Waching daily Jun 26 2017

Heys, it's Mike Chen.

I love swords.

I don't know if it's because I've always wanted to a Ninja

or the fact that I think swords are the most noble of weapons.

I mean, nowadays, you can always get a gun

But back when everyone was carrying a sword,

you would have got some skills if you want to rob me.

And if someone was trying to rob me

and we get into a sword fight and I lost

then I would happily give up my wallet

because it's technically my fault,

I should have trained harder.

Also, there something about swords

that is almost spiritual and mysterious.

Perhaps because there are so many legends surrounding them.

In a previous video, I talked about the cursed Muramasa swords

And in this video,

let's talk about another mysterious sword

called "The Sword of Goujian"

And before we get into it,

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Over fifty years ago,

a rare and unusual sword was found in an ancient tomb in China.

This ancient weapon is known as "The Sword of Goujian."

And though it's supposed to be over 2,000 years old,

its blade is said to not have a single trace of rust.

The sword's blade has even somehow managed to retain its sharpness,

drawing blood when a person's finger is tested on its edge,

as if it was completely immune by the passage of millennia.

But aside from this strange quality,

its craftsmanship has been praised for being intricately detailed for a sword

that was forged in a supposedly technologically-limited era.

The discovery of the Sword of Goujian dates back to 1965.

During which, an archeological survey was being performed

along the second main aqueduct of the Zhang River Reservoir

in Jingzhou of Hubei province.

More than fifty ancient tombs of the Chu State

– a successful hegemonic and expansionist state

during the Spring and Autumn Period in the early 8th century BCE

- were found in Juangling County.

And so, an archeological dig was initiated,

beginning in the middle of October 1965

and ended in January 1966.

In December 1965,

4.3 miles or 7 kilometers from the ruins of Jinan,

an ancient capital of Chu,

the archeological team responsible for the excavation discovered an ancient tomb.

In its casket was a skeleton,

and next to it, was a near air-tight wooden box.

From inside this box,

they removed a perfectly preserved bronze sword in its scabbard.

This sword is now identified as 'the Sword of Goujian',

and it was unearthed by these archeological researchers

along with 2,000 other artifacts.

To their amazement,

upon unsheathing the bronze sword,

its blade was revealed to be untarnished.

And the fact that the sword appeared to be in perfect condition

despite being buried in damp conditions for more than 2,000 years

was astonishing.

Tests conducted by the archaeologists

showed that the sword's blade could easily cut a stack of twenty pieces of paper.

So after 2,000 years, how could this be?

Well, the Sword of Goujian is among the earliest known Jian swords.

A Jian sword is a double-edged straight sword

used during the last 2,500 years in China.

Jian swords are among the earliest known sword types in China,

and these bladed weapons are closely associated with Chinese mythology.

In Chinese folklore,

this type of sword is referred to as "The Gentleman of Weapons,"

and is considered to be one of the four major weapons,

along with the staff, spear, and sabre.

"The Sword of Goujian" is relatively short

compared to other historical pieces of its kind.

It is a bronze sword with a very high concentration of copper,

which made it more flexible and less likely to break apart.

The blade's edges are made of tin,

which not only made the sword harder,

but also made it more capable of retaining a sharper edge.

The sword also contains small amounts of iron, lead and sulfur.

The sword's high proportion of sulfur and sulfide cuprum is revealed to be

what gives the weapon its rustproof quality,

as sulfur decreases the chance of tarnish in the blade's patterns.

Weighing 30.9 ounces or 875 grams,

the Sword of Goujian measures 21.9 inches or 55.7 centimeters long,

including its 3.3.-inch or 8.4-centimeter handle hilt.

The blade, on the other hand, is 1.8 inches or 4.6 centimeters wide at its base.

Repeating black rhombic etchings cover both sides of the blade,

while blue crystals and turquoise are imbedded on the sword handle.

The grip of the sword is bound by silk

while its pommel is composed of 11 concentric circles.

Now let's talk about whose the sword belongs to.

The owner of this ancient sword was determined through the inscription etched on the its blade.

On one side of the blade,

eight characters arranged in two columns of text are visible.

These characters found near the sword's hilt are written in an ancient Chinese script,

known as Bird-worm seal script or "Niǎo Chóng Zhuà",

which literally means "birds and worms characters".

Because of the writing system's intricate decoration to the defining strokes.

It is a variant of "Zhuan" or seal script,

which is very difficult to read.

Initial analyses deciphered six of the eight characters.

The characters translate to: ("yue wang - 越王") or "King of Yue"

"made this sword for his personal use" ("自作用剑").

According to experts, the remaining two characters are likely to be the name of the king.

