6 Fascinating Facts about Herbs in Asia
Text by various authors
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Herbs have been used for a variety of reasons across eras and cultures in human history. While herbs are...
6 Herbs to Look out for in a Herbal Tea Blend
Rose tea, a beverage known for its soothing properties
Teas in numerous flavours are available all over the world, each possessing their own advantageous health...
How Minimalism Can Help You Live a Sustainable Lifestyle
By Katreena Sarmiento
Nowadays, people are increasingly adopting a minimalist style to get their lives in order. There's a wide variety of content being published...
Dear World, Let Us All Fist Bump and Peace Out!
September 21 is the day where the world observes and celebrate a day to promote global solidarity for building a peaceful and sustainable world.
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Coronavirus Continues Killing Innocents
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China’s Attempt at Mitigating Plastic Waste
Text: Sitaraah Joshi
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The Healing Power of Bathing
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PeruGunung Padang is once again making headlines as the first pyramid in Southeast Asia and the oldest megalithic site in the world.Recent discoveries as deep as 90 feet found the hill-pyramid to contain...
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon has captured the imagination of historians worldwide for centuries. Yet, its existence remains a debate as years of digging have turned up nothing about the lost Gardens.First described in a book called Babyloniaca by a Chaldean priest named Berossus in 280 BC, the...
