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Dolphins that help humans fish
Dolphins in southern Brazil have a special relationship with the local fishermen. Source: Dolphins that help humans fish
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Esu is Not the Devil: How a Yoruba Deity Got Rebranded
African traditional religions are widely misundertood—none more so than the Yoruba pantheon. Source: Esu is Not the Devil: How a Yoruba Deity Got Rebranded
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Inside the world of Brazil’s social media cyborgs
A BBC Brasil investigation speaks to people hired to run fake accounts bolstering politicians. Source: Inside the world of Brazil’s social media cyborgs
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Rio De Janeiro Carnival – 1935
Shots of the carnival celebrations. Night shots of the procession and illuminations.
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SP Ritmo 1ª Edição
Um encontro anual de música instrumental.
Uber’s CEO Makes a Plea in Brazil Against Tough Regulation — Fortune
A similar conciliatory tone to his recent London trip. via Uber’s CEO Makes a Plea in Brazil Against Tough Regulation — Fortune
Why race in Brazil is a confusing, loaded topic. —
Race is a complex topic even between one family. Watch this Brazilian family as they try to navigate through their differences. Sourced from YouTube via Why race in Brazil is a confusing, loaded topic. —
Accused of corruption, popularity near zero – why is Temer still Brazil’s president? | World news | The Guardian
Michel Temer may escape impeachment, but the ongoing political crisis undermines democracy and opens the door to authoritarian hardliners Source: Accused of corruption, popularity near zero – why is Temer still Brazil’s president? | World news | The Guardian
Look At This: Rain Forest Was Here – NPR
NPR spent 2 weeks in the Amazon to find out. Take 10 mins to look at our photos and learn about why it’s so hard for us to stop deforestation — and what could happen if we don’t. Source: Look … Continue reading
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Amazon farmers discovered the secret of domesticating wild rice 4,000 years ago – ScienceBlog.com
Amazonian farmers discovered how to manipulate wild rice so the plants could provide more food 4,000 years ago, long before Europeans colonised America, archaeologists have … Read more Source: Amazon farmers discovered the secret of domesticating wild rice 4,000 years … Continue reading
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