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Featured Article: Li Yuan
Emperor Gaozu of Tang China (April 7, 566 - June 25, 635 C.E.), born Li Yuan, was the founder of the Tang dynasty of China, and the first emperor of this dynasty from 618 to 626. The Dynasty which he founded would rule China for 300 years, and would considerably expand its territory. Not until the eighteenth century would China rule as great an expanse. The success of the Tang dynasty lies in the imperial examination system which it introduced in order to ensure that those with talent administered China.
Popular Article: Citrus
Citrus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rutaceae (orange family) and a common name for edible fruits of this genus (and sometimes related genera). Originating in tropical and subtropical southeast Asia, these plants are among the oldest fruit crops to be domesticated. Citrus fruits are a distinctive berry with the internal parts divided into segments and include oranges, lemons, limes, citrons, grapefruit, pomelos (pummelo, pommelo), and mandarins (tangerines). Citrus is likely the most widely planted fruit for direct human consumption in the world.
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