India's airline industry is a mess. Taxesare sky-high, infrastructure is poor and profit margins are razor thin. Astring of carriers have gone out of business, and many others are struggling to stay afloat. 印度的航空业非常混乱。税收奇高
An earthquake nearly 3,000 years ago may be the culprit in the mysterious disappearance of one of China's ancient civilizations, new research suggests. 最新研究发现,3000年前的一场地震可能是导致中国一个古文明被毁灭的原因
On October 9, Nature published a paper providing the results of new dating techniques that have been used to determine the age of prehistoric rock art motifs in volcanic caves on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Archaeologists have determined tha
As China's economy and culturalprominence grows, expats from around the world and all walks of life flock tothe Middle Kingdom. While one of the oldestexpats in China haslived here over half a century, one recent survey asked the question, Whoare Chi
The ruler of an ancient kingdom wanted to disprove the statement that the men of his domain were ruled by their wives.He had all the males in his kingdom brought before him and warned that any man who did not tell the truth would be punished severe
what's the bad news?坏消息呢? A guy goes to see his doctor to get his test results. Well Mr. Jones, I have some good news some bad news for you. The good news is that you have only 24hrs to live. That's the good news? wails Jones, What is the b
Word of inspirations 圣灵的感悟 Jake had been an observant catholic and was in the hospital, near death. The family called their priest, to be with them. As the priest stood next to the bed, Jake's condition appeared to deteriorate rapidly and h
I would prefer the traditional service 我还是喜欢传统的仪式 A young couple met with their pastor to set a date for their wedding. When he asked whether they preferred a contemporary or a traditional service, they opted for the contemporary.
Pa won't like it 爸爸会不高兴的 It seems a farm boy accidentally overturned his wagon load of corn. The farmer who lived nearby heard the noise. Hey Willis!! the farmer yelled, Forget your troubles. Come in with us. Then I'll help you get the
You'll have to take care of the baby today, a woman told her husband . I'm not feeling well.Then you must stay in bed and rest, dear. her husband said. I'll be pleased to look after our baby. Thank you. I'll have a quiet day and I'll soon get better.
With the anniversary of the 22nd Amendment on Friday, Constitution Daily looks at two hot-button topics: Should a President be allowed to serve a third term? And should members of Congress and the Supreme Court have term limits like the President? 本周
The great painter was asked, one day to paint a picture of Pharaoh crossing the Red Sea. A little while after the picture had been commenced,a hitch arose over the fee,and Hogarth found that he would have to complete the commission for about half
What's your name? A very strict officer was talking to some new soldiers whom he had to train.He had never seen them before,so he began:My name is Stone,and I'm even harder than stone,so do what I tell you or there'll be trouble.Don't try any tricks
Alexander the Great Landon had made an unsuccessful attempt at the recitation,and the doctor,somewhat nettled,said:Landon,you don't seem to be getting on very fast in this subject.You seem to lack ambition.Why,at your age Alexander th
11月初的北京,现出了久违的蓝天。一些网民称为APEC蓝,意为转瞬即逝的美好。 APEC blue is a popular phrase coined by China's netizens to describe the blue sky in the heavily-polluted Beijing during the APEC week, which was
Our co-worker went missing for a few hours, and we tore up the place looking for him. The boss finally found him fast asleep. Rather than wake him, he quietly placed a note on the man's chest. As long as you're asleep, it read, you have a job. But as
George Ⅲ asked the once wellknown wit, Horne Tooke,whether he could play cards. Your Majesty, replied Tooke, I am a mere childwhere cards are concerned. I cannot even tell a King from aKnave. 乔治三世问一度大名鼎鼎的才子霍恩