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16 Incredible North American National Parks

16 Incredible North American National Parks

Do you ever dream of getting away for an exotic vacation, but feel constrained by obstacles such as cost, distance, the hassle of traveling with small children, or fun diseases like malaria? Well, you need not look any further than you can drive for the next “Most Amazing Vacation Ever!”...

10 Beautiful Locations in Japan

10 Beautiful Locations in Japan

Japan has beautiful nature locations that are breathtaking -- couple that with man-made wonders that clearly illustrate Japan’s long history and rich culture -- and you have a tourist destination that is one of the finest on earth. If you are planning on taking a trip to Japan, these ten destinations...

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Tennessee Mountain Land

In the heat of the economic boom, places like Florida and Las Vegas saw rapid paces of development and over-crowding. As a response to the economic collapse, many people are turning to rural areas to find peace and security. One of the most popular places that people are turning is rural Tennessee....

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Aesop's Fables by Aesop

Aesop's FablesBy Aesop Translated by George Fyler Townsend The Wolf and the Lamb Wolf, meeting with a Lamb astray from the fold, resolved not to lay violent hands on him, but to find some plea to justify to the Lamb the Wolf's right to eat him. He thus addressed him: "Sirrah, last year you...

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Who Are the Igorots?

The term Igorot literally means people from the mountain. The term refers to one of the many ethnic groups scattered in the archipelago of the Philippines are the Igorots. They are the native people who first settled in the mountainous areas of the Cordillera Region in the Central and Northern...

I Have a Dream Speech by Martin Luther King Jr

I Have a Dream Speech by Martin Luther King Jr

On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr., prominent figure of the Civil Rights Movement, stood before the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC and delivered his iconic "I Have A Dream" speech. The memorable words Martin Luther King Jr. delivered during his speech: "I am happy to join with you...

10 Most Toxic Places on Earth

10 Most Toxic Places on Earth

Any substance, no matter how seemingly benign it may be, can cause damage to an organism. Something as simple as water can be considered toxic as most toxins are dose dependent. Whether whole or in part, toxicity is a huge problem on this planet we all rely on for survival. Though we do our best...

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Taigan Dog Breed

A rare breed that is on the brink of extinction, the Taigan is an Eastern Sighthound breed that originated from Kyrgyzstan. This mountain breed can be mostly found in the alpine areas of the Tian Shan mountain range. It is considered a national treasure of Kyrgyzstan. Similar in shape to the...

10 Best Outdoor Gifts

10 Best Outdoor Gifts

Anyone who loves the outdoors will benefit from quality tools and products developed to enhance any adventure. We've compiled a list of great gadgets for nearly every hiker, camper, athlete, angler, and backpacker on your shopping list.

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Entlebucher Mountain Dog Breed

Also known as the Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Entlebucher Cattle Dog, this is the smallest of the four types of Sennenhunds which includes the Appenzeller, Bernese and the Greater Swiss. Entlebuch is a place in Lucerne, Switzerland and Sennenhund refers to the people of Senn which are herders in...