Chinese Money Worth Weight in Eggs
In the years between the end of World War II and Mao’s declaration of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, it is said that China’s money was so worthless a single egg cost ¥10,000.
Perhaps one artist in Guangzhou, southern China, had that fact in mind when this sculpture was conceived. Except they got it backwards – it’s a case of a thousand eggs being needed for a single banknote.
The work was based on the 50 yuan note designed in 1…
Giant Jellyfish Capsize 10-Ton Fishing Boat
Dozens of giant Nomura jellyfish along the eastern coast of Japan capsized the 10-ton fishing trawler, known as the Diasan Shinsho-maru.
According to news sources, the incident occurred when three fishermen attempted to haul in a net contai…
Triumph Displays the Perfect Golf Bra
In an effort to appeal to golfers, Triumph Japan has unveiled its latest lingerie innovation called the “Nice Cup in Bra”. Made up of a top and skirt combo, this lingerie can convert readily into golf cups, grass mat and flag.
T…
China
Chinese Money Worth Weight in Eggs
In the years between the end of World War II and Mao’s declaration of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, it is said that China’s money was so worth…
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Fashion Week… Was a Little Weird
The Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2010, one of Asia’s largest fashion events, took place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center recently.
India
Indian Spiderman Defies Death
Many of us wish we could emulate the spider-enhanced physical prowess of Peter Parker, known more commonly as Spider-Man, but not many of us have the guts to scale a wall w…
Japan
Giant Jellyfish Capsize 10-Ton Fishing Boat
Dozens of giant Nomura jellyfish along the eastern coast of Japan capsized the 10-ton fishing trawler, known as the Diasan Shinsho-maru.
According to news sources, t…
North Korea
North Korean Arcade is a Blast from the Past
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Rest of Asia
Yahoo! Brings in Lap Dancers for Taiwan Hack Day
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South Korea
LED Eyelashes Designed to Make Asian Eyes Bigger
For some Asian women, appearing more Westernized through having larger eyes is a very real concern. Short of plastic surgery and makeup, there are not many effective ways t…
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