The Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period were a golden age for Chinese fables. These …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
Taiwan’s Bizarre Car Accident and Its Connection to a Set of Mysterious Numbers
by Max Luby Max LuOn November 3, 2003, a tragic car accident occurred in Taipei, Taiwan. A high school senior parked his …
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RelationshipsEditor's Pick
3 Behaviors That Secretly Harm Your Chances at a Lasting Relationship
by Emma Luby Emma LuIn Buddhist teachings, relationships — especially marriage — are seen as the result of cause and effect, shaped …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
The Miraculous Protection of Sacred Temples During the Cultural Revolution
by Emma Luby Emma LuIn 1966, former Chinese leader Mao started the Cultural Revolution, which was led by young people to break …
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In ancient Asian culture, food was a way to satisfy people’s taste buds and the secret to health …
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Science
Earth’s Oldest Impact Crater Was Just Found in Australia — Exactly Where Geologists Hoped It Would Be
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWe have discovered the oldest meteorite impact crater on Earth, in the very heart of the Pilbara region …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
The Formative Years of Yue Fei: A Legacy of Loyalty and Valor
by Max Luby Max LuIn A.D. 1103, during the late Northern Song Dynasty, one of China’s most renowned generals, Yue Fei, was …
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TraditionsEditor's Pick
Traditional Chinese Festivals: Cultural Significance and Modern Celebrations
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrTraditional Chinese festivals serve as cultural cornerstones that bridge the past and present, preserving history while adapting to …
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Science
‘Brain Vitrification’: New Research Shows How the Vesuvius Eruption Turned a Man’s Brain to Glass
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA young man killed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE was likely overcome by a …
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Mindfulness, rooted in ancient Buddhist traditions, is the practice of focusing on the present moment with non-judgmental awareness. …