Even botanists can be surprised at the sheer variety of a houseplant often known only for being indestructible.

A dog who ran toward the sea after being spooked by a noise was rescued by a lifeboat crew in Porthcawl, Wales. The ...

In Taiwan, this year, people have been drawn to the White Snake Temple to pay their respects. In Indonesia, it is celebrated with dragon puppets and drum displays. It is also widely observed by ...

In Taiwan, this year, people have been drawn to the White Snake Temple to pay their respects. In Indonesia, it is celebrated with dragon puppets and drum displays. It is also widely observed by ...

Chinese foik artist Gu Yeguang creates a snake-shaped lantern to celebrate The Year of the Snake. Photo: VCG/VCG via Getty Images ...

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with this scaly tea pet from Upton Tea Imports, which can stand watch while you serve black tea that the brand sourced specially for Lunar New Year. Mochi Gummies ...

The easiest answer to the question of “What should I wear to work?” is a pair of black pants. Even though I’ve been working from home for a few years now, black pants were my uniform when I ...

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At the same time, avoid the unlucky symbols for the Snake: the numbers 1, 6, and 7, and colors like white, gold, and brown. Parenting Lessons from the Snake Personality People born in the Year of the ...

As this upcoming new year is the Year of the Green Snake, chef Tan is also offering a green-hued braised spinach seafood bisque ($78++ a person) with snakehead fish fillet, fish maw, egg white ...

From snake-themed events to whether your luck is in: discover all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year in our Year of the Snake 2025 series. The two auspicious stars both bring the ...

This year marks the year of the Wood Snake. The Snake is the sixth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac and is associated with wisdom, intuition, and strategic growth. This year ...