On May 12th SoftBank, a Japanese tech investor with a penchant for risky bets, most of which are private, reported that its flagship funds lost an eye-watering $33bn in the past 12 months.
A longtime obstetrician-gynecologist from Louisiana with a penchant for bow ties, Dr. Wust spent the first 15 years of his career as a partner in a small business - that is, running his own practice with colleagues.
In the blue corner: a cunning veteran with a penchant for wrestling. After a whirl of limbs, the challenger is pinned to the floor, elbowed and punched.
In Asia, the penchant for child-like things as adults broadly carries less social stigma than in the West. China's " meng" and Japan's " kawaii" cultures embrace cuteness.
The penchant for participatory activities not only underscores a fervent appreciation for life but also lays the foundation for China's sustained growth and economic upswing.