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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
Beauty is a Blessing
Beauty is a blessing, just like health or wealth, but we must remember that beauty is not limited to...
New York Baseball Stadiums to Separate Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Attendees
Citi Field and Yankee Stadium in New York will start to have separate sections for people who have received...
Chinese Tea Culture: Origin, Development, and the Dao of Tea
Tea, the national beverage of China for centuries, has become the world's second most popular drink -...
Sacred Ships: the Drua of Fiji
When mentioning the tropical island Fiji, one does not usually think of double canoes, or waqa drua in...
5 Steps to Cleaning Down Jackets
Spring is here, and it's time to wash and pack away winter clothes. Some winter wear can be damaged by...
The Miraculous Healing Effects of Good Music
During World War II, the U.S. Army field hospitals were filled with wounded soldiers. In hot weather,...
Keep Your Eyes Healthy With Proper Nutrition
Most adults, and even children, spend several hours a day on electronic devices, taxing the eyes. In...
The Caffeine Controversy: Pros and Cons of Coffee Consumption
Drinking coffee is a morning ritual for most adults. Coffee drinkers will tell you that it wakes them...
Love Lotus Flowers? You Can Grow Them at Home
Editor's note: A special thanks to Jen Stark of Happy DIY Home for her tutorial on growing lotus flowers...