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The super strength of silkworm threads

A silkworm produces silk thread that is almost as strong as steel. Why does a silkworm need such a strong thread? Find out in this video. How is silk thread being used in medical science, and why is it better than using the polyester alternative? Can you think of other uses for silk thread?




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Lithuanian Band Grabs Bronze At The Silk Road Indie Music Festival 2017

Antikvariniai Kašpirovskio Dantys Competed With Bands From Belgium, Sweden, Armenia, Germany, Japan, South Africa, India, Norway, Poland, Italy And The UK As Well As China




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The 2018 MIDEM Silk Road International Music Alliance Signing

International Music Industries Signing Of A Mutual Resource Sharing Agreement With Shanghai Conservatory Of Music & The China Records Group




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Silk worms Buddhist monks Fireworks

After escaping the menace of free whiskey buckets we boarded a 'VIP' bus amidst a chorus of yuppies complaining that it didn't have AC or a toilet. I think they looked at the wrong photo when they were buying their tickets and by India standards at leas




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Silky Scrambled Eggs

Using chopsticks to stir melted butter and eggs results in a delicious hot breakfast.




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AT#436 - Travel the Silk Road in China's Gansu Province

Hear about travel to the Silk Road in China's Gansu Province as the Amateur Traveler talks again to Lee Moore from Silk Road Hitchhikers about his trip to this historic and remote part of China.




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NYC Silkscreen Studio Swaps Fine Art Prints for Safety Signage

Gary Lichtenstein Editions has partnered with Urban Pathways to increase awareness and safety in the homeless community.




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Amazing experiences along the Silk Road

Serving in West and Central Asia for many years, Paul and Soonok have one lasting dream: to see a church planting movement there.




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Stories from the Silk Road

Participants serving in the annual Central Asian outreach experience God in new ways when they leave their comfort zones.




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China’s Hongqi & US’ Silk EV joint venture to make 1,400 hp super sports hybrid car S9

Hongqi is a brand under Chinese automaker FAW Group which has announced that it will set up a joint venture with Silk EV LLC from the United States to manufacture its first super sports model.




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This Mother’s Day, Kotak Silk salutes #MomsOnDuty

The campaign is conceptualised by Tonic Worldwide.




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Send Us Your Favourite Silkmen Memories

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A new era of clean energy cooperation along the old Silk Road -- by Ashok Bhargava

The historic spirit of cross-border trade in Central Asia is being revived in the energy sector.




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The odd history of the mulberry tree's ties to silk, music and money

Mulberry, a book celebrating the marvellous tree, goes beyond its ancient links to silk production to explore its role in everything from the oldest banknotes to modern drugs





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Trump Thanks ‘Two Great People’: Diamond And Silk

Thank you to two great people! https://t.co/9VoIV44L9c — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 6, 2019




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Statement of Mythili Raman Acting Assistant Attorney General U.s. Justice Department Criminal Division Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate for a Hearing Entitled “Beyond the Silk Road: Potential Risks, T

Chairman Carper, Ranking Member Coburn, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before the Committee today to discuss the Department of Justice’s work regarding virtual currencies.



  • OPA Press Releases

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On December 10, 2019, Tanvi Madan discussed the policy implications of the Silk Road Diplomacy with AIDDATA in New Delhi, India.

On December 10, 2019, Tanvi Madan discussed the policy implications of the Silk Road Diplomacy with AIDDATA in New Delhi, India.

       




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Ultramarathoners Running 10,000-Kilometer Silk Road Route to Raise Awareness About Water Shortages

Seventy-two days after setting out from Istanbul, champion distance runner Kevin Lin Yi Jie and a small team of other athletes have covered 4,434 kilometers of their 10,00-kilometer goal: Running the




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Iowa State Spiderman Discovers Super Heat Conducting Properties of Spider Silk

When an Iowa State professor of mechanical engineering followed his hunch about spider webs, it paid off: he proved biological materials can rival metals in conducting heat.




