Standing Egg

Can an egg stand ? I just got a very interesting email that says eggs CAN stand, not everyday though. Apparently this phenomenon can only happen once a year, on a certain date. In 2006, it was the 31st May, the following year it happened on 19th of June. This year it's going to happen on the 8th of June. It's something to do with a Chinese festival or something like that.

Sounds impossible ? Have a look at the pictures below.

And again,

So, what do you think now ? Photoshop ? Maybe. I don't know the real answer as well. But come 8th of June 2008, I'm definitely going to try it and if it is a hoax, I'll let you know. If you want to try it, prepare the egg beforehand and don't put it in the fridge.