LIFE

Published on behalf of the Brooklyn Children's Museum: On Saturday, Jan. 28, Brooklyn Children's Museum (BCM) will be celebrating the beginning of the New Year on the traditional Chinese calendar with a day of interactive performances, author readings, movement workshops, art-making, and a traditional lion dance. To mark the Year

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Korean Kimchi Made Easy – Recipe
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The Many Benefits of Rose Water and How to Make It
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Photon Rings – Deciphering Black Holes’ Interior From Their Exterior
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The Dangerous Side-Effects of Plastics, and How to Minimize Their Toxic Impact
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Tradition and Spirit Behind the Day of the Dead
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Tai Chi: The Daoist Martial Art of Winning Without Fighting
It is said that during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279), in the twelfth century, a man called Zhang...

The Omnipotent Owl – Why Are We Drawn to This Ancient Symbol of Wisdom?
Like a great sage, an owl sits stock-still, seeing everything, but saying nothing. When she takes action...

Healing Herbs and Spices of India, Part IV: White Lotus
The lovely white lotus, with its enchanting beauty and fragrance, is universally admired for its pure...