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Woodpeckers cause phone mayhem

[2006-11-28 15:46]

A businessman in Panjin, Liaoning Province, had to buy three mobile phones to carry out his work after woodpeckers damaged the cable wire of his home fixed-line telephone, causing crossed lines.

Man detained for online hoax

[2006-11-22 17:01]

A netizen who spread a fake story of organ theft online that caused public panic was detained for five days, said Guangzhou police on November 17.

Students learn to write characters again

[2006-11-28 15:46]

University students in Changsha, Hunan Province, are trying to revitalize their ability to write Chinese characters, which is being slowly eroded with the use of computers.

High-altitude mealtimes save giraffe's life

[2006-11-28 15:46]

Zookeepers at the Chongqing safari park are spending four to five hours a day feeding and medicating a giraffe with Bell's palsy a malfunction of the facial nerve that means it is unable to eat by itself.

Manager shines shoes to pay back employees

[2006-11-22 15:53]

Feng Congsheng began shining pedestrian's shoes on a street in the southwestern province of Chongqing on November 20. But he's not doing it to make a living.

Best wedding wording to win 1,000 yuan

[2006-11-11 16:23]

A bridegroom-to-be in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, plans to award 1,000 yuan (US$123) for the best wedding invitation wording.

White-collar workers' honesty to be tested

[2006-11-11 16:23]

Shanghai's professionals are to have their honesty tested.

Giant turtle to go on show in Shanghai

[2006-11-11 16:23]

A colossal turtle found dead days ago in the sea near Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, is to be displayed in Shanghai.

Zoo to adopt over-sized pooches

[2006-11-11 16:23]

Hefei dog owners fretting over the future of larger hounds, which are to be banned by a new regulation, applauded news that the local zoo will adopt the dogs they will have to give up.

Novel heating system introduced

[2006-11-09 09:37]

A new heating system using treated water is expected to be put into use for thousands of residents in seven areas of Tianjin this winter.

More men unhappy with their faces

[2006-11-09 09:36]

More and more men have been undergoing plastic surgery in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, to advance their careers.

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