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Many people have heard the exaggerated stories of crazed schools of “piranhas” lurking beneath the waters of the Amazon River. Interestingly, it was US President Theodore Roosevelt who helped popularize these tales. He famously called piranhas “the most ferocious fish in the world,” which cemented their fearsome reputation. However, piranhas are not as violent as Roosevelt’s account, Hollywood movies, and adventure novels portray them. Far from being ruthless killers, piranhas typically feed on worms, insects, small fish, and plants, helping maintain healthy river ecosystems. However, during the dry season, when water levels are low and food is scarce, they
★ Bilingual Story is a fictionalized account. 雙語故事部分內容純屬虛構。 Wu Gang bent low, his axe heavy in his hands. Sweat rolled down his back. He struck the osmanthus tree. The wound closed again. He paused to breathe. He admired the branches, glowing against black silence of space. He smelled the blossoms, sweet but fleeting. Long ago, he drank deep of wine. He chased fast pleasures. He sought the potion of immortality. Not to escape death, but to merge with the Dao. Yet he hurried. He demanded the quick path. The Jade Emperor saw his heart. Desire without patience. So
Returning to the White House with unprecedented economic weaponry, US President Donald Trump has launched a comprehensive tariff offensive that has sent shockwaves through international markets. On April 2, Trump announced his “reciprocal tariff” strategy, aimed at punishing trading partners who sell more to the US than they buy in return. Central to his policy is the disputed view that such trade deficits harm the US economy. While Trump later suspended most of the tariffs to allow time for negotiations, some still went into effect, and the others remain a looming economic threat. Tariffs, essentially taxes imposed on imported goods, raise
Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日） https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang “Piranhas” may make great material for horror and adventure stories, but in reality, they rarely attack humans. While people fear piranhas, it is often humans who pose a greater threat to them through overfishing, pollution, and habitat disruption. In many parts of the Amazon, piranhas have long been a common food source and are often grilled or cooked in soup. Their razor-sharp, triangular teeth are also used by locals to make tools for cutting and carving. These teeth are tightly packed, interlock like a saw blade, and are strong enough to remain useful even after the fish
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