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GEOGRAPHY QUESTIONS!? Easy TEN POINTS to best answer!!!?

Question by : GEOGRAPHY QUESTIONS!? Easy TEN POINTS to best answer!!!?
Southeastern China, Southern South Korea, Southern Japan, Northern Taiwan all have semi-arid climates. (Points : 1)
True
False

4. Which of the following are common hazards in Japan? (Points : 3)
Flooding
Hurricanes
Earthquakes and typhoons
Wildfires

5. Which of the following rivers has a unique form? (Points : 3)
The Huang He River
The Yangtze River
The Han River
The Naktong River
7. What type of flora can be found in a tropical wet climate zone? (Points : 3)
tall dense forests of broadleaf trees
coniferous forests, temperate grasslands, and agriculture
forests, alpine tundra, mosses, lichens, shrubs, permafrost
deciduous forests, coniferous trees

8. The southern tip of Taiwan, and a small strip of land along China’s southeastern coast containing tall dense forests are part of what climate zone? (Points : 3)
Tropical wet
Desert
Humid subtropical
Humid continental

9. Which of the following is the reason why natural hazards in East Asia cause such a large loss of life? (Points : 3)
*The poverty of East Asia makes the region more susceptible to natural hazards.
*The location of East Asia near multiple bodies of water makes the region more susceptible to natural hazards.
*The lack of democratic government in East Asia makes the region more susceptible to natural hazards.
*The refusal of industrialized nations to assist East Asia during times of disaster makes the region more susceptible to natural hazards.
11. Approximately how many new rice consumers will be added in Asia in the next 10 years? (Points : 3)
100,000
1 million
1 billion
There will be a decrease in rice consumption

12. Why is the price of rice important? (Points : 3)
Rice prices must be kept within reach of the poorest people.
Rice prices must make a large profit or no one will grow it.
Rice prices impact the cost of fruits and vegetables on neighboring farms.
Rice prices have no real importance other than to large corporations.

Best answer:

Answer by Connor
The first one is false, the second one are all of them but wildfires.

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Q&A: Someone told me. Is this true?

Question by : Someone told me. Is this true?
the US and its allies(UK,Australia,S.Korea,Japan,Canada… and the others) got into a war with China and its Allies(Russia,North Korea, and Vietnam). Now in this their are know nuclear weapons, or WMDs. Russia would split into(a side with China and a side with NATO), The war would be in Asia and Europe, the war would be at a stalemate, and both sides would put up mass AA batteries, large minefields and Pill Boxes, Anti-tank systems that Trench warfare would return and mass slaughter would come back, tactics would be back to charges and being mowed down. The Trenches would be more dangerous with mass aircraft falling from the skies(both sides would stop using aircraft for a while). Morale and shell-shock would be high for both sides, with a never-ending war, fought in an unconventional way, with conventional weapons. Both sides only gaining a few yards after months of fighting. What do you think of this Scenario?

And

The US CIA and secret service subvert the economies of China and Russia with counterfeit money. Israel attacks the nuclear sites in Iran
without US permission to fly over Iraq instead they secretly get Saudi Arabia to allow them to fly over their space. Iran turns Hezbollah towards the Jewish homeland and they unleash a mass of rocket propelled bombs in a guerrilla fashion raking havoc all over proper Israel. Iran sends its air force to bomb Israel and is totally outclassed and none of its planes return. Israeli leaders threaten nuclear attack against any nation that sets foot on Israeli soil, sends missiles into Israel territory, or aids another nation that does so, including Russia and China, Israel loses a lot of planes, but gets a lot of bda and its all good the bunker busters are working. Iran begins to mass troops in Syria with the support of southern Iraq leader AL Sadr, Israel aware of the buildup prepares its nuclear neutron cruise missiles and scatters its nuclear bomber fleet, at this stage the US nuclear submarines on full alert with all assets focused on Iran and Russia. North Korean leader dies, son is ceremonially installed and immediately attacks south Korea. Unable to defend Seoul the western leaders agree that Pyongyang must be eliminated and the north Korean military led out into the open and destroyed also, all with nukes and so we begin, as
china views unwelcome a nuclear disaster and human refugee on its southern border a new capitalist united Korea is too much so china
nukes south Korea and Tokyo and threatens the Us to stay out of Asia permanently, forces surround Israel, and as they move in for the coup DE grace, Israel sends dozens of nuclear missiles out and Moscow is destroyed along with several large Russian cities and Iranian Syrian also completely wiped out, Us sends a shock wave over china that kills every living human and animal on the continent, weapons of mass destruction take on new meaning as Russia goes to retaliate all their missiles are electronically jammed and cant be used, Russian aircraft are being shot out of the sky but some get through and western cites are nuked including tel av iv London new york, and Us decides to eliminate Russia also with a weapon of mass destruction, its Armageddon. life as we know it is never the same again.

