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The Value of a Kind Heart

In Eastern China in the state of Lu, there was a high-ranking officer named Meng Sun. One day, Meng Sun took his servant Qin Xiba, who had a kind heart, and his entourage into the mountains to go hunting. During the hunting trip, Meng Sun caught a lovely fawn alive. He was very happy. Meng ...

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Forested mountains.

A Sight to Behold: Chinese Ginkgo Tree Lays Its ‘Golden Carpet’

Within the walls of the Guanyin Buddhist Temple in the Zhongnan Mountains, there is a large ginkgo tree believed to be 1,400 years old. Every autumn, the green leaves turn golden in color. And when the tree sheds its leaves, the ground turns into a “golden carpet” that makes for a stunning sight to behold. ...

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A large golden ginkgo tree.

Health and Beauty Hacks With Mint

Many people think that the use of mint is limited to things like food flavoring or mouth fresheners. Just half an ounce of mint contains 12 percent of the recommended dietary intake (RDI) of Vitamin A, 8 percent of the RDI of manganese, 9 percent of the RDI of iron, and 4 percent of the ...

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A sprig of mint.

Brief History of the Tian Tan Buddha

One of the major tourist attractions in Hong Kong is the Tian Tan Buddha statue. Located at Ngong Ping on Lantau Island, this giant bronze statue was constructed in the early 1990s and symbolizes the harmonious relationship between nature and man. The Tian Tan Buddha statue During the Eastern Han period (A.D. 25 to A.D. 220), Buddhism ...

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The Tian Tin Buddha statue.

The Day After My Divorce

The divorce finally went through yesterday. Even though my parents opposed this because they believed our two children would not have a complete home, I couldn’t bear it anymore. I feel sorry for our children, but I will provide them with child support so they are not wanting. They will still carry on my family ...

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A divorce.

Goujian: The Ancient Chinese Sword That Defied Time

Throughout history, there have been swords that have attained legendary status. In China, the Goujian sword is something that has amazed scientists ever since it was discovered 50 years back. It is more than 2,000 years old. What makes it special is that it did not have a single trace of rust when archaeologists first ...

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The Goujian sword.

6 Incredible Health Benefits of Curcuma Longa

Curcuma longa, popularly known as turmeric, is a yellow-colored spice that has been used in medicinal preparations in the East for thousands of years. It is only in the past few decades that Western science has started recognizing the health benefits of this spice. What gives turmeric its unique medicinal value is a substance called ...

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A bowl of Curcuma longa.

Mind Control Tactics and Ways to Protect Yourself [Video]

Mind control has always been a pursuit of those seeking to gain power over people. Unlike what some might assume, most mind control does not necessarily involve directly hypnotizing an individual to make them blindly obey commands. Instead, mass mind control works in a much more covert way. Controlling the mind “Mind control is the ...

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Mind control.

Recipe: Sweet and Sour Prawns

Sweet and sour dishes are very popular in China, although the Chinese tend to use sweet and sour sauces as dipping sauces rather than for cooking, as is done in Westernized sweet and sour dishes. Here is a recipe for sweet and sour prawns. Ingredients: Large prawns — 16 (peel the prawn shell off, but ...

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Sweet and Sour Prawns.

The Regret of a Traitor (Part 2)

Years later, the relationship between the Han Dynasty and Xiongnu improved. Su Wu was allowed to return to China and Li Ling went to see him off. During the farewell, the two good friends feasted and Li Ling sang and danced. It was the same setup as the last time when Li Ling first visited ...

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'Su Li's Intent' by Zhou Wenmo