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Leaves of a mature marijuana plant are seenin a display at The International Cannabis and Hemp Expo April 18, 2010 at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California.
Woman loses 80 lbs. using medicinal marijuana; Studies link Cannabis use to body weight

A 42-year old woman named Becca Foster claims that medicinal marijuana helped her lose a total of 80 lbs. of weight within a year and a half. She confessed going through "cannabis cleanse", which helped her shed all the weight.

A child is dolled up for the Halloween.
Lead, heavy metals found in Halloween makeup for kids

A study conducted by the Breast Cancer Fund found heavy metals and toxic chemicals in children's Halloween makeup. Tests were done on 49 different makeup products and it was found that almost half of them contained at least one harmful chemical such as lead.

Many Chinese parents send their kids to English training schools.
China to Encourage Filipino English Teachers by Loosening Restrictions; Philippines to Be Added in English-speaking List

The Philippines is going to be included in China’s English-speaking list of countries.

Luosifen is a dish of rice noodles boiled with pickled bamboo shoots, dried turnip, peanuts and fresh vegetables in spiced river snail soup.
Speeding Up: Liuzhou’s Snail Noodles Reach the Global Market

Luosifen, traditional rice noodles cooked with river snails, has become popular from being a street food sold at night markets in Liuzhou, Guangxi Region to an export commodity entering the global market.

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“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” was translated to Chinese by Ma Ainong and published by People's Literature Publishing House.
The Magic Relived: Simplified Chinese Version of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' Lands Bookstores Nationwide

Chinese fans of Harry Potter can linger a little more in the wizarding world as the simplified Chinese version of the series' eighth book hits bookstores nationwide on Saturday.

Many standard speakers of Mandarin are not in Beijing.
Study: Chinese Standard Speakers Not from Beijing

A new study reveals that most of the Chinese standard speakers are not from the country’s capital.

A hand-picked Aids patient receives a gift from students during a media event in Ditan hospital to demonstrate China's concern for HIV November 30, 2003 in Beijing, China.
New study ends urban legend that ‘Patient Zero’ brought HIV to U.S.

These days most ongoing studies related to HIV are engaged in discovering how to cure the virus. However, findings of a new study undertaken by scientists at the University of Arizona throw new light on the spread of the disease in the United States.

Many people in China are getting into mindful eating to solve weight problems.
Mindful Eating Gets Interest from Chinese Food Enthusiasts; Physical and Mental Benefits Sought

More Chinese are being mindful eaters to improve their health.

Arna Ýr Jónsdóttir, a 20-year-old former gymnast, represents Iceland at the 2016 Miss Grand International pageant.
Miss Iceland body-shamed, quits Miss Grand international 2016

Miss Iceland 2015 Arna ýr Jónsdóttir, 20, made a surprising decision to drop out of the Miss Grand International 2016 beauty pageant days before the competition. The model revealed the organizers advised her to lose weight in order to improve her chances of winning.

Elcomsoft has discovered a security flaw on iOS 10 which may allow hackers to access Apple device backups.
Apple releases iOS 10.1 update, fixes security flaw; Reasons to upgrade

Apple has recently released the latest version of their mobile operating system - the iOS 10.1. After reports of a researcher at Keen Lab named Marco Grassi discovering a security hole that allows hackers to actually invade the iOS 10 through malicious JPEG files, Apple says they have the problem fixed. The iOS 10.1 update now includes a patch that solves this security problem.

China's sports market is expected to grow at over 5 trillion yuan in 2025.
How to lose weight: 5 ways to burn fat without exercise or dieting

It is a common misconception that losing weight is all about rigorous exercise and a strict diet. However, sometimes even the smallest of efforts can help you drop off those extra pounds. Below are some incredibly easy ways to say to goodbye to extra body fat

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A Second Palace Museum to Rise and Accommodate More Exhibits

A second Palace Museum will be built just some 25 kilometers away from the current premises in order to accommodate more exhibits.

Hiding behind anonymity, Internet trolls can be best dealt with by scrolling past them, experts say.
Here’s One Easy Step to Outwit Internet Trolls

An eye-for-an-eye approach may not be the best way to deal with trolls online.

A picture of pride and humility as 88-year-old Zhang (right) poses for a graduation photo.
Chinese Grandpa Graduates at Age 88

We are indeed never too old to learn. This was a point proven by an 88-year-old man in China who recently graduated from Jiangsu Open University with a degree in management. Zhang Guohuan gained his bachelor’s degree in Culture Industry Management on Oct. 21. He is among the first batch of graduates under the university’s program of continuing education for the elderly.

Pure Witch dancing performance during the IWC
Reviving the Ancient Folk Art

The art festival to be held through November will rejuvenate the long lost art culture of China. Yisushe is about to flourish again.

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