Author: Anita L Hummel
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10 Myths Debunked About The Philippines
The Philippines is a beautiful place to visit. But like with many other countries, there can be a lot of misunderstanding about what is acceptable or not in this southeast island nation. There are many myths about the Philippines and what is acceptable or not. Some of these myths can almost seem outlandish such as…
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What Is It Like To Live in Milwaukee?
I grew up outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. My parents moved to a suburb of Milwaukee when I was in the 3rd grade. Milwaukee is a great city to live in. A city of its size has a lot to offer, such as great sports teams, an excellent downtown area, world-class museums and parks, and many…
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How Did The Manchu Conquer China?
When people learn about Chinese History, it isn’t apparent that China’s last dynasty was not Chinese but was considered Manchurian. The Manchus conquered China partly because the Ming Dynasty was in disarray, and the Manchurians’ military forces were superior in their military discipline, unity, and preparedness. The Ming Dynasty dealt with infighting and a very…
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Understanding Human Poverty
Poverty is one of those aspects of human life that many turn away from or do not want to hear about, significantly if it does not directly affect them, their families, and their lives. Yet, the world is daily filled with the issues of human poverty. Human poverty goes beyond just the standard or restricted…
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Vietnamese Nuts – Interesting History of Peanuts and Cashews
People who come to Vietnam may be surprised to see that Vietnamese food uses a lot of peanuts and some cashew nuts. It is surprising that neither one of these nuts is native to Vietnam. Both peanuts and cashew nuts were introduced to Asia by Portuguese and Spanish traders. The peanut is native to South…
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Guide To Virtual Fitness Challenges – How Do They Work?
I love to do Virtual Challenges as they help me to keep up my fitness goals. A virtual challenge is an excellent way to record all the miles you do for exercise or even your daily walking. Virtual challenges are, as the name implies – virtual fitness challenges – you will purchase the challenge and…