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China: Cat Chatters After Hearing Bird-Like Sound

On January 21, 2026, in Beijing, a video recorded a chubby cat resting inside its bed. A sudden bird-like sound caught the cat’s attention. The cat immediately got up, opened its mouth, and began making rapid clicking sounds resembling telegraph signals. At the same time, it searched around for the sound’s source. Chinese viewers explained that the noise triggered the cat’s hunting instinct. The behavior was described as a natural response rather than abnormal behavior.

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China: Squirrel Performs Gymnastic-Like Moves on Overhead Power Line

On February 1, 2026, in Dali, Yunnan province, southwestern China, a video showed a small squirrel struggling on an overhead power line at the Canghai Yunshang Grassland scenic area. The squirrel spun and flipped along the wire, appearing at first to perform gymnastic moves, before clinging on nervously. It eventually regained its balance and escaped safely.

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China: ‘Smiling Face’ Optical Illusion Box Created by Parrots

On January 21, 2026, in Anhui, eastern China, a video showed a white box with two round holes and a curved opening below, forming the shape of a strange smiling face. When the filmer touched the holes, two large eyes suddenly appeared inside, giving the illusion of a human-like face staring outward. The image looked unsettling at first. The effect was created by two parrots positioned behind the holes. Their dark pupils and surrounding white feathers produced the illusion from the chosen angle.

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China: Dust Devil Sweeps Through Chengdu Park, Lifting Debris

On February 1, 2026, a dust devil swept through the Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park in Chengdu, Sichuan, lifting debris into the air as campers and visitors filmed the dramatic scene.

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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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