When the People’s Republic of China leader, Xi Jinping, meets President Obama for the first time since Xi assumed the …
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WATCH: Vietnam’s ‘Dragon Bridge’ Is Six Lanes of Fire-Breathing Fun
No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you: that dragon-looking bridge is really breathing fire from its monstrous steel frame.
Frank Lloyd Wright Home Could Move from New Jersey to Italy
Want a Frank Lloyd Wright house? All you have to do is figure out where to put it.
Reading While Eating for Aug. 23: Fish Balloons
Also in today’s must-read links for your lunch break: Dee Snider takes on the GOP’s new vice-presidential pick.
Reading While Eating for August 1: Raps and Raptures
Today’s links feature an enrapturing actress and a kooky rap
Reading While Eating for July 30: The Artist
Today’s links feature the unlikely art of tagging birds and the unlikely story behind a famous artwork.
London Skyscraper Takes Title of Tallest Building in Europe
The 1,016-foot skyscraper is the tallest building in Europe, for now.
Azerbaijan Plans World’s Tallest Tower Atop Artificial Islands
Azerbaijan has wasted no time in putting to use its recently-acquired surplus of oil money. The former Soviet state has launched plans to construct the world’s tallest tower, which will stand at 3,645 feet, the Associated Press …
Reading While Eating for April 13: Forever Young
Friday’s links look back at the days of jump rope, children’s books and Myspace.
Reading While Eating for April 10: High Fashion
Tuesday’s links hit the runway with Russian style and gaudy buildings.
Reading While Eating for March 26: Highs and Lows
Monday’s links feature heartwarming animals and heartbreaking stories.
Reading While Eating for March 8: Dream House
Thursday’s links feature top architecture, innovative beds and a creative kitchen.