In 2018, African swine fever broke out in China, raging for more than a year, wiping out more than half of the country’s 500 million pig herd. The pork crisis has plunged China into a severe shortage of pork. According to estimates, the price of pork in China has skyrocketed to a record, at one point increasing by 60-80% compared to before the epidemic. The thirst for pork has led Chinese livestock corporations, scientists and farmers to find solutions to increase the supply of pork. And the idea of ​​raising pigs as big as possible appeared. At that time, Chinese scientists were looking for a way to create a “super giant” pig breed. Specifically, the Animal Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences produces pigs that grow faster and with better meat by modifying their DNA code. This breed is quite strong, able to withstand harsh winters thanks to a special gene in the body. Notably, this pig breed has a huge weight, weighing from 200-500kg, even reaching a weight of 750kg. As such, they are roughly the size of a pygmy hippopotamus or a female polar bear. Chinese farmer rides on a “super giant” pig. (Photo: China Daily). Chinese farmers also joined in to help. From the end of 2019, Chinese farmers started breeding “super giant” pigs in the hope of generating higher profits. They are constantly fattening to produce pigs that are twice their normal weight. At the end of 2019, Bloomberg Once reported, a pig farm in Ho Chi Minh City. Nanning (Guangxi province, China) has successfully raised a pig weighing 500kg. At that time, if slaughtered, these pigs could sell for up to 10,000 yuan (equivalent to about 36 million dong). This level of revenue is 3 times higher than the average monthly income of the household head compared to traditional pig breeds. Since then, farmers across China have competed to breed giant pigs. The trend of giant pig farming is considered as one of the solutions to relieve stress on pork supply for Chinese people. Lin Guofa, a senior analyst at agriculture consulting firm Bric, said at the end of 2019 that the average weight of pigs at slaughterhouses on large farms had increased to 140kg, compared to with a normal weight of 110kg. As such, farms have increased pig weight by at least 14%. Profits of pig farmers at one point increased by more than 30%. Huge pig, as big as a polar bear. However, Ren Shouven, an expert at the Cattle Research Institute at the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, told Sputnik that he disagreed with this conclusion. According to Mr. Ren, the increase in rearing time led to a delay in the release time. And the longer it takes to breed, the more capital is needed. The sooner pork is put on the market, the more likely it is to reduce the supply shortfall. Therefore, raising huge herds of pigs does not help in the fight against pork shortage. Mr. Ren also said that this method of “fattening” pigs is against the principles of scientific breeding. Increasing the head of a pig can be much more effective than increasing the size of the animal. Moreover, mass production of giant pigs is completely inefficient because increasing meat will increase fat. But grease has a lower commercial value. Not only that, the type of pork with a lot of fat will be less quality than the meat of pigs of normal weight. In fact, “super-giant” pig farmers in China are having to taste the bitter fruit when wholesale pork prices in the country plummet. Bloomberg reported that the wholesale price of pork in China has fallen more than 40% since mid-January. The reason for the shock drop in pork prices in the country of billions of people is due to falling demand, high imports of foreign pork and the panic of many farmers selling off their pigs after the outbreak of African swine fever in this country. Huge super pigs are also considered as one of the reasons why pork prices in China plummeted without stopping. At a conference in mid-May, Qiu Huaji, head of the swine infectious disease department at the Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, pointed out that the “super giant” pig breed was one reason for the price of meat. Pigs in China plummeted. Many farmers in China say they will no longer raise super-large pigs because the price of pork has fallen deeply, in addition to the high price of feed, which has reduced profits. The giant pigs eat more than normal pigs, so the more they raise the more losses. Muyuan Foods – the largest pig producer in China – predicts pork prices in the country will continue to fall and is expected to bottom out in 2022 or 2023. Hanh Nguyen (Synthetic)

