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How can Kuwait any longer??

What do you know about Kuwait? Yes, Kuwait (Arabic: الكويت) is a country in the Middle East. It is located at the head of the Persian Gulf, with Iraq to the north and west, and Saudi Arabia to the southwest. And, yes, Kuwaiti people originate from Arabia, Iran and Iraq, although a small minority of Kuwaitis trace…
2022-02-170Comments

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An Eagle has landed

With companies like SpaceX, Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin, space travel nowadays seems like a doddle - like something anyone can do.  Like something rather ordinary.  Not a breathtaking and, at one time, herculean event. Some of us may remember sitting in front of our televisions when the Apollo 11 mission created a global gasp as…
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RUN! HURRY! THE MATTERHORN IS MELTING!!

They keep warning us about global warming but, for some reason, we don't listen. The Matterhorn is global warming’s latest victim.  Researchers installed 50 movement sensors at 13,000 feet to monitor how the mountain is coping with rising temperatures and melting permafrost, the layer of frozen soil beneath the Earth’s surface. They found developing and expanding fissures…
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Wings over Beijing

China is an exciting country, with such incredible diversity in its terrain, people . . . and its cities. Of course, Beijing rises to the top. It is the world's most populous national capital city, with over 21 million residents within an administrative area. It is home to the headquarters of most of China's largest state-owned companies…
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A walk around the block

Wide open spaces.  Free to roam. Fresh air. Peace and quiet. As quiet as a mouse.  “Listen to the silence. It has so much to say." But maybe not here.  Watch as Tim Traveller poses the question "Today this channel asks another vitally important question: where should I live if I want to have the largest…
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The desert is an ocean

The desert is an ocean, with its life underground.  And a perfect disguise above. In the arid heart of Australia, in the Central Tablelands of NSW, paleontologists have found new evidence of an abundance of life. A new fossil site that can most aptly be described as "exceptional" has turned up fossils of spiders, insects, fish, plants…
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The town in Spain with two time zones

Even the church looks surprised. Rihonor de Castilla is a town in Castilla y León with just over 100 inhabitants. Despite its small size, it can boast of being the only town in Spain with two time zones. How is it possible? Because, in reality, it belongs to two countries, Spain and Portugal. The village is situated to…
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Floating Himalayas

In the remote northern region of Kashmir, the gorgeous Dal Lake provides livelihood to the growing population surrounding Srinagar city. But for a variety of reasons, the beautiful and historic region is under threat.  There has been a government conservation act in place for over two decades, but it will take even more than that to…
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Silence is golden

Sometimes there's nothing better than being out on your own, doing what you want to do on your schedule. And if you want a little peace, what could be a better choice than some of the expansive and - in many places - crowd-free places in Asia.  Just you, your backback, your phone and .…
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I’ve seen her before

We discovered an article the other day about a female model that you've no doubt seen before.  In fact, she's even been in one of our posts.  But, who is she?  What's she like? Well, believe it or not,  she's an unassuming Canadian woman by the name of Ariane, although her real name is Rebecca Givens. …
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Will you pack for Rúpac?

When you think of Peru, you usually think of Machu Pichu, which is logical, as it's the most well-known settlement in Peru.  But, it will also likely come as no surprise that it is not the only ancient settlement in Peru. The Archaeological Complex of Rúpac-Marca Kullpi, often known as the “Machu Picchu of Lima”,…
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Here’s a thought . . . why not take it easy?

It will likely come as no surprise to you that Scandinavian countries are regularly ranked at the top of the healthiest and happiest countries in the world.  Why? The Scandinavian diet is focuses on reducing starchy carbohydrates and substituting those calories with generous servings of healthy proteins, such as locally-sourced, cold-water fish, and organic vegetables. Scandinavians also…
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Horrifyingly good food

If you're not a horror film fan (or a vegetarian) look away now.  Just when you think it's safe to crawl out from under the sofa, another theme restaurant appears out of nowhere.  And this one is nothing like Chuck E. Cheese or Taco Bell. Some enterprising folks have repurposed the Texas Chainsaw Massacre gas station…
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