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‘The Diary of Anne Frank’: A Tale of Resilience and Hope (Part 1)

The name of the young girl is Anne Frank, an iconic figure in world literature and the author of the once-forbidden book, “The Diary of Anne Frank”. Born on June 12, 1929, Anne Frank came into the world in a wealthy Jewish family in Frankfurt, Germany. When Hitler rose to power in 1933, initiating a ...

Mikel Davis

A stamp from the Netherlands featuring an image of Anne Frank.

A Fascinating ‘Smile Curve’ in Taiwan: The Taiping Suspension Bridge

The Taiping Suspension Bridge, also known as Taiping Sky Bridge (太平雲梯), was the highest and longest bridge in Taiwan when it was completed in 2017. Located in Meishan Township, Chiayi County, in southern Taiwan, this suspension bridge is 281 meters (922 feet) long,  2.1 meters (6.9 feet) wide, and 1,000 meters (3,282 feet) above sea ...

Billy Shyu

The Taiping Suspension Bridge in Taiwan.

The 3 Taboos of Wealth and Status: How Behavior Shapes Your Destiny

Regardless of your status or wealth, breaking any of these three major taboos will definitely lead to disasters. In fact, causality and retribution are closely related, though they may seem to be invisible to the human eye. As an old saying goes: “Good begets good, and evil begets evil.”  You may believe that money and ...

Tatiana Denning

On the man's left is an arid landscape with deep cracks in the parched earth and a sandstorm in the distance. On his right is a beautiful expanse of lush, green grass as far as the eye can see with blue sky and a few puffy white clouds overhead.

Spark in the Dark: Whistleblower Fang Bin

Fang Bin, a Chinese citizen journalist who exposed the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) ‘s lies during the Wuhan (COVID-19) virus lockdown, was finally released from prison after being detained by the CCP for three years. However, because of his brave act, he was not allowed to return home and was forced by the CCP to ...

Tatiana Denning

Whistleblower Fang Bin.

Beyond IQ and EQ: Unveiling the Hidden Factors of 10 Quotients in Success

Success is multifaceted beyond Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and Emotional Quotient (EQ). While IQ measures intellectual capabilities and EQ assesses emotional intelligence, several other quotients can contribute to an individual’s success. 10 different quotients and their significance in achieving success 1. Intelligence Quotient (IQ) IQ is a quantitative indicator of a person’s intelligence. It encompasses various ...

Hermann Rohr

People sitting around a conference table attending a business meeting.

Father’s Day: Everything You Need to Know

Many cultures celebrate Father’s Day to honor fathers and other male parents. Typically, it is celebrated on the third Sunday of June; however, this date varies by nation. Find out where the celebration of Father’s Day began and the traditions and ways to celebrate it. About Father’s Day Fathers and the father figures in their ...

Viena Abdon

Celebrating Father's Day.

Honesty Is the Best Policy: Strategies to Help You Stop Lying

Lying, an act we have all engaged in at some point, can sometimes evolve from occasional fibs into a damaging habit. Once lying becomes chronic, it can significantly harm relationships, personal integrity, and even your mental health. But recognizing this habit is the first step toward change. If you find yourself tangled in a web ...

Mike West

Woman with doubtful expression listening to friend talking at a table.