It must be said that Vietnamese dramas have never been more interested and discussed than now. I confess that in the past I only liked foreign films, especially Korean films, but recently I have also been caught up in the movement of “plowing” domestic films because my mother always occupied the prime time television every night to watch Vietnamese movies. Male. So I tried to watch the same. It must be said that Vietnamese movies are now attractive, recorded and live voice, the actors play the role and the dialogue is very ordinary, so it is quite interesting to watch. However, I find there is a bad point in the way the filmmakers build the characters, specifically the mother characters in the movie. Let’s say love and The taste of friendship. The character of Mrs. Bich in ‘Flavor of Friendship’. In order to attract the audience’s attention, the mother characters are typified, even extreme, somewhat foreign to the Vietnamese. First of all, the character of Mrs. Bich in The taste of friendship . Right from the first episodes, I was stunned to see this character constantly beat little Nam, shouting and swearing, sometimes just because of the dumpling. Ms. Bich discriminated between her biological and adopted children very clearly, even intending to abandon little Nam in the middle of the market. Granted, Mrs. Bich is an adoptive mother, different from her heart, so it is difficult to treat Nam like her own child, but living with her since she was a child, perhaps there is no love that treats each other like enemies. Later, when she thought that Nam stood to pay her debt, Mrs. Bich somewhat changed her attitude, but in her mind, she always calculated the loss for her adopted child, even intending to calculate how many years to raise her if she met her biological father again. . This character emerges as a formidable, calculating and unselfish mother. Perhaps the writer succeeded in building such an extreme mother character, but I found that Bich was pushed to the extreme, unrealistic and difficult to accept. The character of Mrs. Sa in ‘Flavor of Friendship’. Also in Flavors of Friendship, I dread another mother, Mrs. Sa – Khanh Thy’s mother. Mrs. Sa also appeared as a cold-blooded, pragmatic mother who tried everything to get her daughter to marry one of her best friend’s two sons, in order to enter a rich family. Despite her daughter’s discomfort, Mrs. Sa constantly pressured, even insulted and slapped her daughter for not listening to her in the campaign to lure men. In recent episodes, when she learned that the eldest son had a new relationship, she was a rich family, and Mrs. Sa urged her daughter to pursue her second son, as long as she did not miss the opportunity to enter the noble house. Every mother wants her child to get a good, rich husband, but the character of Mrs. Sa is pushed too much, unrealistically to attract the attention of viewers. Sometimes I wonder if they are real mother and daughter because the way they treat each other is so bad. The character of the mother becomes scary, making viewers shudder. However, the title of the scariest mother on the screen right now must be for Mrs. Hoai in Let’s say love. Maybe I have to use the word “sick” for this character because of his excessive actions, unreasonable control of husband and children, and misplaced love. Granted, Mrs. Hoai had a reason to hire someone to harm her husband’s girlfriend to miscarry, all the madness was just because her husband was out promiscuous, but it’s difficult to explain the unacceptable actions of this mother character with her husband. children. The character of Mrs. Hoai in ‘Let’s say love’. The culmination was when my daughter was tricked by a married man, Hoai tried to publish the man’s photo online to avenge her daughter. However, the way to “bleach” her daughter after the clip of My being jealous was posted online, it subsided, making the girl even more embarrassed, her family story was once again dug up and commented on by netizens. While her daughter was sad because of the painful first trick in her life, instead of comforting her to help My overcome the shock, Mrs. Hoai chose to bully and intimidate her, making My feel like she was cornered. The imposition on her husband and children is also reflected in how Hoai, because of her high expectations for her second son, forced the boy to do everything he wanted, even to enter the school of his choice. Throughout the many episodes that have aired, this mother character makes me frustrated because of her patriarchy, almost never showing normal care to a wife’s family members. normal mother. Watching the mother characters on Vietnamese TV series currently, I only see a dark, pessimistic and ominous color. Readers Thu Huong (Hanoi) If you have any comments, please send them to us at: banvanhoa@vietnamnet.vn. Your opinion may not coincide with the opinion of the article posted on VietNamNet.

Urine boiled egg dish in China. (Illustration) Similar to boiled eggs with tea, but with a special ingredient that is soaked, boiled and stewed in the boy’s urine. This dish is considered an ethereal pleasure of the Chinese, so boiled egg with urine is also known with a rather “beautiful” name, which is boiled egg with pupil urine, or boiled egg with male urine. Close-up of an egg boiled with pupil urine. (Illustration) The dish “boiled eggs with urine” has a fairly simple recipe, including only eggs, time and pupil urine. Every day, urine from boys under the age of 10 is collected from local primary schools. Eggs are first soaked in urine, then boiled. Once the eggs have been hunted, the shells are broken to allow urine to penetrate into the eggs, and then continue to be flushed with urine at room temperature to prevent the eggs from being overcooked. Woman pouring urine on top of eggs. (Illustration) Since ancient times, Eastern medicine has given “the juice of the small copper” as a medicine, which can cure many different diseases. Therefore, it is said that boiled eggs with urine also have the effect of enhancing blood circulation, increasing vitality, and even preventing stroke. Because of those “fanciful” uses, boiled eggs with pupil urine cost four times more than the price of ordinary boiled eggs. Urine boiled eggs cost more than regular boiled eggs. (Illustration) However, whether it is an intangible cultural heritage or an oriental medicine with many healing and health-enhancing effects, not everyone is brave enough to try this strange and delicious dish. This looks unhygienic. Even today, Chinese medical experts and international public opinion are still skeptical, arguing quite fiercely about the use as well as the food hygiene problem of the pupil’s urine boiled egg. Although it is an intangible cultural heritage, not everyone dares to try this dish. (Illustration) But the two words “elite” in the culinary industry and the time factor are inherently inseparable. Whatever you say, boiled eggs with urine have existed for a century and have become an indisputable cultural feature in the cuisine of Indochina in particular, and of China in general.

With the huge area of ​​the Forbidden City, there have been many debates about how many rooms this building has. In 1972, architectural experts conducted comprehensive statistics according to the standard of “four pillars and one room” (meaning that each space is equal to 4 columns counted as one room). Statistical results show that the Forbidden City has a total of 9,687 rooms. However, among all those rooms, there is one place where no one has lived for a long time, which is the Kunning Palace. Kunning Palace The royal family members living in the Forbidden City all have their own residences: The Emperor lives in the Can Thanh Palace, the Empress lives in the Kunning Palace, the Empress Dowager lives in the Tu Ninh Palace, and with the Supreme Emperor is the Ninh Tho Palace. Each place has its own meaning. The position of the empress is opposite to the emperor, the emperor is heaven, the empress is the earth, so the word “Kun” in “Kunning” is taken from the hexagram “Kun” in “Chu Yi”, meaning that a gentleman uses virtue. to support all things. The bow of Khon Ninh is understood as “Knowing of the land of security”, which means that this is a place where the land is safe and clear. Beginning in the Ming Dynasty, Kunning Palace was used as a royal palace for the empress. Red is the main color of Kunning to represent love and fertility. The emperors will stay with their queens in this palace right after the wedding day in the hope that they can soon have a son. Empresses after being ordained will live at the Kunning Palace until their death. If the queen moves out of the palace, it is usually due to two reasons, one is that the emperor has died, the queen has moved to the empress dowager’s palace, or the worse case is when the queen is deposed. With such a good place to live, why did the Kunning Palace later become a gloomy, uninhabited place? Top 5 little-known facts about the Forbidden City Contrary to the name, which means peace, Khon Ninh Palace is considered a turbulent place. During the Ming Dynasty, Empress Chu – the empress of Minh Tu Tong Chong Trinh De hanged himself here. In the Qing Dynasty, King Khang Hi had a total of 4 concubines, but two of his empresses died inside the Kunning Palace, which made Khang Hi extremely miserable and never married again. After these haunting events, the Kunning Palace was left empty for more than 30 years because it was considered a curse. According to the analysis of experts, the main reason why the Kunning Palace is uninhabited is due to the policy of building Di Hoa Vien by the Qing royal family. Many concubines were moved to Di Hoa Vien, so the existence of the harem is very dim, the old Kunning palace is also increasingly empty. Although always vacant, according to royal etiquette, this Kunning Palace is still the place where the emperor and empress get married, they will live there for 3 days before moving to another palace. Later, the Kunning Palace was used mainly as a place of sacrifice to the gods of the Manchu people. Although not frequented by people, this place is still decorated with splendid architecture and interiors according to royal standards. However, the fact that it was only used as a place of incense for a long time without people living made the Kunning Palace become murky and scary. The dark space and many dark legends will make visitors to the Forbidden City feel extremely scared when entering this palace.

