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State-run monopoly China National Tobacco Corp. produced 2.5 trillion cigarettes last year for the nation's 365 million smokers.

China National Tobacco Corp. Makes More Cigarettes Than The Next Five Largest Tobacco Companies In The World Combined

Dec 13, 2014 10:58 PM EST

China has a major health crisis with 365 million smokers, but one state-run Chinese company doesn't mind that number at all. The China National Tobacco Corp. has a monopoly in the China market enabling it to produce more than one-third of the world's cigarettes including more than 40 percent of all tobacco sold worldwide.

Zhang Yimou’s New Film, “United Great Wall Project”, Set For 2016 Release

Qi Qin |

Dec 13, 2014 10:50 PM EST

Production Company of the movie “Interstellar”, Legendary Pictures, announced on Friday that Chinese Film Director Zhang Yimou’s first English film, “United Great Wall Project”, will be released in the U.S on November 23, 2016 and in China at the beginning of December 2016.

Nintendo's Wii U Sees Surge in Sales After 'Super Smash Bros.' Release

Cory Doyle |

Dec 13, 2014 06:13 PM EST

"This is a ringing endorsement from families and fans that Nintendo has the best variety, the best value and the best gaming experiences for sale this holiday season."

Brad Pitt Does Not Want His Daughters to Get Inked

Staff Reporter |

Dec 13, 2014 04:05 PM EST

In an interview with Radio Times, actress-director Angelina Jolie revealed that her children are already asking them about tattoos.

JK Rowling’s “The Cuckoo’s Calling” TV Adaptation Was Finally Confirmed

Staff Reporter |

Dec 13, 2014 04:02 PM EST

JK Rowling’s work is back on the screen. There is a confirmation that Rowling’s novel, “The Cuckoo’s Calling” will be a BBC series.

Lego Releases New, Inspirational Feminist Ad

Andrian Darylle Torralba |

Dec 13, 2014 03:58 PM EST

With the latest ad from the manufacturer being released, girls can now become more motivated and inspired to continue using, playing, and building Lego blocks.

Sony Planning ‘Jump Street,’ ‘Men In Black’ Crossover Movie

Staff Reporter |

Dec 13, 2014 03:56 PM EST

Sony’s plan for “Jump Street” and “Men In Black” had been revealed by the email leaked done by the hackers.

Study Finds Patients Prescribed Painkillers for 30 Days Often Become Addicts

Nyrene Grace Patricia Paranga |

Dec 13, 2014 03:52 PM EST

According to new study, almost half the patients who took opioid for over 30 days were still using them three years later.

Bizzare Romanian Village Covered by Toxic Lake

Andrian Darylle Torralba |

Dec 13, 2014 03:48 PM EST

Geamana was once a beautiful and happy village in Romania until the 1970s when villagers were forced to leave their homes to make room for the copper residuals from a state-owned copper mine.

Finest Squad Hacks Lizard Squad; Leaks Information to FBI Leading to Arrests

Cory Doyle |

Dec 13, 2014 03:42 PM EST

"Another Lizard arrested on multiple counts of Computer Tampering and Terrorist Threats," a Finest Squad tweet said.

Lizard Saliva Reduces Food, Chocolate Craving

Andrian Darylle Torralba |

Dec 13, 2014 03:37 PM EST

Researchers at Sweden's Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, have discovered that a substance from the saliva of a Gila Monster can decrease cravings for sweets and chocolates.

Coast Guard Rescues Fisherman After 12 Days at Sea

Riley Grant |

Dec 13, 2014 03:17 PM EST

A 67-year-old boater and fisherman named Ron Ingram was trapped in the middle of the Hawaii coast for 12 days since last month's Thanksgiving Day before he was rescued earlier this month.

Beijing's Bird's Nest to Host Portion of Freestyle Skiing World Cup Dec. 20

Cory Doyle |

Dec 13, 2014 02:52 PM EST

The event showcase some of the best aerialists in the world as they compete with each other and perform multiple combinations of flips and twists up to 20 meters above the landing slope.

Tencent Expands its Mobile Gaming Platform with Aiming Partnership

Cory Doyle |

Dec 13, 2014 02:49 PM EST

Chinese gaming giant Tencent Holdings seeks to expand its offering of mobile games and has agreed to a new partnership with Japanese game developer, Aiming Inc.