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Why the Dutch love bicycles
Before the Second World War, the main means of transportation used by the Dutch was bicycles. But that changed in the 1950s and 1960s with the dramatic increase in the number of cars. Like many European countries, the roads in the Netherlands have become increasingly congested, with cyclists being pushed to the side of the road. The surge in the number of cars in the Netherlands has led to a sharp rise in traffic fatalities. In 1971, more than 3,000 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents, including 450 children. For this reason, a social movement has emerged in the Netherlands demanding that children be provided with safety guarantees for…
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Visit an abandoned former Soviet army base
Jürgen Naumann is the caretaker of a “forgotten world” called Wunsdorf. It is a small town about 40 kilometers from the center of Berlin. Today, as a resident of Germany, he lives with remnants of the past every day. The clock on the clock tower built in the era of William II stopped forever at 11:16 am. On a hot day in August 1994, all officers and soldiers of the former Soviet army evacuated the small town named Wunsdorf forever, and the small town has been recorded in history ever since. Until that day, soldiers with tacked boots had been stationed in barracks with flagstones and hardwood floors for more…
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Love once, or, many times
She asked, no matter who, do you think it is true to say that you only love once in your life? A very sensitive topic. No matter who. Then I answer. That’s because our life is a long road. We have to go through a lot of men to finish this road of life. And it takes a lot of men to make us mature and perfect. Am I saying that a person may only love once in a lifetime? Many people spend their lives just chasing true love. Passion keeps them opening new chapters in their lives. There is always the best behind. And once the best is obtained,…
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Bitter poet
RS Thomas (1913-2000) is another world-renowned poet in Wales after Dylan Thomas in the 20th century. If the poetry of Dylan Thomas brought passion and imagination into the British poetic style, and moved towards a development path where surrealism and romantic traditions blend and coexist, then RS Thomas has a completely different style, and his poems are clear. , Transparent, bitter, cold and solemn, thick and profound, like a white stone that has been washed by years of rain, using very simple words to write ancient and modern themes, it is a meditative poem that can stand reading and reading again and again. RS Thomas was born in 1913 in…
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Rose de France: Sophie Marceau
”Like the scent of Chanel No. 5, this world-famous beauty came over.” The British “Independent” described her appearance in this way. In the hearts of thousands of movie fans, she is the noble Princess Isabella, the elegant Anna Karenina, the innocent Fang Fang, and the wild lover of Louis XIV. She is “French Rose” – Sophie Marceau. Among the various praises for her, the title of “Marie Anna” in the French film circle can best demonstrate her status in the minds of European movie fans. Of course, she deserves the honor bestowed on her by fans all over the world, because she interpreted the romantic life of roses for us…
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Seven dollar dream
Buying: Violin, limited payment capacity, please make a call… How did I notice this when I rarely read classified ads? I put the newspaper in my lap and close my eyes, still remembering the days of the Great Depression. At that time, our family lived on the farm. I myself would have loved to own a violin, but the family couldn’t afford it… My twin sisters were very interested in music, Harriet Ann learned to play Grandma’s upright piano, Suzanne played Dad’s violin. As they continued to practice, the simple tune quickly turned into a beautiful melody. In the beautiful music, the little brother will dance, the father will hum,…
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“Grandpas Over Flowers”
2013 is the year of Korean variety shows. Many variety shows are in full swing during this year. The influence of programs such as “Where Are We Going, Dad”, “Two Days and One Night” and “I Am a Singer” are not only in Korea, but also spread overseas. Korean variety shows The popularity in China makes people sigh that the “Korean Wave” is coming again. Korean variety shows have become the new main force of the “Korean Wave” after Korean dramas. In the year of the Korean variety show “Hundred Flowers Blooming”, another novel and interesting program appeared, which also attracted the attention of many Korean viewers, that is, a…
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Sky-high diamond-encrusted gold fountain pen
For most people, a fountain pen is a simple writing instrument. Sometimes you find a pen in the bank, and sometimes you lose a pen in the post office, it is not precious. However, in the eyes of those who love the pen, the pen is not only used for writing, but also carries the imagination of luxury. It is not only a writing instrument, but also a work of art. For this reason, many luxury brands in the world have spared no effort to create pens with exquisite appearance and unique meaning. Jack Row Limited Edition fountain pens According to the report of the British “Daily Mail” on January…
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Group ugly picture: Theophrastus and his “ethical group portrait”
Theophrastus (Theophrastus, about 370 BC-about 285 BC, also translated “Theophrastus” and “Diophrastus”) was born on the island of Lesbos in Greece (that is, Mitty Irethos of the Isle of Lini, the son of Merantes the Fuller. As an outstanding disciple of Aristotle, Aristotle commented on him and said: “The understanding is extremely high and the most diligent.” He is diligent in learning and eloquent, so he is specially named “Theophrastus” (Greek, that is, a pious and godly speaker). In 323 BC, Aristotle appointed Theophrastus as the successor of the Peripatetic School, donated his manuscript to him, and entrusted his son Nicomacus to him. Since then, Theophrastus has been in charge…
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Roland Barthes’ Her? or him?
The more we become conditioned to believe that gender is an unalterable godsend, the easier it is to lose sight of the fact that some homosexuals are coerced, not out of their own “natural desires” or special endowments, It is because of the development and oppression of my life trajectory, I made a last choice under this oppression and then became a so-called homosexual. Roland Barthes is such a typical example of a forced homosexual, and “Roland Barthes Says Roland Barthes,” written and published four years before his death in a car accident, helps to restore that he was “made into” The complex course of homosexuality and clarify this point.…
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listen to the rhythm of the soul
Since its release at the end of 2013, the cosmic version of “Falling Leaves Return to Roots” – “Gravity” has caused a strong sensation and received wide acclaim. Many people even said bluntly that the release of this film made it clear at a glance who won the 2014 Oscar. This may be a bit biased, but it is undeniable that it is indeed a classic of the universe science and technology theme. The film unfolds in the silent vastness of space, with astronauts Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) and Matt Kowalski (George Clooney) carrying out a mission outside the space shuttle Explorer. Matt, who is experienced in spaceflight, is enjoying…
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Coldest and most lasting
“When you reach a certain age, you should recycle it. In the end, you can live the way you want.” Thinking about it carefully, it is indeed the case. When I was young, I often went to various social occasions, made friends with all kinds of people, and always liked to take care of other people’s affairs. It is possible to reach middle age, only to realize that being too enthusiastic is a disaster. In a relationship, if you use too much force, the relationship will be broken; if you use too much affection, you will hurt each other. When people reach middle age, learn to put away your enthusiasm,…