Recently, Australia has witnessed the first Tasmanian devil (a carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae) born in the wild after more than 3,000 years since the species disappeared from the continent. Specifically, according to the announcement of the Aussie Ark wildlife conservation organization on May 24, 7 young Tasmanian devils were born at the Barrington wildlife sanctuary, New South Wales, Australia. It is known that the Tasmanian devil disappeared from mainland Australia thousands of years ago. The Dingo is the cause of the extinction of the Tasmanian devil Since then, the Tasmanian devil has only lived within the island of Tasmania, south of Australia – where the wild dog Dingo has never set foot. However, the Tasmanian devils that exist on the island are threatened by the disease “demon face tumor” – a mysterious infectious cancer unique to this species. The disease causes the body, especially the face of the Tasmanian devil, to develop large lumps, which will be fatal to the animals within 3-6 months. Worse still, this is an infectious disease. In the process of fighting for territory or food, Tasmanian devils often bite each other in the face. Accordingly, cancer cells in infected animals will easily be transferred to healthy children Before this strange disease first swept the island of Tasmania in the 1990s, there were about 150,000 Tasmanian devils on the island. However, statistics by 2020, only less than 25,000 animals are still alive in the wild The fact that this species has almost disappeared on the continent and the island’s numbers are on the decline has led Australian conservationists to work hard to protect, breed and return the Tasmanian devil to its natural environment. In September 2020, the wildlife conservation organization Animal Ark brought 11 Tasmanian devils back to the wild in mainland Australia (specifically, the Barrington wildlife sanctuary). Together with 15 individuals previously present in a research project, the number of Tasmanian devils in mainland Australia is increased to 26. After 8 months since returning to the wild, the Tasmanian devils have successfully reproduced When born, the offspring are only the size of a pea and live in the mother’s pouch The successful breeding of demons in mainland Australia has raised hopes for the success of the plan to release and breed Tasmanian devils in the wild. Normally, the mother Tasmanian devil will give birth to 20-40 offspring at a time. The offspring will have to compete for milk from the mother At birth, the baby Tasmanian devil weighs only about 0.18-0.24 grams and is about 0.2cm long Once born, the baby Tasmanian devil will crawl into the mother’s pouch. After 3 months there, its body is complete and can go out to explore nature. When they reach the age of 3.5 – 4 months, the young begin to wean from their mother’s milk Baby Tasmanian devils are more agile than adults and can climb trees. If they can survive the first year, their lifespan in the wild is around 7-8 years As adults, Tasmanian devil males are usually larger than females with a body length of about 65 cm, a tail length of about 25 cm and an average weight of about 8 kg. Females are about 57 cm in length, about 24 cm in tail and have an average weight of about 6 kg The size of the Tasmanian devil is not too big, but after the Tasmanian tiger went extinct in 1936, they became the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world. The appearance of this creature is quite strange when it seems to be “hybrid” between many animals. The head of the Tasmanian devil looks like a mouse, the body is neat, stocky with black fur and a white stripe across the chest quite like a small bear, their teeth are sharp like a wolf… The Tasmanian devil is exactly the epitome of the saying “small but mighty”. Although the body size is only about the size of a puppy, it is considered a “killer” in the animal world because it possesses many “weapons” that are beneficial for hunting. Thanks to their extremely sensitive sense of smell and hearing, the Tasmanian devil easily finds prey or detects other dangers. Tasmanian devil is an agile animal and the ability to fight flexibly on many terrains (ground, underwater, in trees) plus an aggressive personality, like to “chase and kill” so it is rare for any creature to escape the danger. their pursuit Their teeth are also extremely sharp and their jaws are so powerful that every bite is a fatal blow The Tasmanian devil is basically a carnivore, so its food is any animal they hunt. They even eat carrion. Thanks to their sharp teeth and strong jaws, they can even eat bones In addition, the cry of the Tasmanian devil is very scary, it makes the listener feel like they are lost in a horror movie When hunting or fighting for food with fellow humans, the Tasmanian devil will emit even more haunting cries Possessing incredible speed, sharp teeth, haunting cries … so this creature is likened to the devil of Tasmania. It is known that the Tasmanian devil is one of the 7 important species for Australia’s ecosystem The ‘revival’ of the Tasmanian devil in mainland Australia will help control populations of feral cats and foxes – these are animals that threaten the existence of many other species In addition, the Tasmanian devil is also a scavenger, helping to avoid diseases spreading into the environment

