In the midst of challenging economic times, a peculiar money-saving ingredient is taking the Chinese internet by storm - rocks. Videos showcasing chefs preparing stir-fried rocks have become the latest sensation on Chinese social media platforms.

WATCH | Pebbles tossed in garlic and spices: This unusual Chinese delicacy is taking social media by storm

In another effort to strengthen claim and get public support over Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh, western theatre command (WTC) of People’s Liberation Army, China will offer stones from the area to netizens on February 1, the tabloid Global Times reported on Friday evening.

Chinese propaganda continues, PLA looks to present Galwan Valley stones to netizens on February 1

After Taliban took control of Panjshir valley in the recent blitzkrieg, several stories of resistance have emerged from the region. In fighting the new rulers of Afghanistan in the valley, many people, including women, took active part along with the resistance forces under the leadership of Ahmad Massoud and former vice president Amrullah Saleh.

'Fought Taliban with stones': Stories of resistance from Panjshir emerge

Thousands of people were lured to a South African village in hopes of finding expensive diamonds. But as the story unfolded, the stones which ignited mass-hysteria turned out to be ordinary quartz, far cheaper than what people were hoping to unearth.

'Diamonds' that caused mass-hysteria in South Africa turn out to be quartz

Archaeologists have discovered a wide circle of deep pits surrounding an ancient settlement near Stonehenge, opening up new lines of investigation into the origins and meaning of the mysterious, prehistoric monument.

'Astonishing' giant circle of pits found near Stonehenge

A Palestinian was shot dead late Wednesday in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian medical sources said, with the Israeli army saying a soldier opened fire after Israeli cars were stoned.

Palestinian shot dead after he threw stones at Israeli cars: Medics, army

The Chief Minister also appealed to all sections of civil society, media, students, parents and other stakeholders to rise to this critical occasion, play their role and help in putting an end to this cycle of bloodshed in the state.

Stones and guns in hands of poor youth, need to find a middle path to end cycle of violence: Mehbooba Mufti

Researchers have found that riding the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad rollercoaster at Disney World can help you pass kidney stones

Get on this roller coaster to get rid of kidney stones!

Total toll reaches 35. Another youth is injured after security forces open fire to disperse a mob pelting stones at an air force base

While CM talks of 'healing touch', one more youth killed in Kashmir

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