Family eventually hatches 12,000 larvae and youngster feeds them every day; mother says caring for living things beats any toy.
Breakthrough by woman pioneer led to jail, execution for son who agreed with her decision to dissect her dead husband.
Imagination and folk legend in imperial China came up with objects that could display people’s internal organs and a flying wooden magpie.
Unemployed ex-factory worker who struggles to define meaning of love stays loyal to wife until the day she dies.
Research based on historical inscriptions suggests that temperatures in ancient China often climbed to between 40 and 43 degrees Celsius.
Official forms of discipline in imperial China could see lawbreakers’ hands cut off; eyebrows shaved or faces tattooed.
Self-described ‘brave’ woman live-streams to earn, gives health and cooking tips, hopes to live until she is 100.
Newlyweds opt to put on professional grappling showdown instead of traditional nuptials; guests lap it up.
Users post ‘real-life’ pictures of yachts, gourmet meals and luxury cars to boost business profiles, chances of romantic encounters.
Former track athlete branches out and excels working at great heights; says women bring special advantages to job.
In ancient times a simple drink was nothing of the kind; type of water consumed was thought to cause everything from baldness to tumours.
Diminutive entertainer who was born prematurely because his mother suffered malnutrition during pregnancy faces cruel remarks head-on.
SUV-driving woman eats snacks while travelling through tunnel, posts videos online of her ‘dangerous’ driving, prompts police action.
Experts warn that seemingly innocent photographs exposing fingerprints can be harvested and copied by criminals intent on fraud.
Sensory-driven interactions are a big hit with some women tourists but critics deride ‘morally’ questionable performances.
Fans of such sales say trades are just like regular collecting, critics worry that practice may be akin to child sexual abuse.
Band of sisters who started out as strangers find empowerment on the road; share delivery orders if business is slow.
‘Friendly’ canine who became taxi drivers’ best friend suffers multiple fractures; plight sparks online calls to build dog a safe play area.
Risk-taking inventor who suffered horrific injuries in explosion and built his own ‘secret’ laboratory is shooting for the stars.
Unqualified member of clinic staff gives injection which, within seconds, leaves woman ‘numb’ and ‘vomiting’.
Fluffy ‘champion’ pedigree kitten dies because of medical blunder; clinic involved dismisses its director, closes for 15 days as mark of respect.
Advocates claim that these AI exes offer emotional solace and aid in the process of overcoming past regrets.
Introverted young woman with rare condition whose father works far away to fund treatment opens up thanks to kindness of strangers.
With a physically disabled sister and a young brother with Down syndrome, eldest son faces ‘enormous’ financial pressure.
Iconic bear with the ‘might of a divine beast’ goes from relative obscurity to world of international diplomacy over many centuries.
Urban people embrace poultry pals that are cheap to keep; some say the birds understand words and dress the chooks in hats and shoes.
Female sharpshooters go the extra mile physically and mentally to become the very best at handling heavy weapons.
‘Bubbly, approachable’ online performer entices men to partake in strange practice; some fans pledge lifelong ‘loyalty’ to her.
Though no portraits exist, reconstructions portray her as a noble young girl with twin circular hair buns, delicate, porcelain-like complexion.
The couple’s recent appearance on a Japanese television show generated considerable buzz and discussion among the public.