(Photo: Internet) The exact name of this scary pass is Me Pja, but locals often call it Me Pia. Me Pia Pass is a famous pass in Cao Bang, located on National Highway 4A, 2.5 km long, extending from Xuan Truong commune to the center of Bao Lac (a district bordering China). The pass consists of 14 steep floors, with bends, winding and winding roads. On both sides of the pass are high mountain ranges. (Photo: Vietnamroadtrip) It is said that the Me Pia pass dates back to the French colonial period, which was originally just a trail that could only be passed by horseback. The widest part of the pass is only about 40 cm. It was not until 2009 that the new pass was built and completed in 2011. Now, the pass is opened to be more open, with a width of about 5 m. Because of the ruggedness and picturesque winding, this road is always a place where many domestic and foreign backpackers when coming to the Northeast, typically Cao Bang, want to conquer. (Photo: Internet) Unlike other passes in Vietnam, you only need to reach the top to catch a panoramic view of the magnificence of this 14-storey pass. To reach the highest point of the pass, you need to trek through the forest along its slopes. In the layer of floating white clouds, the Me Pia pass appears winding, with winding bends, cascading like stairs to the “top of the sky”. The majesty of the natural landscape of the Northeast mountains, makes any visitor who can see it firsthand feel overwhelmed. (Photo: Internet) The time to climb up to the panoramic view point of the pass is about 1 hour (both up and down). Therefore, you need to bring water and snacks. Absolutely do not litter in the forest, in the route. If you see garbage, plastic water bottles, you can pick them up and bring them down the mountain to throw them away. (Photo: Internet) (Photo: Internet) Due to the rugged mountainous terrain, all roads in the Northeast provinces are very difficult to move, only for skilled drivers. So, if you decide to drive your own car or travel by motorbike to Me Pia pass, you need to make sure that your ability to cope with all situations.

This luxury resort features the world’s first undersea villa, with a floor less than 5m below the water. The rooms of the villa have glass doors all around so guests can see the colorful life on the ocean floor. Bedroom with king size bed, sitting area, bathroom and spiral staircase. The cost of building this villa is 15 million USD. Beautiful view of the Indian Ocean. The villa was designed by Crown architects and built by New Zealand-based MJ Murphy Limited, which specializes in aquarium technology. The undersea room is connected to the upper floor by a spiral staircase. Upstairs is a twin bedroom, bathroom, dressing room, gym, integrated living room, kitchen, bar and dining room. with the veranda facing the sunset. Guests can enjoy the endless horizon while soaking in the tub. Opposite the villa is the sunrise direction and the infinity pool. The villa can accommodate up to 9 guests. Ahmeed Saleem, lead designer, said: “We will deliver innovative experiences for global travelers at the world’s first undersea property as visitors explore the Maldives.”

Photo: BI Also known as “The Ice”, the Sea Ice Runway in Antarctica is not paved with any material. And if this isn’t scary enough, it’s entirely made of… ice and can crack under the weight of an airplane. As temperatures rise and the ice melts, there aren’t any runways for planes to land on. Princess Juliana International Airport, St. Maarten, USA Photo: BI Princess Juliana International Airport, St. Maarten, USA is probably scarier for people sunbathing on the beach than for passengers. The airport’s runway is quite short and it ends right near the beach. This means the plane must fly extremely low, before landing. Beachgoers will “enjoy” a strange experience with extremely loud noises and strong winds. Paro Airport, Paro, Bhutan Photo: BI The only international airport in Bhutan is Paro located at an altitude of 2.23 km above sea level and surrounded by the Himalayas with the highest peak reaching 4.87 km. All of this makes only the most veteran pilots allowed to fly here. Barra Airport, Eologarry, Scotland Photo: BI You might be surprised to learn that planes will have to land on sand at Barra Airport in Scotland. Due to its location on the coast, one must also calculate the time to land the plane at no tide. At that time, the “runway” will completely disappear. Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport, Saba Island, Netherlands Photo: BI If the extreme winds generated by the mountains haven’t made you shiver, the less than 400-meter runway of Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport is sure to make even the bravest tremble. Narsaruaq Airport, Greenland Photo: BI Winds and turbulence at Narsaruaq Airport are so frequent that take-offs and landings are only allowed during the day. Pilots here also need to make 90-degree turns to line up planes on the flight path – this is especially hard when it’s windy. Gibraltar International Airport, Gibraltar Photo: BI Besides terminating in a harbour, the runway of Gibraltar International Airport intersects Winston Churchill Avenue, one of the bustling neighbourhoods. most Gibraltar. (It has to close every time a plane lands.) Madeira Airport, Portugal Photo: BI Known as the most dangerous airport in Europe, pilots face hills on one side and the sea on the other when operating at this airport. Its runway is also windy and very short. Qamdo Bamda Airport, China Photo: BI Qamdo Bamda Airport used to be the tallest airport in the world. However, at an altitude of 4.33 km above sea level, the thin air also makes landing more difficult than ever. In return, the airport has the longest runway runway in the world, at 5.47 km. Gustaf II Airport, St. Barths Photo: BI At 640 meters long, the runway of Gustaf II airport is not only short but also ends at a public beach full of tourists. Matekane Air Strip, Matekane, Lesotho Photo: BI The runway at this airport is about 400 meters, but the abyss below it is more than 600 meters deep. Many people therefore liken these planes on the runway to a bird rushing out of its nest to practice flying. Ketchikan International Airport, Alaska Photo: BI Ketchikan International Airport often freezes because of its special geographical location near mountains, sea and cold winds. Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Nepal Photo: BI Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Nepal has one of the steepest runways in the world and ends in the majestic Himalayas. It is understandable that flights are only allowed to take off or land during the day and weather permitting. Courchevel Airport, France Photo: BI Not only short, the flight path at Courchevel airport also has a slope of 18.5%. Not to mention that it is surrounded by many rocky mountains.

