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90-year-old man in China dies peacefully not long after he said he was going to die Not long after a 90-year-old man in Jiangxi, China uttered the words “I am going to die”, he passed away peacefully in his home. The incident occurred on Sunday morning (14 April), Xiao Xiang Morning News reported. According to the deceased’s family, he did not suffer from any major illnesses throughout his life. Son discovers father’s body in China home Speaking to reporters from the Chinese news site, the elderly man’s daughter-in-law, Ms Xiao (transliterated from Chinese), shared that he woke up around 6.50am that morning. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage captured him walking slowly to his house door. He opened it at 6:53am.   Source: Xiao Xiang Morning News   Thereafter, he sat down on a chair by the door. Source: Xiao Xiang Morning News At about 7.27am, the man said he was going to die, and did so shortly after. His son only discovered the body at around 7.55am. Source: Xiao Xiang Morning News Initially, the younger man, Mr Huang (transliterated from Chinese), thought that his father had fallen asleep on the chair. He only realised that his father had passed after feeling that his body was cold to the touch.     Was still seemingly healthy and articulate a day before his passing Ms Xiao highlighted that the deceased sustained a fall around a week before the incident, but walked away with a minor shoulder fracture. The day before his passing, he was also chatting with his eldest son for over an hour. During their conversation, he could articulate himself clearly. She further pointed out that the deceased’s sons had recently developed a routine to take turns caring for him. Nonetheless, he was still mostly independent. “You can still see his figure when you turn on the monitor, but in reality he’s already separated from us forever,” Ms Xiao said. “I can’t believe it.”   https://mustsharenews.com/90-year-old-man-die/

Hunnan man marries long-lost uni sweetheart after decades apart An 86-year-old man, Zhou Guilin, finally married his long-lost university sweetheart and first love on 16 April. According to a report by ETToday, the couple met when they were students at Peking University, but split due to various circumstances. Now decades later, a chance meeting has the couple feeling like they’re in their 20s again. A university romance admired by all Source: ETToday When Zhou Guilin studied law at Peking University in his youth, he fell in love with Yang Xiugui (names transliterated from Mandarin). According to friends who knew them, they were a popular “class couple” who were admired for their talent as well as their love for one another. Due to some circumstances, however, they eventually split up.   According to Sohu, Mr Zhou went on to start a middle school. He served as its first principal and was deemed a respected educator in the industry. Reunited after decades apart reveals they were still young at heart Source: ETToday After a long career and around six decades later, a chance meeting between the two saw their love bloom once more. Relatives and friends describe the couple as being lively and full of joy, as if they were back to their school days again. Their marriage was a simple affair, with only three banquet tables and live music. However, those in attendance were moved by the touching scene. A couplet at the wedding wistfully describes their painful separation and eventual poignant reunion:   According to 163.com, the bride was so happy, she even got up to dance, while her husband looked on with pride. A friend, known only as Mr Chen, said it’s fortunate and heartwarming to see that the couple remained in love despite their time apart.   It’s unclear if the pair had been married before to other people.   https://mustsharenews.com/long-lost-uni-sweetheart/

Woman fined for abandoning pet ducks at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve A 61-year-old woman named Huang Su Hui (transliterated from Mandarin) was fined S$2,500 after she abandoned her two pet ducks at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. The incident happened on 28 September 2020. When explaining her actions, Huang said she abandoned the ducks because a friend had warned her that they would bring bad luck. According to Shin Min Daily News, Huang was charged under the Animals and Birds Act with two offences. She has also been banned from having pets for a year. Woman was told ducks bring bad luck Huang and her son lived in their HDB unit with their two pet ducks and nine other birds of various species.   Image courtesy of Unsplash for illustration purposes only She said her friend urged her to stop raising her pet ducks, saying they would bring misfortune to her. On 28 September 2020, Huang put the ducks in a box then covered it with a red cloth, Shin Min Daily News wrote. Huang then drove a truck with a friend and brought the box to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. She left the box on a lawn near the car park. At around 12.30pm on the same day, two National Parks Board staff discovered the ducks and reported the incident to the Animal and Veterinary Service.   Abandons pet ducks, says she was forced to do so Huang appeared in court without legal representation and pleaded with the judge for leniency. Image courtesy of Unsplash for illustration purposes only   She said due to her unemployment, she would have to rely on her sister to pay the fine. She told the judge that she was reluctant to abandon the ducks. Her friend’s persistent advice “forced” her to do it. Under the Animal and Birds Act, those found guilty of neglecting an animal can be fined up to S$10,000, and/or imprisoned for up to 12 months.   https://mustsharenews.com/woman-abandons-pet-ducks/

A meteor shower is expected to occur over Singapore on Apr. 22 night, the Science Centre Observatory Singapore (SCOB) said.     The Lyrid meteor shower typically peaks during late April. In 2024, it will peak on the night between Apr. 22 to 23 if you are viewing it from Singapore. Viewers can anticipate up to 18 meteors per hour, according to the Time and Date website. It is one of the oldest known meteor showers and has been observed for 2,700 years, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The first recorded sighting of a Lyrid meteor shower goes back to 687 BC by the Chinese.   How you can see it   The Lyrid meteor shower in Singapore would appear as quick, short streaks of light streaking across the night sky and lasts for a few to several nights, said the SCOB in response to queries from Mothership. Lyrids rarely leave long glowing dust trains behind them as they streak through the Earth's atmosphere, but they can produce occasional bright flashes. The meteor showers can typically be viewed with the naked eye if there is no light pollution and cloud cover. SCOB added that one should find a dark spot away from city lights, with a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to view the phenomenon:       Three more meteor showers in 2024   There will be three more meteor shows peaking in 2024.   Eta Aquarids   Eta Aquarids is expected to peak on the night of May 6 and the morning of May 7. Known for their speed, these meteors can leave glowing "trains", or incandescent bits of debris in the wake of the meteor, which last for several seconds to minutes. About 60 Eta Aqaurid meteors can be seen per hour during their peak in the southern hemisphere, and 30 meteors per hour in the northern hemisphere. Eta Aquarids is expected to appear during a nearly new moon, which produces the darkest skies and makes for an optimal viewing experience.   Perseids   Perseids is expected to peak between Aug. 12 and 13. It is considered the best meteor shower of the year, with it's swift and bright meteors, and long "wakes" of light and colour behind them as they pass. The Perseids are also one of the most plentiful showers with about 50 to 100 meteors seen per hour.   Geminids   The Geminids will peak on the night between Dec. 13 and 14. The meteor shower is considered one of the most reliable annual meteor showers. During its peak, 120 Gemenid meteors can be seen per hour under ideal conditions, and they tend to be yellow in colour.   https://mothership.sg/2024/04/lyrid-meteor-shower-singapore-2024/   @chamfer

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