What Would Happen without Leap Day?
February 29 is known as “leap day.” But what is behind this rare extra day on the calendar?
Environmentalists Celebrate Return of Rhinos in Central Kenya
Conservationists in Kenya are celebrating the return of many rhinoceroses to an area where they have not been for many years.
Dong Tao Chicken, Food of Choice for Lunar New Year
Dong Tao chicken has been a food of choice for generations in Vietnam for the Lunar New Year, or Tet.
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South America Dengue Increase Brings Vaccination Drive
During the southern hemisphere summer, South America is experiencing a sharp increase in cases of dengue, a mosquito-borne disease common in much of Latin America.
Japan’s Cafés Where People Can Pet Pigs
The latest trend in Japan is a café that has pigs.
Indian Leader Opens Huge Hindu Temple atop Ruins of Historic Mosque
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has opened part of a hotly disputed Hindu holy building in the northern city of Ayodhya.
By Prime Minister’s Office (GODL-India), GODL-India, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=144416894
China Likely to Become World’s Top Auto Exporter
A Chinese car group says China likely overtook Japan as the world’s biggest auto exporter in 2023.
Singapore to End Cat Ban in Public Housing
A 34-year-old Singaporean law bars cats from government-built housing.
Thailand Pushes ‘Land Bridge’ to Speed Trade
Thailand is looking for investment to build a “land bridge” across the narrow southern part of the country.
By © Vyacheslav Argenberg / http://www.vascoplanet.com/, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=110886955
Researchers Make Surprising Discovery about Ancient Mosquitoes
Nearly 200 countries agreed on Wednesday to move away from using planet-warming fossil fuels.