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China: Roof Snow Collapses Moments After Person Steps Away

On January 21, 2026, in Anhui Province, eastern China, a person was clearing snow outside the entrance of a building when a small chunk of snow suddenly fell from above. As they stepped a few paces away to check what had happened, a much larger mass of snow suddenly slid off the roof, crashing down like an avalanche.

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China: Soap Bubbles Freeze Instantly in Minus 27°C Cold

On January 21, 2026, in Jilin, northeastern China, a video showed extremely cold outdoor conditions with temperatures reaching minus 27 degrees Celsius. A young boy was seen blowing soap bubbles into the air. As the bubbles floated and landed on a nearby table, they quickly froze into crystal-like bubbles. Their surfaces reflected colorful light, creating a sparkling appearance. When the frozen bubbles eventually broke, they turned into soft white fragments instead of liquid. The unusual effect could only be observed under severe winter conditions.

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US: Cat Mother Drags Reluctant Kitten Across Living Room

On November 20, 2025, a mother cat was captured on camera grabbing her kitten by the head and carrying it into the living room, staggering slightly under the kitten's weight. The kitten loudly protested, clearly not wanting to be moved, and ran away as soon as the mother cat put him down. The mother cat looked up at her owner, her expression a mixture of helplessness and apologetic. The scene humorously suggested that, like human children, baby animals often resist their parents' guidance. This brief moment vividly illustrated the universal difficulty of "parenting."

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China: Restaurant Instantly Fills With Thick Fog as Window Opens in Extreme Cold

Diners at a hot pot restaurant in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, witnessed a room instantly fill with thick fog after a window was opened on January 1. With a temperature difference of nearly 60 degrees, the freezing air rushed inside and reacted with the indoor heat, creating a special-effects-like, mist-filled scene.

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Protest against Japan PM Takaichi

A protester holds up a placard reading "We must not lose to a prime minister like this" at the venue of a stump speech by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, in Tokyo's Akihabara area on Jan. 27, 2026. Official campaigning began across Japan the same day for the House of Representatives election on Feb. 8.

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Japan: Dinosaur Robots in Fukui Brave Through Heavy Snow Like Prehistoric Ice Age

In Fukui, a region famous for its numerous dinosaur fossil discoveries, dinosaur robots outside Fukui Station were seen moving through a heavy snowstorm on Friday, January 23. The sight of these prehistoric figures braving the conditions under a heavy snow warning created a powerful scene, making it feel as though the area had slipped back into a prehistoric ice age.

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Japan: Dinosaur Robots in Fukui Brave Through Heavy Snow Like Prehistoric Ice Age 2

In Fukui, a region famous for its numerous dinosaur fossil discoveries, dinosaur robots outside Fukui Station were seen moving through a heavy snowstorm on Friday, January 23. The sight of these prehistoric figures braving the conditions under a heavy snow warning created a powerful scene, making it feel as though the area had slipped back into a prehistoric ice age.

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China: Raccoon Sits Cross-Legged While Playing With Prayer Beads

A small raccoon in Qingdao, Shandong Province, was captured sitting upright and holding a long string of prayer beads on Tuesday, January 13. The raccoon appeared unusually focused as it slowly manipulated the beads with its front paws in a human-like pose.

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March For Iran - Paris

A woman wearing blood like stain makeup with a hashtag displaying an approximate number of protesters killed in Iran takes part in a March for Iran rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last Shah of Iran, at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, France on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March For Iran - Paris

A woman wearing blood like stain makeup with a hashtag displaying an approximate number of protesters killed in Iran takes part in a March for Iran rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last Shah of Iran, at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, France on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March For Iran - Paris

A woman wearing blood like stain makeup with a hashtag displaying an approximate number of protesters killed in Iran takes part in a March for Iran rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last Shah of Iran, at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, France on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March For Iran - Paris

A woman wearing blood like stain makeup with a hashtag displaying an approximate number of protesters killed in Iran takes part in a March for Iran rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last Shah of Iran, at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, France on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March For Iran - Paris

A woman wearing blood like stain makeup with a hashtag displaying an approximate number of protesters killed in Iran takes part in a March for Iran rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last Shah of Iran, at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, France on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March For Iran - Paris

A woman wearing blood like stain makeup with a hashtag displaying an approximate number of protesters killed in Iran takes part in a March for Iran rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last Shah of Iran, at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, France on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March For Iran - Paris

A woman wearing blood like stain makeup with a hashtag displaying an approximate number of protesters killed in Iran takes part in a March for Iran rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last Shah of Iran, at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, France on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March For Iran - Paris

A woman wearing blood like stain makeup with a hashtag displaying an approximate number of protesters killed in Iran takes part in a March for Iran rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last Shah of Iran, at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, France on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March For Iran - Paris

A woman wearing blood like stain makeup with a hashtag displaying an approximate number of protesters killed in Iran takes part in a March for Iran rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last Shah of Iran, at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, France on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March For Iran Rally In Support Of The Iranian People - Paris

A woman wearing blood like stain makeup with a hashtag displaying an approximate number of protesters killed in Iran takes part in a March for Iran rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last Shah of Iran, at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, France on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March For Iran Rally In Support Of The Iranian People - Paris

A woman wearing blood like stain makeup with a hashtag displaying an approximate number of protesters killed in Iran takes part in a March for Iran rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last Shah of Iran, at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, France on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March For Iran Rally In Support Of The Iranian People - Paris

A woman wearing blood like stain makeup with a hashtag displaying an approximate number of protesters killed in Iran takes part in a March for Iran rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last Shah of Iran, at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, France on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March For Iran Rally In Support Of The Iranian People - Paris

A woman wearing blood like stain makeup with a hashtag displaying an approximate number of protesters killed in Iran takes part in a March for Iran rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last Shah of Iran, at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, France on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March For Iran Rally In Support Of The Iranian People - Paris

A woman wearing blood like stain makeup with a hashtag displaying an approximate number of protesters killed in Iran takes part in a March for Iran rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last Shah of Iran, at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, France on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March For Iran Rally In Support Of The Iranian People - Paris

A woman wearing blood like stain makeup with a hashtag displaying an approximate number of protesters killed in Iran takes part in a March for Iran rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last Shah of Iran, at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, France on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March For Iran Rally In Support Of The Iranian People - Paris

A woman wearing blood like stain makeup with a hashtag displaying an approximate number of protesters killed in Iran takes part in a March for Iran rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last Shah of Iran, at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, France on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March For Iran Rally In Support Of The Iranian People - Paris

A woman wearing blood like stain makeup with a hashtag displaying an approximate number of protesters killed in Iran takes part in a March for Iran rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last Shah of Iran, at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, France on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March For Iran Rally In Support Of The Iranian People - Paris

A woman wearing blood like stain makeup with a hashtag displaying an approximate number of protesters killed in Iran takes part in a March for Iran rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last Shah of Iran, at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, France on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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