Most Famous Paintings in the World

Among the millions of paintings that are created and shown in galleries and museums all around the world, a very small number go beyond time and make history. Below are some examples.

The Persistence of Memory — Salvador Dali. Painted in 1931, The Persistence of Memory is one of the most splendid pieces in art history. This work is known to make people reflect on their way of life and the way they spend their time, and it is also thought that Albert Einstein’s famous Theory of Relativity gave Dali the idea for this wonderful painting.

Girl with a Pearl Earring — Johannes Vermeer. Considered by many to be “the Dutch Mona Lisa”, this beautiful painting features an unnamed young woman looking over her shoulder to stare directly at the viewer. It was completed in 1665 and is exhibited in the Mauritshuis in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Guernica — Pablo Picasso. The famous painting by Picasso was completed in 1937. It was painted in Paris following the bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. The painting is on permanent display in the Museo Reina Sofia, Madrid, Spain.

Starry Night — Vincent van Gogh. Painted in 1889, Starry Night is one of the most famous paintings in modern culture, which is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It is based on van Gogh’s direct observations as well as his imagination, memories, and emotions and was the inspiration for the song Vincent (also known as Starry, Starry Night).

A French cook is preparing foods with something surprising: insects. The European Union has recently approved some sorts of insects as an acceptable food product. Insects provide many nutrients and are an environmentally friendly food.

The food Laurent Veyet prepares is not for those with little bravery. However, what he is preparing may point to the future of feeding a growing world population.

One of his foods is a prawn salad with yellow mealworms. The Parisian cook talked about the perfect meal for first-times. He was preparing a pasta made with crushed mealworms, sweet potatoes and young insects cooked on the stove. He said, “There are some really interesting flavors. Not many people could say they don’t like that.”

The European Food Safety Agency, EFSA, in January said the mealworm is acceptable for humans to eat. The agency is considering more than 12 other requests to approve other insect-based food products.

Mealworms, and insects more generally, could provide a sustainable food source that produces low greenhouse gases for the future.

Veyet grows his mealworms on site. He feeds them cooked grains and vegetables. The mealworm can be used in many different meals. It can be cooked whole and eaten, or it can be ground to help make foods like bread.

Stefan De Keersmaecker is a health and food safety spokesman at the European Commission. He said, “Insects are nutritious.” He also said that insects can help us change to a more healthy and sustainable diet and food system.

There are two battles Veyet must win. He needs to win over public opinion and learn how to combine the taste of insects with other foods. He said that he must find the right taste as well as the right food combinations. He said that is very interesting to do and any cook would tell you the same.

“I am not crazy,” says Dr. William Farber, shortly after performing acupuncture (针灸) on a rabbit. “I am ahead of my time.” If he seems a little defensive, it might be because even some of his coworkers occasionally laugh at his unusual methods. But Farber is certain he’ll have the last laugh. He’s one of a small but growing number of American veterinarians (兽医) now practicing “holistic” medicine-combining traditional Western treatments with acupuncture, chiropractic (按摩疗法) and herbal medicine.

Farber, a graduate of Colorado State University, started out as a more conventional veterinarian. He became interested in alternative treatments 20 years ago when he suffered from terrible back pain. He tried muscle-relaxing drugs but found little relief. Then he tried acupuncture, an ancient Chinese practice, and was amazed that he improved after two or three treatments. What worked on a veterinarian seemed likely to work on his patients. So, after studying the techniques for a couple of years, he began offering them to pets.

Leigh Tindale’s dog Charlie had a serious heart condition. After Charlie had a heart attack, Tindale says, she was prepared to put him to sleep, but Farber’s treatments eased her dog’s suffering so much that she was able to keep him alive for an additional five months. And Priscilla Dewing reports that her horse, Nappy, “moves more easily and rides more comfortably” after a chiropractic adjustment.

Farber is certain that the holistic approach will grow more popular with time, and if the past is any indication, he may be right: Since 1982, membership in the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association has grown from 30 to over 700. “Sometimes it surprises me that it works so well,” he says. “I will do anything to help an animal. That’s my job.”

AI translation has made significant progress in recent years. Neural Machine Translation (NMT) systems, employing deep learning algorithms (算法), have greatly improved the quality of translations. These systems process and learn from large amounts of text, leading to more accurate and suitable translations. However, despite these advancements, AI translations are not perfect. They often struggle with idioms, cultural references, and context-specific language usage.

Translation is not merely a word-for-word replacement but involves conveying meaning, tone, and cultural differences. Human translators bring an understanding of the cultural context that AI currently lacks. This cultural insight is significant for producing translations that accurately reflect the original text’s writing purpose. For example, marketing content, literature, and legal documents often require a deep understanding of small cultural details. A human translator can adapt a marketing advertisement to make it appealing to the target audience or ensure that legal terms are accurately translated to avoid misunderstandings. AI, on the other hand, may miss these details, leading to translations that are technically correct but culturally tone-deaf.

Rather than replacing human translators, AI is transforming their roles. Translators are increasingly acting as editors and quality controllers, using AI tools to handle their translation and then enhancing the output. The cooperation between humans and AI is known as post-editing. It allows translators to focus on ensuring accuracy, fluency, and cultural relevance, rather than spending time on the more mechanical aspects of translation. This shift can enhance productivity and reduce costs, making high-quality translations more accessible.

While AI translation continues to improve, it is unlikely to fully replace human translators in the foreseeable future. The slightly different understanding of language and culture that human translators provide remains irreplaceable. However, AI will undoubtedly play an increasingly critical role in the translation industry, strengthening human capabilities and simplifying the translation process.

First aid is a crucial life skill that everyone should possess. It can mean the difference between life and death in many situations. But how do you know what to do when faced with an emergency? 【小题1】

Firstly, stay calm. Panicking won’t help the situation and may even make it worse. 【小题2】 Take a deep breath and try to assess the situation as objectively as possible.

Secondly, make sure the scene is safe. You don’t want to put yourself in danger while trying to help others. 【小题3】 If there’s a fire, for example, make sure you’re not too close to the flames.

Once you’ve ensured your safety, check the victim’s condition. Look for signs of life such as breathing and a pulse. 【小题4】 If the victim is unconscious but breathing, put them in the recovery position to keep their airway open.

Finally, call for professional help as soon as possible. Dial the emergency number and provide clear information about the location and the victim’s condition. 【小题5】 While waiting for help to arrive, continue to monitor the victim and do what you can to keep them stable.

My life as a tax-paying employed person began in middle school, when, for three whole days, I worked in a baking factory.

My best friend Betsy’s father was a manager at Hough Bakeries, which, at Easter time, _________ little bunny (兔子) cakes for all its _________ throughout Cleveland. It happened that the plant downtown needed eight kids for _________ help during our spring break, for which I had no _________ beyond listening to my favorite records. I’d _________ minimum wage. I’d see how a factory _________ . My parents thought all of this was a grand idea and called Betsy’s dad with their _________ .

Our _________ in the factory were simple: Place cakes on a moving belt. Attach icing (糖霜) ears. Apply icing eyes and nose. _________ bunny from the belt. This was ____________ than it sounds. ____________ a bit and the cakes pile up. As I told my parents at dinner that first night, it was all a little more high-pressure than I’d    ____________ .

Dad __________ . The son of a grocer, he’d spent the summers of his childhood ____________ food in Benardsville, New Jersey. This was the sort of work that made you ____________ the dollars you earned and respect those who did the work, he told me.