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What Was China Like 1,000 Years Ago

A thousand years ago, every city in the world turned pitch black at night, except for China, which was ablaze with bright and cheerful lights. In the evening, most major cities were peaceful and quiet, but in China, a lot of cities were crowded with people absorbed in song and laughter. Ancient Chinese cities had ...

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Tree decorated with red lanterns during the Chinese New Year with ancient Chinese buildings in the background.

Discoveries From China’s Bronze Age

One of the greatest discoveries from China’s Bronze Age occurred in 1939 when a bronzeware piece from the Shang Dynasty, dated to be more than 3,000 years old, was found in Anyang City, Henan Province. It is known as the Simuwu ding. An Emperor’s ceremonial cauldron A “ding” is a tripod or 4-legged ceremonial cauldron. It is ...

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Tourist visit the famous Simuwu ding bronze tripod in the National Museum of China.

A Mother’s Good Deed Saved Her Daughter

In a small city in China, a single mom and her young daughter lived together with the mom’s parents. The mother was a school teacher, and her salary was meager. Although they were poor, their life was good and peaceful. When the daughter was 5 years old, she was diagnosed with lymphoma. The family had to sell ...

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Fortifications of Xian, an ancient capital of China, are seen in the foreground while skyscrapers and other modern buildings are seen in the background through a haze of smog.

9 ‘Hidden Functions’ of a Hairdryer

A hairdryer has become a necessary tool in daily grooming. A good unit can enable your hair to dry quickly. There are also many ‘hidden functions’ that they possess that you may not be aware of. So let’s take a look! 9 unknown and useful functions of the hairdryer 1. Removal of refrigerator frost. Due to ...

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A hairdryer with two leaves.

10 Superfoods for Pregnant Women According to Ancient Chinese Healers

When it comes to nutrition during pregnancy, there are lots of recommendations out there depending on your individual needs and what feels right for you. However, according to traditional Chinese medicine, there are a few specific superfoods that should be at the top of every mother-to-be’s list. 10 superfoods for expecting mothers 1. Eggs Eggs ...

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A pregnant woman eating a salad.

Everything You Need to Know About Hair Slugging

Those on social media never get enough of trying out new skincare and hairstyling hacks! The latest trend fuelled by social media platforms such as TikTok is hair slugging. This hack may restore the shine of your hair overnight, say, followers. But before you try it, it is better to know some details.  What is ...

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Try hair slugging for beautiful hair.

The Prisoner, the Daughter, and the Unlocked Door

The prisoner Once, a reformed prisoner in a labor camp found 1,000 yuan by the roadside while he was out working on a road project; without hesitation, he handed it over to the supervising police officer. The supervising officer retorted: “Are you trying to bribe me with this money in exchange for reducing your sentence? ...

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A door opens into an outdoor landscape with the moon shining over water.

Chinese Character Gives Insight Into Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Chinese character 藥 (yào) refers to medicine or drug. It is composed of two parts. The top part 艹 is the Chinese radical that indicates grass and grass-related plants, including herbs. The lower part 樂 (pronounced yuè or lè) is a Chinese character in its own right. It has two meanings: music, as well ...

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A silver trumpet and various other brass instruments lay in a circle on the ground on a patch of green grass in the shade.

Healing Without Medicine: A Wise Doctor

This is a case about healing without medicine. When I was in college, one of my male classmates was very skinny and weak, and he had poor health throughout the year. He took medicine almost every day. One day, he felt very uncomfortable and asked me to accompany him to the hospital. We registered at ...

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Young man in sitting on the edge of his unmade bed rubbing his sore neck.

Cupping Therapy: What You Need to Know

According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), cupping therapy is used for shoulder, neck, and knee pain, twisted or pulled muscles, sunstroke, headaches, chest pain, and even indigestion. In addition, it is a form of alternative medicine in which local suction is created on the skin to dispel stagnation and stimulate blood circulation. When should you have ...

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Cupping therapy on the back.