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'Lands of Lost Borders: Out of Bounds on the Silk Road' (book review)

Canadian writer Kate Harris describes an epic 10-month bicycle tour across Asia.




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Silk From 1 Million Spiders Made This Gorgeous Cape

It took four years, one million spiders, and 80 people in Madagascar to make this cape, on view at London's V&A Museum -- and the color is natural.




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United Kingdom Imports - Leather & Harness, Gut (Excl. Silk-Worm Gut)

Imports - Leather & Harness, Gut (Excl. Silk-Worm Gut) in the United Kingdom decreased to 214.38 GBP Million in February from 268.60 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports - Leather & Harness, Gut (Excl. Silk-Worm in the United Kingdom averaged 149.51 GBP Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 289.73 GBP Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 58.44 GBP Million in April of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Leather & Harness, Gut (excl. Silk-wor.




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United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Silk

Imports of Intra EU - Silk in the United Kingdom increased to 2.01 GBP Million in February from 0.83 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports of Intra EU - Silk in the United Kingdom averaged 1.66 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.61 GBP Million in April of 1997 and a record low of 0.51 GBP Million in December of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Silk.




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United Kingdom Imports Intra Eu - Leather & Harness, Gut (Excl. Silk-Worm Gut)

Imports Intra Eu - Leather & Harness, Gut (Excl. Silk-Worm Gut) in the United Kingdom decreased to 103.25 GBP Million in February from 136.60 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports Intra Eu - Leather & Harness, Gut (Excl. S in the United Kingdom averaged 50.39 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 146.40 GBP Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 8.48 GBP Million in December of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Leather & Harness, Gut (exc.




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Japan Imports of Silk Yarn & Thread

Imports of Silk Yarn & Thread in Japan increased to 569.74 JPY Million in March from 153.53 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Silk Yarn & Thread in Japan averaged 675.75 JPY Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2155.49 JPY Million in January of 1997 and a record low of 153.53 JPY Million in February of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Silk Yarn & Thread.




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Japan Imports of Silk Woven Fabric

Imports of Silk Woven Fabric in Japan increased to 314.38 JPY Million in March from 198.03 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Silk Woven Fabric in Japan averaged 736.56 JPY Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2647.53 JPY Million in April of 1996 and a record low of 198.03 JPY Million in February of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Silk Woven Fabric.




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Mexico Imports - Silk, Incl Yarns & Woven Fabrics Thereof

Imports - Silk, Incl Yarns & Woven Fabrics Thereof in Mexico increased to 214 USD THO in March from 131 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Silk, Incl Yarns & Woven Fabrics Thereof in Mexico averaged 270.11 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1092 USD THO in May of 2014 and a record low of 70 USD THO in September of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Silk, Incl Yarns & Woven Fabrics There.




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United States Imports - Wool, Silk & Veg., Thread & Cordag (Census)

Imports - Wool, Silk & Veg., Thread & Cordag (Census) in the United States increased to 54.85 USD Million in March from 52.59 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Wool, Silk & Veg., Thread & Cordag (Cens in the United States averaged 62.44 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 92.02 USD Million in February of 2008 and a record low of 37.52 USD Million in May of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Wool, Silk & Veg., Thread & Cordag.




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Iggy Azalea teams up with RuPaul's Drag Race star Silky Nutmeg Ganache

Iggy Azalea made headlines last week when she released the music video for her explicit new single F**k It Up.




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Iggy Azalea thanks drag queen Silky Ganache for saving her from from a wardrobe malfunction

Iggy Azalea has paid tribute to drag queen Silky Ganche after she saved her from an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction.




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Tony Awards 2019 red carpet: Regina King arrives in silky hot pink gown

The 73rd Annual Tony Awards are well underway, and stars are arriving to the carpet. Regina King, 48, looked elegant in pink as she arrived at the red carpet at the show. It's hosted by James Corden.




