Barney the Purple Dinosaur is Back and has a New Look

Barney is back, and while Mattel has not yet officially confirmed it, we’re guessing he still loves you.   Toy giant Mattel (MAT) announced Monday that Barney, the friendly (and, let’s be honest, cringe-worthy to a large group of Millennials who watched him as pre-schoolers, and to their parents) purple […]


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Chinese Idioms – Useful Chengyu

Chinese Idioms – Useful Chengyu (in Chinese and English) The ability to recite “chengyu”, or Chinese idioms, is often a litmus test in China to show not only your language abilities but even your intellect. Learn all you need to know about Chinese sayings along with 21 useful chengyu that […]


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Chinese Idioms

Chinese idioms, or chengyu (成语 chéngyǔ), are an essential part of the Chinese language. Read on to discover how Chinese idioms are constructed and learn some of the most common Chinese idioms in use today. Let’s get straight to it! Here are common Chinese idioms to put into use starting […]


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To Cut Cost of Having Babies

In aging China, a call for ‘bold’ steps to cut cost of having babies. A Chinese health official has urged local governments to take “bold” steps to lower the cost of having babies and raising children to reduce the burden on families and boost fertility, a state-backed publication reported on […]


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Borgs Are Taking Over College Parties

Borgs are taking over college parties, and TikTok. What exactly are they? The borg — “blackout rage gallon” — has become the drink of choice on college campuses across the country.   Made with half water, half vodka, a caffeinated flavor enhancer and a dash of powdered electrolytes, the drink […]


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