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From the Earth’s Core: The Famous Hope Diamond

The Hope Diamond is one of the most famous jewels in the world. Believed to have originated in India, it is currently exhibited at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. A new report suggests that the Hope Diamond might have formed close to the planet’s core. Close to the core All natural ...

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The Hope Diamond.

5 Reasons Why You Should Ditch Coffee for Matcha

Have you ever tried matcha? When people want to work longer hours, many choose to drink coffee to help them stay alert. However, the caffeine in the coffee comes with its own set of disadvantages. For instance, it can increase the blood sugar level in the body as well as trigger a spike in the ...

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Powdered matcha.

5 Awesome Health Benefits of Coconut Butter

For those who are looking for a vegan alternative to butter, you should definitely check out coconut butter. Not only does it provide a rich taste, but coconut butter also offers excellent nutrition. It is basically prepared from the meat of a coconut. Just 33 grams of coconut butter is said to have 2 grams ...

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Xôi, Phở, and Other Lip-Smacking Vietnamese Breakfast Dishes

Vietnam’s traditional breakfast dishes are full of flavor and focus on providing energy to get you through a hard day at work. Every bite of a Vietnamese breakfast gives you a new experience, whether it be the savory taste of meat, the earthy savors of herbs and fresh ingredients, or something else. Here is a ...

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5 Things to Do at Yosemite National Park

Located in California, Yosemite National Park is spread over an area of 1,169 square miles. Designated as a World Heritage site in 1984, the park receives about 4-4.5 million visitors every year. The park, home to stunning landscapes, lush forests, and numerous wild animals, is definitely a must-visit place if you ever take a trip ...

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Why Socrates Hated Democracy

Modern society has been established on democratic ideals where every person has a say in the government through a vote that determines the ruling party. The idea of Western democracy comes from ancient Greek democracy practiced in the times of Socrates. However, Socrates wasn’t much of a fan. In fact, one could argue that he ...

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7 Qualities That Make a Wise Leader

Though many people reach leadership positions, very few possess actual leadership qualities. A business that fails at placing real leaders in charge will soon start facing difficulties. A wise leader ensures that the business is able to compete successfully in the marketplace while running smoothly through proper management and productive employees.  Qualities that make a ...

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How Is Wealth Created?

What does it mean to build wealth? Is it by working hard or being smart? Or maximizing the things of value you possess to increase your personal hoard of assets? How can you build something that lasts for a lifetime? There are some businessmen who create assets that reap rewards throughout their lifetimes, while others ...

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Stacks of money growing.

The Vanity of Humans: Caravaggio’s Narcissus

At a time when it seems that more and more people hold to a grandiose view of themselves, we would do well to look into how the trend originated. Maybe we can take a lesson from history by examining the first man afflicted with self-love, a certain Greek mythological figure named Narcissus, who is eloquently ...

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Painting of Narcissus.

Learn Something Good: Art Appreciation

The number of deaths, ongoing vaccine development, mass panicking, and other similar headlines are published on a daily basis by most news outlets around the world. Art and art appreciation lift this veil of doom and gloom. Sitting behind our windows and staring outside, we see that hope is still there. Life on Earth continues ...

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The Milkmaid by Johannes Vermeer, (1657-1658).