One Toot And You’re Oot
Banned from honking their horns, drivers in China's commercial hub of Shanghai are switching to music or voice recordings instead. Shanghai banned honking in the downtown area last month, threatening fines of up to $25 for those leaning on the horn. Not even police cars are exempt, with the use of sirens banned in all but emergencies. But some drivers are spending up to $100 for customised musical horns. One taxi driver has used a recording of a woman's voice saying, "Please mind the car, we are making a turn."
FOOTNOTE: Are we in Honk Kong?
Showing posts with label Shanghai. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shanghai. Show all posts
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More Spudnik Than Sputnik
Shanghai Space Potatoes Are On A Mission
Want a hot Valentine's Day gift for someone? Order a space spud from Shanghai. I had to chuckle at a story on Kirotv.com about the purple Chinese space potatoes that are becoming the latest fad in ultra-trendy Shanghai. Interestingly, enough, this crop of spuds was bred from seeds that mutated aboard a Chinese spacecraft during one of the country’s two landmark manned missions.. The Shanghai Daily reports the spaced-out potatoes are being offered for Valentine's Day dinners, served crispy fried, or even in iced drinks. China's space program has successfully completed two manned missions and is a great source of national pride.
FOOTNOTE: London commuters might enjoy space spuds. After all, they love travelling on The Tuber.
Want a hot Valentine's Day gift for someone? Order a space spud from Shanghai. I had to chuckle at a story on Kirotv.com about the purple Chinese space potatoes that are becoming the latest fad in ultra-trendy Shanghai. Interestingly, enough, this crop of spuds was bred from seeds that mutated aboard a Chinese spacecraft during one of the country’s two landmark manned missions.. The Shanghai Daily reports the spaced-out potatoes are being offered for Valentine's Day dinners, served crispy fried, or even in iced drinks. China's space program has successfully completed two manned missions and is a great source of national pride.
FOOTNOTE: London commuters might enjoy space spuds. After all, they love travelling on The Tuber.
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