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Teasel: The Amazing Root Used to Heal Broken Bones

The common teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) is currently found in most states in the United States. Native to Europe and temperate Asia, the common teasel may have been introduced to North America as early as the 1700s. The plant can reach a height of five feet and bears small fruits that resemble nuts. Teasel root has ...

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A teasel plant.

Hong Kong Misses Their Queen

Like the majority of British people, people in Hong Kong have always known the Queen since they were born and were used to having her overseeing the country. Politicians have come and gone, but the Queen was always there. Queen Elizabeth II broke the record by having 15 prime ministers serving under her and her ...

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Queen Elizabethe II visiting Hong Kong.

3 Stories About People That Showed They Were Insightful

Insightfulness takes many forms. Many people are very insightful without even realizing it. Perhaps, you can learn something from their insightfulness. Three stories about being insightful 1. At ease again There is a story about an old blacksmith who made his living by selling iron pans, kitchen knives, and scissors, who was very insightful. Whenever ...

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A Chinese porcelain teapot.

6 Habits That Will Help Children Have a Good Life

Ye Sentao, a famous educator, said: “Education means developing good habits.” Childhood is the beginning stage of your life, and it’s a crucial period for developing habits. If parents are mindful of their children developing good habits, it will be difficult for their children not to grow up to be good adults in the future! ...

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A young girl looking through her clothes.

Why the Restroom Is the New Office (and Why It Probably Shouldn’t Be)

The restroom might be the one place reserved for personal hygiene, but there is often more to these tiled sanctuaries than meets the eye. Unlike other rooms in the house, restrooms appear to bring out some of our most productive and artistic qualities. For example, hands up, how many of you have sung in the ...

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Public restroom stalls.

1,000-Year-Old ‘Lost’ Song Brought Back to Life

A song that hasn’t been heard for 1,000 years can now be heard once again. The 11th-century song was reconstructed by researchers from the University of Cambridge. Songs of Boethius’ Consolation of Philosophy, which it is known as, is a retelling of Roman philosopher Boethius’s magnum opus, the Consolation of Philosophy, which was one of ...

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Ancient instruments.

Your Brain Sometimes Sleeps ‘With One Eye Open’

Your brain has many functions that you are not conscious of. Have you ever wondered why you can’t sleep in a new place and you prefer to sleep in your own bed? Science now has the answer. As it turns out, when someone says they’re going to sleep “with one eye open,” that’s exactly what ...

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Hotel room with two beds.

How Can You Best Deal With a Psychopath?

Have you ever had to negotiate with a narcissist or psychopath? If you are found in that situation, a new study recommends doing it online. Being a psychopath doesn’t necessarily mean a person would be morally bankrupt, although a morally bankrupt person could be a psychopath. However, when you encounter one, they can cause some ...

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Brain slices of a narcissist's brain.

Add These Asian Fruits and Vegetables to Your Diet for Better Health

Westerners know that eating common fruits and vegetables, such as apples, oranges, and celery, is great for your health. However, if you are wanting to step out of your comfort zone and broaden your taste buds, pop into an Asian grocery store and try some of these commonly used Asian fruits and vegetables. You may like them ...

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Cut white-fleshed dragon fruit.