(gather) in. At the same time, though customs play a significant role in festivals, they can change over time. For example, some Chinese cities no longer allow people5(light) firecrackers, as they can increase air pollution. These days, festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with...
the creature boasted large egg-shaped eyes, a "multi-tool head" and long walking legs, as well as numerous limbs that could work together to sense, grasp, crush and chew. The new species also had a pair of tiny "pincers" in front of its...
The University of Coimbra was established in 1290 and is the oldest university in Portugal. It was originally located in Lisbon and transferred to Coimbra in 1308. It alternated between these two cities until finally settling in the city of River Mondego in 1537. ...
Founder David Bailly’s bold vision was rooted in the motto, “Where the grapes can suffer,” emphasizing that adversity often produces the best wines. Over the decades, Alexis Bailly Vineyard has won numerous awards for its exceptional wines, including their signature Hastings Reserve and the ...
Based on a list of oldest-old and centenarian adults provided by the Department of Civil Affairs of Hainan Province, China, this cross-sectional study conducted a household survey with all the oldest-old and centenarian adults residing in the 16 cities and counties in the Hainan Province. In ...
Being tattooed came to be viewed as a mark of shame whenever villagers went to nearby cities, as urban Filipinos often considered the practice “backwards.” In recent decades, tattoos’ popularity among criminal gangs has cast further stigma on the art. ...
"Being realistic about the modern-day threats they face, especially in southeast Asia—China, the Philippines, Indonesia or Madagascar -– turtles are disappearing fast. Some species could vanish within 20 years if radical steps aren't taken to protect them now," Lech warned. ...