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Mount Everest Has Become a Tourism Monster. Some Think Drones Are the Answer

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Drones are supposed to make logistics easier, improve sherpa safety, and clean the mountain.

One Surprising Buyer Is Transforming Abandoned Houses, Temples, and Factories in Japan Into Tourist Accommodations: China

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A generation of Chinese investors is prepared to face the challenge of preserving and capitalizing on old Japanese buildings.

Plants Are the New Pets. Owners Even Choose to Bury Them in Their Gardens When They Die

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For many, they're merely decoration. For others, they're part of the family.

Relabeling Products in South Korea: This is the Strategy Chinese Companies Are Using in the Ongoing U.S. Trade War

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Some Chinese companies are using this strategy to circumvent tariffs of up to 145%.

Venice Has a New Plan to Plan to Curb Overtourism: Doubling Its Entry Fee

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The Italian city aims to restore the balance between residents’ rights and the overwhelming influx of visitors.

We’ve Reached a Point Where People Are Taking Selfies With Pope Francis’ Dead Body

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Not even death is enough to deter selfie addicts in the digital age.

One Fact Shows the Dramatic Future Ahead After U.S.’ Tariffs on China: Container Ship Bookings Have Fallen by 60%

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Cargo ship traffic from China to Southern California has seen a 44% drop.

Australian Snipers Have Shot Down 750 Koalas From Helicopters. Believe It or Not, It Was for the Animals’ Own Good

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A recent bushfire prompted authorities to cull some of the affected wildlife.

Who Was the First Person in History That Appeared on Video? It Might Be a Pope

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Leo XIII and the weaver Despina star in two of the most fascinating films in cinema history.

Trump’s Tariffs Could Potentially Crown a Winner in the War Between Coke and Pepsi

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It's no secret that Donald Trump prefers (Diet) Coke over Pepsi. The new tariffs could sway Americans to agree with him.

Egypt Has a Problem With Its Pyramids. Many Tourists Say They’re Traumatized After Their Visits

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Authorities are taking steps to enhance access and improve the overall experience at the Giza necropolis.

Google Earth Update Reveals China’s New Naval Base and Its Six Nuclear Submarines

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The base marks a new level of sophistication and ambition in China’s sea-based nuclear deterrence strategy.

No Place for the Lone Nipple: Texas School District Bans Virginia State Flag in the Classroom Over ‘Full-Frontal Nudity’

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One Virginia official asked: “Did they object to a bare breast? Or to the critique of tyranny?”

Japan Is Experiencing the Unthinkable in Its Most Emblematic Neighborhoods: The ‘Chinatownification’ of Anime and Video Games

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What began in newly formed Chinese neighborhoods has now extended into one of Japan’s cultural strongholds: pop culture.

Many Elderly People Die in Japan With No One Noticing. These Are the Companies Cleaning Up Their Final Traces

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The number of people who die alone and go undiscovered for weeks or even months is on the rise. This has prompted a growing industry devoted to clearing out their properties.

As Stock Markets Plunged and Gold Faltered, One Asset Held Its Own: Hermès Handbags

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Gold used to be a safe haven in times of crisis, but in recent years, a new trend has gained momentum: investing in luxury goods, especially exclusive handbags like the Birkin by Hermès.

Edward Albert Lancelot Dodd Canterbury Caterham Wickfield Was One of Brazil’s Most Prestigious Judges, or So Brazilians Thought

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He created a false identity inspired by British literature and was able to serve for decades without getting caught.

A South Korean City Offered Young People $14,000 to Encourage Them to Get Married. They Couldn’t Care Less

Mount Everest Has Become a Tourism Monster. Some Think Drones Are the Answer

One Surprising Buyer Is Transforming Abandoned Houses, Temples, and Factories in Japan Into Tourist Accommodations: China

Plants Are the New Pets. Owners Even Choose to Bury Them in Their Gardens When They Die

Relabeling Products in South Korea: This is the Strategy Chinese Companies Are Using in the Ongoing U.S. Trade War

Venice Has a New Plan to Plan to Curb Overtourism: Doubling Its Entry Fee

We’ve Reached a Point Where People Are Taking Selfies With Pope Francis’ Dead Body

One Fact Shows the Dramatic Future Ahead After U.S.’ Tariffs on China: Container Ship Bookings Have Fallen by 60%

Australian Snipers Have Shot Down 750 Koalas From Helicopters. Believe It or Not, It Was for the Animals’ Own Good

Who Was the First Person in History That Appeared on Video? It Might Be a Pope

Trump’s Tariffs Could Potentially Crown a Winner in the War Between Coke and Pepsi

Egypt Has a Problem With Its Pyramids. Many Tourists Say They’re Traumatized After Their Visits

Google Earth Update Reveals China’s New Naval Base and Its Six Nuclear Submarines

No Place for the Lone Nipple: Texas School District Bans Virginia State Flag in the Classroom Over ‘Full-Frontal Nudity’

Japan Is Experiencing the Unthinkable in Its Most Emblematic Neighborhoods: The ‘Chinatownification’ of Anime and Video Games

Many Elderly People Die in Japan With No One Noticing. These Are the Companies Cleaning Up Their Final Traces

As Stock Markets Plunged and Gold Faltered, One Asset Held Its Own: Hermès Handbags

Edward Albert Lancelot Dodd Canterbury Caterham Wickfield Was One of Brazil’s Most Prestigious Judges, or So Brazilians Thought

A South Korean City Offered Young People $14,000 to Encourage Them to Get Married. They Couldn’t Care Less

Contrary to Popular Belief, Not All Pirates Used the Same Flag. It Was Their Way of Introducing Themselves to Others

U.S. Egg Shortage Means Americans Are Painting Potatoes, Marshmallows, and Rocks for Easter This Year

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