Photo: Getty Images On October 5, 2020, the GISAID global database shared the genetic makeup of the mutant virus B.1.617 for the first time. India is the country with the most patients infected with B.1.617, followed by the UK, then the US, so far there are a total of 22 countries infected with different degrees. It is not clear what country B.1.617 is from. There are two misunderstandings that should be avoided: one is the concept of the B.1.617 mutant strain originating from India, the other is the term “double mutation”. India is only a country with many patients infected with B.1.617 but no evidence of this mutant virus originated from India. The term “double mutation” is used to refer to two mutations, E484Q and L452R. According to the evolutionary principle of all viruses, strain B.1.617, when sequencing its genes, scientists found there were many different mutations. But there are two mutations that have caught the most attention of scientists; that is, the E484Q mutation could help the virus evade the immune system, and the L452R mutation could help the virus spread faster. In fact, the evolutionary virus had so many mutations at once, so two mutations like strain B.1.167 are not uncommon, and were even frequent in SARS-CoV-2 during pandemics. . Can not say “double mutation” B.1.617 is doubling the danger. The E484Q mutation is similar to E484K – a mutation previously found in the virus variant in the UK, South Africa and Brazil. Similarly, mutation L452R appeared in variant CAL.20C causing disease in the state of California (USA). Scientists disagree with the term “double mutation” when referring to variant B.1.617 because it is misleading that if two mutations occur, the danger level will increase. double. Variation B.1.617 not too dangerous Most experts believe that the mutant virus strain B.1.617 is not the cause of the epidemic in India out of control. Dr Jeffrey Barrett, COVID-19 genomic research director at the Wellcome Sanger Institute (UK), said that variant B.1.617 is less severe than variants in the UK, South Africa and Brazil. On the extent of the spread, Mr. Barrett argues, it is clear that this variation has increased the frequency in India creating a huge and tragic wave, but it will take months to reach the present dangerous state, which This suggests that variant B.1.617 is less contagious than the UK mutant. Professor Richard Neher, who leads the research group on viral evolution at the University of Basel (Switzerland), also said that variant B.1.617 is not more severe than other variants. Although B.1.617 is causing a serious, out-of-control crisis that threatens to collapse the health system in India, according to Dr. Christian Drosten, Head of Virology at Charité Hospital (Germany), There is no reason to worry too much about the B.1.617 variant being called a “double mutation”. Virology experts shared that the B.1.617 variant was no more dangerous than the variants that appeared in the UK, South Africa and Brazil. Vietnam once appeared outbreaks due to the B1.1.7 variant of the UK occurred in Hai Duong, Quang Ninh, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and some other localities, but we have controlled and extinguished completely. B.1.617 has become the “tsunami” that knocked down the Indian giant, but with Vietnam, will we once again win? My answer is: Vietnam has won against B.1.617 again. Deadliest day For India, yesterday was the deadliest day with 3,293 deaths, bringing the total number of deaths from COVID-19 in the country to 201,187. Ambulances line up for hours in the New Delhi capital to take the bodies of COVID-19 victims to the temporary crematoriums in the park, the parking lot where the bodies were cremated, Times of India reported. Subjective, off guard India has had 215 new infections and 1 death every minute, and world records are being set every minute. With more than 18 million patients and nearly 200,000 deaths, India became the second most affected country in the world, only temporarily behind the US. The reason for the disaster was not due to sudden B.1,617. But due to some inaccurate information that has created the illusion, such as India has achieved excellent herd immunity, excellent epidemic control, a series of “humanitarian vaccine” policies are praised by the world. The Indian government prides itself on crushing the epidemic curve. In early 2021, the government’s anti-epidemic measures were loosened, and people’s guarding is inevitable. Google tracks the flow of people across countries. Accordingly, since January this year, Indians shop and move much more, the density of people is quite high in public areas, on public transport, the frequency of activities of people are close to normal status when the epidemic has not happened. When people are subjective, personal protective measures such as wearing a mask, measuring body temperature, disinfecting, and keeping social distance are almost not complied with. That is a significant factor contributing to the rapid spread of the epidemic. A series of exciting activities in the locality, such as campaigning, rally, election, demonstrations of farmers, even holding a big wedding are also opportunities for COVID-19 to break out. Before the serious epidemic in India, on April 28, State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc paid a visit to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh paid a visit to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On the same day, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son sent his greetings to Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. But the most unfortunate is probably related to the traditional festivals, especially the Kumbh Mela festival with a huge influx of Hindu pilgrims, estimated in the hundreds of millions, stretching through April. During the festival, nearly 5 million people jumped into the Ganges and baptized, every day about a million people join the pilgrimage to pray, they squeeze their shoulders like wings and do not wear masks because they think that India has exempted. community epidemic, while in reality both the infected person and the person being vaccinated are less than 10% of the population.

