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Ancient Chinese Invention – Paper Money

Ancient Chinese Invention Paper Money

In an earlier article, we discussed the ancient Chinese invention of paper.  Once there was paper, and printing, what’s the best way to make the most of those inventions?  What would make it more valuable?  Heck, make it MONEY!   Paper Money.  Here’s the history of the ancient Chinese invention of paper money. A Fractured Fairy Tale Before there were credit ...

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What’s Your Number?

Telephone What's Your Number

No, it’s not a pick up line.  And no, I’m not trying to get the number of your favorite Chinese restaurant.  Though, if you do have a favorite, and you’d like to tell me about it, by all means, please do!  And we will write a review of your favorite Chinese restaurant. But, what I’m getting at, is that numbers ...

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Chinese Do Not Do Dessert Well

mooncakes

I think that we can all agree that when it comes to food, no one does it better than the Chinese.  You can go to a Chinese restaurant and have the meal of your life.  Whether it be Cantonese style, or spicy like Szechuan, or all the different flavors, colors, and textures in between.  However, when it comes to dessert, ...

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Chinese Food Facts

Chinese food facts

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love Chinese food.  Perhaps those types of people do exist.  But, perhaps because they don’t love Chinese food, I don’t know them.  Just a thought.  According to statistics, Chinese food is the most loved cuisine in the whole world.  That fact alone increases the odds of me making lots of new friends.  There are more ...

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