Seahorses and scorpions

Things on sticks

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August 2nd 2009
I settled for squid... Though I might go back and try the scorpion. A friendly passer by told me it's very good for you. I asked if it tastes good and was told it doesn't. But hey, it would be interesting to try. ... read more

Asia » China » Beijing

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more