A: Apart from the channel of Xander 73, Taiwan’s first 10-million YouTuber, what other channels are also popular?B: Some top Taiwanese YouTube channels include “Muse Asia,” “Cdrama BOX” and “Roman and Sharon” — with 6.65, 6.57 and 6.41 million subscribers respectively.A: Oops, I’ve never heard of
A: Wow, YouTuber Xander 73’s channel “73_Tricking” now has over 10 million subscribers, making him Taiwan’s first 10-million YTR.B: Cool! But what’s “tricking?”A: Basically, it’s a sport derived from extreme martial arts.B: Xander 73’s income is as high as NT$600,000 per month. What’s the secret
Have you ever wished for an extra hour to prepare for exams or finish homework? In some countries, people actually adjust their clocks to gain or lose an hour, all for the sake of Daylight Saving Time (DST). Specifically, clocks are set forward by an hour in March and then set back in November. One
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced a seismic change in direction on March 19, hiking interest rates for the first time in 17 years. The move represents an unwinding of an ultra-loose — and maverick -- policy aimed at putting Japan’s “lost decades” of stagnation and deflation behind it. The last time
對話 Dialogue清清:華華,這個禮拜六我要去爬山,你要不要一起去?Qīngqing: Huáhua, zhège lǐbài liù wǒ yào qù páshān, nǐ yào búyào yìqǐ qù?華華:謝謝你的邀請,但我要去高雄聽五月天的演唱會!耶!Huáhua: Xièxiè nǐ de yāoqǐng, dàn wǒ yào qù Gāoxióng tīng Wǔyuètiān de yǎnchàng huì! Ye!清清:你搶到票啦?也太厲害!五迷那麼多,票超難買的。還要到高雄,好遠欸!Qīngqing: Nǐ qiǎng dào piào la? Yě tài
Tangbao are one of the most internationally renowned delicacies, that win the hearts of both locals and tourists. Their charm lies in the paper-thin flour wrapper that needs to be folded evenly almost 20 times. Folding a tangbao requires skill to deal with a bulging filling and a thin wrapper. Tangb
Continued from yesterday(延續自昨日): https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/langAn FCC representative described this case as a landmark settlement. Dish Network violated the US Communications Act when it failed to move the satellite to a proper location for disposal. This ruling shows that the FCC has both th
For the first time, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has fined a company for improper disposal of its defunct satellite. The satellite cable company Dish Network was fined US$150,000 because it failed to move an old satellite that was no longer in operation to a safe distance from othe
A: How much is baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani’s new deal?B: Not long ago, he signed a 10-year contract with the Dodgers at US$700 million, breaking the record in MLB history.A: Wow, the deal’s over NT$22 billion.B: And the opening game of the new season is taking place in South Korea this week.A:
A: Oh my goodness, MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani has announced that he is married.B: Really? With who?A: Rumor has it he married former Japanese basketball player Mamiko Tanaka.B: She’s so lucky to marry the most popular player.A: Ohtani’s not only the most popular, but also the highest-paid player in
Every anime or comic book fan has imagined venturing into the landscapes of their favorite tales. For fans of Attack on Titan, this fantasy comes to life in Nordlingen, a German town dating back to the Middle Ages. This compact town presents a delightful walking tour for visitors. At the town center
European Union lawmakers gave final approval to the 27-nation bloc’s artificial intelligence law Wednesday last week, putting the world-leading rules on track to take effect later this year.Lawmakers in the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of the Artificial Intelligence Act, five ye
對話 Dialogue清清:週末我去台北中正紀念堂看了哆啦A夢的展覽,好感動!你也喜歡哆啦A夢嗎?Qīngqing: Zhōumò wǒ qù Táiběi Zhōngzhèng JìniànTáng kàn le Duōlā Ē Mèng de zhǎnlǎn, hǎo gǎndòng! Nǐ yě xǐhuān Duōlā Ē Mèng ma?華華:喜歡啊!這部動畫已經紅了好幾十年了,深受大朋友、小朋友的喜愛。Huáhua: Xǐhuān a! Zhè bù dònghuà yǐjīng hóng le hǎojǐshí nián le, shēnshòu dàpéngyǒu, xiǎop
Mullet roe is a highly-priced delicacy typically served during special occasions like wedding banquets or Chinese New Year’s dinners, where families come together in celebration. The mullet roe can be prepared in various ways. It is usually pan-fried but can also be roasted or torched. To cook a pan
Markets around the world can vary in size and character, but some are especially extraordinary. The following three markets are considered cultural treasures and well worth visiting. First on the list is Barcelona’s Boqueria Market in Spain. A major tourist attraction in the city, Boqueria Market i
There are many different kinds of markets in the world. In developed areas, people are most likely familiar with supermarkets or hypermarkets. In less developed rural areas, traditional markets are more common. These can be divided into two categories: dry markets and wet markets or fresh markets. D
A: How does Taipei’s YouBike service charge after the free ride for the first 30 minutes?B: It’s NT$10 every 30 minutes within four hours.A: What a bargain. No wonder Taipei is listed by Britain’s “Time Out” magazine as one of the best 50 cities in the world.B: But I spotted a few English mistak
A: I want to go to Neihu to see the cherry blossoms.B: Do you want to go by YouBike?A: Well, how much does it cost?B: The Taipei City Government just announced that riders can use the bicycles for free for the first 30 minutes!A: Great! Riding bikes is also more eco-friendly than driving.A: 我想去
One of us is a murderer.The terrifying thought fills your head. There’s a corpse in the next room, and one of your fellow diners put it there. As the evening progresses, you learn disturbing secrets about everyone, and you’re forced to confess to a few yourself. You all have motives for the crime, b
Hedvig Frederiksen was 14 years old when her Danish headmistress sent the girls from her class to a hospital in Paamiut in Southwestern Greenland.Sitting anxiously in the waiting room, Frederiksen had no idea why she was there. One by one her classmates’ names were called, and one by one they return