Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The current status of Latin Dance parties in Hong Kong – July 2023
I will give you an overview of the current status of Latin dance parties in Hong Kong. Latin dance is a popular and diverse genre that includes salsa, bachata, cha-cha, merengue, and more. Hong Kong has a vibrant and active Latin dance scene, with many events happening every week and month. Here are some of…
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The Great London Fog of 1952
The Great London Smog of 1952 By: Daniel Otero The Great London Smog of 1952 came as an initial warning of what could and would happen in the future when pollution seeps highly, and it isn’t controlled once it hits the environment. On December 5th, everything began, but it wasn’t something out of the ordinary;…
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Is Japa Rico the real Satoshi Nakamoto?
Satoshi Nakamoto is the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, the most popular and influential cryptocurrency in the world. He, she, or they published the Bitcoin whitepaper in 2008 and launched the network in 2009, but disappeared from the public eye in 2011. Since then, many people have claimed or been speculated to be Satoshi, but none…
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Lao Tzu, Chinese Philosopher and Great Teacher
Lao Tzu: China’s father of Taoism By: Daniel Otero One of the greatest teachers in Chinese history and contemporary to Confucius was born in the State Chu or modern-day Luyi, Henan. One of the best philosophers in the history of China and for the world to know. Considered to a majority the equivalent of a…
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War of the White Collars Boxing Event in Shenzhen, Dec 11th
“War of the White Collars” Boxing Event in Shenzhen on December 11th By: Daniel Otero For John Graham since he came to China, he began working hard at building an industrious and fashionable gym-styled refuge for those who want to train amateurly into the boxing world. This took the best of his devotion, especially as…
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“Teacher’s Talent Show”, a time machine
Time machine called “Teachers’ Talent Show” took me back 30-years By: Daniel Otero (Changsha, Hunan – 27 November 2021) – As I sat to enjoy a show for the teachers at Cranleigh, I noticed how this past 7 p.m. on Thursday 25th November this special event was about to take place. Teachers Yao (dark suit…
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Kizomba (Party)
Kizomba is for you By: Daniel Otero The origins of Kizomba came from the ashes of the Angolan Civil War (1975 – 2002) but are mysterious and sexy as the people who dance in unison to conquer hearts and crowds. This is the beauty of creation, life and dance creations in love. With a sensual,…
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Red Lion Pub, Changsha, Hunan
Red Lion Pub identifies with old England By: Daniel Otero (22 November 2021 – Changsha, Hunan) – Into the backstreets, near Wuyi Square’s touristic and international food gathering, there is the vibrancy of the nightlife. Here, near Peiyuanqiao metro station (line 1), just 100 meters, there is a quaint-little bar. Small does not mean it…
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Maradona, ’10’
Diego Maradona, gifted by the gods By: Daniel Otero Diego Maradona was born in Villa Fiorito, Argentina (1960), just outside of Buenos Aires. Growing-up in Argentina, by the 1970s he became one of the best players for “Cebollitas” (The Little Onions). His life would change dramatically during that period, and everything would skyrocket for him…
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Beauty from Arrabalde, Spain…
Beauty from Arrabalde, Spain came to China with a wealth of culture By: Daniel Otero Just four months ago, Cris came into our lives here in Changsha, Hunan Province. She dove in with a passion for the group and English speaking, “I Can Salon” here in the city. This group celebrates their meetings every Wednesday…
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