魔兽电影在中国历史性的成功有黑暗的一面

With its fantastical realms and motley cast of supernatural miscreants, World of Warcraft broke new ground in multiplayer online role-playing computer games, and has now spawned the most successful computer game movie adaptation of all time. 凭借神奇

Chinese public more familiar with climate change

Chinese public more familiar with climate change BEIJING, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- A survey released on Thursday shows that a majority of Chinese people are familiar with issues related to climate change and they believe it has been caused by human activit

巴西“女儿国”向全球单身男征婚

It's like the opening gambit of a bad Hollywood romance. A Brazilian town populated only by women has made an appeal for eligible bachelors. 一个居住人口全部为女性的巴西小镇在呼唤合适的单身汉们。这看起来有点像一部好

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Love Means Sharing the Same Diseases Married couples share more than their homes, cars and finances - they are also likely to have some of the same diseases, experts say. If a spouse suffers from asth

Nearly third of children globally are couch potatoes

Nearly third of children globally are couch potatoes American children aren't the only couch potatoes with nearly one third of children globally spending three hours a day or more watching TV or on computers, according to study of over 70,000 teens i

钢琴家李云迪准备欧洲巡演

Following his triumph at the Spring Festival Gala, pianist Li Yundi is now preparing for his latest European concert tour. This week he has been in London, just one of the cities where he will be showcasing his new Beethoven programme in April. Li sa

中国年轻人春节假期后忙跳槽

For increasing numbers of young Chinese professionals, the first day back at work after the Lunar New Year holiday is the day they quit. 对越来越多的中国年轻职场人士来说，春节过后回来上班的第一天是他们的辞职日。 T

还能活多久 2种预测寿命的简易方法

The simple exercise of sitting down and standing up again without holding onto anything, could suggest how long you have to live. 只一个简单的徒手坐下、再站起来的动作就能预测出你的寿命。真的么？ This is the belief of a

“二胎”政策将在明年推出

Reporter: A universal two-child policy is expected to be passed by the top legislature by the end of the week as it concludes its latest bimonthly session on Sunday. The new rules would come into effect on January 1. Zhai Zhenwu, Head of the China Po

二胎政策尘埃落定之前,超生依然会被罚款

Local regulations need to be amended or parents will still face penalties, says population expert 专家近日表示，由于地方条例还需要修正，现在生二胎的家长还是会面临相关处罚。 Couples who want a second child after th

巴黎 柏林将办全球最大时装秀

Paris, Berlin and some 50 cities across France hope to stage the world's biggest fashion show next week, with up to 10,000 men and women modelling（模特） their own style on giant open-air catwalks. Held at the height of Paris fashion week which

大腐国名不虚传 研究称半数英国青年或多或少有点基

Half of British young people say they are not 100 per cent heterosexual, according to a new survey. 最新调查发现，半数的英国年轻人称他们并不是100%的异性恋。 When asked to plot themselves on a scale of sexuality, ranging from

大陆游客在香港被袭不治身亡

A mainland tourist has died in Hong Kong after he was allegedly beaten unconscious following a dispute at a jewelry shop. Four people have been arrested in connection to the case. A man from Heilongjiang Province in north China has been confirmed dea

三分之二英国人完全不会说外语

Two-thirds of Britons cannot say anything in a foreign language with one fifth even unsure of what 'bonjour' means,a study claims. 一项研究称，三分之二的英国人不会说任何外语，五分之一的英国人甚至连bonjour是什么意思

中国在世界技能大赛取得突破

Chinese competitors have managed to clinch gold medals in car painting, fashion technology, welding and manufacturing technology. They are the first gold medals for China at the world's largest skills competition. Yang Jinlong, gold medalist in car p

日本出奇招防止老人走失 指甲上贴二维码

A Japanese city is keeping track of elderly dementia sufferers by attaching barcodes containing personal information to their fingers and toes, officials say. 据官方表示，日本一座城市通过将包含个人信息的二维码粘贴到使用者

研究发现“追剧”与忧郁有关

Binge TV-watching is associated with loneliness and depression, a study has shown. 研究发现，沉迷于电视与孤独和抑郁有关。 Those who spend hours immersed in back-to-back episodes of their favourite TV series really are likely to be

Nadal targets 2016 Rio Olympics

SAO PAULO, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Former world No. 1 Rafael Nadal has revealed the Rio 2016 Olympic Games has provided him with motivation to continue his career beyond the age of 30. The 11-time grand slam winner is competing in both the singles and do

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A Woman Who Fell

It was rush hour and I was dashing to a train in New York City's Grand Central Terminal - As I neared the gate, a plump, middle-aged woman sprinted up from behind, lost her footing on the smooth marble floor and slid onto her back. Her momentum carri