From the sword's origin in 510 BC

to the Yue State's demise at the hands of the Chu in 334 BC,

nine kings ruled Yue, including Goujian, Lu Cheng, Bu Shou, and Zhu Gou, among others.

Identifying the correct king that owned the sword sparked debate among archaeologists

as well as Chinese language scholars.

Eventually, the experts reached a consensus

and decided that the original owner of the sword was...Goujian,

who reigned between 496 and 465 BC,

making the sword around 2,500 years old.

And just a little background

Goujian was a well-known emperor in Chinese history

who reigned over the Yue State during the Spring and Autumn Period.

As a ruler, Goujian never relished in kingly riches,

and instead, he ate food suited for peasants

and even forced himself to taste bile,

which is one of the most bitter things in existence

as a reminder of his humiliations serving under the Wu State.

Hence, as a monarch, he was made famous by his perseverance in times of hardship

and his ruthlessness during battle.

Apart from its historic value,

many scholars have wondered how the Sword of Goujian

managed to remain rust-free

in a humid environment for more than 2,000 years,

and how it was possible for it to stay sharp today

as when it was originally forged.

They were also impressed with the delicate decorations carved into the sword,

and by the fact that not a single spot of rust can be found anywhere.

In the hopes of replicating the technology used to create the sword,

researchers analyzed ancient bronze shards,

and they found that the sword is resistant to oxidation

due to sulphation on the sword's surface.

Combined with an air-tight scabbard,

this allowed the legendary sword to remain in such pristine condition

even after more than two millennia.

This also indicates that the swordsmiths of the Wu and Yue regions in Southern China

were incredibly high-skilled to the point that

they were able to incorporate rust-free alloys into their blades.

Their skill in sword-making aided ancient weapons of the time like the Sword of Goujian

And since its discovery,

the Sword of Goujian is regarded as a state treasure in China,

and is deemed as a truly legendary sword

that defied the rigors of time.

This archeological artifact continues to be revered by the Chinese people,

much like the fascination over King Arthur's mythical Excalibur in the West.

The Sword of Goujian was lent to the National Palace Museum in Taipei

where it was on display until 2011,

along with various other bronze pieces from the 1965 excavation.

Presently, this archeological artifact is in the possession

and care of the Hubei Provincial Museum.

You know guys, while I'm making this video

I kept thinking... I need this sword.

But I've got to be honest,

my skill with swords and even kitchen knives are sort of lacking at this point.

So if somebody actually gave me that legendady sword,

I know I gonna play with it

and just probably, you know, cut my own ear off.

But I really don't think I'm alone in this.

Let me ask you guys,

if somebody gave you a truely legendary,

super sharp sword right now, what would you do with it?

I mean, are you really gonna just like, put it somewhere and just look at it?

How many of you would start swing it around

and do what I do and probably, you know, just cut your own arm off.

This is honestly the reason I don't have any sword in my house right now.

I love sword, I love really sharp sword,

But, I cannot have one in this house,

Because I gonna play with it and I'm gonna get hurt.

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7 Signs Your Inner Shaman Is Awakening - Duration: 6:24.

7 Signs Your Inner Shaman Is Awakening

Shamans are medicine men or women who use their connection with nature and the spirit

world in order to heal and awaken others.

Shamans journey into the Spirit world using drums, herbs and crystals and retrieve psychically

guided information about a soul from their spirit guides, gods and ancestors.

They also have the ability to channel other spirits, gods and deities and are powerful

creators of the world around them.

They also rely on their connection with Mother Earth in order to discover healing plants

and herbs.

Shamans are usually initiated after experiencing some sort of death and rebirth process.

This death and rebirth process can be physical, emotional or energetic and is often an indicator

that the soul is ready to step into the role of being a Shaman.

In many ways, Shamans are energy healers that also have the gift of mediumship and herbalism,

however traditionally their knowledge is obtained from the spirit world and not a text book.

In fact the word Shaman translates to �he or she who knows.�

Shamanism has evolved through many cultures and is similar to the practice of witch doctors,

energy healers and alternative medicine practitioners.

But because this type of healing as been condemned for so long and witches were burnt at the

stake, a once common practice has now become �alternative� and largely forgotten.

It is believed that once you have been initiated as a Shaman in one life you are destined to

come back and impart some of your knowledge in subsequent lives.

In a previous life you may have also been working as an apprentice or building up to

your initiation as a Shaman and it may be part of your calling in this life to finally

step into your role.

If any of this resonates with you, here are 7 more signs that your inner shaman may be

awakening:

1.You have recovered, almost miraculously from a serious or rare disease, experienced

psychosis or you have been struck by lightning.

