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February 1, 2008
Ladies, the final countdown has begun. It's your last chance to squeeze out that golden piglet. This Chinese New Year, the real party is in the maternity ward as hopeful parents-to-be race to drop a squealer before the year of the Golden Pig goes the way of the pork ball in your morning xiolongbao. Photo from valentinesperformingpigs.com Superstition isn't normally the cause of a baby boom, but in the world's most populated country, having a...
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