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An ethnic minority in China refuses to give up their home—a massive 160-foot-high cave within remote mountain Archeology Lifestyle Strangeness
Napoleon and the Battle of the Rabbits: Faced with the implacable animal horde, the Emperor beat a hasty retreat News
Princess Diana, modern royal style icon, would not wear Chanel pumps after her divorce for a private reason Fashion Glamour Lifestyle