They may sound random, but these experiences have all been linked to the call of the shaman.

It is believed that in order to be a Shaman you must experience a complete �death and

rebirth� of your soul and often this can manifest as a temporary illness of some kind.

During this experience some people report journeying into the spirit world and being

implanted with some sort of crystal or knowledge about their role as a Shaman before they return

back to Earth.

2.

You have a strong connection with nature and animals.

Shaman�s have a special relationship with the world of nature and animals and use them

as guides or messengers.

If you find yourself receiving messages from plants or animals, or you are sensitive to

nature and your environment this may very well be a sign of your inner shaman awakening.

3.

You gravitate towards herbalism or foods for healing and you instinctually know what you

need to use.

Using the wisdom from the spirits, Shamans are able to blend natural herbal concoctions

in order to heal both the energetic and physical body.

Interestingly, a lot of the herbs used in traditional Shamanism for healing have now

been backed up by science.

If you find yourself naturally gravitating towards the kitchen and the herb garden in

order to heal any ailments, this may be a sign of a past connection with the world of

Shamanism.

4.

You astral travel or have vivd dreams of visiting other worlds or dimensions.

Shamans have the ability to travel into different dimensions and retrieve information about

your soul�s past, future and present.

If you hold the gift of Shamanism, you may find that you astral travel while asleep or

that you have strange dreams about meeting alien like or spirit beings.

5.

You have psychic abilities, receive premonitions or have the gift of mediumship.

Because Shamans work so closely with the Spirit world they often possess gifts of mediumship

and clairvoyance.

As a Shaman reborn it is likely that you would have carried these gifts over into this life

as well.

6.

You feel awakened, joyful or calmed by the sound of drumming.

Shamans use drums and maracas in order to help them journey into other worlds or channel

other spirits.

If you find yourself with a strong passion for the sound of drums and other percussion

instruments this may be a sign that you hold roots of Shamanism.

7.

You start to hear the calling of your Shaman roots.

One way to know for sure if you hold the gift of shamanism is if you start to feel the calling

either from another shaman, your dreams or the spirit world.

Often another Shaman or messenger will enter your life as a way to remind you of your gifts

and the path you are destined to take.

Do you feel your inner shaman is being called to awaken?

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Самоделки, Кулибины и Удивительная техника ✦ Amazing Homemade Inventions ✦ 59 ✦ LUCKY - Duration: 5:16.

Why do the leaves and trash clean up

If they can simply be blown away

One of the options

Use a chainsaw and a cleaver in a duet

Dad made an excavator for his son

But I decided to conduct the test myself

Revived the sculpture of Theo Jansen

Able to move until the beach is over

Model of perpetual motion machine

Made according to the drawings of Leonardo da Vinci

Thank you for watching!

And if you liked the video put Like and subscribe to the channel!

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Let the beat go on! - Duration: 3:50.

I'll do the beatboxing, ok?

No, I'm beatboxing and you're singing.

No, please!

You're the singer.

But you can do the words.

Hello! Welcome!

This is the Tamil vlog.

We're getting going with Priya Ragu.

Watch out!

You've been involved in music for years.

But your parents don't considered that a proper job.

You know what Tamil parents are like.

When you're 30, not married,

and you want to break out and make music in the USA,

they flip.

Tamil parents are always supportive

when it comes to learning or building a career.

But as soon as you want to do something different,

it's another story.

Sometimes you think why can't my parents

just say, you've got talent, go for it.

The time has now come for me to go my own way.

I don't know what the future holds.

But somehow I'm not afraid.

I'm now truly ready to drop an album.

And if I'm really going to go my own way,

I need to be ready to give up certain things.

Like people who sometimes hold me back.

That sounds like you'd give up your parents

to concentrate more on music.

Not give up exactly, but I'd stop confiding in them.

You need to think, how much can I tell my parents.

When I applied for a TV job,

I didn't tell them

until I'd signed the contract.

Only then did I say, "Hey, mum…"

Luckily she was in Sri Lanka at the time so I skyped her.

Which artists do you think are cool?

My biggest inspiration is Lauryn Hill.

Donny Hathaway.

Stevie Wonder.

And what about Tamil artists?

Rahman.

My greatest wish is to record a song for him some day.

Rahman Sar – she wants to sing!

We hope you liked the vlog.

Priya has promised to tell us about her favourite song,

Until next time, bye!

Sorry.

It's ok.

We had a really deep moment.

I was really touched by what you said.

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Hiking asylum seekers finish trek across Switzerland - Duration: 3:40.

This afternoon Hamid Jafari and Mohammed Rasuli

are visiting the Federal Palace in Bern.

