Short inspirational stories are powerful reads; the best thing is that they are easy to digest, and there’s always a moral at the end of each story. Whether they are true stories or not, whether they are legends hundreds of years old, some stories are so powerful and inspirational that they will get you thinking. We ...
The 105 carat Koh-i-Noor is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world — and it comes with a curse. The legend states that the diamond is some 5,000 years old, and is also referred to as the Syamantaka jewel. Koh-i-Noor means “Mountain of Light” in Persian, and was 186 carats (or 37.2 g) before Prince ...
Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short-story writer, poet, screenwriter, and wartime fighter pilot. His books have sold more than 250 million copies worldwide. Roald Dahl was born in Wales to Norwegian immigrant parents. He served in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War. He became a fighter pilot and, subsequently, an intelligence officer, rising to the rank of acting wing commander. He rose to ...
Chinese Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil, a.k.a. Margaret, won the women’s 100m butterfly final on July 26, 2021, at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. It was a triumphal moment for both the 21-year-old and her parents. While it seems like a great victory for her as an individual and the collective nation of Canada, it is ...
It is important to recognize the symptoms of dehydration. In summer, dehydration can be a major problem. Not only water, but also important electrolytes such as sodium and potassium, may be lost from the body and it becomes essential to replace them. The dangers of dehydration The main reason why people need to rehydrate when ...
Classical music for kids can inspire, excite, encourage dancing, start an adventure, and act as a soundtrack for running, galloping, or buzzing around the room. You’ll be surprised by how much kids enjoy these classical pieces. Classical music for kids is great for young children to begin getting familiar with the beauty of classical music. ...
The National Security Service of the Hong Kong Police Force arrested five officers of the General Union of Speech Therapists on July 22. Those arrested included the chairman, deputy chairman, secretary, and treasurer on the pretext of breaching the National Security Law. The five are accused of conspiring to print seditious publications — children’s cartoon ...
Hong Kong-based director Zhou Guanwei of the documentary Revolution of Our Times announced in his Facebook post on July 24, 2021, that the film rights and all its materials have been transferred overseas, and the holder of the copyright shall work with any distributor or platform that intends to represent or distribute the film. The ...
Chinese money launderers, in alliance with fentanyl makers, have formed an underground nexus with Mexican drug cartels. Together, they move billions of dollars every year by trafficking this popular and powerful opioid. What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine, but it is 50 to 100 times more potent. ...
On July 17 at the 74th Cannes Film Festival, the Short Film Palme d’Or was awarded to the 14-minute film All the Crows in the World (Tian Xia Wu Ya) directed by Hong Kong director Tang Yi. All the Crows in the World is the first Hong Kong film to receive this award. It also won Best ...
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