These sleek giants, which the Chinese call sword-billed sturgeons, were once commonly seen and caught not only in the Yangtze but also other rivers in China. Their enormous bulk made them a ...

A common misperception of Chinese historical society is that it lacked scientific ... With the development of annealing in the third century, ploughshares, longer swords, and even buildings were ...

The traditional katana sword is fashioned only from the purest steel, which the Japanese call tamahagane ("jewel steel"). Over three days and three nights, smelters using ancient techniques shovel ...

The orchid is known for its beauty and once changed hands for vast sums. Now, scientists are gaining an insight into how the plant prized for its beauty colonised almost every habitat on Earth.

Please verify your email address. The journey to acquire powerful swords in Dungeons and Dragons is long and arduous but worth it. Players should carefully consider which sword fits their ...

Few things in Chinese culture are more widely misunderstood outside of China than the Chinese language. The Chinese write very differently from us and indeed from all other literate societies in today ...

Get ready to slice and dice your way through countless enemies. In this list, we’re breaking down our picks for the best sword fighting games across all platforms. From classic titles to the ...

Chinese cabbages are available all year, look for fresh, firm heads that feel heavy for their size. Tiny black flecks on the leaves are normal and harmless. Reject heads that look wilted, limp or ...

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Update: We previously added Sword of Convallaria's second new character, Simona, to the A tier of this tier list and we've also shifted the ranking of a few other heroes in response to our ...

September 2, 2024: We’ve added one new Pull a Sword code to this list. What are the new Pull a Sword codes? To wield the mighty blade, you need all the extra resources you can get – including ...

For decades, Chinese workers have wrapped up their working lives at relatively young ages: 60 for men and as early as 50 for women. But all that is about to change as the Chinese government passed ...