[Extensive Reading] China Finds 25 Bombs Left by World War II Japanese

China's state media say authorities in Heilongjiang Province have found 25 bombs they believe Japanese troops abandoned during World War Two...

[Extensive Reading] The Definition of "Price"

The price system is a complex network composed of the prices of all the products bought and sold in the economy as well as those of a myriad of services, including labor, professional, transportation, and public-utility services...

[Extensive Reading] Let's Stop Keeping Pets 2

It is not unreasonable to believe that the amount of money we spend on the average pet dog could keep a child alive in a region of great poverty...

[Extensive Reading] Let's Stop Keeping Pets 1

There's plenty to be said in favor of keeping pets. But with all that in mind, I still say let's stop keeping pets...

[Extensive Reading] Collectibles

Collectibles have been a part of almost every culture since ancient times. Whereas some objects have been collected for their usefulness, others have been selected for their aesthetic beauty alone.

[Extensive Reading] Broken Wings, Flying Heart

He lost his arms in an accident that claimed his father's life—who was the main source of support for the family. Since then, he has had to depend on the arms of his younger brother. For the sake of taking care of him, his younger brother became his shadow, never leaving him alone for years. Except for writing with his toes, he was completely unable to do anything in his life.

[Extensive Reading] Five balls in your life

Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them work, family, health, friends and spirit and you're keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back...

[Extensive Reading] Dealing with depression

Depression can make a person feel unusually sad, worthless, uninterested in activities that used to be fun, restless or even suicidal.

[Extensive Reading] Survey: Most home buyers unhappy

Buying a house for most of the people is a once in a lifetime decision, which means people decide to do so only after coming across the ideal house. Surprisingly, eight in every 10 home buyers are unhappy with their houses...

[Extensive Reading] Young couples pay the price for marrying too soon

Last year, for example, Shanghai's Xuhui District Civil Affairs Bureau saw 1,221 college graduates aged 22 to 24 tie the knot, up 50 percent on the previous year...