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‘Organized Criminal Activity’: US Senator Demands Action Against Beijing’s Transnational Repression

A Nebraska state lawmaker is calling for stronger legislation, criminal investigations, and prosecutions in response to what he says is an escalating campaign of transnational repression aimed at Shen Yun

Why Buddhist Monks Sweep the Same Courtyard Every Day

Walk into almost any Buddhist monastery and you will find the junior monks doing chores. Sweeping fallen leaves, wiping down altar tables, scrubbing stone pathways. It never ends. Wind scatters
Why Classical Chinese Education Started With Sweeping Floors
Three Historical Figures Who Understood How Wealth Is Actually Built
Japanese Honeysuckle: Can This Invasive Plant Help You Beat the Summer Heat?
The Hidden Mechanism Behind Gratitude That Most People Never Use
Sultan Palace: The Warmth of Aleppo in New Jersey
Lin Chi-ling Scrubbed From China TV After Declining Taiwan Government Post
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A Finger Lickin’ White Lie: How Japan’s KFC Christmas Began
Turkey is the staple Christmas dish - one roasted turkey on the middle of the table can bring a family...
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The Legend of Saint Nicholas, and How He Evolved Into Santa
The legend of St Nicholas revolves around a Christian monk who lived during the third to fourth century...
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Malva Pudding: A South African Christmas Pudding Tradition
A South African pudding, Malva pudding, became popular in the United States after Art Smith, Oprah's...
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The Legend of Tomten, and a Craft to Make Him Yours
The Christmas season is a time for faith and magic; a time for showing kindness and gratitude. In Sweden...
US-Born Star Wang Leehom Apologizes to Wife for Infidelity, Announces Temporary Hiatus
Taiwanese-American mega star Wang Leehom has issued a public apology to his ex-wife Lee Jinglei after...
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Chariot of Charity: How the Story of Santa Claus’ Reindeer Began
Christmas is around the corner and kids are ready to celebrate with Santa Claus etched in their imaginative...
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Exploring the Deep and Mysterious Holloways of Dorset
The word “holloways” is derived from the Anglo-Saxon term “hola weg,” meaning ”harrowed path,” or “sunken...
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Did You Know Chinese Emperors Were Not Allowed to View Their Own Records?
The people of China have 5,000 years of uninterrupted history, the longest recorded history in the world...
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Modern-day ‘Moby Dick’ Spotted in Caribbean: Film Captures Rare White Sperm Whale
Fans of Herman Melville’s 1851 book, Moby Dick, will be interested to know that Melville’s titular character...