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Victoria Beckham looks chic in a white silk blouse as she cosies up to David in Paris

The designer, 45, draped a stylish black tailored coat over her shoulders and added a splash of colour with green trousers as she sat with David ahead of the Dior fashion show in Paris on Friday.




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Pride Of Britain: EastEnders star Louisa Lytton dazzles in a feather-trimmed champagne silk gown

The actress, 30, mingled with the great and good of the television industry as she attended the Pride Of Britain Awards at  London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Monday.




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Keri Russell teases her torso in a dramatic silken gown with NO FRONT at Star Wars premiere

Keri Russell stepped out in a dramatic silk gown with cut-out detail on Wednesday night as she attended the Star Wars : The Rise Of Skywalker London premiere.




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Rihanna flaunts her toned legs in silky black gown as she is joined by Zendaya and Natalie Portman

The film Queen & Slim starring Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith is set to be released in theaters. And on Thursday, Rihanna, Zendaya and Natalie Portman attended the LA premiere.




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Rita Ora goes braless as she puts on an eye-popping display in a plunging black silk camisole

The Anywhere singer, 29, looked incredible as she went braless and put on an eye-popping display in a plunging black silk camisole.




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Rihanna teams casual with chic as she steps out in yellow hoodie and matching silk dress

The Barbados-born star teamed casual with chic during an appearance at La Cienega Boulevard restaurant The Nice Guy where the hit rapper was seen heading in hot on her heels during the night out




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Leona Lewis showcases her toned abs in a champagne silk co-ord

The singer, 34, showcased her washboard abs in a silk champagne co-ord as she headed to a Bare Minerals party in Los Angeles on Thursday.




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Who are Diamond and Silk and why is Mark Zuckerberg being questioned about them in Congress?

Diamond and Silk are in the spotlight again as Mark Zuckerberg's congressional hearing comes to a close. The pair rose to fame as right-wing YouTubers who support Donald Trump.




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Orlando Bloom looks dapper in a navy blue silk polo neck as he attends magazine party in London

Orlando Bloom was without his American fiancée Katy Perry, 35, on Sunday as he attended the Flaunt Magazine and Dunhill party at Bourdon House in London.




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Keira Knightley is picture perfect in a leopard print coat and lace silk dress 

The actress, 33, proved she can rock any look to perfection as she headed to the AOL Studios in New York City on Tuesday in a stunning number.




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Jennifer Aniston reveals stunning white silk Christian Dior SAG gown is from her own closet  

The actress, who won the Best Actress in a Drama Series prize for The Morning Show, revealed the gorgeous white silk dress she wore was actually from her own closet.




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Demi Rose showcases her jaw-dropping curves in a TINY silk dressing gown

The Instagram model, 25, displayed her jaw-dropping curves in a tiny silk dressing gown with a plunging black lace neckline.




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Irina Shayk flashes her bra from beneath sexy silk suit as she continues to rule Milan Fashion Week

The supermodel, 33, was making a style statement in a silk suit with her black bra on show from underneath the open blazer while she kept her hair and make-up pared back




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Billboard Awards: Dua Lipa rides a giant flamingo in silky robe

She performed her chart topping single New Rules on Sunday night at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. This was the 22-year-old singer's award show debut.




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Amanda Holden, 49, looks sensational as she showcases her TINY waist in a pink silk dress

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 49, showcased her svelte figure in a pink silk midi dress with a black heart pattern on it.




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Skye Wheatley shows off generous cleavage in her silk pajama set

The Big Brother star, 24, put on a busty display in her silk two-piece which she showcased in a series of Instagram posts on Thursday.




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Solange Knowles cuts a stylish figure at Sydney Airport in an all-black silky ensemble

She played her final performance at the Sydney Opera House on Thursday night.




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Kate Hudson flashes her toned abs in a silk two-piece dress, while at Christian Marclay exhibit

Kate Hudson looked like a work of art herself, at the event for artist Christian Marclay's partnership with Snapchat, Wednesday night. The 40-year-old stunned in a silk blue two-piece ensemble.