Best answer:

Answer by Blue Falcon
I cant believe you wasted that much time writing that.

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Help paraphrasing a Paragraph?

Question by Jack L: Help paraphrasing a Paragraph?
I need some help paraphrasing a paragraph that I want to use in my essay. I do not just want to copy and past it because that would be considered plagiarism, but my teacher said it is okay if we paraphrase it. Any help would be greatly appreciated:

The Three Gorges Dam is to be located on the Yangtze River near 
the city of Yichang in China. China is one of the worlds worst hit flood areas. 
The Yangtze River is the longest river in China, and it is very irregular and frequently floods the surrounding lands killing 
thousands of people and disrupting the community’s way of life. 
Due to this issue, the government had to crate a way to calm the river. 
The building of the three gorges dams was the solution. The dam comes with advantages and disadvantages. One advantage is that it will boost Chinas hydroelectric project. The disadvantages are mostly environmental based. The natural beauty of the area will be lost, as it will 
be cleared to make way for the dam. The dam will be built at an 
enormous cost and it will result in over 2 million people being 
relocated to new lands.

Best answer:

Answer by Julie V
The Three Gorges Dam will be located on the Yangtze River close to the city of Yichang in China. China is among the worlds worst hit flood areas. The Yangtze River is the longest river in China, and it frequently floods the land along it killing thousands and endangering the community’s way of life. Because this happens so frequntly, the government needed to create a way to calm the river. The Three Gorges Dams was their solution. The dam has some advantages and disadvantages. One advantage is that it will boost China’s hydroelectric project. However, the disadvantages are mostly environmental. Much of the beauty of the area will be destroyed when they clear it to make way for the dam. The dam will cost an enormous amount and it will result in over 2 million people being relocated to a new area to live.

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Senior class trip to New York City? ?

Question by eurofreak: Senior class trip to New York City? ?
Do you think this is worth 900 dollars?

April 22 – 26
Taking a Blue Grass Motor Coach
Breakfast at Mcdonalds 160 Broadway
Ferry to the Statue of Liberty/ Ellis Island
Tour of American Museum of Natural History
Space Show in the Hayden Planetarium
Crown Plaza for two nights
Tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Broadway Show
Empire State Building
Double Decker Bus tour of Manhattan
China Town/Little Italy
Shopping on 5th Avennue
A Dj Dinner Cruise in Ny Harbor- Statue of Liberty at Night
Breakfast at Variety Cafe
Rockefeller Center

Also, any ideas for raising some of the money?

btw this is 900 dollars per person.

Best answer:

Answer by JM
you’re getting a lot for the money! new york is an expensive town and you’ll be getting a lot of sight seeing. i would definitely go if you can.

do you have a birthday coming up you could ask for money or even for christmas. do some chores for parents or neighbors to help raise money.

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can you give me your opinion about this?

Question by : can you give me your opinion about this?
From sea otters to blue whales, marine mammals are under stress from climate change, ocean acidification, hunting and other threats. Researchers have identified 20 important sites around the world where they say conservation efforts should concentrate.

Marine mammals are widely distributed in the oceans and some freshwater locations, but 11 of the conservation sites are home to creatures found nowhere else, according to the study led by Sandra Pompa of the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

Researchers dubbed those sites “irreplaceable” and added that the nine others selected include representatives of 84 percent of all marine mammals.

