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Photo: Before going on stage, actresses in traditional opera costumes pose in front of their cameras for fun in Taiyuan, Shanxi province. The modern gadgets strike a stark contrast against the traditional outfits.

Bilingual News: A Texas mom, Esther Anderson, tried to take a nap with her baby but found that the baby didn't take kindly to being ignored. In the video, titled "Why Co-Sleeping Is No-Sleeping," a child shows the great lengths she would go to ensure mom stays awake.

Language tips: The Palace Museum has posted a series of flash animations of ancient beauties on its WeChat account. The animations are based on the famous Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) painting Twelve Beauties, which is in the museum's collection. Netizens jokingly said that Emperor Yongzheng's "goddesses" have also been brought to life.