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China neighbor calls police over potent stinky vinegar smell

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A resident in Guangdong, China, caused alarm when a neighbor mistook the strong odor of traditional stinky vinegar for a rotting corpse. The neighbor, concerned about a potential death, called the police to investigate. The incident highlighted the potent smell of the vinegar, a recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage ingredient in Guangdong with a 2,000-year history. AI

RANK_REASON The article describes a humorous misunderstanding involving food, not a significant event in the AI industry.

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China neighbor calls police over potent stinky vinegar smell

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

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