Drink to Your Health 没事多喝水 Since all living things need it, and it makes up two-thirds of our bodies, it seems obvious that water is vital to our health. Most people, however, drink fewer than the eight recommended glasses each day. An alar...
A Healing Cuisine 食补 ── 中国吃的艺术 Chinese cuisine is widely known and enjoyed in all four corners of the world. Who could not confess to longing for a favorite Chinese dish? But there is one interesting concept concerning Chinese foo...
What Is the Truth behind the Mummy's Curse? 都是法老王诅咒搞的鬼？ For over a century, tales of Egyptian mummies seeking revenge over their disturbed tombs have excited the curiosity of people around the world. However, according to Britis...
Pride and Prejudice 傲慢与偏见 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 appeal. Austen wrote about univer...
Pair Skating and Ice Dancing 双人花样滑冰与冰上舞蹈 At this month's Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, U.S.A., some of the most spectacular action will take place on the indoor ice rink. Sports fans who are turned off by the sometimes brut...
World Cup Fever Hits Asia 世足热蔓延全亚 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 sporting event to rival the Ol...
Gossip: Have You Heard? 流言流言莫牵挂 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 and cause you to have sleepl...
Since its first appearance in the 15th century in the courts of European royalty, ballet has become one of the most loved forms of dance. One of the most beloved ballets is Swan Lake. First performed in Russia in 1895, it continues to thrill audience...
Wheels Around the World 自行车环球梦 Do you have the courage to pursue your dreams? If you doubt your own abilities, perhaps you can take inspiration from the story of two Taiwanese women who made their wish come true. Like many other young peo...
Larry's Lawn Chair Ride 梦想起飞，别一飞冲天 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. Air Force, but was rejec...
