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The Art and Wisdom of Mortise and Tenon: The Essence of Traditional Woodworking
Mortise-and-tenon is a traditional Chinese woodworking technique where joints interlock without nails or glue. Known for durability, elegance, and eco-friendliness, it has been used in temples, houses, and Ming furniture. From the Luban Lock to modern des
【Tales in the stars】Chapter 4：The astronomical distance between Niulang and Zhinü
Astronomically speaking, Altair and Vega are about 16 light-years apart. Even at light speed, a crossing would take sixteen years.
【Tales in the stars】Chapter 3：The Teapot of the Wise Chiron
Sagittarius is the wise half-man, half-horse figure in the summer sky. Search for the teapot to find this legendary being.
【Tales in the stars】Chapter 2：The Twinkling Winter Triangle
From Orion’s Belt, Sirius, the brightest star in the sky, can be found toward the southeast. To find Procyon, the bright star of Canis Minor, extend from Betelgeuse in Orion to Betelgeuse. Together, the three stars form the winter triangle.
【Tales in the stars】Chapter 1：An unexpected end to a glorious hunter
In the winter sky, Orion is roughly rectangular in shape, with a belt of distinctive stars near the center, making it easy to identify.