Aargau SP Parliamentarian Cedric Wermuth welcomes them,

gives them a tour and explains our political system.

Hamid Jafari in particular, who speaks better German,

finds it fascinating, and the reason is twofold:

it's not just the politicians, but also the lobby.

The 27-year old worked for a few years as a plasterer.

That's exactly the kind of work I did. Um, what do you call that? - Stuccos.

No idea. But this here in the Federal Palace is just like the work I did.

I find the politicians' work very interesting too.

I always dreamed of becoming a politician,

but it was just a dream.

Hamid Jafari is getting his first glimpse of

what Swiss politicians do.

This invitation was extended

because their desire to integrate is very obvious.

I'm really inspired by these two, who are proving

that the preconception of lazy asylum seekers waiting around

couldn't be more wrong,

and that it's often young people who are looking for a connection,

who want to contribute something to society.

And it's really important that we cultivate these images.

It all kicked off on 1 May at the Brügglifeld football stadium in Aarau.

This is where the two men began their hike across Switzerland.

For the first few kilometres

friends from the local football club accompanied the two asylum seekers,

who planned their tour meticulously, including the accommodation.

We will stay with Swiss people every night.

And everyone will be able to see

that they don't need to be afraid of asylum seekers.

The Swiss can just establish contacts and integrate.

We want to integrate.

Every evening they meet new people

and learn a little bit more about Swiss culture.

In return, they also bring a little bit of Afghanistan into Swiss homes.

On their tour, the two men are having a lot of experiences

and travelling a long way.

Thanks to the hiking gear that people donated to them,

they're covering 30 km a day - over 1,000 km all in all.

And thanks to social networks, people even recognize them in the street.

(Woman) Hello. - Oh, hello.

Hello. - Thank you. Thanks very much.

The two arrived back in Aarau last Friday,

and friends and family were already waiting for them.

The two find it difficult to decide which part of Switzerland

they enjoyed the most.

Basel has very hardworking people, and Jura has spirited people.

Bern is very big, Lausanne has a great lake,

Valais has very kind people, Ticino has massive mountains,

Zurich is very pretty. It's not so easy to say.

But I preferred Valais

because I noticed that the people there were friendly.

The visit to Bern brings the hiking project to a close.

What remains are the many memories and one wish:

I hope that we can motivate refugees to

get to know the culture and learn the language.

This is very important if they stay in Switzerland.

A clear message from two asylum seekers

who spent a month integrating in their own unique way.

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Se Sei Felice E Tu Lo Sai | Rime Per I Bambini | Filastrocche In Italiano | Prescolare Canzoni - Duration: 1:05:36.

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands (clap clap)

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands (clap clap)

If you're happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands. (clap clap)

If you're happy and you know it, stomp your feet (stomp stomp)

If you're happy and you know it, stomp your feet (stomp stomp)

If you're happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it

If you're happy and you know it, stomp your feet (stomp stomp)

If you're happy and you know it, shout "Hurray!" (hoo-ray!)

If you're happy and you know it, shout "Hurray!" (hoo-ray!)

If you're happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it

If you're happy and you know it, shout "Hurray!" (hoo-ray!)

If you're happy and you know it, do all three (clap-clap, stomp-stomp, hoo-ray!)

If you're happy and you know it, do all three (clap-clap, stomp-stomp, hoo-ray!)

If you're happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it

If you're happy and you know it, do all three (clap-clap, stomp-stomp, hoo-ray!)

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Highest bridge in Europe opens - Duration: 2:49.

In an emergency – if there's a fire - they're ready in 5 minutes:

Benno Hörler and his colleagues

are in the militia fire service of the Pfäfers municipality.

Every second counts to avoid more extensive damage.

The bridge connecting them to the other side of the valley

will make their work easier.

Until now, it took 30 minutes to reach the other side of the valley -

with the destination always in sight.

As a fireman, it's not a pleasant feeling -

you want to be on site as fast as possible to help people.

Time seems to stand still -

the minutes are painfully long.

Exactly this happened to him around five years ago.

In Valens, on the other side of the valley, the church caught fire.

It was in 2012, around 11 p.m.

We had to drive from here and head away to cross the valley.

On the way there we had to watch for 15 minutes

as the church blazed.

So for him, the new bridge is a godsend.

If time is short in future,

he knows that he can help the residents on the other side of the valley quickly.

A safe route

is also important to the 400 employees at the rehab clinic in Valens.

The road from Bad Ragaz to Valens lies on a slope at risk of landslides,

so the bridge gives them an access route

that is safe even in winter.

