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China Vows to Stop the Rain

Since the Olympic stadium doesn't have a roof, the Beijing Meteorological Bureau has been given the task of making sure the games remain dry. According to Zhang Qian, head of weather manipulation (best title to have on a business card ever) at the bureau, they've had success with light rain but heavy rain remains tough to control. I see a hurricane cannon in some lucky country's future.

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  1. Idly racist by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    How do the chinese name their kids? They go outside and throw their pots and cutlery in the air.