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Nature Used All Possible Colors to Create These Animals

Mandarin Fish wikimedia.org This small reef fish got its name from its spectacular colors, which resemble the colors of the robes of the imperial Chinese officer (Mandarin).

There's Simply No Equivalent For These Words In English...

Although the English language is one of the most widely-spoken in the entire world (after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish), there are certain words in other languages that simply don't exist in it. For instance, did you know that there's a German word for weight gain due to emotional overeating?

These Lovely Bird Paper Sculptures Look Stunningly Real

Mandarin duck Image Source: Diana Beltran Herrera 6. Egret Image Source: Diana Beltran Herrera 7. Oriental pied hornbill Image Source: Diana Beltran Herrera [related_articles] 8. 

18 Gorgeous Fish You've Got to See!

Pomacanthus xanthometopon ) Moorish Idol ( Zanclus cornutus ) Pufferfish ( Tetraodontidae ) Candy Basslet ( Liopropoma carmabi ) Wrought Iron Butterflyfish ( Chaetodon daedalma ) Sea Goldie ( Pseudanthias squamipinnis ) Dwarf Gourami ( Trichogaster lalius ) Discus ( Symphysodon ) Lionfish ( Pterois ) Mandarin

19 Gorgeous Birds You Might Not Have Seen Before

Mandarin Duck Image Source: Wikimedia Commons 18. Grandala Image Source: Bored Panda 19. 

10 Quotes that Prove Buddhism Has Some Wisdom to Share

Budai (Mandarin for “cloth sack”) or the “Laughing Buddha” is often confused in the West with the Buddha. This story is a koan, a Zen riddle 4. We all have something to impart on others, and in giving, we receive more than we lost [related_articles] 5.

These Chinese Gardens are Like Nothing You've Seen Before!

Sometimes they would be home to a few mandarin ducks. The water has a calming effect that boosts that feeling of serenity the gardens are made for. This is the Hangzhou Pagoda Bridge , a lovely complement to the surrounding natural beauty of this place.

20 Jaw-Dropping Photos of Nature’s Many Curiosities

A beautiful Mandarin duck cleaning its colorful feathers Image Source: Reddit 18. A group of reindeer walking under the Northern Lights Image Source: Reddit 19. This owl mistook a duck egg for its own and raised this duckling Image Source: Reddit 20.

Learn How to Grow Your Favorite Fruit and Veggies Indoors

Mandarin Oranges or Meyer Lemons Dwarf mandarin or lemon trees are a perfect indoor plant, and if you choose the right kind, they will produce good quality citrus fruit full of essential vitamins and antioxidants ( more on the health benefits here ).

9 Different Types of Oranges You Never Knew About

Related: 10 Great Things Eating Oranges Will Do For Your Health But did you know that there are more than just "common" oranges, tangerines, and mandarins in the produce aisle at your local grocery store?

16 Unique and Unusual Maps That Will Surprise You

Hand-drawn map of China and neighboring countries with place names in Mandarin Image source: Reddit 5. Antarctica without ice Image source: Reddit 6. Mythical beasts of the United States of America Image source: Reddit Related: These Fascinating Maps Might Change Your Worldview 7. 

20 Recommended Foreign Films of the Last 20 Years

Fearless Country: China, Hong Kong (2006) Language: Japanese, Mandarin, English Genre: Action, Biography, Drama Time: 1:44 PG-13 About: The life story of a Chinese Martial Arts Master Huo Yuanjia, who became the most famous fighter in all of China at the turn of the 20th century.

Guide: How to Pick the BEST Fruits and Vegetables

That is particularly true for mandarins. When you’re shopping for those, your sense of smell should be the one that guides you. To test a mandarin’s quality, rub its skin lightly - you should get a fresh strong aroma, and ideally, you will have a little oil left on your skin.

Nature is Amazing in So Many Ways – 20 Beautiful Pics

The Mandarin duck (native to eastern Siberia, Japan, China, and North Korea) seems to have been painted in vivid colors by nature. Image source: Acid Cow See Also: The Colors of Nature Are Truly Spectacular 15. The spectacular multi-colored Zhangye National Geopark is located in China.

You Should Know of the Tourist Faux Pas in These 11 Places

Speaking Mandarin Chinese, the official language of Mainland China is a faux pas in many places. Even if people will understand you, chances are they won't be particularly welcoming according to locals. Related Article: 12 Underwhelming Tourist Attractions 8.

Say What? 17 Idioms with Hilarious Translations

Mandarin Chinese Original: "背黑锅" (bēihēiguō). Don't walk around carrying a black bowl while in China, someone might blame you of something all of a sudden, at least jokingly. 4. Polish Original: "Słoń nastąpił ci na ucho?"