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The Deep-Frying Method (+Bonus Recipes)

There is nothing quite like french fries or deep-fried onion rings on a bed of fresh lettuce. When using the method of deep-frying, you need to take extra care. Hot oil can be extremely dangerous. Never leave a pan of hot oil unattended; the oil can overheat and catch fire very quickly.

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Smelt for sale at a fish market.

Why Peru’s Machu Picchu Opened Amidst COVID-19 for One Single Tourist

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, Peru, like all other nations, has been under strict travel restrictions. Tourist sites like Machu Picchu were also closed to visitors. However, the government of Peru opened Machu Picchu for a single tourist recently. Why? Read on to find out. Open for Katayama Jesse Katayama arrived in Peru ...

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An aerial view of Machu Picchu.

When Cantonese Food Beats McDonald’s

Today, Cantonese food is very popular among Western foodies. With globalization came an interest in knowing the “other,” a desire to know how people from other cultures live, what they like, etc. And one of the first things to cross boundaries and introduce people to other cultures around the world was food. In the West, ...

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Chinatown.

The Health Benefits of Tiptoeing

Tiptoeing (standing on your tiptoes) might seem like an inconspicuous movement, but it is an ancient way of maintaining good health. Middle-aged and older people may discover unexpected benefits if they practice tiptoeing on a daily basis. Improved kidney function The health of one’s kidneys is the foundation of good health. Healthy kidneys maintain a ...

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Standing on tiptoes.

The Legend of Chinese Lanterns

Chinese lanterns, also called colored lanterns, originated in China approximately 1,800 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty. Every year, during the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, people hang up red lanterns to create a festive atmosphere because lanterns are a symbol of reunion. Since the Western ...

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Chinese lanterns.

DARPA’s Micro Robot Contest Showcases the Best of Microbot Technology

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has a very unique competition where microbots — robots the size of bugs and insects — will compete against one another on various parameters ranging from speed, strength, agility, and so on. The microbot competition With a shape and size that mimics the various insects found in ...

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A microbot.

Visiting Monet’s Giverny Home and Gardens

Claude Monet is one of the most famous painters in France and founded the French Impressionist painting style. Monet’s Giverny home and gardens can be visited even now. An organization called Fondation Monet in Giverny preserves and runs Monet’s Giverny home and gardens. The place is one of the most visited sites in Normandy, attracting ...

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Monet's Giverny home.

Dr. Jason Fung: Reversing Type 2 Diabetes

Doctors have been telling us that Type 2 diabetes is a chronic, progressive disease, but Dr. Jason Fung says otherwise. MedlinePlus defines Type 2 diabetes as a chronic disease in which a high level of glucose is found in the blood. If you consult dieticians, doctors, and diabetes experts, most would say the same thing. ...

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Type 2 diabetes blood sugar measurement.

A Brief Look at How to Give and Receive Criticism

Criticism can have a good or bad influence on a person depending on who is giving it and how. Honest criticism can help a person better himself and overcome hurdles, while dishonest, condescending criticism can shatter their self-belief. Giving criticism First, focus on how to improve the person. Most people make the mistake of focusing ...

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Finger pointing.

Why You Should Be Aware of Mental Models

Mental models are basically an explanation of a person’s thought process regarding how things function in this world. Learning about mental models can be extremely beneficial since it opens up the possibility of understanding yourself, others, and the world around you. Mental models The purpose of mental models is to gain a deeper understanding of ...

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