In 1684, King Louis XIV of France dispatched the most renowned sinologist in the country, Joachim Bouvet, to …
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Across many ancient cultures, there is a deep belief that good deeds and virtuous actions bring blessings not …
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Science Unmasked
Jaws at 50: How a Single Movie Changed Our Perception of White Sharks Forever
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIt’s been 50 years since Steven Spielberg’s movie Jaws first cast a terrifying shadow across our screens. At …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
How Abacus Theory Trains Your Brain for Mental Math Mastery
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrAncient tools like the abacus are often seen as historical artifacts, yet their impact on modern mental capabilities …
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Technology
Digital Self-Determination: Reclaiming Autonomy in the Online World
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrA world increasingly shaped by digital technologies has made the question of who controls your online identity a …
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We often think of karma as the result of actions, but what if the true seeds of fortune …
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Discovery & AdventureFeatured
China’s Emerald Lake: The Salt-Crusted Jewel Turning Qinghai’s High Desert Into a Viral Daydream
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrChina’s Emerald Lake has become the latest sensation among travelers and photographers, captivating thousands suddenly searching for this …
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In recent years, sightings of the five-star red flag being flown upside down in China have sparked both …
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Science Unmasked
How Was the Wheel Invented? Computer Simulations Reveal the Unlikely Birth of a World-Changing Technology Nearly 6,000 Years Ago
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesImagine you’re a copper miner in southeastern Europe in the year 3900 B.C.E. Day after day, you haul …
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Science Unmasked
Were the First Kings of Poland Actually From Scotland? New DNA Evidence Unsettles a Nation’s Founding Myth
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFor two centuries, scholars have sparred over the roots of the Piasts, Poland’s first documented royal house, which …