In a freezing part of China, the winter fishermen are bringing in their nets. Meanwhile, a local ceremony dedicated to the lake and fish is held.
Preparations are underway for New Year's festivities near Chagan Lake. Fish is on the menu- and lots of it!
Fishing with a difference: the Gin people display the dying art of stilt fishing. Meanwhile, a deep sea fishing crew sets sail from Hainan.
Follow a deep sea fishing voyage from Hainan and learn about the trials and tribulations faced by the crew.
Follow a deep sea fishing voyage from Hainan and learn about the trials and tribulations faced by the crew.
The conclusion to "A Bite of China" reminds us to appreciate the diversity of the natural world in China and the rich variety of food this provides.
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Superstitious people might have you believe that disturbing a pharaoh's tomb will curse you to die. But, is there a scientific explanation behind this phenomenon?
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What caused a Spanish tourist to pass out in the Great Pyramid? Could it be the Curse of the Pharaohs?
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People first started believing in the Curse of the Pharaohs when British Egyptologists found Tutankhamen's tomb in the 1920s and Lord Carnarvon died mysteriously shortly thereafter. What's the scientific explanation for his untimely demise?
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The Curse of the Pharaohs has apparently even struck people who have never entered the Egyptian tombs and was cited as the reason for the sinking of the Titanic.
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None of the explanations behind the Curse of the Pharaohs have been definitively proven as not everyone who has entered the tomb has succumbed to its fate. What are we to believe?
Perhaps the most rewarding moment of a delivery guy's job is seeing the customer's satisfaction.
Making deliveries requires more work and skill than you might think. Can you imagine running to over 40 different locations each day?
When easily wolfing down our food, we should always take into account the hard work of the delivery guy who brought it to us.
Can you image teaching in rural China where you are probably the only foreigner?
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One of the biggest problems in Chinese society is the absence of parents in their kids’ lives. Parents often work elsewhere while the children stay in their hometown with their grandparents.
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Confidence is very important in determining one's future success. What would you do to help children gain confidence?
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Although Israel is a small country established in recent years, it has a long cultural history like China.
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Sometimes, when your goal is too hard to reach, take a step back. Go for a more achievable goal and work hard towards it.
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As the process is much more important, it's OK to not achieve your dream.
Rush hour at metro stations in big Chinese cities can be very challenging as the stations are packed with people.
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