Currently the most endangered marine mammal is the vaquita, a porpoise that lives in the northern section of the Gulf of California, Pompa said.

The 11 sites deemed irreplaceable were the Hawaiian Islands, Galapagos Islands, Amazon River, San Felix and Juan Fernandez Islands off the coast of Chile, Mediterranean Sea, Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal in Russia, Yangtze River, Indus River, Ganges River and the Kerguelen Islands in the southern Indian Ocean.

In addition, the nine sites picked for their species richness were along the coasts of Baja California, much of the eastern coast of the Americas (the Atlantic coast of the U.S. and including coastal areas of Cuba, Hispaniola, Colombia and Venezuela), Peru, Argentina, Northwestern Africa, South Africa, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

The findings in the study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, will be valuable as a conservation tool for organizations and governments that want to focus on endangered species, Pompa said.

At least three species – the Caribbean monk seal, Atlantic gray whale and Steller’s sea cow – became extinct because of hunting for their fur, blubber and meat during the 19th and 20th centuries, the researchers noted. The most recent extinction, declared in 2008, was the baiji, a type of porpoise, from the Yangtze River in China.

Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2011/08/01/3050094/study-shows-best-places-to-protect.html#ixzz1US88gHRE

Best answer:

Answer by Cecil
I think your science is flawed and that you rhetoric belongs elsewhere.

There, now you have my opinion.

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Ancient History questions?

Question by britt: Ancient History questions?
Which of the following was NOT a site of the earliest river valley civilizations?

Huang He River Valley

Nile River Valley

Danube River Valley

Tigris and Euphrates River Valley

Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

Which of the following would NOT be representative of the types of laws found in Hammurabi’s Code?

If a man has put out the eye of another man, they shall put out his eye

If a builder builds a house for a man and does not make his construction sound, and the house which he has built collapses and causes the death of the owner of the house, the builder shall be put to death

If he destroys the eye of a man’s slave or breaks a bone of a man’s slave, he shall pay one-half of his price

If a man causes the death of another by accident, with no malice intended, then he shall be found not guilty and no punishment levied

Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

In what ancient river valley would the stone monument with Hammurabi’s Law inscribed be found?

Hwang Ho and Yangtze River Valleys

Tigris and Euphrates River Valleys

Nile River Valley

Indus River Valley

Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

In what Empire did Christianity begin?

Gupta Empire

Han Dynasty

Ancient Greece

Roman Empire

Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

The Olympics were a sporting event as well as a way for Greeks to keep fit for war. What was another purpose of the games?

To bring peace and unity to the Greek city-states

A religious festival dedicated to the gods

A place for men and women to come together for celebrations and entertainment

All of the above

Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

What is the Arabic word for “God”?

Allah

Muhammad

Jehovah

Buddha

Best answer:

Answer by Brian W
Which of the following was NOT a site of the earliest river valley civilizations?
Danube River Valley

Which of the following would NOT be representative of the types of laws found in Hammurabi’s Code?

If a man causes the death of another by accident, with no malice intended, then he shall be found not guilty and no punishment levied

In what ancient river valley would the stone monument with Hammurabi’s Law inscribed be found?

Tigris and Euphrates River Valleys

In what Empire did Christianity begin?
Roman Empire

The Olympics were a sporting event as well as a way for Greeks to keep fit for war. What was another purpose of the games?

A religious festival dedicated to the gods

What is the Arabic word for “God”?

Allah

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Should I give my baby up for adoption?

Question by maybe: Should I give my baby up for adoption?
I’m 45 years old and I’m having one of those “change of life babies.” This year I was planning to take a cruise, take pottery classes, and visit the Great Wall of China. A baby will make my travel plans difficult. What should I do?
ETA: Indy, do you have a spare bedroom in your double-wide or will I have to sleep on the couch?
Also, I really like Cheetos, so you have to be willing to keep plenty on-hand. They’re better than vitamins and a lot cheaper.
Okay Indy, I think you’re the right AP for the job! I like Cheetos for a middle name too, but would you consider Adolph for a first name? (Wow, this pre-birth matching is awesome!)

