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Stamp collecting, also known as philately, is the hobby of collecting postage stamps. The term "philately" is coined by Georges Herpin, a French philatelist. Philately is a fun and rewarding hobby. My Journey As A Philatelist I started collecting stamps when I was 8 years old. My maternal uncle gave me his stamp album to inspire me in philately. From time to time, my father and cousins helped me grow my collection. Later, when I started penpaling or writing letters to my penfriends in 2021, stamp collecting became an inseparable part of it.  Whenever I receive an envelope from other countries, I cut down the stamp part of the envelope and soak them together in water to peel off the stamp from the envelope for collection purposes. Besides, my penfriends often send me nice stamp sheets from their countries, and I arrange stamp sheet swaps with philatelists from other countries to collect stamps.  Starting with a few stamps, I now have a collection of almost 2,000 stamps. And th...

TED Talks are a popular platform for short and powerful presentations that cover a wide range of topics, from science and technology to personal development and the arts. The name "TED" stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design, reflecting the initial focus of the organization when it was founded in 1984.  People from various fields share their experiences, tips, hacks, insights on specific topics through TED Talks. One can find TED Talks on the TED website , YouTube , and the TED mobile app , covering a wide range of topics.  》My Personal Experience: I started watching TED Talks when I was 15 years old. I was browsing YouTube and came across a video titled "The brain-changing benefits of exercise" by Wendy Suzuki. I was intrigued by the title, so I clicked on it and watched the entire talk. I was immediately hooked. Since then, I try to watch Ted Talks on a regular basis during my free time.  TED Talks have helped me in many ways. They have expanded my knowl...

In the digital era, the media's influence has permeated every aspect of our lives, significantly impacting teenagers as they navigate their formative years. Unfortunately, the relentless promotion of unrealistic beauty standards in the media has resulted in severe consequences for teens' body image and self-esteem. From glossy magazines to social media platforms, teens are bombarded with images of airbrushed models and influencers that conform to an unattainable standard of beauty. These portrayals create a false notion of perfection, perpetuating the belief that beauty is synonymous with a narrow and homogenous physical appearance, disregarding the diverse beauty that exists in reality. The constant exposure to these manufactured ideals has left teenagers feeling inadequate and dissatisfied with their own bodies. The relentless comparisons to these unattainable standards give rise to body dysmorphia and eating disorders among adolescents. Numerous studies have highlighted the ...

Language, as a unique human trait, has continuously evolved over centuries, adapting to the dynamic needs and contexts of human societies. Through a fascinating process of language evolution, words and grammar undergo changes that reflect cultural, social, and historical transformations. Understanding the mechanisms behind this evolution provides insights into the rich tapestry of human communication and the complex nature of languages. Historical Linguistics and Language Family Trees The study of language evolution falls under the domain of historical linguistics, a field that explores the changes languages undergo over time. Linguists examine ancient texts and documents, trace linguistic lineages, and construct language family trees to understand the relationships between languages. These family trees reveal the common ancestry of languages and how they diverged over millennia. The Evolution of Words: Etymology and Semantic Shifts Words are the building blocks of language, and their ...