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feng shui  

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  • Feng shui, which generally translates to “wind and water,” is an ancient folk art that originated in China. It consists of arranging structures and objects to maximize qi, a movable life force that can be positive or negative. [Source: Multicultural America: A Multimedia Encyclopedia; Feng Shui]

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