Oh, and I require a steady stream of a hearty red, preferably from the burgundy region. I find it pairs well with the Extra Crispy variety of Cheetos and also works wonders for curbing morning sickness.
Uh-oh, the competition is getting fierce! Indy is losing ground.

Best answer:

Answer by rrss3405
You’re kidding right? Hmm…a baby or trips…how in the world could someone decide. That is just too tough!!!

Seriously, if that is your thinking on a baby then yes you need to let someone else raise the baby and love it. You obviously don’t know how to.

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Will the US launch a premptive strike on North Korea? What do you think about this article I found?

Question by Chris G: Will the US launch a premptive strike on North Korea? What do you think about this article I found?
* With American forces bogged down in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq, will Obama move towards a preemptive first strike on North Korea? This could mean the employment of tactical nuclear war heads to destroy military objectives. This piece by Turner Radio Network is probably highly speculative. But who knows?

North Korea yesterday withdrew from the Armistice that halted the Korean War. Today, official Washington is abuzz with not so secret “Top Secret” plans for the United States to make a limited nuclear first strike to wipe out the North Korean threat in one fell swoop.

Russia has been alerted to “make plans” for radiation fallout in its eastern border area. In consultations with China, the U.S. Ambassador to Beijing was said to be stunned when he was told by the Chinese government “Kim Jung Il is out of control and dangerous. He has become a serious liability for China. Do what must be done, but please do it in a manner that minimizes risk to China.”

China was then briefed about US plans and asked to prepare its southern population areas for radiation fallout. It is expected that prevailing weather patterns will disperse fallout over the sea, causing it to thin out dramatically before moving over land.

Worst development since World War 2
Our source in the State Department explained today why this situation got so bad, so fast. “The Korean War legally never ended.” he said. “There is no peace treaty, there is only an Armistice, a formal cease-fire. When North Korea officially withdrew from the Armistice yesterday, it automatically brought us back into a hot war. “he continued.

Speaking on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to speak to the media, the high ranking state department source told Turner Radio Network (TRN):

“Of all the scenarios involving North Korea, withdrawing from the Armistice was the one thing we thought they never would do. Since the War, everyone has known that withdrawing from the Armistice means the cease-fire is over. Today, that cease fire is over; we are back at war with North Korea and this time, the outcome will not be negotiated. Withdrawing from the Armistice was the last mistake North Korea will ever make. Their leadership must surrender now or they are nothing more than dead men walking. It’s over for them” he finished.

Pentagon: Nuclear first strike “Likely”
Early in the evening on Tuesday, President Barack Obama gave permission for the US Military to airlift “Patriot Missile Air Defense” systems to South Korea and additional units to bolster 16 systems already in Japan. Those systems were airborne hours later and arrived in South Korea and Japan today.

The model of Patriot Missile systems sent is “PAC-3″ and they were accompanied by M-901 control stations and AN/MPQ-53 phased array radar. Sources with acute knowledge of the plans for North Korea have confirmed to TRN that a US nuclear first strike is going to be launched.

The first strike will be carried out through submarine-launched, BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missiles, model TLAM/A whose explosive payload can be “dialed” to be anywhere from 100 kilotons to one point five megatons nuclear yield per missile.

There will be no warning. North Korea will not be able to track the incoming cruise missiles via radar. The only way they will know the attack is taking place is when they see a blinding white flash as the temperature rises to ten thousand degrees and the wind gusts to 650 miles per hour.

North Korean troops along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) will be hit first to prevent them from invading south Korea. Multiple cruise missiles using Time of Arrival (TOA) control will detonate simultaneously along the DMZ, wiping out over one million North Korean troops in seconds.

Minutes later, after the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) confirms that the North Korean leadership has been told by their own command structure that their troops at the DMZ have all been killed, Kim Jung Il will be contacted and asked if he is willing to surrender. It is expected he will not.

At that point, a B-2 Stealth Bomber will be sent in to deliver the final blow. Pyongyang will be hit with a surface detonation of a massive nuclear bomb, wiping out the entire city and the entire government of North Korea.

