– Manuscript – A Ghanaian man who once made jewelry from glass beads is now using old glass to make new art. He hopes to reduce glass waste and help the environment in his country. If glass artist Michael Tetteh can earn some money doing it, he will be happy, too. Tetteh learned the art of glass blowing during a visit to Europe in 2012. He went to see people who … [Read more...] about Ghanaian Artist Turns Glass Waste into Art
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Badminton Court Offers Unusual Experience
– Manuscript – With bright lights on the floor and walls, loud electronic music, and a red shuttlecock flying around, this Malaysian badminton court seems like the set of a science fiction movie. "Shuttle In The Dark" is a place to play badminton in the famous Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. It was set up in late 2021 by a company that wanted people to take up the … [Read more...] about Badminton Court Offers Unusual Experience
Ancient Altar Rediscovered at Jerusalem’s Church
「原稿」 Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre is believed to be the site of Jesus's crucifixion and burial. It is one of the holiest sites in Christianity. Pressed against a wall of the church is a stone that contains writings and marks created by centuries of pilgrims. But the 2.5 x 1.5 meter stone turned out to be far more important when its other side was uncovered … [Read more...] about Ancient Altar Rediscovered at Jerusalem’s Church
Women Polo Players Get Their First World Cup
– Manuscript – For the past week, Argentina was home to the first-ever women’s polo World Cup. The event, held from April 9 to 16, included teams from Argentina, the United States, England, Ireland, Brazil and Italy. Italian-Argentine polo player Camila Rossi plays for Italy. Ten years ago, she said, there were no teams for girls. When she started the sport, she played on … [Read more...] about Women Polo Players Get Their First World Cup
Instant Noodle Store Is Popular among Young Thais
– Manuscript – Thailand is known for its spicy, complex foods. So, something as simple as instant noodles might seem unlikely to be a favorite among Thais. But for young Thais like Ratchadaporn Krongngam, a new store with more than 70 kinds of instant noodles from across Asia is a popular place to visit. Good Noodle opened in a Bangkok shopping center last October. It … [Read more...] about Instant Noodle Store Is Popular among Young Thais