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Kowloon: how the city with the highest population density went down in history

The city of Kowloon in Hong Kong is well-known for having the highest population density of any place on the…

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Zhang Guolao: How necromancer, hooligan became immortal and saint

the best embodiment of the principle of holy trickery is Zhang Guolao, whose name is Zhang Guo, one of the…

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Jack Ma 996: what is 996 work culture and why was it illegal in China?

What is the “996 work culture” worth: a horrific style of operation that ultimately results in passing out, tiredness, and…

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Ginkgo trees are unique, almost immortal plants

In contrast to oak trees, which may live for hundreds of years and display the effects of time on their…

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A brief history of the Mandala

The Tibetan mandala literally means ‘circle’ or ‘disk’ and resembles cubist paintings to those ignorant of ancient practices.

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Datong: Hanging Temple in China defies gravity

The Hanging Temple is a temple built into a cliff near Mount Heng in Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province,…

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How were board games in ancient times and which ones are still popular

Board games are tabletop games that use pieces that are moved or placed on a pre-marked board (playing surface).

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Where does the tradition of kneeling come from?

Kneeling is a primitive action used to demonstrate reverence by making the kneeling person seem smaller than the other.

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Why do Chinese and Koreans dislike Japanese whom rest of the world admires?

There are enough examples in the world of neighboring peoples treating each other with contempt. In the East, to this…

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Worst military decisions that led to a defeat

Some of these stories are so ridiculous that it looks like they were invented by enemy propaganda, but they really…

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When black pepper was a currency, why were the Chinese forced to chew cloves?

From the beginning of our history until the 19th century, people sought to possess spices. Spices were valued in Europe…

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How the weather has changed world history

Whether it's forced migration or the outcome of a war, weather has had a role in significant events throughout human…

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