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Pennywort Health Benefits

The health benefits of the pennywort plant were acknowledged many centuries ago for the treatment of various conditions. It is used as part of ayurvedic medicine, especially in traditional Indian and Chinese medicine practices. Pennywort is a...

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Li Po (701-762), Taoist Poet, Tang Dynasty, China

Everyone's favorite pre-modern Chinese poet Li Po elevated Chinese shi poetry to its greatest heights of expressiveness. Li Po was a taoist poet who lived in Tang Dynasty China. Although troubled in life, his poetry reflected only joy and happiness, producing much mirth in its audience. He was immensely popular, sticking to traditional poetic forms but infusing them with passion never seen in Chinese poetry before. His favorite topics were peace, nature and wine.

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The Best Jet Li Movies List Ever

The Chinese martial arts superstar Jet Li stated with his breakout role in the movie "Shaolin Temple". Here's your chance to relive his best films in this handpicked Jet Li movies list.

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Ten Most Beautiful Chinese Actresses

A look at the beautiful women of China but also briefly discusses China's One-Child Policy.

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Du Fu (712-770), Chinese Tang Dynasty Poet

The Chinese Tang dynasty poet Du Fu is often called the sage of poetry. His touching works show great concern for his people. Du Fu was compassionate about the time he lived in and grieved over its chaos. He refused compromise in adversity, and stayed faithful to his convictions even in the midst of great poverty. If poems can be compared to one another, his are probably the most beautiful in Chinese history.

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Jet Li Vs Jackie Chan

Birth name: Lee Yeung Chung Birth place: Beijing China Date of birth: April 26, 1963 Martial arts practice: Wushu and mix martial arts he need to learn for movies Jet Li does not believe that he is one of the best around the world. However,...

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The Shiny History of Silk

There was a best kept secret in the ancient world before it was stolen by the west; A secret that was the main reason for the commercial and cultural relationships between the East and the West in ancient times; A secret that made untold riches for those who knew; A secret that created a commercial route across cold mountains, lush valleys and arid deserts.

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Most famous Cantonese opera: Di Nu Hua

Di Nu Hua, written in 1957, is a very famous Cantonese opera. It focuses on the story of Princess Changping, the last princess of the Ming Dynasty.

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Nyonya Kuih Dadar or Nyonya Coconut Crêpes Recipe

Recipe for the nyonya version of the Malay favourite cake -Kuih Dadar, a type of dessert Crêpes which are stuffed with a mixture of fresh coconut and palm sugar. Step by step guide is given.

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When Spirits Come Calling

It was in 1847 that the Fox family moved to Hydeville, New York. Today Hydesville no longer exists. John Fox was a farmer who moved into a somewhat small wooden house with his wife and two of three daughters Margaret and Kate. At that time Margaret...

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