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The Wisdom of Socrates (and How He Died)

The “refined” nobles of Athens often looked down upon Socrates. He did not dress up like them; he wore no footwear; he wasn’t wasteful or extravagant when it came to food and he never accepted money from his disciples. One day, a wealthy man by the name of Antiphon came across Socrates. He looked down ...

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A statue of Socrates.

Preparing to Get Pregnant? 5 Lifestyle Changes You Should Make

Are you thinking of having children anytime soon? If so, you need to do some preparations before you get pregnant. Some lifestyle changes here and there will not only make pregnancy easier for you, but they will also be better for your child. 5 lifestyle changes to help you become pregnant 1. Birth control First ...

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A pregnant woman in a red dress standing in a field.

Lifestyle: From Urban Home to Homesteading

When they initially thought of a homesteading lifestyle, both Doug and Stacy were completely ignorant of how to go about doing it. As far as Doug was concerned, he only had experience in sales. The couple never even had any experience in gardening! However, they were committed to pursuing their dream and soon ended up ...

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Homesteaders Stacy and Doug.

Top 5 Things to See in Zhangjiajie

Located in Central China, Zhangjiajie is about 600 miles away from Hong Kong. The region is well known for its mountain peaks, which number more than 200. Here are five places you need to check out in Zhangjiajie. What to See 1. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Are you a fan of the 2009 movie Avatar ...

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The Jiangjiajie National Forest Park.

Traveling Along the Amazing Yangtze River of China

China’s Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia at 3,975 miles in length. Globally, it is ranked third after Africa’s Nile River and South America’s Amazon River. The drainage basin of the Yangtze takes almost one-fifth of China’s total land area. The Yangtze River delta alone accounts for almost 20 percent of the country’s ...

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The Yangtze River through the Three Gorges.

How to Repair the Relationship With Your Child After a Fight

Every parent gets into fights with their children. It is definitely normal for such fights to occur. However, some conflicts can get so heated up that they might leave a permanent scar on the mind of your child. To make matters worse, you might be the one at fault! Moving forward, they might not interact ...

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A child hiding under pillows.

4 Ways to Always Be in Control of Your Emotions

There will be moments in your life when you feel so charged that you cannot control your emotions and how you act, only to regret these actions later on. In fact, your entire life might be ruined just because of a single outburst that could have easily been avoided. If you have such a temperamental ...

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A happy couple.

Parenting: The ‘I Can’ Brain

A child’s mind can be compared to an open book. As parents, we want to see our children’s dreams fulfilled. From birth to five years of age, the quality of a child’s experiences will shape how their brain develops in the long run. Mindful parenting is an activity well worth investigating. It is something that ...

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Father ans son walking hand in hand.

Giant Pandas Finally Mate After a Decade

Giant pandas are a vulnerable species. According to the World Wildlife Organization (WWO), there are just 1,800 of these creatures left in the wild. What’s making things even more difficult is that getting them to mate is a tough job. Le Le and Ying Ying, a male and female panda at the Ocean Park Zoo ...

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A giant panda.

Traditional Music: Korean Flutes

Korea has a rich musical history and its flutes make up one of the important parts of its musical and cultural legacy. The Koreans have developed a number of flutes, which can be categorized into transverse and end-blown flutes. Transverse flutes Transverse flutes are those that are held horizontally when the user plays them. The ...

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A man playing a korean flute.