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Meet Chinas shortest-reigning emperor, who was banished in life but dignified in death

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When Liu He was deposed as emperor in 74BC, it is unlikely he imagined that he would set a record that would stand for nearly 2,100 years. Liu has regrettable stature as the Chinese emperor who ruled for the shortest time, lasting for just 27 days. After his banishment, Liu was renamed ​​Marquis of Haihun and would spend his remaining days living by a lake, and he would eventually receive a full-scale tomb after he died. Read More...

Recipes for hami melon soup, watermelon salad and winter melon soup

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150ml water Rind of one lemon 4 kaffir lime leaves (optional) 125ml fresh lemon juice 125ml fresh lime juice A pinch of fine sea salt 20ml vodka For the soup: 1 kilo ripe hami melon (rind and seeds removed; you'll need approximately half a melon, depending on size) A pinch of fine sea salt About 45ml Grand Marnier or Cointreau About 30ml fresh lime juice For the garnish: Finely julienned fresh mint leaves Read More...

Toros: Alberto Ortega se reporta grave tras cornada en el cuello en Tlaxcala

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El diestro Alberto Ortega hijo sufrió una grave cornada cuando se dispuso a recibir a su segundo enemigo a puerta gayola durante la Corrida de Carnaval del sábado pasado efectuada en la Plaza de Toros Jorge Aguilar "El Ranchero" en la que hizo el paseíllo a lado de Juan Pablo Sánchez y Sergio Flores. El matador tlaxcalteca fue embestido un astado de la ganadería de Barralva que lo impacto directo a la cara para llevarse graves heridas entre el ojo, oído, mandíbula y cuello. Read More...