As soon as that surface detonation takes place, several hundred additional cruise missiles carrying conventional payloads and launched from land, air and sea sites, will hit every North Korean military facility in the entire country, instantly crippling their entire command and control system. Carrier based Aircraft will then fly in to clean up whatever resistance remains.

It is expected the war will be over within one or two days. Korea will be reunited. It’s Capitol will be Seou
I had the same thought, bewildered… Maybe I shouldn’t spread it.
Turner Radio Network. It my have no validity, but it sure does sound informed, doesn’t it?

Best answer:

Answer by Joseph the Second
No. We’re already up to Our Necks in two other Wars in the Middle East… Somebody ELSE is going to have to “step up to the plate”- to put N. Korea in its “Place”. My “bet” is on China- who is becoming increasingly Unhappy with N. Korea’s “Acting Out…” China has become a Major “Player” in the Business World… -And N. Korea’s “Saber Rattling” looks to be very BAD- for Business… ! 🙂

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Help vacation to Seattle?

Question by Jennifer A: Help vacation to Seattle?
Hello we are planning a vacation to Seattle for our twin girls first Birthday we have several places we would like to go so we will be getting the city pass that Seattle offers. There will be my family of five and three other family members. However I can not find a good itinerary with all the things we want to do I would like to take city transit as much as possible if easy to use and walk. so here are the places we will be going someone help me put them in order of day one two and so on and also for the same location in one day I owe whoever does this for me BIG time! this means a lot to my family..
pikes place
china town
aquarium
zoo bug safari
space needle
monorail
lake cruise
deception pass
Burke museum
children museum
Also ideas on packing food to eat any ideas for vacation with a large family.. also we will be going in April or May so clothing sugg

Best answer:

Answer by dryhen0
Hi there!

i answered a similar question a few days back, when someone wanted to know what to do in a day in seattle… one day can be spent seeing the whole of downtown, taking in a show or a movie to top the night off! here’s a breif synopsis of what I would do on day one, which knocks off a bunch of stuff on your list: (pike place, aquarium, space needle, monorail, children’s museum)

I would start at the Seattle Center, which is where the Space Needle is located. Park/cab there, you won’t need your car until way later. If it’s a clear day, go up the needle. if not, don’t bother, it’s not worth it. 🙂 just being honest.

While at the Seattle Center, you can visit the Children’s Museum, but there’s also the EMP (Experience Music Project) which is a music museum filled with a bunch of cool popular culture artifacts. If you’re more of a science buff, may i suggest hitting up the Pacific Science Center, also located at the Seattle Center. Great for kids, great for learning. This will take up a big chunk of your day, too, as there is so much to see.

Once you’ve exhausted your time at the Seattle Center, hop on the Monorail. For only $ 4 per person round trip, this mile-long monorail takes you right to the center of the business district. It drops you at Westlake Center (don’t waste any time in that mall, it’s crap).

Head outside, where you’ll find a couple of blocks of fun shopping — everything from Banana Republic, American Apparel, Deisel, Gap, and you’ll also be able to hit up Pacific Place shopping center (across from Nordstrom one block East of the monorail drop off) that has the higher end stores like Tiffany’s, Barney’s, Coach, Bebe, etc. Lots of fun there.

You can walk a bit south (6 blocks or so, but i’d hop on the bus to get there if i were you) to Chinatown and spend a good hour there, if you’d prefer that to the shopping.

After a couple hours shopping or Chinatown, head West down to Pike Place Market (this is a MUST!) where you can walk the market and grab fresh produce from local farmers, or stop in at one of the many cute hidden restaurants located on the block (let me know if you would like any specific suggestions — mandyhoov@hotmail.com). Spend a good deal of time exploring this area. It’s got so much history.

