens and we know how embarrassing it can be.
Luckily, a man named “Big Chicken Mushroom” from WuHan, China, has invented the “Fart Silencer”, a small plastic tube that you… um… put in your anus picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

A new company. Zeebo, is betting that emerging markets such as Brazil, India, and China want to play video games as much as anyone else. They have created a new game console that downloads games via cell networks to help make the console and games affordable for those new markets. picked by bernardblack 8 months ago

great idea for a USB Thumbdrive picked by whi73rav3n 2 years ago

Ling and Lee, who work for former vice president Al Gore's San Francisco-based Current TV, were arrested March 17 along North Korea's border with China. They have been accused of illegal entry and "hostile acts," which in North Korea are punishable by five to 10 years in a labor camp. picked by muppet 7 months ago

"I never thought it would be like this. I can imagine how disappointed the boys must be," O'Neal told the paper. picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

The beloved camera will rise again from its photographic ashes and be made in China starting in 2010, ensuring that Outkast's "Hey Ya" will remain relevant for years to come. picked by choco 2 months ago

Researchers at the U.S. Navy's China Lake Naval Warfare Center are developing a new material that would shield ships against high-energy weapons like lasers. The work could help protect equipment and personnel, while also thwarting any of Chez's plans for world domination. picked by MandolinOrange 2 years ago

A short video posted on NanDu.Net, a Chinese news website, featuring a six year old girl from Guangzhou City has become the talk of China. When asked about her ideal life, the first grader proudly announced that she dreamed of becoming “a corrupt official, as they have lots of property.” picked by kakana 3 months ago

The question is, just how fast can he go? We asked this back in August last year when he smashed his own 100metres world record at the Beijing Olympics. Then, he did it in 9.69 seconds, but his insouciant, hands-aloft stroll over the finishing line made many suspect that there was more to go. And on Sunday, a year to the day after setting that extraordinary record in China, Usain Bolt showed tha... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

The newborn, abandoned by her 14 year old mother, was kept warm by La China when she picked the baby up and brought him to her puppies during the cold night. picked by suebe 1 year ago

Scientists in China may use a police dog to teach pandas to fight after the first artificially bred panda released into the wild was apparently killed after a battle with other animals, local media reported on Saturday. picked by tchengrox 2 years ago

These things are super cool (no pun intended). picked by tlovesd 3 years ago

The 23rd April is St George's Day. St George slew dragons and is the patron saint of England.

Oh, and Aragon. And Canada. And China, Ethiopia, Georgia, Greece, Montenegro, Palestine, Portugal, Russia and Serbia.

And he was from Turkey.

But in England we claim him as our own. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

In China the execs who knowingly shipped tainted milk that killed babies have been sentenced to death. Here they will probably be assigned new jobs as bank presidents. picked by equinox 10 months ago