History, Arts & Traditions
Why was a canal bigger than a shortcut?
The Grand Canal moved grain and tied distant regions to the needs of a capital.
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Places & Regions
What feeds the rice terraces?
The most important part of a famous rice-terrace photo may be the forest above it.
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Places & Regions
Why are there lakes in a desert?
The Badain Jaran Desert contains lakes between giant dunes. “Desert” turns out to be a description with room for surprises.
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Places & Regions
Can a desert sing?
In the Badain Jaran Desert, sand can produce a low sound when it moves. The landscape has a soundtrack as well as a view.
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