Gasp, Miyazaki just slayed šŸ™Œ

Hayao Miyazaki’s ā€˜The Boy and the Heron’ has topped the U.S. weekend box office.

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Hayao Miyazaki’s ā€˜The Boy and the Heron’ Opens to Record-Breaking Box Office

Clap: 'The Boy and the Heron’ earned $12.8 million in its opening weekend, becoming the first original anime production to top the U.S. box office.

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Four Asian languages Make The Annual Duolingo Top 10

Duolingo: Four Asian languages have made Duolingo’s Top 10 list of the most popular languages studied in 2023.

  • Japanese and Korean were the 5th and 6th most studies languages while Hindi came in 8th and Chinese at 9th.

  • According to the full report, Korean notably grew 75% year-over-year and overtook Italian to claim the number 6 spot.

Hold Up, Did Someone Invite You To The Potluck?

Introducing the Som Tam card in Potluck Showdown – a vibrant symphony of sensations šŸŒ¶ļø

This characteristic Thai dish features the crunch of fresh veggies, the nutty whispers of roasted peanuts and the bold punch of chili and lime.

This isn't just a card, it's a celebration of Asian cuisine wrapped in a game night experience.

The Glow Up is REAL ✨

Dental Health: Brighten your teeth with every rinse using this mouthwash – extra whitening, alcohol-free, for a dazzling smile!

Staying Warm: Say goodbye to cold ears – these soft warm earmuffs are here to bring warmth and style to your winter outings!

Hyrule: Nintendo announced Wednesday that it's working on a live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda video game

North Kpop: A new kpop boyband called SB Boyz is turning heads by debuting two former North Korean citizens.

PokeArt: PokƩmon paintings inspired by famous Van Gogh masterpieces are at the Van Gogh Museum until January 7 2024.

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