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Interesting Things with JC

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983: "Go"

Interesting Things with JC #983: "Go" - Explore the ancient and strategic game of Go, believed to be over 2,500 years old, with roots in Chinese culture. Delve into its rich history and enduring appeal as players strive to outmaneuver each other on the board.

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883: "The 12th Day of Christmas"

Interesting Things with JC #883: 'The 12th Day of Christmas' - Explore the significance of 12 drummers as they connect various historical periods, from ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia to medieval Europe. This narrative delves into the profound symbolic and cultural roles of drumming across time, uniting faith, history, and tradition in a rhythmic journey.

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667: "Tiananmen Square"

Interesting Things with JC #667: "Tiananmen Square" - The Tiananmen Square Massacre occurred in Beijing, China, when the government used military force to suppress pro-democracy protests. The event became a symbol of government repression and the struggle for democracy. #TiananmenSquare #Massacre #GovernmentRepression #ProDemocracy

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475: "2 New Minerals Discovered in Meteorite"

Interesting Things with JC #475: "2 New Minerals Discovered in Meteorite" - The minerals were discovered within a slice of the ninth-largest meteorite ever discovered, the El Ali meteorite, which crashed in Somalia in 2020.

Ref - https://www.ualberta.ca/folio/2022/11/new-minerals-discovered-in-massive-meteorite-may-reveal-clues-to-asteroid-formation.html

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461: "Where Traditional Kampo Medicines of Japan Came From"

Interesting Things with JC #461: "Where Traditional Kampo Medicines of Japan Came From" - Researchers from Japan and China, led by Professor Toshihiko Matsuo of Okayama University's Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, conducted a thorough review of available Chinese, Japanese, and English literature in order to shed light on a long-standing mystery.

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322: "Fireworks"

Interesting Things with JC #322: "Fireworks" - The moment when fireworks were discovered is unclear though. One set of sources claims that they were discovered 2000 years ago, while another dates the discovery to the Song dynasty's ninth century (960-1279). Lets dig into how fireworks work, their history, and learn about the largest firework ever!

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290: "Zhengzhou, China"

Interesting Things with JC #290: "Zhengzhou, China" is the capital of Henan Province, and is called the Green City for the vast number of trees here years ago. From Mount Song to the Shaolin Temples, Yellow River Scenic Area to the Henan Museum, and more! Take a journey with me to this historic land.

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187 - Interesting Things: B E I J I N G

As the Olympic games draw to a close, let's look at some of the more interesting things about the city of Beijing. It is China’s second-most populous city after Shanghai, estimated at 20.4 million people. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world. The first city erected on the spot, Jicheng, was founded in 1045 BC and was the capital of the Ji Kingdom.

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