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1. Woman hacks open durian with saw after being denied entry on train, then devours it on the spot
One woman in China was prevented from boarding a train with a durian, so she did the most reasonable thing — eat it on the spot… » Read more
2. China’s ‘Jack the Ripper’ executed for murder of 11 women and girls
Photo: CCTV
A Chinese serial killer who mutilated several of his 11 victims – the youngest of whom was eight – was executed on Thursday… » Read more
3. Man pays for half of $84,000 car with cryptocurrency ethereum
Photo: MHG Cars
In a first-of-its kind transaction in Singapore yesterday, business development manager David Lau used cryptocurrency to pay for half of the cost of a new car… » Read more
4. Food critic Chua Lam in hot water over hotpot criticism
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In the run-up to Chinese New Year, Chua Lam, a famous Hong Kong restaurant critic and TV personality, has poured cold water over the popular reunion meal hotpot, describing it as a cooking method “totally lacking in cultural significance”… » Read more
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