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The Atlantic Ocean 大西洋 The Atlantic Ocean is one of the oceans that separate the Old World from the New. For centuries it kept the Americas from being discovered by the people of Europe. It is m
Happy Fourth of July! Most people are probably aware of the significance of July 4 to Americans. They might not know, however, about the origins of some of the traditions associated with Independence
The Teacher's Last Shocking Lesson A remarkable woman reasons with her killer - and tapes it She used the miniature tape recorder for a graduate-school course she was taking. The device, though, would
The New Music The new music was built out of materials already in existence: blues, rock'n'roll, folk music. But although the forms remained, something completely new and original was made out of thes
Wake up and Smell the Coffee 饮咖啡也要思源 Some people cannot imagine starting the day without a cup of coffee. From the most fashionable cafes of Paris to the breakfast stands lining the stre
Tuesdays with Morris 相约星期二 Anyone who has benefited from the advice and experience of an older and wiser person is likely to immediately identify with the author of the American best seller
Bobby and Peter Farrelly have been widely hailed, and occasionally criticized, for their wacky, lowbrow humor that leaves audiences rolling in the aisles. We have enjoyed their goofy, unforgettable sc
All That Jazz “爵”代风华 You may have heard of Kenny G, but what do you really know about jazz? Jazz is a genuinely American art form that has blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon. It is cert
A.I. 《人工智能》 Any Steven Spielberg film is eagerly anticipated by his millions of fans, and his upcoming movie A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) is no exception. Since many of its details have
The Nature of Nokia 诺基亚独领风骚 There is an approximately one-in-three chance that the next person you see holding a cell phone against the side of their head will be speaking into a Nokia p
Appreciating Armani 魅力无限亚曼尼 Fashion followers fortunate enough to be in Spain between March and August this year will surely not want to pass up an exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum in
Let's Hear It for Mom! 听听妈妈的故事 Where would we be without mothers, those tireless caregivers who wipe our noses, pack our lunches, cry at our weddings, and always consider us, though we m
Remembering the Lady of the Lamp 感谢白衣天使 As with natural disasters such as earthquakes, war exacts a heavy psychological toll on those of its victims fortunate enough to avoid death or inju
Larry's Lawn Chair Ride Larry Walters’ boyhood dream was not an unusual one: He wanted to fly. What was unusual, though, was the way he fulfilled it. After finishing school, Larry joined the U.S. Ai
The Making of Isaac Newton Anyone who has ever gone to school is probably aware that Isaac Newton formed his theory of gravity after seeing an apple fall from a tree. This story is allegedly true. Wha
Where Do Rainbows Come From? Throughout history, rainbows have been a source of mystery and legend. Rainbows are also important symbols in a number of cultures around the world. In the Old Testament o
How Self-Acceptance Leads to Happiness Within Finding acceptance is a natural desire of most people. When we are young, it is important to us to be accepted by a group and to be seen as
Don't Be an April Fool! If it is the morning of April 1 and you see some money on the ground, perhaps you should think twice before you pick it up. It might have been glued there by someone keen to tu
Basking in the Land of Smiles What do you look for when choosing a travel destination? We all have our own ideas about what makes a great vacation, but no matter what you are looking for, there is a g