LIFE
You May Be Sick of the Cold, But Cold Is Not What Makes You Sick. Here’s Why.
Many people across cultures grow up hearing that cold weather makes you sick. Going outside without a...
The Wars Over Rice
For more than ten thousand years, rice has quietly fed humanity. It has filled bowls, sustained villages...
Costco–Nike Limited-Edition Sneakers Trigger Buying Frenzy, Resale Prices Soar to $5,000
By Gao Yun On Jan. 30, Costco and Nike jointly released a limited-edition sneaker—the Kirkland Nike...
Why Chinese People Prefer Hot Water While Much of the World Drinks Ice Water
From an early age, Chinese people are taught never to drink "raw," or unboiled, water. Over time, the...
The Quiet Secret of First-Class Passengers—and Why It Matters
Frequent flyers often notice a curious pattern. Among passengers in their 30s and 40s, those seated in...
Cherish Winter’s Blessings and Embrace the Snowy Season
As the northeast endures yet another arctic blast, we are faced with extremes that test even the hardiest...
Alex Honnold Free-Solos Taipei 101 in Netflix Global Livestream
By Li Zexu American free-solo climbing star Alex Honnold successfully completed a bare-handed solo...
Winter Eats: How to Make a Comforting, No-Fuss Meal That’s Ready in Minutes
Since December, the weather has been unusually cold, with heavy snow arriving one storm after another...
The War on Coffee (Qahwa)
Every morning begins in the same way: a cup of coffee, steam lifting gently, the surface dark and still...
