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Every culture has its own superstitions1, which are about mysterious events and powers that cannot be seen. Luck and omens2 are the most common superstitions. These beliefs were formed because people didn't have modern science to understand the world
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In May of 2001, Ingrid Betancourt launched her campaign1 to become president of Columbia. She took a bus all around Columbia to talk to the people and figure out what their needs were. Nearly a year later, she wanted to meet with the people of the Re
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New studies show that attractive women who date less attractive men have better relationships. This is because most men stress the importance of beauty while most women stress being treated well. In general, such couples are more supportive1 of each
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Christmas is a holiday that is over 2,000 years old. When we speak of Christmas, we tend to think of decorations, shiny lights, snow, presents, and trees. But some of these are quite recent traditions. What is the real story behind Christmas? Christm
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Nick found a newly opened doughnut store on the way home. Because he felt curious and hungry, he decided to buy some. Despite the long line of people that were already waiting in front of the shop, Nick lined up. He waited for almost an hour, but he
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In the 1700s, a lot of German immigrants moved to the US. According to German folklore, certain animals have special powers on certain days. The groundhog is one of those animals. Its special day was previously on Candlemas, a holiday that was celebr
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For years, Barry Clifford has been trying to solve a 300-year-old riddle. It isn't an ordinary riddle, though. It is a clue to the location of the pirate Black Sam Bellamy's treasure. Piracy came alive in the 1720s and incredibly, 2,000 to 3,000 pira
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Tom's father got transferred and his family had to move to a new city. Tom was not happy at all. He was worried and scared because the next day would be his first day at his new school. He did not know any of the kids or teachers and wondered if anyo
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Martian Sign Language 火星文手语 Just like the hip young people who use Martian (newly formed words) online, hearing-impaired kids have slang of their own. Chiu Man-ying, a teacher at the Taipei School for the Hearing Impaired, says that hearing
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Stonehenge Decoded 千古疑云巨石阵 by Matthew Brown Stonehenge has been shrouded in mystery for more than 4,500 years. Now a British archaeologist may have found out some of its secrets. 4,500 多年以来，巨石群一直笼罩着一股神秘色
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The Grossness of Halitosis 恶，有口臭！ by Suzanne Cowan and Matthew Brown Are friends standing at a distance? Maybe it's time to get rid of your bad breath. 朋友们都跟你保持距离？也许你该消除一下口臭了。 Almost everyone
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60 Tons of Paint 浪漫花都的地标艾菲尔铁塔 by Lars Berry If you'd lived in Paris between 1889 and 1930, you would have enjoyed the sight of the world's tallest building. La Tour Eiffel was named after its head contractor, Gustave Eiffel, a
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Hollywood: Home of Movie History 电影之都好莱坞 by Jerri Graham In the hills above Los Angeles, you can see an image that is familiar to millions: tall, white letters spelling HOLLYWOOD. It is a famous symbol of the world's movie capital. Howe
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Starbucks: 14,000 Stores in 43 Countries and Still Growing 星巴克传奇 by Luke Dodds Chances are you've enjoyed a cup of coffee from Starbucks. Since the opening of the first Starbucks in 1971 as a vendor of high-quality coffee beans and brewing
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A Solar City 太阳能城市 by Lars Berry A city in China has taken big steps in changing its energy sources. 中国有座城市已大大改变了其所仰赖的能源。 Practically everything around your home that was made in a factory owes its ex
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Naturalism, and Jean-Franois Millet 自然主义与米勒 Take a look at a style of art that tries to show things as they are. 看看自然主义如何呈现事物的自然风华。 by Matthew Brown 6/23 If you were setting out to create a painting o
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Chicago: An American City 兼容并蓄的芝加哥 by Kevin Lustig If you want to see the US, don't overlook Chicago and its Millennium Park. 如果你想了解美国，千万别错过芝加哥和千禧公园。 People all over the world are familiar
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The Virgin Queen 女王未出嫁 by Matthew Brown Like many historical figures that keep people fascinated, Elizabeth I remains somewhat enigmatic. No one knows the whole truth about the personal aspects of Elizabeth's story. Of course, these things
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A Flame of Hope 荣耀的奥运圣火 by Kevin Lustig With the 2008 Summer Olympics about a year away, there is a lot to be done. One of the many things _(1)_ hammered out is the exact route of the Olympic Flame on its trip to Beijing. As discussions
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Quieting the Mind 身心平静 by Marcus Maurice Meditation is an exercise in quieting the mind. Meditation can help restore mental balance leading to a feeling of happiness and contentment. Think of the brain as a faucet where the water is constantl
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