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For any city, the power grid is critically important. When a large-scale blackout occurs, it introduces countless unpredictable variables and hazards.Nine years ago, the United States experienced the largest power outage in its history, affecting eight northeastern and midwestern states and Ontario, Canada. Preliminary statistics indicated that nearly 50 million people in major North American cities such as New York, Detroit, Cleveland, Ottawa, and Toronto were impacted. The sectors most affected were…-
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The next morning, the students, divided into several groups and led by a few instructors, embarked on their sightseeing trip around Kagoshima.The first destination was Sakurajima, the symbol of Kagoshima, located not far from Kagoshima City.Sakurajima is a massive active volcano. Historical records show that it has erupted more than 30 times. During its 1914 eruption, the massive flow of lava filled the strait between Sakurajima and the Osumi Peninsula, connecting the two.Even today, dense white smoke can…
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For a car traveling at over 100 kilometers per hour, two kilometers would only take a few minutes. However, the female officer couldn’t make it to the designated rendezvous point with her "passenger" still clinging to the roof. During the chaotic struggle earlier, her car had veered onto a different fork in the road.Even though she had taken the wrong route, stopping was not an option. In fact, even slowing down slightly would leave her vulnerable to the creature’s claws. At least she could be thankful…
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Naoko had a very strange dream.She dreamed that her whole body was soaking in a hot spring, and she felt warm all over. It was like the feeling she had just before waking up every morning—she knew she was in a dream. But this feeling was so warm and comfortable, it made her feel incredibly familiar and at ease.Slowly, she opened her eyes. Seeing the man sitting in front of her, she smiled.This is great, he's come to see me again."Lei, don't go anymore, okay? Why do you always leave so quickly? Do you…
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The ceremonial hall was meticulously arranged. Behind the altar stood a large wall of flowers, while the altar's center featured an enlarged photograph of an elderly man. Though aged, his eyes radiated a certain sharpness. It was unclear whether this was how he looked in life or if the photo had been edited. A dark-colored coffin was positioned not far from the altar. On either side of the hall, monks chanted sutras. Those present moved in an orderly fashion, taking turns approaching the altar to light…
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Masashi’s first reaction was to kick open the door. Inside the large room, dimly lit by a single energy-saving lamp, he saw Ailin clutching Amy tightly in the corner of the bed. A prominent bullet hole marked the floor-to-ceiling glass window.It was a sniper. Judging by the gunshot, the sniper was likely within five hundred meters.Masashi had faced snipers many times in the Black Dragon organization, and he knew the sniper might still be nearby. Without hesitation, he flung something sideways, hitting…
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Masashi didn't find Lei Li at the agreed-upon bar. Just as he was about to call, someone bumped into him. Turning around, he saw a young man, completely drunk."I'm so sorry, sir. This man is drunk," a waiter came over to help the young man up."Get lost..." The drunk pushed the waiter away and then slumped onto the bar, motionless.Seeing that he was no longer causing trouble, the waiter didn't dare to wake him up. After nodding to Masashi, he left.The funny thing was, as soon as the waiter left, the young…
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Early the next morning, after completing his workout routine, Masashi eagerly ate breakfast, barely able to wait to get to school to witness the excitement that was about to unfold.Just then, the doorbell rang. Kazumi went over to open it."Masashi, someone's here for you.""What? For me? Isn’t it just the newspaper delivery?" Masashi swallowed the last bite of his bread before heading to the door."Are you Mr. Masashi Hirota?" A middle-aged man in a branded suit asked respectfully."Yes, that’s me. May I…
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A single incense stick's worth of time is neither long nor short. Trying to convey an unscripted signal to teammates without any misdirection is a real test of intelligence. Inside the inn, the eleven players sat at their respective seats. Some were still staring at their name tags, while others had already started moving. Near the door, Ren Ye took off his shoes and socks, expertly pressing on his foot with his right thumb. If you're a regular at foot spas or a lifetime VIP at a wellness center,…-
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The next morning, the old man arrived at the courtyard on time with the nanmu wood. After Mu Sheng thoroughly inspected the delivery and confirmed that nothing was tampered with, he had Gu Ning’an pay the old man for the timber. While waiting for the workers to carry the nanmu wood into the courtyard, a procession of prisoner carts suddenly appeared at the end of the long street! There were dozens of carts in total, each holding a disheveled prisoner in shackles and prison garments. Leading the…-
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