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  1. Discovery of ancient Chinese anaesthesia reveals advanced early surgical practices

    Researchers have uncovered evidence of topical anesthetics used in 14th-century China, developed by surgeon Xia Quan during the Ming dynasty. Analysis of surgical tools from Xia's tomb revealed the presence of aconitine, a toxin from the wolfsbane plant. This discovery supports historical texts and demonstrates an early understanding of how such compounds could temporarily inhibit nerve function to alleviate surgical pain. AI

    Discovery of ancient Chinese anaesthesia reveals advanced early surgical practices
  2. Chinese homeowner buys 34th-floor flat in 32-storey building, gets no compensation

    A Chinese homeowner purchased a flat on the 34th floor of a building, only to discover it was a 32-story structure. The buyer, Mr. Shen, acquired the property in 2013 in Shaanxi province at a significantly reduced price due to its limited property rights, an unofficial term for housing developed illegally on rural land. Four years after his purchase, he was informed of the building's actual height and is now involved in a legal dispute without compensation. AI

    Chinese homeowner buys 34th-floor flat in 32-storey building, gets no compensation
  3. China farmer suffers stroke while selling 4,000kg of apples; hospital staff clear stock in 19 hours

    A fruit farmer in China suffered a stroke while attempting to sell 4,000kg of apples. Hospital staff at Xianfeng County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital learned of his situation and organized a collective effort to purchase the remaining apples. The staff successfully sold all the fruit within 19 hours, helping to mitigate the farmer's financial losses while he recovers. AI

    China farmer suffers stroke while selling 4,000kg of apples; hospital staff clear stock in 19 hours