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The time-telling dragon
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 26/01/2024
» Genus co-founder Sebastien Billieres has mechanically trained dragons to tell time.
Windows into the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/09/2021
» Despite the government's relaxation of lockdown measures, recreational venues remain restricted and many office workers are still working from home. To satisfy bookworms and those interested in Thailand's rich history and wisdom, the National Library of Thailand (NLT) is arranging an online exhibition named "10 Books From The Valuable Ancient Documents Of The National Library".
Complications, times two
Life, Noko, Published on 12/02/2021
» In parallel to devising sophisticated complications, Blancpain creatively combines métiers d'art in handcrafting exceptional timepieces at The Farm in Le Brassus, in Vallée de Joux, renowned as Switzerland's cradle of high-end watchmaking.
Forever young
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 09/10/2019
» On Nov 1, Hello Kitty turns 45. But despite her advancement into middle-age, the enormously popular cat/girl character remains as youthful and cute as ever.
Mystical religion
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 04/10/2019
» I am saying straight away that I believe in God. How else can the cosmos be there? But I'm not religious. In my time I've been to churches, temples, mosques and holy places out of curiosity, not seeking a spiritual experience. In each I did the expected to the extent possible: sat, bowed, knelt, mumbled prayers, faked singing spirituals, et al. It was copying, not mocking.
Japanese idyll
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/11/2018
» The train was approaching Wakayama Station in the city of Wakayama in Japan. It was outstanding and different from other trains because it has a face like a white cat. There were two brown ears at the top. Two windows for the driver at the front looked like its eyes while there were three lines of whiskers on both cheeks next to a round nose and a straight mouth. The name of the train was the Tama Dencha, or Tama Train.