Category: History & Culture
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Difference Between Democratic Socialism & National Socialism
One day I was speaking to a girl from the United Kingdom who was married to an American. Both she and her husband were students in the United States. She told me if she had children, she wanted to have them back in the United Kingdom, as her hospitalization would be almost entirely paid for.…
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Why Did Rabindranath Tagore Get The Nobel Prize? Plus Tagore Quotes
I recently listened to a podcast and heard a quote by the Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore. My friend Carrie who also listened to the same podcast sent me some information on him; since hearing his quote, I have been fascinated by Rabindranath Tagore and his life and poetry. Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-European to…
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Koi Fish Symbolism And Meaning Defined
Many Koi Fish swim in a pond near my house in Hanoi, Vietnam. The Koi fish were put there purposely as a sign of good luck for anyone who walked or lived near the pond. The Koi fish have many symbols, from their color to the fish. The fish can bring you positive energy, good…
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Why I Love ABBA’s Music, 9 Reasons Why
The other day, I was riding in a taxi in Hanoi, Vietnam, and I had on my headphones listening to the new ABBA Voyager album. I mentioned ABBA, and the driver quickly asked if I wanted to have him put on some ABBA music. This is the symbol of ABBA and their music – it…
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Tibetan Buddhism Vs. Zen Buddhism, 7 Main Differences
Understanding Buddhism is not always easy. When traveling to Asia, it is good to understand some differences between the two major Buddhist sects. Tibetan and Zen Buddhism are Buddhist sects traditionally practiced in different parts of Asia. Zen Buddhism is practiced mainly in East Asia, whereas Tibetan Buddhism is practiced mainly in Tibet, Mongolia, and…
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11 Reasons Why Ho Chi Minh or Uncle Ho is Vietnam’s Hero
Anyone who travels to Vietnam will quickly learn how important the Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh is to the Vietnamese people. Vietnam’s largest city was renamed from Saigon to Ho Chi Minh City to honor him. Ho Chi Minh, also known as Uncle Ho by the Vietnamese, is the founder of present-day Vietnam; he is…