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Wang Zhenyi Poetry in English
Wang Zhenyi was a scientist and poet in the late 18th century of China. Here, we present the full poems of Wang Zhenyi in English. (Collection of Poems)
Stoicism and Breakups
Breakups are tough. We look at the relationship between Stoicism and breakups and how to use the philosophy to restore joy in your life.
What is the column index number in VLOOKUP?
In this article, we explain how to use the column index number in VLOOKUP functions in Excel and provide some examples.
Stoicism and Depression: A Counterintuitive Approach
We explore how Stoicism, the philosophy of joy, could help with depression. (Article, 5 min)
Set A Fitness Goal This Summer
Looking for a way to stay fit this summer? Here’s one way that’s worked for us. (Article, 5 minutes)
What is Simpson’s Paradox?
How can one player outhit another player every season and still have a lower career average? (Article, 4 minutes)
Where does the US Government Spend Its Money?
The Federal Budget is a hotly debated topic. But what does the government actually spend its money on? (Article, 5 min)
The French Revolution and the Birth of Modern Nationalism
Marchons! Our guest writer, Liam McGraw, explains the origins of the modern idea of nationalism. (Article, 6 min)
Famous Intellectual Women of History
In this article, we explore some famous intellectual women of history, including Anna Comnena, Hypatia, Hildgarde of Bingen, and Wang Zhenyi. (Article, 5 min)
Why Was Josephine Important to Napoleon’s Rule?
The Empress Josephine was an active contributor to Napoleon’s success. Find out why in this article. (Article, 5 min.)
Best Lord of The Rings Gift Ideas
One gift to rule them all, but where to find it? We’ve combed the web to find the best Lord of the Rings gifts. (Article, 5 mins)
Over 100 of the Best Stoicism Quotes
We’ve scoured the ancient sources and put together over 100 of the best Stoicism quotes from Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus and more. (Article, 8 min)
The origins of Peter Dinklage’s new movie, Cyrano
Based on a play about a real life French nobleman, Cyrano de Bergerac is the focus of Peter Dinklage’s upcoming movie. (Article, 5 min)
How to Make Undesirable Events Less Terrible
Life can throw us off course sometimes. Here’s one way to start getting back on track. (Article, 3 minutes).
Why Do So Many People Need Glasses?
Why do so many people need glasses? Shouldn’t early humans have survived without them? We explore the latest science in this article. (Article, 5 min)
Invictus
A poem about perseverance in the face of life’s obstacles. By William Ernest Henley. (Poem, 1 minute)
The Benefit of Your Job You Might Be Missing
Your salary might cause you to underestimate the value of your job. Here’s why. (Article, 3 minutes)
Is the Hunger Games a children’s novel?
Why does a children’s book like The Hunger Games feature so much violence? (Article, 5 min)
What is the column index number in VLOOKUP?
In this article, we explain how to use the column index number in VLOOKUP functions in Excel and provide some examples.