Chinese New Year 10-year cycle of heavenly stems. Each of the ten heavenly stems is associated with one of the five elements of Chinese astrology, namely: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. The elements are rotated every two years while a yin and yang association alternates every year. The elements are thus distinguished: Yang Wood, Yin Wood, Yang Fire, Yin Fire, etc. These produce a combined cycle that repeats every 60 years. For example, the year of the Yang Fire Rat occurred in 1936 and in 1996, 60 years apart. Many people inaccurately calculate their Chinese birth-year by converting it from their Gregorian
Revenge of the Creature Revenge of the Creature Revenge of the Creature ( Return of the Creature and Return of the Creature from the Black Lagoon) is the first of two Universal-International sequels to "Creature from the Black Lagoon". It was the only 3D film released in 1955 and the only 3D sequel to a 3D film released during "the golden age of 3D". Produced by William Alland, directed by Jack Arnold, the film stars John Agar and Lori Nelson. It marked Clint Eastwood's film debut. "Revenge of the Creature" premiered in Denver on March 23, 1955 and a "flat", non-3D sequel, "The Creature