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Recruitment Scandal at Chinese High School Sparks Debate on Teacher Salaries and Working Conditions

In a recent turn of events, a high school in Henan Province, China, has come under scrutiny for its recruitment process and the salary offered to teachers. The issue came to light when a local high school, Lu Shan Secondary School, participated in the 2024 campus recruitment fair organized by Henan Normal University. The controversy started when it was discovered that the school had inadvertently listed the salary for teaching positions as '1k or less' on the recruitment platform.

Culture

Geomagnetic Storm from March 24th to 26th: A Spectacular Light Show with Minor Impacts Expected

A potential geomagnetic storm, known as a "land magnetic storm" or "geomagnetic storm" in Chinese, is predicted to occur from March 24th to 26th, with a higher likelihood of a significant or even strong storm on the 25th.

Health

Frequent Hair Washing Linked to Healthier Hair: Study Debunks Common Belief

The relationship between hair washing frequency and hair health has been a topic of debate for quite some time. A recent study published in the medical journal Skin Appendage Disorders has shed light on this issue, revealing a correlation between the two. The study, conducted over a period of two weeks, involved 1500 participants aged between 18 and 75, all of whom were in good health and did not have any pre-existing skin conditions. These participants were divided into five groups based on their hair washing frequency: less than once a week, twice a week, three to four times a week, five to six times a week, and every day. The results of the study showed that frequent hair washing (once a day) did not have a negative correlation with hair damage. In fact, as the frequency of hair washing increased, there was a significant reduction in dandruff, itchiness, and dryness. There was also a slight improvement in hair fall and hair brittleness. This study contradicts the common belief that frequent hair washing leads to hair fall. The key to this seemingly paradoxical result lies in the scalp's sebum production. The scalp produces sebum, which is a mix of oils, dirt, and dead skin cells. This mixture can attract microbes, leading to various skin conditions. Frequent hair washing helps to keep the scalp clean, preventing the buildup of sebum and the subsequent problems. However, this does not mean that one should wash their hair every day.