Martina Üeli and her classmates

are also looking forward to the first bridge crossing.

From where they live, they can see the school across the valley.

Once the bridge has opened, missing the bus won't be an excuse any more.

No, not any more.

Now the route is short enough

to be able to walk or cycle and still get in on time.

Jan Nigg and Martina Üeli

still travel 2 hours each day to school and back by postbus.

Because they have to travel to the end of the valley,

they cover at least 40 km every day.

The bridge will save them time.

If we cycle, it'll only take 10 minutes instead of 30.

So we can sleep longer, of course.

And I can also cross the bridge

to play football with my friends in Pfäfers –

I don't have to keep going into the valley.

So the bridge on his doorstep doesn't just bring Jan Nigg closer to school,

but closer to his friends, too.

On a free afternoon they go to have a look at the marquees

that are being prepared for the inauguration party.

For once, it's a party that everyone - on both sides of the valley -

will have a short journey home from.

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[MMD] Mad Hatter | Miku Append - Duration: 1:22.

My friends don't walk, they run

Skinny dip in rabbit holes for fun

Popping, popping balloons with guns

Getting high off helium

We paint white roses red

Each shade from a different person's head

This dream, dream is a killer

Getting drunk with the blue caterpillar

Now I'm peeling the skin off my face

'Cause I really hate being safe

The normals, they make me afraid

The crazies, they make me feel sane

I'm nuts, baby I'm mad, the craziest friend that you've ever had

You think I'm psycho, you think I'm gone

Tell the psychiatrist something is wrong

Over the bend, entirely bonkers

You like me best when I'm off my rocker

Tell you a secret, I'm not alarmed

So what if I'm crazy? The best people are

All best people are crazy

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Avoiding a high rise blaze in Switzerland - Duration: 1:43.

The Hardau high-rises in the city of Zurich – the tallest is 95 m high.

This high-rise alone houses over 150 apartments on 32 floors.

Every high-rise in Zurich

has a specific emergency response plan for the fire service – just like this one.

But an incident such as this one in London, where the fire broke out so low down,

is causing unease here too.

It looks as though there was what's known as a chimney effect,

where there's air behind the facade.

In this case, the hot air can rise very quickly and

set other parts on fire.

But using helicopters and spraying water from the air can be dangerous

and don't really help put out the fire.

The fire has to be extinguished from inside

if this is still possible.

And as long as the building is structurally sound.

And if this is not the case,

we have to make the difficult decision to get out of there.

But it's hard to imagine a London-type catastrophe happening in Switzerland.

Alongside door closers like these there are also smoke protection pressure systems

which push back the fumes and keep the stairwells smoke-free,

even in these high-rises from the 70s.

Of course, these buildings are also safe.

They don't always meet the latest technical standards,

but when they are renovated they are also upgraded.

However, not all Swiss high-rises meet the latest standards

in fire safety like these just yet.

But they are being updated as part of a refurbishment.

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[Collab] Yukiko~ Mlp oc Speedpaint (Turn on Caption) - Duration: 4:32.

Okay, WMM (Windows movie maker) was kinda betraying me while editing and it was supposed to say:

"Halfway through the video, there was a long pause...I'm sorry, I was skyping a friend of mine and forgot I was recording."

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EG Suma1L Necrophos 26min GG — Pro MMR Gameplay Dota 2 - Duration: 28:11.

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Art fairs are bad news for many galleries - Duration: 1:54.

In Basel, preparations are underway for the world's most important art fair.

Next week, art will be sold here on a large scale.

Art collectors with money make pilgrimages here.

And this is increasingly how traditional art galleries are losing their customers.

The only solution:

pay for an expensive stand at a famous art fair.

But this can be the deathblow for small galleries,

says Fabian Walter, President of the Art Galleries Switzerland Association.

Prices at fairs are extremely high and have increased.

And galleries, or rather the small and medium-sized galleries

that take part in a fair but can't recoup the costs

have financial problems afterwards.

This has consequences: in Switzerland, more than 20 professional galleries

had to close in the last three years – that's around 17%.

Now there are just 100 galleries in Switzerland.

These were galleries that operated in the traditional way,

so they conveyed art, promoted art,

and simply couldn't keep up with this global pressure.

Even long-standing gallery owner Bob Van Orsouw saw a drop in sales,

but eventually closed his gallery for health reasons.

He also sees a problem

in the trend towards huge celebrity artists and celebrity gallery owners.

Conversely, artist development has become more difficult.

Of course, there are always people who are looking for something new

and who put their money on such discoveries,

but this has declined sharply.

So in the gallery business

the money is primarily going to the major galleries and the art fairs.

The small galleries are losing out.