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This episode explores the significance of the Yellow River in shaping Chinese civilization and its dual role as a source of life and destruction.

Tell me your favorite episode for the 6th anniversary show! For thousands of years, one river has shaped the history, culture, and destiny of China. Its waters helped give birth to Chinese civilization, yet its floods brought destruction on a scale few rivers in the world can match. Known as both China’s Mother River and China’s Sorrow, the Yellow River is a story of geography, agriculture, disaster, and survival. Learn more about the Yellow River and how it shaped one of the world’s great civilizations on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors ButcherBox Get your choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/everything Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Save 50% on Unlimited premium wireless plans starting at $15/month at MintMobile.com/EED TrueWerk Get 15% off your first order at truewerk.com with code everything DripDrop Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code everything for 20% off your first order! Subscribe to the podcast! https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/…

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