Owning a pet can be an expensive business in Hong Kong. One of the biggest costs is taking your pet to the vet. Whether it is for a simple examination, an injection, treatment, or operation, a vet’s fee can be as high as a doctor’s. If your pet cat or dog is your best friend, … Read more
As exams loom in the near future, students often seek out quiet spaces to commence their revision. With various revision methods at their disposal, one question arises: Is it more beneficial to study in silence or while listening to music? Exams always seem to be just around the corner. It’s time to find a quiet … Read more
Farmers in Japan have been experiencing a problem. Wild boars have taken to stealing rice and chestnut crops. Electric fences have not been very successful in keeping the boars out. What could the farmers do? They found a solution through an amazing invention. Meet the Super Monster Wolf. Even though the Japanese wolf was hunted … Read more
In a world where quick and convenient meals dominate, it’s hard to imagine a time when sandwiches were not a staple on supermarket shelves. Yet just over 40 years ago, the idea of selling pre-packaged sandwiches seemed unlikely. Little did anyone know that this humble creation, born out of the Earl of Sandwich’s love for … Read more
A scientist believes that crocodiles may be able to sleep with one eye open. What’s more, he thinks that humans may have had this same ability thousands of years ago. Would it be useful to be able to sleep with one eye open? It could be helpful in the classroom, but having one eye open … Read more
We use bridges all the time for all kinds of reasons: to cross a river, to pass over a road, to make our journey quicker and easier. Usually, we think nothing of it. However, sometimes we come across a bridge that can really get our hearts and brains racing. Why? They look dangerous to use. … Read more
In the world of pet food, competition is fierce, and companies are constantly seeking new ways to stand out. Recently, a pet food shop in Beijing made an unconventional move by advertising for a full-time cat food taster. Would this novel idea work? Everyone loves food and exploring different tastes and flavours. In fact, if … Read more
Did you know? There are more than 1,000 different breeds of sheep. Ninety per cent of them produce wool. It’s winter and you are cold. What kind of clothes would you prefer to wear? More specifically, what would you like these clothes to be made from? The answer is that you would prefer clothes to … Read more