CULTURE
Born to be Shorn is an annual event where one learns to appreciate first-hand all the work that goes into woolen and wool-related commodities. In traditional style, sheep are sheared, wool is washed, and wool crafting techniques are demonstrated — including knitting, felting, spinning, weaving and more. A team of
Laughter Is the Best Medicine – and It’s Contagious
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Good Samaritan Gives Chase to Man who Snatches 87-Yr-Old Lady’s Purse: ‘He’s my hero’
Imagine you’re in a shopping mall and there’s been a theft. And the thief is running away with the stolen...
The Sámi Way of Resilient Parenting
The Sámi people of Northern Scandinavia are descendants of centuries-old nomadic peoples who lived off...
Five Traditional Dishes to Eat During the Chinese New Year to Bring You Good Luck and Prosperity
This Lunar New Year, taking place today, will celebrate the Year of the Tiger, so invoke good luck and...
Happy Chinese New Year – Year of the Tiger!
As the Chinese, or Lunar New Year begins, we enter a new zodiac. This year, 2022, is the year of the...
The Imperial Eunuchs of China: From Wicked Usurpers to Selfless Heroes
The term eunuch comes from the ancient Greek word eunoukhos (εὐνοῦχος), meaning “guarding the bed.” The...
‘On the Hills of Manchuria’: Ilya Shatrov’s Waltz Depicting Bravery, Honor, and Faith in Battle
It was a frosty March morning in the northern hills at Mukden (奉天, now known as Shenyang), Manchuria,...
Spotify Turfs Neil Young Over Joe Rogan Censorship Ultimatum: WSJ
Popular music streaming app Spotify is in the process of removing Neil Young’s music from its offerings...
Musical Mushrooms
The world of mushrooms is vast and mysterious. Some are delicious and others are murderous, but did you...