The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has also officially confirmed that the oil spill on the sea surface that has just been found near the location of the lost submarine is leaking oil from this ship, the Indonesian Army also announced a list of 53 people on board. underground “bad fate” KRI Nanggala 402. The image of oil spill on the sea was published by Indonesia on April 22. Source: Sina. It is known that at about 3 am on April 21 (local time), the Nanggala submarine disappeared in waters about 95 km north of Bali. According to the Indonesian Navy, the submarine may have fallen into a sea trench up to 700 meters deep, while the maximum diving capacity of this old submarine was only about 300 meters. Indonesia has formally requested international assistance, and Singapore, India, Australia, as well as all countries with submarine rescue capabilities and equipment have responded. According to a report on the Indonesian media Indopolitika page on April 22, the Indonesian Navy announced a list of 53 members on the Nanggala submarine, and said there were at least 53 crew members or joint staff on board. concerned. The Indonesian navy has sent several rescue teams to search for the submarine. The Nanggala submarine of the Indonesian navy is a 209/1300 class conventional submarine purchased from Germany in the end of 1980. It is forecasted that the search and salvage of this ship will be very difficult. The incident with the Indonesian submarine Nanggala was the second sinking of the submarine of this class. Earlier, in November 2017, the ARA San Juan submarine of the Argentine Navy also had an accident underwater and sank to a depth of 800 meters, all 44 people on board were killed. The ARA San Juan is also a Class 209 submarine. ARA San Juan submarine of Argentina. Source: Sina. It is known that on November 15, 2017, while returning to the base in the coastal city of Mar del Plata, the ARA San Juan submarine suddenly lost contact with the mainland. The Argentine Navy said earlier that the captain of the ARA San Juan had reported water spilling into the ventilation pipe, causing one of the ship’s batteries to short circuit. Hours later, “an explosion” is believed to have occurred near the ARA San Juan submarine site that was last identified. The Argentine Navy suspected that the cause of the explosion could be the “condensed hydrogen phenomenon”. The ARA San Juan is a German diesel-powered class 209 submarine that entered service in the mid-80s of the last century and is most recently refurbished in 2008-2014. With a refurbishment cost of up to 12 million USD, the ship can replace the engine and the energy generation system. During the repair process, experts warn of difficulties because innovation involves integrating systems produced by different manufacturers, even the slightest mistake in the repair phase. could put the safety of the ship and the life of the sailor in danger. After the incident, it was not until a year later that Argentina found the wreck of this ship with its crew. On November 17, 2018, the Ministry of Defense and the Argentine Navy announced that the US Ocean Infinity Company had discovered an object about 600 meters long on the ocean floor, confirming that this was the missing ARA San Juan submarine. The ARA San Juan submarine was found at a depth of more than 900 meters off the Valdes peninsula in the Patagonia region of the Atlantic Ocean, about 600 kilometers from the Argentine port city of Comodoro Rivadavia, the Argentine navy said. Since the ARA San Juan submarine went missing, Argentina has relied on 14 countries such as Russia, the US, the UK, Norway … to participate in the search campaign, in which Russia and the US are the two most experienced countries. in the search and rescue field. Russia has sent ocean research ships and transport aircraft Antonov carrying a searchable robot at a depth of 1,000 meters under the ocean to search. Meanwhile, the US also deployed P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft, mini submarines, and released buoys attached to sensors for detection.

Loitering munition (LM) or suicide drones (suicide / kamikaze drones) are weapons systems that hover around to find a target and attack when the target is located. . LM has the advantages of tactical and tactical features, simplicity in production and operation, increasing survivability in combat as well as the ability to destroy targets. It also allows for more selective targeting and actual strike missions can be canceled, revolutionizing the way war is waged in volatile regions of the world. Lancet is equipped with an electric motor with a propeller in the tail and optoelectronic unit in the nose; Source: topwar.ru The LM can be as simple as a drone (UAV) and can even be built from commercial drones, with weapons attached, sent on a suicide mission. in the air for a long period of time before an attack, which simplifies reconnaissance and assault. It allows to promptly attack hidden targets in a short time without having to use expensive weapons (such as rockets, self-propelled guns using smart bullets …). Low cost creates another characteristic advantage that simplifies the organization of large-scale raids aimed at overwhelming enemy air defenses. LMs are made more complex in terms of flight and control capabilities, warhead size and design, body sensors … Some LMs may return and be recalled by the operator if they are not. used in the attack and has enough fuel left. LM first appeared in the 1980s, was used as the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) against surface-to-air missiles (SAM), and was used by the military in several countries. Entering service in the 1990s. Starting in the 2000s, the LM has been developed and has a construction suitable for wearing in a backpack for additional missions, from long range attacks and fire support. power to short-range, tactical battlefield systems. Lancet – a formidable Russian mobile suicide weapon In fact, the British were the first to come to terms with the LM weapon, but today Russia, Israel and the US are leading the way. Not long ago, the Zala Aero company of Kalashnikov Group (Russia) presented the first suicide weapon “Lancet” (“Ланцет”) – an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of reconnaissance and attack. Assigned public target, capable of completely changing combat operations in the near future. The company’s new product Zala Aero was demonstrated for the first time at the Army-Technical Forum-2019. Each combination includes a control panel providing the ability to receive and process data, as well as transmit commands to the suicide weapon. The Lancet is fabricated in a longitudinal scheme with two X-shaped wing combinations used to reduce the size of the bearing plane while maintaining the required lift; at the same time, it is possible to increase the stiffness of the structure and increase the flight speed. As a rule, Israel’s most famous LM systems built according to the classic airplane scheme have one fundamental drawback: LMs maneuver well along one axis and not maneuver along the other – which reduces the effect of an attack on a moving target. The X-shaped wing map adheres to aerodynamic surfaces, which are characteristic of missiles, overcoming this weakness. Lancet is designed with the optoelectronic unit in the nose and the electric motor connected to the propeller propeller at the tail; Widely used plastic and synthetic materials. Unlike foreign models, Lancet uses two X-shaped wings combinations; Source: topwar.ru The optical device unit has a channel that transmits the signal to the operator console, does not lose video communication with the operator until it is in direct contact with the target. This UAV is also equipped with its own navigation system capable of identifying coordinates from a variety of sources and objects. Flight and targeting can be performed under the control of the operator and independently, or a combination of the two. Experts will track it from the ground through the Russian GLONASS satellite navigation system or its own command-control system. The “Lancet-1” and “Lancet-3” models agreed on the body frame and internal system components, catapulted, capable of reaching speeds of 80-130 km / h. According to the manufacturer, they do not need additional operating facilities on the ground but can locate, communicate, attack targets within a radius of 40 km. When the UAV flies to an altitude of 5 km, it can turn off the main engine but continue to hover, mimicking the behavior of the birds, doing the mission for an additional 3 km at lower altitudes. After that, the UAV restarted the engine and flew again to a height of 5 km. With those unique features, the UAV’s field of view is increased to 1,000 km, far exceeding its counterparts. Lancet-1 has a takeoff weight of 5 kg, is equipped with a 1 kg fragmentation warhead, Lancet-3 weighs 12 kg, carries a 3 kg warhead, and both uses a contact detonator. In terms of power, the warheads of these two LMs are equivalent to medium-sized artillery shells. If the previous generation of Lancet – “Kub” (“Куб”) attacks the target according to specific coordinates, like most foreign UAVs, Lancet does not need any satellite positioning and the accuracy of astonishing hit. What makes this special is that in the event of a loss of contact with the control center, Lancet will switch to automatic target and attack mode. So, even with interference by the enemy, Lancet can still complete the mission. LM can be launched into the air both from the ground and from aircraft carriers at sea, and ships. Lancet chief architect Alexander Zakharov calls these UAVs “aerators” (“воздушноe минированиe”) as the world’s first system designed to defend against UAVs, capable of “drafting” in the air. medium for tens of hours and capable of shooting down UAVs moving at speeds below 300 km / h. Lancet’s design gives it many features and advantages over foreign models; Source: topwar.ru According to the Chief Architect, this “gas” system is being tested, to test the accuracy and combatability of Lancet in real combat conditions against static and dynamic targets; at the moment, it has already killed 100% of its target. According to Zvezda TV, from 2020 until now, both the Russian and Syrian troops have used Lancet to conduct dozens of high-precision attacks on terrorist groups in northeastern Syria. The main feature the designers are working on to improve on is stealth, including “acoustical stealth”, and here thanks to the use of electric motors, the Lancet is unmatched. In addition, the electric motor is more reliable, lighter, more compact, and cheaper. It is believed that laser air defense systems that can burn materials will be highly effective in the fight against drones. Zala Aero has developed new methods of protecting Lancet against such threats – integrating anti-laser protection, but without disclosing details. In the past few years, in the field of reconnaissance and attack, UAVs have made great progress, and a major and important modernization of drones of the Russian armed forces is expected. waiting to take place in the near future. Promising LM models will allow Air Force – Space forces and other structures to acquire fundamentally new capabilities and increase their potential, which will be able to close the gap with major powers. other. However, it takes time, effort and money./.

