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Baoding balls may have been invented in China’s city of the same name, located in Hebei Province, but the Chinese characters reveal another layer of meaning. Bao (保) carries the meaning “to protect, defend, or ensure,” while ding (定) usually means “to fix, or make definite.” In China, these specialized
They Were the Ones: A Song to Remember Those Who Sacrificed for Their Faith
For many people around the world, today, July 20th, is a day of tragedy and remembrance. It was this...
Exploring the Fourth Dimension-Understanding the Reality of Time
Time is often regarded as the fourth dimension. Although it is not a spatial dimension, it is a numerical...
Healing Traditions: All-purpose Summer Salve Recipe
No matter how careful we are, most of us manage to damage ourselves here and there, now and then. For...
Traditional Ways to Beat the Heat
As the dog days of summer descend upon us, we are lucky to have the option to seek refuge in air conditioned...
Starlings Form a Teaspoon in the Sky, Captured by Israeli Photographer
Seeing a million birds moving as one is an astounding demonstration of how animals unite and coordinate...
Does Busyness Hinder Your Productivity? 5 Steps to Avoid Burnout
It is a common perception that being busy is a sign of productivity; yet when we take on too much, we...
How Coffee and Gummy Candy Inspired Innovative Carbon Monoxide Delivery in Treatment of Gut Diseases
Normally thought of as a poison, carbon monoxide (CO) is a “colorless, odorless, tasteless gas produced...
How Does Xanthan Gum Alter Our Gut?
Many who live in industrialized countries may not have heard of xanthan gum by name, but have likely...
Survival Tips for Serious Gardeners: Poison Ivy, Ticks and More
Gardening is a great way to get in touch with nature, grow amazing produce, beautify your neighborhood...