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China: Octopus Clings to Phone After Being Caught by Fisher in Fuzhou

In Fuzhou, Fujian, a video captured a man fishing when he unexpectedly caught an octopus with a phone stuck to one of its tentacles on September 28. The octopus refused to let go, wrapping its arms tightly around the device as if claiming it as its own.

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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 7

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video shows a man trying to save his mowers from the flooding.

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Matsushima

Matsushima

Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. Many islands eroded by the waves can be seen in the bay. The island in the foreground has high pine trees and a wooden bridge connecting the island to the left. In the center of the island is a path. Same as the photo numbered 7-30.==Date:unknown, Place:Matsushima, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number8‐37‐0]

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Matsushima

Matsushima

Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. To the right is a Japanese boat with a triangular sail, and part of the shore is seen to the left, with a rock and a pine tree, and some islands in the distance. The quiet water surface is like a mirror, and the same scenery can be seen reflecting on the water upside down.==Date:unknown, Place:Matsushima, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number8‐35‐0]

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Matsushima

Matsushima

Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. In the centre of the photo, a pine tree on a small island is bent in the shape of the Japanese kana character ku , and to its right, a small boat floats with sail spread to its right. The view in the distance is not clear. A pine branch is seen in the upper left, suggesting that the photo was taken from the island where the pine was growing.==Date:unknown, Place:Matsushima, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number8‐38‐0]

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Matsushima

Matsushima

Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. Many islands eroded by the waves are seen in the bay. A Japanese-style boat floats with a sail casts shadows on the quiet water surface. Pine trees are growing from the rough rocks, and small islands are seen on the water from the center to the right corner of the photo.==Date:unknown, Place:Matsushima, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number8‐31‐0]

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Matsushima

Matsushima

Matsushima, one of the three scenic spots in Japan. Five people stand by the seashore. An old man stands on the embankment slightly higher than the beach facing in this direction. High rocks rise in the middle of the photo as if to divide the beach. To the right corner is a tilted pine tree for windbreak, casting shadows on the ground.==Date:unknown, Place:Matsushima, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number8‐5‐0]

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Matsushima

Matsushima

Matsushima, one of the three scenic spots of Japan. In the bay are islands of various sizes eroded by the waves. In the photo, a wooden bridge connecting the island on the right with high pine trees and the island to the left center can be seen.A path has been carved on the island in the fore. Same as the photo numbered 8-37.\r\n==Date:unknown, Place:Matsushima, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number7‐30‐0]

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Matsushima

Matsushima

Matsushima, one of the three scenic spots of Japan. In the bay are islands of various sizes eroded by the waves. The number of islands is said to be 808, but the actual number is about 200. In the photo, islands are seen on this side and the other side and another island is seen in the distance. Pine trees cast shadows over the surface of the sea. People can be seen on the island on this side.==Date:unknown, Place:Matsushima, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number7‐28‐0]

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Matsushima

Matsushima

Matsushima, one of the three scenic spots of Japan. In the bay are islands of various sizes eroded by the waves. A large pine tree stands to the left front of the photo. Over its branches, two small islands can be seen amidst the quiet waves, and three Japanese boats with people can be seen. The photo structure is similar to that of a Japanese-style drawing.==Date:unknown, Place:Matsushima, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number7‐29‐0]

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Matsushima

Matsushima

Matsushima, one of the three scenic spots of Japan. In the bay are islands of various sizes eroded by the waves. The number of islands is said to be 808, but the actual number is about 200. In the photo, three beautiful pointed islands with pine trees on top are seen in a triangle.==Date:unknown, Place:Matsushima, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number7‐27‐0]

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