Japanese people flock to the viewing spots for flowers. Photo: Getty. Each year, cherry blossoms only reach “peak in full bloom” for a few days. This is the law of nature that has existed for more than a thousand years. When it comes to cherry blossom season, Japanese people often flock to flower viewing spots for picnics or commemorative photos. But this year, the cherry blossom season comes and goes quickly. Scientists call this the earliest blooming season in history, and point out the cause: a climate crisis is threatening the ecosystem. The flowers bloom early The timing of cherry blossoms in full bloom can vary from year to year, depending on factors such as weather or rainfall. But in general, the cherry blossom season tends to come sooner. Researcher Yasuyuki Aono from Osaka Prefecture University gathered historical data in the city of Kyoto. According to Aono, this year’s flower season in Kyoto starts on March 26, the earliest in more than 1,200 years. Aono expert data shows that the city of Kyoto welcomes the cherry blossom season around mid-April for many centuries. From the 1800s, the flowering season shifts to around early April, during which a few years the flowering season takes place at the end of March. “Sakura flowers are very sensitive to temperature”, Mr. Aono analyzed. “The temperature can determine when the flowers bloom. Compared with the 1820s, the current temperature in Japan has increased by about 3.5 degrees C “. He also said that this year’s flower season clearly reflects the change in temperature. Specifically, this year’s winter in Japan is very cold while spring comes incredibly fast and warm. Therefore, cherry blossoms have “awakened with enough rest”. Cherry blossoms in Washington, USA, also bloom early. Photo: Getty. In Tokyo, the cherry blossoms bloom from March 22, the second earliest time in history. “As global temperatures warm, spring frosts occur early, leading to early blooming of cherry blossoms,” said Dr. Lewis Ziska of Columbia University of Environmental Health Sciences. Not only in Japan, the cherry blossoms in Washington, USA, also bloom early. According to the management of the National Park, this year’s cherry blossom season lasts only nearly a week, from March 31 to April 5. Ecosystem randomization However, early blooming is only the “tip of the iceberg”. Associate Professor Amos Tai from the University of Hong Kong warned of the global climate crisis that could destabilize the ecosystem and threaten the life of all species. In fact, plants and insects depend on each other. Both groups need to interact, influence each other, and at the same time need signals from the environment to “adjust their own life cycle”, according to Mr. Tai. Plants, for example, sense the temperature around them. If the temperature is warm enough for a certain amount of time, they will start to leaf, shoot and flower. Likewise, insects and many other animals are temperature dependent throughout their life cycle. Rising temperatures can accelerate growth in animals. “The relationship between plants and insects and other organisms has evolved over the years, that is, thousands to millions of years,” said Mr. Tai. But in recent centuries, climate change is destroying everything and disturbing these relationships ”. Plants and insects can react to increases in temperature at different rates, leaving their lifecycle out of sync. This means plants and insects may not grow together in the spring. Now, flowers can bloom before the insect is ready, or vice versa. “Insects will not find nutrients from plants and plants do not have enough nutrients to pollinate,” Mr. Tai concluded. In Tokyo, the cherry blossoms bloom from March 22. Photo: Getty. According to a 2009 study in the journal Biological Conservation , over the past few decades, a number of flora and fauna have transformed themselves to escape the effects of climate change. But the ecosystem is increasingly difficult to adapt, as the climate becomes unpredictable. “Ecosystems are not used to such large fluctuations,” said Tai. “The productivity of ecosystems can be degraded, even collapsed in the future.” The effects of climate change are not limited to cherry blossom season. Mr. Tai said that life cycle changes occurred in many crops of economic value, posing challenges to food security and farmers’ livelihoods. At the same time, food supplies in some vulnerable areas are also directly affected by drought and grasshoppers. “Farmers will find it difficult to predict crop yields,” said Mr. Tai. “Farming is now like gambling. Climate change is randomizing every factor in our ecosystems ”.

