5 , Surprising Facts About Selfies.
Everyone loves a good selfie, so in
celebration of National Selfie Day, , here are five facts about everyone's favorite pastime.
1, According to Selfiecity, a research project conducted
by OFFC, women take more selfies than men.
2. , βTimeβ found that Makati City, Philippines,
is the selfie capital of the world.
3. , Selfies may seem like a modern trend, but actually date back to 1524 when artist Parmigianino painted his own reflection in "Self-portrait in a Convex Mirror.".
4. , βSelfieβ was the word of the year in 2013 after its
usage increased by 17,000 percent in that
year alone.
5. , The average age of selfie-takers is 23.6, though preteens are rapidly gaining on millennials
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines have released new footage showing Chinese coast guard sailors brandishing knives, an axe, and other weapons in a recent clash with Philippine naval vessels near the strategic Ayungin Shoal in the South China Sea. The confrontation occurred as Philippine forces attempted a critical resupply mission to marines stationed on the derelict warship BRP Sierra Madre.
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Chinese personnel repeatedly rammed and boarded two Philippine navy boats to prevent them from delivering supplies to an outpost on Second Thomas Shoal, claimed by both nations.
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A significant maritime incident occurred on Monday, intensifying tensions between China and the Philippines. A collision between a Chinese Coast Guard vessel and a Philippine navy boat has led to conflicting narratives from the two nations, highlighting the ongoing territorial disputes in the region. The collision took place as the Philippine naval vessel attempted a resupply run to the BRP Sierra Madre, an antiquated tank landing vessel grounded intentionally on the Second Thomas Shoal since 1999. This vessel, originally constructed for the US Navy during World War II, now serves as a critical outpost for the Philippine military.
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