Biblical Waterworks found in Israel
Archaeologists in Israel have unearthed an ancient water system which was modified by the conquering Persians to turn the desert into a paradise.
The network of reservoirs, drain pipes and underground tunnels served one of the grandest palaces in the biblical kingdom of Judea.
More @ Reuters
Farmers hire strippers at funerals
Farmers in a small Jiangsu town host strippers at their funerals to attract larger crowds, China Central Television reported the unique custom on Monday.
The local people believe that the more people gathered at a funeral, the more luck it will bring to the family and offspring. So some families hire striptease troupes to attract more people, the report said.
Does it really work? Well the yare saying its going good for both the economy of farmers AND the strippers.. What’s next – dancing poles on graves?
Don’t believe me read the details @ Shanghai Daily
