Category Archives: General

Once In A Leap Year

Originally posted on Dot to dot:
As I write this, I can hear the bang of fireworks and firecrackers somewhere outside. It’s officially the start of Valencia’s  (and arguably Spain’s) biggest festival: Las Fallas. It’s all that anyone can talk about…

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Sunday snapshots: Chet Baker in Liege

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Corruption scandal stokes anger in bitterly divided Brazil

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Two feet standing on a principle

https://walkinkindness.wordpress.com/2016/03/05/two-feet-standing-on-a-principle/

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Kayapo

Originally posted on Pura baikaia:
The Kayapo people live in Brazil and live alongside the Xingu river. Body decoration is important in their society and they spend a lot of time with all the details related to their appearance. Men,…

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Brazil’s once-richest man has resorted to throwing gold coins and champagne into the sea as offerings

Source: Brazil’s once-richest man has resorted to throwing gold coins and champagne into the sea as offerings

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Security and Safety at Rio’s Olympics

Originally posted on allabroadconsulting:
I’m frequently asked if Rio is dangerous. While understandable, this question always bothers me. I have friends living in Rio who take all sides on the issue of safety. Their positions range from panic to mild…

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Warm blooded lizards that switch on heat at will

Originally posted on Biotechin.Asia:
http://bit.ly/1LxZ40H One of the most unique organisms amongst the reptile species is the warm blooded lizard, Tegu. These lizards have the capability of heating themselves 10 degree Celsius more than their surrounding temperature. Tegu usually switch on…

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6 Famous People You Never Knew Were From Manchester

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