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American stores 美国各种类型的商店 In the United States you will find yourself being urged from every page of every newspaper and on practically every television station to buy all kinds of g
Fallacies about Food 关于饮食的几种错误观点 Many primitive peoples believed that by eating an animal they could get some of the good qualities of that animal for themselves. They thought, f
American Superstitions Many of us already know about several American superstitions. Having a black cat cross your path, walking under a ladder, and breaking a mirror are all bad luck. In addition to
Kicking up Some Dust At first glance, dust storms do not seem very fascinating. Winds pick up fine particles from the ground, and then the air becomes thick with dust. What is interesting, though, is
Non-verbal Communication If anyone asked you what were the main means of communication between people, what would you say? That isn't catch question. The answer is simple and obvious. It would almost
Current Attitudes toward Physical Fitness Recently we were told by a student that setting aside time for improving his physical fitness would be a total misuse of his working hours. He assured us that
What Is Money and What Are Its Functions? 金钱及金钱的功用是什么? Money is something you've been familiar with throughout your life. In fact, you may already consider yourself an expert o
Dieting Your Way to Health Almost everyone considers going on a diet sometime in his or her life. All, regardless of sex and age, have something in common - losing weight and losing it fast. Though th
Sleepwalking - Fact or Fancy? There is an endless supply of stories about sleepwalkers. Persons have been said to climb on roofs, solve mathematical problems, compose music, walk through windows, and
From Hell (I) 地狱追魂帖 In the autumn of 1888, in London’s sordid Whitechapel district, one name evoked terror and trepidation1 more than any other: “Jack the Ripper”. Never identified, Ja
Following un Ancient Footsteps 长相“丝”守:丝绸之路话从头 One of the world's most ancient and historically important trade routes, the Silk Road conjures up exotic images of camel cara
Tradition Facing Forward 国油双峰塔:亚洲出头天! With pinnacles ascending 452 meters above Kuala Lumpur, the Petronas Twin Towers have a slender elegance reminiscent1 of the graceful spir
Although people of different ethnicities have been mixing for centuries, the subject of interracial relationships is still controversial. Even now, mixed couples face many obstacles, including laws re
Modern-Day Pirates 仿你千遍也不“赝”倦 Tired of paying $2000 for a Louis Vuitton handbag? Snatch up a replica of the designer's work in Hong Kong's street markets for only a thousand, and i
Turn the TV on to one of the cable sports channels anytime and there's a pretty good chance you'll see two or four powerfully built young people grunting and yelling as they smash a rubber ball across
What Is the Truth behind the Mummy's Curse? For over a century, tales of Egyptian mummies seeking revenge over their disturbed tombs have excited the curiosity of people around the world. However, acc
Pride and Prejudice Although first published almost 200 years ago, the novels of Jane Austen have retained their popularity around the world.It is not difficult to find the reasons for their enduring
World Cup Fever Hits Asia When France and Senegal kick off on May 31 in the opening game of the 2002 soccer World Cup Finals, they will be making history. For the first time, the only international sp
Gossip: Have You Heard? Hello. You know me. I am in your office, at your parties, and on your phone. I am cunning and cruel. I have the power to ruin your life. For amusement, I will break your heart
I Think, Therefore I Am Here Perhaps you have a big test coming up and you are feeling nervous. These days, it is pass or perish, so you know you have got to do well. The pressure is on, so you may be