A sky lantern, also known as Kongming lantern or Chinese lantern, is a small hot air balloon made of paper, with an opening at the bottom where a small fire is suspended. In Mainland China and Taiwan, sky lanterns are traditionally made from oiled rice paper on a bamboo frame. 2  The source of hot air may be a small candle or fuel cell composed of a waxy combustible material.
Is it safer to take a multivitamin every other day than to take one daily? I've heard that longitudinal studies of people who daily take multivitamins have shown that multivitamins are not good for one's health. But how about taking a multivitamin every other day or once a week?
Our bodies need many different vitamins and minerals to function properly. Vitamins and minerals also offer us protection against a host of ailments, including heart disease and some cancers, such as colon and cervical cancer. The good news is that we can get most of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need daily by choosing the right foods and eating a wide variety of them. Still, many people take a multivitamin daily as an insurance policy â just to be sure they are getting all the vitamins and minerals that their bodies require.