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Zuo Zongtang’s 8 Famous Quotes Are Full of Wisdom

Zuo Zongtang (1812-1885), with the courtesy name of Jigao, was born in Xiangyin, Hunan Province. He was a famous general of the Xiang Army and one of the “Four Great Ministers” of the Late Qing Dynasty. Throughout his life, he played a crucial role in significant historical events, including the suppression of the Taiping Rebellion, ...

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Zuo Zongtang.

Should We Try to Look for Alien Intelligence?

The skies have been scanned for decades, looking for any messages from aliens. While there have been a few exciting moments, they have all failed. Scientists from a San Francisco-based organization called Messaging Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (METI) believe we have gone about this wrong. METI’s work METI targets nearby stars and also rethinks the nature of the ...

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webb-telescope

Gaps in the Theory of Evolution

The theory of evolution is a shortened form of the term “theory of evolution by natural selection,” which was proposed by Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace in the 19th century. What is the theory of evolution? In the theory of evolution or natural selection, organisms produce more offspring than can survive in their environment. ...

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A fossilized dragonfly.

The Organization Helping Senior Owners Keep Their Dogs

Having a dog makes life more enjoyable for humans and canine companionship is excellent for senior citizens as well. However, as dog owners become older, they find it harder to care for their canine companions. People in their 70s and above cope with numerous health conditions and for them managing dogs can be taxing. Even ...

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A senior couple with their dog.

Why You Should Encourage Children to Learn Musical Instruments

Too often, parents and school administrators view learning to play musical instruments much the way they do most arts education — as a supplemental or “optional” subject that helps to make students more well-rounded, but not as an essential component in school curricula. However, studies show that studying music not only supports good intellectual development ...

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A child playing the piano.

A Horde of Ducks Have Saved 140 Acres of Vineyards in South Africa 

Nowadays, farmers and individual crop growers have embraced pesticide-free and eco-friendly farming measures. These farms are using natural measures to boost harvests and eliminate pests. A South Africa-based vineyard has adopted a unique measure. They employ a horde of ducks to save their grapes from pests. The wine estate named Vergenoegd Löw is located outside ...

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The Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate.

Intergenerational Housing: A Golden Opportunity for Seniors and Young Adults

It is commonplace to come across instances of students or young professionals of the same age groups renting together. However, recently, a different trend has been observed. More young adults are now opting for intergenerational housing arrangements with people in their 60s and 70s. Intergenerational housing whereby Gen Z and Millennials rent a room from ...

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An older and a younger woman taliking.

The Traits of Responsible People

People are expected to behave responsibly. Being responsible means being dependable, keeping promises, and honoring our commitments. It is accepting the consequences of what we say and do. It also means developing our potential. Becoming a responsible person means consciously making decisions and conducting behaviors that seek to improve oneself and/or help others. Most importantly, such ...

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Responsibility.

Rediscovering Renaissance Prints and Drawings at the Met

The Italian Renaissance began the opening phase of a period of significant cultural change and achievement in Europe that spanned the period from the end of the 14th century to about 1600, marking the transition between Medieval and Early Modern Europe. The word renaissance in French (rinascimento in Italian) means “rebirth.” The era is best known for the renewed interest in the ...

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Italian Renaissance painting of the Colosseum.