Did you know? There are over 13,000 bird strikes at airports in the United States every year. Most bird strikes cause little damage. Airports are usually built outside of cities and towns. There are obvious reasons for this. It does mean though that an airport is often located within a green area, and this can … Read more
The catapult was invented thousands of years ago by the Greeks. Its only purpose was to be used as a deadly weapon. Soldiers would use a catapult to hurl stones, spears or anything else towards their enemies that may hurt them. It was very effective. At that time, no one really thought of loading a … Read more
You sometimes meet people who speak incredibly quickly. It takes a moment – or even longer – to understand what they are saying. It seems rude to ask them to slow down. One man, however, has made a very good living through his ability to speak fast. You may not have heard of him, but … Read more
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 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