Archeology
China finds 'treasure' buried on Dragon Boat Festival
An ancient tomb recently excavated in Henan Province, China, not only brought a special coincidence on the Dragon Boat Festival but also revealed a treasure.
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Why did American astronauts have to be quarantined when returning to Earth?
Returning to Earth in July 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong had to celebrate his 39th birthday in quarantine.
Environment
How to explain the strange ice circle that rotates like a time-travel door?
In winter, rivers and lakes can freeze - this is not uncommon.
Health
People who should not eat banh troi are vegetarian
Banh troi, vegetarian, is a dish often prepared by many Vietnamese families during the Korean New Year. According to doctors, some people should not or limit using this…
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Why does eating a lot of sweets make you age quickly?
Eating a lot of candied fruit, cakes or ice cream increases blood sugar, causing a decrease in collagen, causing the skin to age quickly.
History
History of famous Japanese desserts
Legend has it that a group of Portuguese monks were sailing to Macao when their ship ran into bad weather and they landed in Nagasaki, Japan instead.
Scientific application
The traditional way to wrap banh tet is simple and quick
The secret to wrapping Banh Tet affects more than half of the cake's success. The process of wrapping the cake requires care and technique to ensure the cake inside keep…
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Go around 5 continents to see typical breakfasts in different countries to see how rich the culinary world is
There are countries that will eat sweets, there are places to eat salty foods, there are places to eat a great breakfast and there are also countries that only eat... a…
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The shop sells the famous bread for a century, customers must order 30 years in advance to eat it
However, it's only 2,700 yen ($21) for a pack of five croquettes - but the frantic wait can be frustrating.
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Kek Lapis Sarawak - The World's Most Complicated Dessert
Kek Lapis Sarawak is a traditional Malaysian cake, famous for both its intricate look and the process it takes to make.
Scientific application
Scientists publish groundbreaking study on the process of separating Oreo cookies so that the two halves are equal
For Crystal Owens, who holds a PhD in mechanical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the pursuit of equal creme ratios in Oreos — which are pro…
Scientific application
The unique machine that cuts round cakes into equal pieces, without a centimeter deviation
A group of Japanese high school students have won an innovation contest by inventing a high-tech device that divides pizza into equal parts, not a centimeter apart.
Space science
Astronauts make cakes from chili successfully grown on the international space station
The US space agency announced that they have successfully grown plants in space and astronauts have used the first chili peppers as a filling.
Science invention
The Japanese have another interesting invention: Masks made from melon bread
This interesting mask of the Japanese can be eaten like regular cakes.
New technology
Unbreakable glass inspired by chocolate chip cookies
An international team of researchers has developed shatter-resistant glass that could be used to make LED lights, phones and TV screens.