Don’t Try Swimming This Channel
Two burglars who sneaked into underground water tunnels in Kunming, China, to escape from police got lost inside and had to be rescued eight hours later. After they disappeared into a discharge channel above the river, they rang police and asked to be rescued.
FOOTNOTE: The grate escape.
Showing posts with label Kunming city. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kunming city. Show all posts
Friday, June 05, 2009
Friday, March 21, 2008
Change Gang
Paid Back In Their Own Coin
Shops in the Chinese city of Kunming say they are so short of coins that they have to get change from beggars. Retailers complain that banks don't provide enough coins to maintain their businesses. And it seems even the beggars are make money on the deal, charging 105 yuan for 100 yuan in coins. The city's Wal-Mart is even giving small presents to people who give them 20 yuan coins in change.
FOOTNOTE: Beggar my neighbour.
Shops in the Chinese city of Kunming say they are so short of coins that they have to get change from beggars. Retailers complain that banks don't provide enough coins to maintain their businesses. And it seems even the beggars are make money on the deal, charging 105 yuan for 100 yuan in coins. The city's Wal-Mart is even giving small presents to people who give them 20 yuan coins in change.
FOOTNOTE: Beggar my neighbour.
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