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China Rose Found in Central Florida
During a long trail, I found a flower native to East Asia flourishing in a Central Florida forest.
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Aftershocks demolish China homes
Parts of China devastated by a deadly earthquake two weeks ago have been hit by powerful aftershocks that have destroyed more than 420,000 homes.
Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that happen after a main quake in the same area.
They hit the Sichuan region as up to 160,000 people were being moved from villages near a newly formed lake as its water level continues to rise.
Millions of people are thought to be at risk if the lake bursts its banks.
Tangjiashan is the largest of 35 'quake lakes', which formed after landslides triggered by the main earthquake blocked several rivers in the area.
Earthquake refugee camp in the Sichuan province
Millions of families have been left homeless
It's formed behind a fragile mud and rubble dam, next to the town of Beichuan - one of hardest hit areas by the massive quake on 12 May.
Chinese soldiers are working really hard to get water flowing out of the lake to relieve pressure on the makeshift dam.
But officials say heavy rain and forecast storms are adding to their problems.
Devastation
Since the main earthquake hit, at least 67,183 people have died and thousands more are still missing.
Millions of families are already living in temporary shelters and camps. Parts of China devastated by a deadly earthquake two weeks ago have been hit by powerful aftershocks that have destroyed more than 420... more -
Deadly Vodka Kills 11
11 Mongolians have died after ingesting tainted vodka unfit for human consumption. Tests on the liquid revealed that it contained substances normally associated with cleaning products. The tragedy, in the Mongolian Baganuur district, also hospitalized 24 other revellers. 11 Mongolians have died after ingesting tainted vodka unfit for human consumption. Tests on the liquid revealed that it contained sub... more
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Is Asian Flush Evolutionarily Adaptive?
Ah, this explains why, no matter how hard I try, I haven't been able to be an alcoholic yet.
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