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5 Profound Insights From Lao-tzu, Founder of Taoism

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Lao-tzu was the legendary Taoist philosopher whose words sound profoundly modern. They help us maintain a sense of harmony and balance in an often-chaotic world.

Are the Dropa stones authentic?

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Ancient caves! Mysterious stones! Tiny little beings with strange heads! Sounds like the plot of an Indiana Jones movie, doesn't it? The legend of the Dropa stones has persisted for over half a century now, but is any of it actually true?

That Fat, Jolly Fella Isn't Buddha

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HowStuffWorks delves into the differences between the 'Laughing Buddha' and the founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama.

How Crossbows Work

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The crossbow, a weapon popular with Wookiees, vampire slayers and some modern hunters, looks like a cross between a bow and a rifle. Learn how it was invented.

The Hardest Languages to Learn (for English and Non-English Speakers)

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The English language is challenging due to complicated grammar, inconsistent sentence structure and colloquial idioms that it doesn't share with related languages. However, English is a target language that sees significantly more resources and opportunities for immersion than many other languages.

Meaning of Taoism

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Taoism is a collection of philophies and ideas that has survived for almost two thousand years. Learn more about the meaning of Taoism.

How Zen Koans Unlock the (Gateless) Gate of Enlightenment

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A koan is a riddle or puzzle that Zen Buddhists use during meditation to help them unravel greater truths. We look at some examples to see how these enigmatic sayings work.

What is the Longest Book in the World?

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The longest book in the world can be determined by word count, page number, or character count (letters, not personalities).

Colorful Tibetan Prayer Flags Aim to Convey Blessings Through the Wind

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You've probably seen Tibetan prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, but what do they symbolize and who should hang them?

When Were Guns Invented? A Brief History of Guns

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The first gun was created more than 1,000 years ago, effectively changing warfare - and society - in incomprehensible ways. But do we know who actually made the first firearm?

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