Arts

Thomas Dambo: The Artist Who Creates Giant Trolls Out of Trash

Thomas Dambo from Denmark has created something unique for the people of Copenhagen to enjoy — six large troll sculptures spread throughout the city’s forests. What’s interesting about them is that all the sculptures are made out of trash. The trolls of Copenhagen Thomas Dambo used recycled wood, collected from sources like pallets, old fences, ...

Armin Auctor

Giant trolls.

Why a Divine Horse Knelt in Front of a Merchant — the Circle of Deeds

A long time ago, in ancient India, there was a Persian king in the country of Shakya. One day, the king came to the residence of Buddha. After dismounting from his carriage, he immediately removed his headgear, sword, and shoes, solemnly clasped his hands, and walked straight to Buddha to pay homage. The king fell ...

Helen London

A Buddha statue.

The Wonder of Congee

Congee has been a traditional health-preserving food in the East for centuries. It is light and moist, yet delicious, and supports those with a weak appetite and even people who have no interest in eating. The fine texture of the dish shortens the digestion process and provides quick energy. It is the best choice for ...

Helen London

A large bowl of congee.

7 Characteristics to Ensure Good Fortune

“Thirty percent destiny, seventy percent hard-work” is the Chinese saying about the factors that determine a person’s fortune. Everyone was born with a different destiny. As for your fortune, it’s partially due to inborn factors, but it is mostly determined by self-cultivation. What is self-cultivation? How do you go about doing it? Self-cultivation is primarily ...

Raven Montmorency

A woodland road.

Mooncakes Act as Hong Kong Peoples’ Voice Against Extradition Bill

Eating mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional custom in China. This custom began in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). At that time, Chinese people were under the cruel rule of Kublai Khan. They were unwilling to endure it any longer and fought against the government. Zhu Yuanzhang united various resistance forces and prepared for ...

Helen London

Mooncakes.

6 Easy Ways Sedentary Workers Can Stay Healthy

Office workers and computer users usually sit for long periods of time, remaining sedentary for the workday. This can cause sore backs and possibly lead to issues with one’s kidneys. If you find yourself sitting for long periods of the day, try following the guidelines below to help lower the risk of developing back or ...

Raven Montmorency

A work team at the office.

Healthy Vibrations: Does Playing Music Make Plants Grow Better?

The positive effects of music on people are well-documented. Hearing classical, soothing melodies has been found to decrease stress levels and increase calmness in people. However, it seems to not only have an effect on human beings, but also on plants. Several studies in this area have found that plants exposed to classical music tend ...

Jessica Kneipp

Balsam flowers.

Relics of a Lost Civilization: Mysterious Stone Figures in Puerto Rico

A group of figurines discovered in the 19th century is now the subject of deep interest. Researchers in Puerto Rico who studied the stone figures claim that it has carvings of a mystery language that points to a lost civilization. Lost civilization of Puerto Rico In the 1800s, a monk named José Maria Nazario discovered ...

Armin Auctor

A stone figure discovered in Puerto Rico.

German Migration: How Frankfurt Natives Learned to Adjust

A few years back, Frankfurt in East Germany was a quiet little town with little to no foreigners. Thus. immigration was not an issue. After Chancellor Angela Merkel decided to allow refugees to come into the country in 2015, the city saw a massive influx of migrants. Today, the natives of Frankfurt and the new ...

Armin Auctor

A migrant to Germany.

A New Era of Wealth Management Heralded in by Millennials

The millennial generation is taking its first steps in the investment scene, and will soon become the dominant force in the industry. According to a report by Accenture, there are 92 million millennials in the United States who make up about 30 percent of all investors. Millennials’ investments Unlike Gen X’ers and Baby Boomers, Millennials ...

Armin Auctor

A millennial looking at a graph on a laptop.