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After a brush with the paranormal your mind is likely swimming with questions and a sense of awe and mystery. As humans living in the 21st century we are used to having answers to the questions that plague us most – especially when they deal with our own experiences. But while we may not be…
In old Greek myths, the serpent made frequent appearances and continued to serve as symbolism in many stories. Some myths portray gods and other characters has possessing the qualities of the serpent. In this article, you will encounter some of the instances in where the serpent plays a role in Greek myths. For example, Typhon…
Certain foods play an influential role in the celebration of holidays and other special days. For example, garlic is just one of the edibles that are utilized during the Chinese Laba Festival held during the twelfth lunar month. In this article, you will learn more about holidays that appear on the ancient Chinese calendar. Spirit…
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Specific days of the lunar months of the Chinese calendar are quite important in some of the celebrations of the culture, which date back thousands of years. Some holidays commemorate the life of important figures while others focus on ancient myths, such as the tale of romance and lost love discussed in this article. Duanwu…
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**image1***Edmond Halley (1656 -1742) was a British astronomer who became the first to prove that comets traveled in orbits. Because of this, he brought to everyone’s attention that it was possible to calculate when the next comet would be seen from Earth. In this article, you will learn about the different times that the comet…
As astronomers worked with early telescopes, the largest celestial bodies were the first to be discovered. In this article, you will learn facts about Jupiter, the Sun, as well as an asteroid that you can see in the sky with the naked eye. Jupiter The largest planet in the Solar System is Jupiter , so…
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Dragons play an important role in the Chinese culture, so it’s not a surprise that the creature is worshipped during some festivals. From paying homage to the Dragon King or hosting a parade are just some of the traditions. In this article, you will encounter rituals associated with the Zhonghe Festival (called the Blue Dragon…
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In many cultures, people have saved some of their ancient traditions that they incorporate into their modern observances. For the Chinese, they follow traditional holidays by following the days of their ancient calendar. In this article, you will learn about important days associated with the Chinese culture, such as the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival….
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When the seventh month of the ancient Chinese calendar comes around, the Chinese celebrate what is known as the Ghost Festival. The observance is associated with the full moon and coincides with the new season and the fall harvest. In this article, you will learn more about the holiday and how people celebrate. During the…
The first thing that astronomers landed on when they went up into space was the Moon , the only one that humans have been able to truly explore. In addition to facts about the Moon, you encounter facts about what astronomers have seen while in space, moons associated with Saturn, and the literary references associated…
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