Chinese Idioms

Chinese idioms, or chengyu (成语 chéngyǔ), are an essential part of the Chinese language. Read on to discover how Chinese idioms are constructed and learn some of the most common Chinese idioms in use today. Let’s get straight to it! Here are common Chinese idioms to put into use starting […]


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Borgs Are Taking Over College Parties

Borgs are taking over college parties, and TikTok. What exactly are they? The borg — “blackout rage gallon” — has become the drink of choice on college campuses across the country.   Made with half water, half vodka, a caffeinated flavor enhancer and a dash of powdered electrolytes, the drink […]


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A Complete A to Z List of Dinosaurs

A Complete A to Z List of Dinosaurs Dinosaurs are a diverse group of reptiles of the clade Dinosauria. They first appeared during the Triassic period, between 243 and 233.23 million years ago, although the exact origin and timing of the evolution of dinosaurs is the subject of active research. […]


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Lloyd Morrisett

‘Sesame Street’ Co-Creator Lloyd Morrisett Has Died at 93 Years Old   Few shows have had a bigger impact on the lives of children than Sesame Street, which has existed for almost 50 years and is still going strong today. The show was co-created in 1969 by Lloyd Morrisett and […]


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Columbia University Names First Female President

For the first time in school history, Columbia University is electing a female president. Economist Nemat “Minouche” Shafik will become the school’s 20th president taking over from Lee C. Bollinger, the university announced Wednesday morning. Bollinger became the school’s 19th president in 2002 and is the longest-serving Ivy League president. […]


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