Yummy Dinosaur Eggs

Dozens of dinosaur eggs discovered by construction workers in Chinese city

Another article from CNN.  Unfortunately you cannot have them sunny-side up or scrambled, only as in when they are displayed in a museum.  Visit their site to see a short video and more pictures.

Japan and China Holds Security Talks

Japan, China Hold Security Talks, Hoping To Defuse Tensions

 For those of you who know about the disputed islands (Diaoyu (Chinese name) or Senkaku (Japanese name) islands), China and Japan both have interests on those islands because they show potential in oil reserves.  That is one reason why they have a bad relationship.  The other more serious reason is when  Japan colonized parts of China during WWII and committed really nasty atrocities.  So any talking that involves some solidarity or agreement is very progressive.

Giant Pandas!

Wild Giant Pandas Making a Comeback in China

Mother giant panda Juxiao is seen with one of her triplets at Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou, Guangdong province

The super adorable giant pandas are one of many creatures we think of when we think of China.  This article is copied and pasted from MSN News.  Link to the article can be found at the bottom.

The Chinese government has some good news for panda lovers.

A new survey by China’s State Forestry Administration indicates that the wild giant panda population has grown to 1,864, representing an increase of 268 pandas since 2003. The number of giant pandas in captivity also doubled.

Chinese Mummy Gets CT Scan

1,000 Year-Old Chinese Mummy Gets CT Scan in Amersfoort

On the left, notice the exquisite color despite its age. The facial features, long ears, and the medallion are also super cool! On the right, oooo! Look at all the bones and mass inside!

This article is copied and pasted from NL Times.  Link to the article is located the bottom.  For additional pictures, click on either link.

Posted on Dec 9, 2014 by Janene Van Jaarsveldt

A special examination recently occurred in the Meander Medical Center. A nearly 1,000 year old mummy received a CT scan and had samples taken with an endoscope. Several hospital employees helped with this unique project in their free time.

17-Pound Gold Nugget Found on the Ground!

Xinjiang Herdsman Finds 17-Pound Gold Nugget

I read the article of this Chinese farmer stumbling upon a 17-pound gold nugget on the ground in MarketWatch, but I didn’t like the way it was written so I found the content from another source.  This article is copied and pasted from china.org.cn.  Link to the article can be found at the bottom.

Xinhua, Feb. 5, 2015

A herdsman in China’s far western Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region found a 17-pound (7.85-kilogram) gold nugget that was “practically lying on bare ground”.