Ordinary people are no comparison to Emperor Kangxi, who with a pious heart, fasted and cleansed himself for three days before writing the character “fu” about a half-meter tall, which enabled his grandmother, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, to miraculously recover her health. (See Part 1 here). However, can displaying “fu” bring you good fortune as well? It ...
Today, skoolies have become a sustainable housing option for those who are on the lookout for affordable (and mobile) housing. They are the next best thing to a permanent roof over your head for nomadic souls. These original tiny mobile homes, made out of refurbished and renovated school buses, are the ultimate investment for those ...
A new theoretical study has proposed a novel mechanism for the creation of supermassive black holes from dark matter. The international team finds that rather than the conventional formation scenarios involving “normal” matter, supermassive black holes could instead form directly from dark matter in high-density regions in the centers of galaxies. The result has key ...
In China, the number of registered marriages has decreased consecutively for the last six years, while the divorce rate has increased over the same period. It is estimated that one-third of the Chinese population is in the Lonely Hearts Club. There is a huge gender imbalance caused by the communist regime’s One-Child policy, and it is ...
Japan is a nation steeped in ancient culture and traditions. In spite of their meteoric modernization and being an economic superpower, the Japanese people still retain that connection with their ancient roots. The following poem, Stars and Dandelions, miraculously saved from oblivion is an iconic example of how this high culture still lives on. Deep ...
Every spring, starting from February through late April, Nebraska’s Platte River Valley witnesses the mass migration of sandhill cranes in the world’s largest crane migration. The extent of the migration is such that it may be compared to some of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles, such as the migration of caribou and wildebeest. But what ...
In the Heian period, the sound of the string instruments and flutes would arouse homesickness; in the Warring States period, the sounds of the conch and taiko were used to inspire people and improve combat effectiveness. Today’s music can be expressive of different cultures, and it can harmonize people’s hearts and minds and even improve ...
Research has found that people of the same age group who lose hair tend to look 10 years older than those who do not. Noticeable hair loss can be a worry, especially if it continues. We feature five foods that will help you prevent hair loss. Especially when people reach middle age, their work and ...
Before the Chinese Communist Party usurped power in 1949, the Chinese were a very righteous and moral people. In a revered and sacred way, they were afraid of the ways of God and Heaven. They knew that to defy Heaven brought misfortune and bad luck, and listening to Heaven brought prosperity. Confucius said: “A gentleman ...
The guqin is a five- or seven-stringed plucked instrument originating in Ancient China. It was considered essential to know how to play the instrument by ancient men of virtue because it was a symbol of saintliness and noble character. The music of the guqin blends in with the traditional culture and reflects a distinct, simple, ...
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