The Great Wall

The Hook-Up

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April 30th 2007
“It’s in the room!” Gina shouted as she leapt through the door. Trying to enjoy the peacefulness of the morning as I sipped my cup of coffee, I reluctantly responded, “What’s in the room?” “The cat! The cat’s in the room!” she replied without hesitation. “It better be the size of a lion and foaming at the mouth,” I mumbled to myself as I left the comfort of my chair and wa ... read more

Asia » China » Beijing » Great Wall of China

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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