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Egyptian Omar Nok became a celebrity on social media as he posted the stages of his unique journey from Egypt to Japan. He decided to reach the Land of the Rising Sun by any means necessary, just not by airplane. He used boats, trains, camels and even hitchhiking during his journey. More than 750,000 people signed up to his social media page during this time. Omar Nok, traveler: “Some people gave me...

Age is no barrier to surfing - that's what Brazilians decided to prove. 300 surfers over 50 years old gathered on the beach in Santos in the state of São Paulo. Many of them got into the sport just a few years ago. The participants of the event also tried to break the world record for the number of people surfing at the same time. The goal could not be reached, as only 98 people stood on the boards at the...

These cute Christmas mice are just one of the products that stores hope will encourage shoppers to spend money this festive season. From trinkets, wreaths and garlands to luxury scented candles: companies showcase the latest trends at London's Spirit of Christmas fair. More than 600 retailers gathered here. Many expect the upcoming holidays to bring more profits. Last year's holiday season was difficult...

Every weekday for the past 30 years, Barbara Martinez has helped hundreds of seniors stay fit. She holds energetic classes on a popular beach in Barcelona. And she's 88 years old. She does it for free. Her only stipulation is that all participants must wear brightly colored clothing. Martinez began her career as a fitness instructor after early retirement at the age of 60. At first, in her spare time, she...

You can play a giant tetris these days in one of the entertainment centers in London. Such an interactive display appeared in honor of the 40th anniversary of the famous computer game. Alexandra Payne, an employee of the Outernet center: “We use an application, which can be downloaded by scanning a QR code. The game will launch on your phone and you can move the pieces in real time right on the screen....

The 7th NTD International Piano Competition kicked off in New York at the Kauffman Music Center. 16 participants from nine countries gathered here to show their skills. Each submits two selected works based on the requirements of the competition committee. They must include compositions by classical composers such as Bach and Paganini. The young contestants also showed impressive skills. Wei Wu is a recent...

Cinderella, a spider and hot dogs - there's plenty to see in Tompkins Square Park in New York City today. Dozens of dogs and their owners are participating in a Halloween costume parade. The owners tried to come up with the most amazing outfits for their shaggy pets. Among the participants are both music lovers and sports fans. The dog's owner: “His name is Gremlin. He's wearing (former baseball player...

In Rio de Janeiro, 2,000 runners helped collect food for the poor. Christmas is still two months away and everyone is already preparing for the holiday. A charity run was dedicated to the upcoming festivities. Local non-profit organization Citizen Action collects money for food for low-income Brazilian families. According to statistics, last year 64 million Brazilians experienced some degree of food...

If a tourist in Rome wishes to return to this beautiful city, they can simply toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain. According to legend, standing with their back to the fountain and throwing the coin over their left shoulder is the proper way to make a wish. Every year, millions of visitors delight in this charming tradition. But, you may wonder, where do all those coins go? Thanks to a partnership...

Two rescued southern wild boars are making their debut at the New York Aquarium. These orphaned females were found off the coast of California when they were still cubs. The calans decided to be taken in. At first, the marine predators lived in different zoos. Now their permanent home will be the New York Aquarium. Southern wild boars live on the coast of California. Once the population of these animals...