The reporter shared, “With Seo Ye Ji, the atmosphere was not good. They said that Seo Ye Ji hated seeing employees, including the manager and the personal makeup artist, interacting with other members of the crew. When these staff tried to talk to others on set, Seo Ye Ji turned around and glared at them. Upon seeing her, the staff ran away. ”

Journalist said that in 2014, Yunho and Seo Ye Ji became a hot topic because of dating rumors. However, the two actors insisted they were just friends. According to Lee Jin Ho, most of the time, Seo Ye Ji’s manager and Yunho always park their cars next to each other.

“The two were found to spend a lot of time together in a car in the middle of resting, waiting for the next scene. The staff sometimes heard Seo Ye Ji scream loudly,” Lee Jin Ho said.

“When shooting started Diary of a Night Watchman, the atmosphere on set is still bright and cheerful. Yunho is friendly with all staff, regardless of whether they are male or female. However, he gradually talked less with the staff, “Lee Jin Ho revealed.

“According to an employee, Yunho got his make-up done during filming. At first, Yunho was quite friendly but suddenly once, he became uncomfortable. He stood up, tilted his head, put his hand behind his back and said: ‘Hurry’, ‘Don’t touch my face’, ”Lee Jin Ho said.

Jewish cemetery in Prague (Czech Republic): Funeral was celebrated in this cemetery for nearly four centuries (1439-1787), with about 100,000 bodies buried. Over time, the cemetery became overwhelmed and it was decided to lift the ground, and to continue the burial of other bodies above.

Doll Island (Mexico): The abandoned island is home to about 1,000 old dolls. In 1950, Julían Santana Barrera (recluse on the island) started to collect dolls that were drifting in the ocean and hang them everywhere. Barrera said he did so because he wanted to bring peace to the soul of a drowned girl.

Hamashi Island (Japan): This place is famous after being chosen as the scene in the blockbuster movie Skyfall (James Bond). Built in 1887, this abandoned island was once a large-scale coal mine, with a population density of 5,259 people / km2.

Temple of the Human Skeleton (Portugal): Built in the 16th century, the temple contains 5,000 skeletons of monks who have passed away. The words Melior est die mortis die nativitatis (The day we die is happier than the day we are born) engraved on the roof is a highlight.

Suicide Forest (Japan): Located on Honshu Island, this place is famous for being the place many people choose to sacrifice. Today, the number of people coming here with suicidal thoughts ranks second in the world, just behind the Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, USA).

Abandoned Psychiatric Hospital (Parma, Italy): Brazilian artist Herbert Baglione has created many spooky works of art inside the hospital, making this place one of the most creepy in the world.

St. George (Czech Republic): This place was abandoned in 1968, after the tiled roof collapsed during a funeral. Sculptor Jakub Hadrava has put in his terrifying works, making the church a place no one wants to visit.

Catacombs of Paris (France): The network of underground tunnels in the capital of Paris is the resting place of about 6 million corpses from the 18th century. No one knows exactly how long this tomb is, only about 187. -300 km.

Centralia Town (Pennsylvania, USA): Since an underground fire broke out in 1981, people have left this town one after another.

Akodessewa Market (Togo): The market specializes in buying and selling enchantments and herbs. The people of West Africa believe in the magic and magic of the monkey, buffalo, and antelope skulls.

Disaster Island (Italy): It is rumored to be an isolated habitat for about 160,000 people suffering from the plague in Roman times. The story of Poveglie’s dark history became more widespread when a psychiatric hospital was built.

Hill of the Cross (Lithuania): Lithuania is a hill with more than 50,000 crosses brought and left behind by people. No one knows where this tradition started, only myths and mysteries circulate.

Kabayan (Philippines) mummified burial place: According to local people, mummies buried in Kabayan (1200-1500 years) still hold the soul of this land. The bodies above were preserved by complex mummification techniques, now carefully protected after nearly being stolen.

Overtoun Bridge (Scotland): A small, old bridge is completely no stranger to Scottish people after a strange event. In the middle of the 20th century, a series of dogs suddenly jumped down and committed suicide here. The lucky ones that were still alive continued to perform the above action when they were returned to the bridge.

Leap Castle (Ireland): It is believed that Leap is the most heavily cursed castle in the world. Previously, during the remodeling, construction workers discovered a secret dungeon located below the building. The number of human bones was found so much that it was filled with four trucks.

Chauchilla Cemetery (Peru): Discovered in 1920, archaeologists have found intact 700-year-old bones at Chauchilla. The last funeral was held here around the 9th century, with the bodies squatting in a squat position, and the fixed face shaped like a smile.

Tophet sacred land (Tunisia): The ancient Carthage religion has a tradition of sacrificing children. The chosen children were forbidden to weep during sacrifices, because it is believed that tears disfigured the ceremony. In 1921, archaeologists found dozens of urns containing remains of children and animals here.

City of the Dead (Russia): From the outside, Dargavs is a peaceful village in the northern state of Ossetia. But the small stone houses are actually ancient cemeteries, with hundreds of bodies buried and their personal belongings.

Hanging coffin in Sagada (Philippines): Located on Luzon island, Sagada village is a scary destination for even Filipinos.

It is customary to bury the dead by hanging a coffin on a cliff. The villagers believe that the higher the coffin is hung, the easier it is for the dead’s soul to reach heaven.