Once you are done with the market, head two blocks west (take the stairs down from the market) to the waterfront, where you will find the Seattle Aquarium, and some other fun shops along there (Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe) along with an indoor amusement park with a carousel and arcade. Head north along the piers where you’ll find some breathtaking views of the Puget Sound. If you’re feeling energized, you can take a water taxi along to Alki Beach, but really, it’s not necessary (and you won’t have time). At the end of the waterfront, there are a bunch of restaurants where you could grab a bite to eat — Anthony’s or Waterfront Grille (a bit pricey)… Check out the Sculpture Park (it’s a weird funky park with outdoor sculptures) as you finish your walk.

Head back up to Westlake Center — you can either catch a play at the Paramount Theater, or a concert at the Moore or Showbox, or a movie at the Cinerama, or, if you are tired and want to call it a night, catch the monorail back to your car and head off into the sunset…

so, to sum up:

park at seattle center
space needle
Children’s Museum/EMP/ or Science Center
Monorail to Westlake Center
A bit of shopping at Pacific Place and surrounding Areas
or Chinatown
Walk down to Pike Place Market for lunch
Walk down to the Waterfront
Aquarium
Walk along the pier to Anthony’s for dinner
Back to Westlake for either
Concert
Play
Movie
Back to the Monorail that takes you back to the Seattle Center.
Back to your car.

As for the other things on your list, they are a bit more spread out… the Zoo could be an entire morning — it’s about 5 miles north of the city center… you could do that the same day as the Lake Cruise — i would recommend Ride the Ducks — it’s a great tour of Seattle on a bus that turns into a boat!! so it takes you by land and by sea! the kids will love it!

Deception Pass is another all-day trip, as it’s pretty far north. you will want to rent a car to do this, though, because a cab ride would be really expensive! it’s beautiful in the spring time, and you’ll see so many bald eagles! i used to go up there with my folks when i was a little girl and we’d count over 30 some times!

bring rain gear just in case, as you will be here during the ‘rainy season’ (hahaha, it’s seattle, so isn’t all year the rainy season?)

if you need suggestions for places to eat, i would say definitely check out Yelp.com … but here are some that i recommend downtown for families with children:

Cheesecake Factory
Fox Sports Grill
Palomino
Icon Grill (so good! and has genuine Chihuley art throughout — VERY seattle!)
Anthony’s on the waterfront

Some of my top favorites (although i’m an urba

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Is this the world’s most crowded swimming pool?

Question by : Is this the world’s most crowded swimming pool?
When my partner heard about this the question was: Do you suppose anyone peed in that pool?

Is that going to get me kicked off?

By Mail Foreign Service

Last updated at 8:00 PM on 20th July 2009

There was barely enough room to tread water as thousands of swimmers crowded into a pool in an attempt to escape China’s scorching heatwave.

But the fact there was no elbow room was not going to stop the fun in the world’s most populous nation.

Families desperate to escape the heat grabbed their rubber rings to jostle for space at a local pool in Nanjing, the capital of the Jiangsu Province.

Swimmers still manage to smile despite being crammed into a swimming pool in Nanjing, China, as a heatwave sweeps across the country

Rubber ring to rubber ring: Swimmers still manage to smile despite being crammed into a swimming pool in Nanjing, China, as a heatwave sweeps across the country

A heatwave has blasted many parts of China with temperatures reaching a sweltering 40 degrees.

China residents also resorted to jumping into the polluted Yangtze river to cool off.

The country is now bracing for extreme weather, with strong gales and soaring temperatures in recent weeks serving as harbingers of disasters to come.

Rainstorms have already wreaked havoc on southern parts of China leaving dozens people dead or missing and forcing many more to evacuate their homes.

Temperatures reached as high as 40 degrees forcing many Chinese to seek relief in swimming pools and even the polluted Yangtze river

Cooling off: Temperatures reached as high as 40 degrees forcing many Chinese to seek relief in swimming pools and even the polluted Yangtze river

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1200986/Is-worlds-crowded-swimming-pool-Thousands-try-escape-Chinas-scorching-heatwave.html#ixzz0Lqn4mcqD

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1200986/Is-worlds-crowded-swimming-pool-Thousands-try-escape-Chinas-scorching-heatwave.html

Best answer:

Answer by Lisa
It’s not a nice question.

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