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China: Car Wash Gone Wrong as Extreme Cold Coats Vehicle in Ice

On January 19, 2026, in Shenyang, Liaoning, a video showed a man attempting to wash his car in temperatures near −30°C, only for the water to freeze instantly. Ice quickly coated the vehicle’s body, windows, and mirrors, turning it into what viewers called a “frozen candy car.” The video ended with the car fully covered in ice, as the owner laughed at the irony that the wash had made it even messier once it thawed.

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China: Playful Panda Delights Visitors With Somersaults in Guangzhou Zoo

On September 28, 2025, a giant panda named Ya Yi entertained visitors at a zoo in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, with a playful routine. The panda rolled across the floor, performed a somersault, and then hid inside her wooden hut. Visitors laughed and cheered as they filmed the moment. Zoo staff said Ya Yi occasionally shows such playful behavior during enrichment time. The clip drew online reactions likening her to “Kung Fu Panda,” highlighting once again why pandas remain one of China’s most beloved national symbols.

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China: Adorable Video Captures Kitten Getting Stuck in a Coat Sleeve

On December 8, in Henan Province, central China, a video captured the moment a kitten accidentally crawled into the sleeve of a thick cotton coat. With only its head and one paw sticking out from the narrow opening, the kitten found itself completely stuck. The owner held the coat up and laughed as the kitten struggled inside, twisting and kicking but unable to free itself from the tight fabric. The sleeve was reportedly too narrow for the tiny feline to turn around.

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China: Chubby Cat Squeezes Into Bag, Becomes a “Pillow”

On December 9, 2025, in Henan, located in central China’s Henan province, a video captured a chubby cat squeezing into a white transparent non-woven bag. As the cat settled inside, the bag ballooned into a rounded, cushion-like shape. From the outside, the filled bag looked like a plump tabby pillow resting on the floor. The cat’s body pressed against the sides, stretching the material into a smooth, firm surface. The owner laughed while opening the bag to let the cat out and joked to Chinese netizens that this was a simple way to “make” a fat-cat pillow at home. Viewers commented that the cat’s size made the effect especially convincing.

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China: Greedy Hamster Tries to Swallow Oversized Snack in Sichuan

On December 15, 2023, in Sichuan, a pet owner captured a hilarious yet shocking moment as their golden hamster tried to swallow a tube-shaped snack nearly bigger than its body. The hamster pushed the food deeper and deeper into its cheek pouches until most of it disappeared. Alarmed, the owner quickly pulled it out, but the hamster still looked eager to continue eating, its cheeks bulging comically. Chinese viewers laughed at the greedy rodent’s determination, joking that “this hamster clearly doesn’t know its limits.

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China: Dog Crashes Wedding Photo for Adorable Family Moment

On October 12, 2025, in Yuncheng, located in northern China’s Shanxi province, a wedding video captured a heartwarming moment. As the family posed for a group photo, their dog ran onto the stage wanting to join. The groom kindly picked up the dog, letting it pose with everyone. Guests laughed and applauded the adorable interruption.

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China: Corgi Battles Goose in Shandong

On October 6, 2025, in Shandong Province, a corgi visiting its owner’s hometown found itself in a fierce barnyard standoff. When a white goose tried to chase the small dog from the courtyard, the corgi barked back and lunged, dodging pecks and countering with quick snaps. The two animals fought evenly as family members laughed nearby.

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China: Playful Tiger Cub Ambushes Keeper From Behind at Shanxi Zoo

On February 22, 2023, at Linfen Zoo in Shanxi, a young tiger playfully pounced on a woman who seemed familiar with it. Onlookers were startled, though she laughed and played along. The clip went viral, with experts reminding that even tiger cubs can be unpredictable and strong.

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China: Mischievous Monkey Snatches Tourist’s Bracelet in Hubei

This is the amusing moment when a monkey snatched a tourist’s bracelet while she was feeding it at a scenic spot in Hubei, China, on October 3, 2025. After a few attempts using snacks as bait, the monkey finally released the bracelet, and the woman recovered it, smiling as onlookers laughed.

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Japan: Woman Uses Comb Sound to Captivate Dolphins at Osaka Aquarium

On October 9, 2025, in Osaka, Japan, the video captured a young Chinese woman gently brushing a fine-toothed comb near the dolphin pool. Drawn to the unusual sound, two dolphins swam over, curiously hovering near the glass and following the movement of the comb. The woman laughed as she continued making the sound, creating a charming interaction between human and marine life that delighted visitors watching nearby.

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China: Ducks Waddle Neatly Along Yellow Line on Guangdong Road

A video captured a group of ducks waddling neatly in a row along the yellow center line of a road in Guangdong on August 23. Chinese viewers laughed at the orderly group, noting the ducks seemed to know the safest path was right in the center.

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China: Floating Traffic Barriers Turn Flooded Street Into Surreal Parade in Qingdao

On June 15, 2025, in Qingdao, Shandong, bright orange traffic barriers were seen drifting down a flooded street like boats. Torrential rain had turned the road into a shallow river, sending the barriers—usually used to manage traffic—floating and bumping into each other. Bystanders laughed and filmed the surreal scene as the barriers bobbed gently in the water, resembling a slow-moving parade. The video ended with the barriers continuing their odd journey downstream.

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Turkey: Man Rides Mattress Through Flooded Streets in Trabzon, Drawing Laughter

Severe flooding turned the streets of Trabzon, northeastern Turkey, into temporary rivers on Tuesday, June 3, bringing traffic to a standstill as water pooled across the roads. But amid the chaos, one man made the best of a soggy situation—floating on a mattress-turned-raft and improvising his way through the floodwaters. Bystanders laughed and cheered at the unusual sight.

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Gazan volunteers chase dream of joining FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

STORY: Gazan volunteers chase dream of joining FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:58 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. inserts of general shots of Palestinian volunteers ahead of traveling to Qatar 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): WALID JOUDA, Football fan living in Gaza 3. inserts of general shots of Palestinian volunteers ahead of traveling to Qatar 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): FADI JABIR, Gazan volunteer of 2022 FIFA World Cup 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ABDUL RAHMAN TAFISH, Supervisor of Gaza delegation STORYLINE: When Qatar won the right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup in 2010, Walid Jouda, a football fan living in Gaza, posted on Facebook that he would attend the world's most-watched football tournament held in the Gulf Arab country. His post read, "Guys I will attend the matches of the World Cup in Qatar in 2022, who would like to come with me!" Back then, people laughed at him. For anyone living in the Gaza Strip, a Palestinian coastal enclave under the Israeli blockade,

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