Paavo Nurmi represented Finland and was known as the flying Finn.
Though the 1,500m and 5,000m finals were scheduled just an hour apart he still participated.
He also was on the team 3,000m and the individual and …

At TheBizOfKnowledge I am writing a series that I am particularly enjoying. Lessons from the Good Book.
I know it's not for everyone and I can live with that. 
But, it reflects my own worldview which I …

When thinking about China, bicycles are often the first thing that comes to mind.
Bicycles are very popular and indeed cheap in China.
If you are a foreigner in China and would like to experience the feeling …

 Stock Market, 2008 might be Tougher
 After 3 years of downcast stock market, investors enjoyed two years of hefty gains since the year 2006. The Shanghai composite index has reached its max point …

唇 chun 亡 wang 齿 chi 寒 han – If the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold.
Well, duh?
How important is it to the teeth to have lips on the mouth to protect them?
Kind …

Olympic Stars – Antwerp 1920 – Suzanne Lenglen.
Representing France, Suzanne Lenglen lost only four games on her way to winning the Olympic singles title.
She won another gold medal in the mixed doubles with Max Decugis …

八 ba 仙 xian 过 guo 海 hai  各 ge 显 xian 神 shen 通 tong – When the eight Immortals crossed the sea, each showed their worth.
Eight immortals from Chinese folklore worked together to …

Hannes Kolehmainen won the 5,000m, the 10,000 meter and the individual cross-country race.
He was the first runner ever to go under 15 minutes in the 5,000 meter. He also set a world record for the …

Foreigners living in China have plenty of opportunities to become an Extra for Movies and TV Shows.
Here are a few ideas that could help you get chosen as an extra for movies and TV shows …

吹 chui 牛 niu 皮 pi  Blowing into the cow hide.
Most people know how hard it is to blow up one of those skinny little balloons.
There are tales of people who can blow up and …