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Indigenous communities win share of South Africa’s rooibos tea profits in landmark bioprospecting agreement – Nature

The San and Khoi communities welcome the decision, which could have implications for other Indigenous groups — and biodiversity researchers. More than a century after commercial farming began on their traditional lands, the San and Khoi peoples of southern Africa … Continue reading

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The Smartest Horse That Ever Lived – A True Story

David Hoffman To get the book go here –https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Jim-…. The story is true. I spent more than a month checking it out in Tennessee and elsewhere. The book is called Beautiful Jim Key by Miriam Rivas available on Amazon. I … Continue reading

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The Secrets of Skeleton Lake – ScienceBlog.com

Over centuries, the shores of a small Himalayan lake became the final resting place for hundreds of individuals, so much so that today the lake is locally known as Skeleton Lake. Skeletal remains of these ancient people are scattered around … Continue reading

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Salvador da Bahia is Brazil’s most African city and their culture is thriving

CGTN America It’s a city in Brazil where 80 % of its residents are of African descent. African culture has been experiencing a renaissance there as well. Salvador da Bahia is the capital of Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia. It’s … Continue reading

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John Coltrane: My Favourite Things – East meets West – Magic from 3:45!!

The original was regarded to have transcended from the West to the East and this tribute with the Sachal Jazz ensemble from Lahore Pakistan and Wynton Marsalis absolutely manages to do so! What a tribute and proof that when the … Continue reading

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Australian Aboriginal Art, No.1- Cafebedouin

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Rhythm in a box: The story of the cajon drum – Paul Jennings

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/rhythm-in-a… Many modern musical instruments are complicated pieces of machinery with many moving parts. But the cajon is simply a drum and a stand and a seat all in one box. Paul Jennings explains the history behind … Continue reading

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How interpreters juggle two languages at once

Language is complex, and when abstract or nuanced concepts get lost in translation, the consequences may be catastrophic. Given the complexities of language and cultural exchange, how do these epic miscommunications not happen all the time? Ewandro Magalhaes explains how … Continue reading

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Take to the Streets with a Free Font Inspired by Climate Activist Greta Thunburg’s Hand-Painted Protest Signs

A new font, free to all for download and use, is inspired by climate collapse activist Greta Thunburg. “Greta Grotesk” was created by Uno, a new company designing a solution to the disposable beverage cup pandemic. Drawing from the hand-painted … Continue reading

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the Mermaid & the Gardener

Check out coralgardeners.org/ to adopt a coral. ——- featuring Chelsea Yamase & Titouan Bernicot song “The Planets Op 32 II Venus the Bringer of Peace” a film by Ben Ono ——– onocreative.co instagram.com/chelseakauai instagram.com/toutiess instagram.com/silkymerman

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