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If you are in the mood for some Chinese History, check out:

1) The Rise of Chinese Triad Societies
Description: The term Chinese Triad Societies refers to the conglomerate of criminal syndicates concealed within Chinese communities around the world. Despite their deplorable presence in the current time, their origin was virtuous and commendable. In this article, we will trace the root of the Chinese Triads.

Link: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art42931.asp


2) Origin of Yin Yang
Description: Yin yang to the Chinese people is not merely a philosophy or an abstract belief. It is the vein that course through the entire Chinese civilisation and Chinese thoughts. This article briefly delineates the origin of the notion of yin yang, and incidentally, elucidates its essence.

Link: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art40587.asp


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Description: Rice is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals when consumed as food. But the benefits of rice are not limited to our dietary intake. Rice water, which is really the by-product of the process of preparing rice, is also a valuable substance that can be used in many ways in our daily life.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art39269.asp


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