February is the month of love, winter, and history. It is the shortest month of the year, but there is no shortage of fun and fascinating facts and events. Additionally, it is also a weird month that jumps between 28 and 29 days. In this article, we will delve into the 20 most fantastic but bizarre facts about February.
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Flight MH370: Who were the passengers aboard the lost aircraft?
Bao Yuanhua, 63, and Liu Rusheng, 76, both ChineseBao and Liu had travelled to Kuala Lumpur to attend an art exhibition. Bao was director of Nanjing's Social and Technology Statistics Bureau.
Bai Xiaomo, 37, and Muktesh Mukherjee, 42, both CanadianChinese-born Bai and her husband Muktesh Mukherjee had been returning from a holiday to Vietnam. The pair lived in Beijing with their sons Mirav, 9, and Miles, 2.
Bian Maoqin, 67, ChineseOriginally from Tianjin, it was Bian’s first time travelling overseas.
Helios Express flashes Classic Mile credentials with scintillating Sha Tin success | HK Racing
Helios Express looks certain to be the one to beat in next month’s Classic Mile after producing a scintillating performance to win the Class Two Butterfly Handicap (1,600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
With the first leg of the four-year-old series less than a month away, John Size’s runner rocketed to the top of the list of contenders by shooting clear of his rivals in the straight under Hugh Bowman and winning by an easy two and three-quarter lengths over outsider Spirited Express.
I had to stay patient and abide by the rules of society: Pakistans Bilal Tariq tells of his
But there was no antidote. Working out – given his background in bodybuilding, weightlifting and various other sports – had become an obsession. He spent all day thinking about doing something other than what he was doing professionally.
“But it wasn’t enough to take the risk of starting a business so I had to stay patient and abide by the rules of society,” he said.
By 2012, after bouncing from one job to the next in corporate banking, Tariq had had enough.
Operation Santa Claus: Games and good causes go hand in hand at Mulberry House Family Sports Day - Y
Mulberry House International Kindergarten hosted its Family Sports Day fundraiser at the Kowloon Cricket Club on November 23. The event, a fun-filled afternoon of games and friendly competition, raised funds for Operation Santa Claus (OSC).
Over 200 parents and their children aged two to six attended this delightful day of sports and games. Students playfully chased each other in games like “Catching Stars” and “Sharks”. Meanwhile, the energetic parent races were full of cheers from the lively crowd.
'Unusual' drug cocktail in Kissel's stomach
A government toxicologist told the Court of First Instance yesterday he had never before encountered the combination of drugs found in the stomach and liver of Robert Peter Kissel, the American banker allegedly poisoned and then bludgeoned to death by his wife. Cheng Kok-choi, who testified as a prosecution witness, said he had identified four hypnotics in Kissel's stomach - flunitazepam (Rohypnol), lorazepam (Lorivan), zolpidem (Ambien) and butalbital (Axotal).
He also found an anti-depressant, amitriptyline, and salicylic acid, which he said could be a product of the chemical breakdown of aspirin.
Ex-China boss Cannavaro takes charge at Serie A side Udinese with first game the final 18 minutes of
Former China manager Fabio Cannavaro was named Udinese boss earlier this week and his debut in the dugout will be the final 18 minutes of a previously abandoned match against Roma.
On April 14 the two sides met for their scheduled Serie A encounter and, with the score locked at 1-1, Roma’s Evan Ndicka was hospitalised after suffering a medical emergency on the pitch and the match was stopped with 72 minutes on the clock.
Fish bladders, bird saliva and a phallic seabed critter: would you eat these odd Chinese delicacies?
Because of its high nutritional content, fish maw is regarded by the Chinese as a precious food, similar to abalone.
‘More lucrative than cocaine’: retailers cashing in on endangered fish maw
The fish bladder is a gas-filled organ that allows the animal to adjust its buoyancy in the water and right itself at various depths without having to expend energy using tail or fin movements.
Rich in proteins, calcium and phosphor, fish maw is believed to have beneficial properties – increasing stamina, strengthening the kidneys and helping to restore vigour.
La NASA revela la existencia de OVNIS a travs de un nuevo informe
La NASA rompió finalmente su silencio y compartió los importantes detalles sobre los fenómenos anómalos no identificados en una conferencia en directo.
La agencia estadounidense llevó a cabo una conferencia de prensa y presentó un informe independiente sobre Fenómenos Anómalos no Identificados (UAP, en inglés).
Los fenómenos anómalos no identificados existenEl informe que ha salido a la luz fue desarrollado por 16 expertos de diferentes áreas relacionadas con la investigación de estas extrañas apariencias.
Real Madrid: La encrucijada de Arda Gler
Todo el que ha visto entrenar a Arda Güler coincide en dos cosas: al mediapunta turco le sobra calidad y personalidad. Sin embargo, con el paso de los partidos, tan solo ha disputado 98 minutos, lo más llamativo del reciente fichaje blanco es la cara de circunstancia que le acompaña a todos lados. A sus 19 años aún no muestra sus emociones, pero eso no quiere decir que no esté descontento con su situación actual.