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What is the real name of this rare Chinese pony that has the nickname of “ pony from under the fruit tree”?

What is the real name of this rare Chinese pony that has the nickname of “ pony from under the fruit tree”?

Here are the options:

Guoxia
Xilingol
Yanqi

YES, this is howrse, and NO, this is not considered cheating in their rules.
Thanks

Guoxia
Guo means fruit and xia means under/below. Basically it means under the fruit.

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Royal Albert 100 Years of Royal Albert Teacups and Saucers, Set of 5, 1900-1940


Royal Albert 100 Years of Royal Albert Teacups and Saucers, Set of 5, 1900-1940


$202.98


As it embarks on a new century of fine china design, Royal Albert honors the artistic achievements of the one it has so faithfully chronicled with this stunning 100 Years of Royal Albert tribute collection. Employing classic shapes and delicate floral motifs, the 10-part series, which includes teaware, figurines, and brooches, recalls major British historical events and style trends from each deca…

Teavana Ruby Filigree Bone China Tea Set


Teavana Ruby Filigree Bone China Tea Set


$99.95


This brilliant red bone china set features a timeless design blending passionate red with a delicate filigree swirl and leaf motif. Lustrous red glazing is a unique art form only accomplished by the finest production facilities in China. Teavana Exclusive…

Teavana Gossamer Butterflies Porcelain Tea Set


Teavana Gossamer Butterflies Porcelain Tea Set


$99.95


This butterfly bone china tea set features a design inspired by philosopher Zhuangzi who once pondered, “Am I a man who dreamt about being a butterfly, or am I now a butterfly who dreams about being a man?” The butterfly symbolizes rebirth and wisdom….

Fantasia (Walt Disney's Masterpiece) [VHS]


Fantasia (Walt Disney’s Masterpiece) [VHS]


$2.97


WALT DISNEY’S MASTERPIECE…

Women's Story (Nu Ren De Gu Shi) (1989)


Women’s Story (Nu Ren De Gu Shi) (1989)



“The plight of Chinese women seen from a woman’s point of view. A poignant tale of three peasant women who flee their village to taste freedom in the big city and escape the sexist oppression of rural China. A female ‘buddy’ picture at heart, Berenice Reynaud calls it ‘the very stuff every modern woman’s life is made of.’”…


The Heart of the Dragon: A Rare Portrait of How Life Is Lived in China Today [Episodes 1-6: Remembering, Caring, Eating, Believing, Correcting, Working]


The Heart of the Dragon: A Rare Portrait of How Life Is Lived in China Today [Episodes 1-6: Remembering, Caring, Eating, Believing, Correcting, Working]


$240.00


This series presents a rare portrait of how life is lived in China today, exploring the contrasts and contradictions of the oldest continuous civilization on earth as it comes to terms with the modern world. Each episode focuses on a universal activity and profiles the Chinese people themselves, from peasants to factory workers, from Community Party leaders to artists, scientists and millionaires….

A Raisin in the Sun


A Raisin in the Sun


$8.36


Lorraine Hansberry’s play is given sensitive treatment by filmmaker Daniel Petrie (The Bay Boy). Sidney Poitier heads a fine cast in the story of an African American family in Chicago who are struggling with mixed aspirations, not enough money, conflicts over religion, and institutional racism. The film is pretty much set-bound (as plays adapted for the screen sometimes are), but the drama is inte…

L.A. Confidential [Blu-ray]


L.A. Confidential [Blu-ray]


$15.48


In a time when it seems that every other movie makes some claim to being a film noir, L.A. Confidential is the real thing–a gritty, sordid tale of sex, scandal, betrayal, and corruption of all sorts (police, political, press–and, of course, very personal) in 1940s Hollywood. The Oscar-winning screenplay is actually based on several titles in James Ellroy’s series of chronological thriller novels…

Metropolis


Metropolis


$1.95


Adapted from Osamu Tezuka’s 1949 manga, Metropolis (in Japanese with English subtitles) is an opulently beautiful film that fails to present a coherent story worthy of its extraordinary visuals. Evil Duke Red (voice by Taro Ishida) plans to rule the world from Ziggurat, his newly completed art deco tower. A new robot is being developed by his henchman Dr. Laughton (Junpei Takeguchi) to control all…

Organic White Silver Needle Tea - Bai Hao Yinzhen


Organic White Silver Needle Tea – Bai Hao Yinzhen


$10.00


Silver needle is the rarest and most spectacular of the white teas. Early in the spring, the individual leaf buds are picked before opening and carefully handcrafted into Yinzhen tea. Each bud is covered with white downy hair and the tea is known for its buttery, nutty flavor. Packed with antioxidants and low in caffeine – a very healthy tea….



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