The World’s Most Expensive Letter Is Surprisingly Boring
170 years ago, a wine merchant from Mauritius sent a bland letter to his partners in France, informing them that he had received their shipment. Today, that letter is the most expensive in the world.
Scientists Develop Cockroach Diving Suits for the Benefit of Mankind
A team of Singapore researchers has developed an innovative miniature diving suit that allows cockroaches to breathe underwater for up to three hours.
China’s Breathtaking Lanying Cliff Road Was Hand-Carved Through the Side of a Mountain
Located 3,000 feet above sea level in Southwest China's Chongqing Province, the Lanying Cliff Road is one of the Asian country's most impressive sky roads.
Mexican Batman Duct-Tapes Alleged Motorcycle Thieves to Lamp Posts
A vigilante nicknamed 'Batman of Lagos de Moreno' has become known in the Mexican state of Jalisco for tying alleged motorcycle thieves to lamp posts.
Popularity of AI-Generated Short Dramas Sparks “Face Buying” Trend
The skyrocketing popularity of AI-generated short dramas in China has led to increased demand for image rights licensing, sparking a "face buying" trend.
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