Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Lobo-Guara Inspires Pioneering Project
The lobo-guará, which spent a year being trained and cared for to return to nature, was killed in a car accident in January on a rural road near the Serra da Canastra National Park. Lobinha, as she was affectionately called by researchers, was part of a pioneering research project by the National Center for Research…
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B.B. King
B.B. King (1925-2015) was a guitarist, singer, and songwriter, one of the leading representatives of American blues. B.B. King, stage name of Riley Ben King, was born in Itta Bena, near Indianola, a town in Mississippi, United States, on September 16, 1925. He experienced racism firsthand when he served in the Army during World War…
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C. S. Lewis
Clive Staples Lewis, known as C. S. Lewis, was born in Belfast, Ireland (now Northern Ireland), on November 29, 1898. He was a British writer, professor, and literary critic. At the age of 15, Clive became an atheist and developed an interest in the occult. Even in his teenage years, C. S. Lewis was fascinated…
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Darcy Ribeiro
Darcy Ribeiro (1922-1997) was a Brazilian anthropologist, sociologist, educator, writer, and politician. He stood out for his work in defense of the indigenous cause. Darcy Ribeiro was born in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, on October 26, 1922. He studied at the Gonçalves Chaves School and the Episcopal Gymnasium of Montes Claros. He moved to São…
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Do carbohydrates at night make you gain weight? Myth or truth?
It is important to be careful when making decisions related to food, especially without the guidance of health professionals. Carbohydrates are one of the nutrients necessary for health. The specialist Alexis Fonseca Welker, a professor of biochemistry, nutrition, and physiology at the University of Brasília, discusses the topic. “Every time a person consumes a carbohydrate-rich…
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Growth of São Paulo’s Street Carnival
The Federation of Commerce of Goods, Services and Tourism of the State of São Paulo (FecomercioSP) estimated that the Carnival in the capital has established itself as an event of economic significance, generating over R$ 400 million.According to the Tourism Council of FecomercioSP, the street carnival in São Paulo, in addition to the traditional samba…
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Oklahoma: A Meeting with Native Culture
From forests to sand dunes to prairies to cypress swamps, Oklahoma has the most diverse terrain per square meter of any other state. It is also home to 39 Native American nations, most of which can be reached from Route 66 (with some of the best-preserved attractions along the road), top-notch Western art museums, and…
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Peruíbe: one of the favorite destinations for ufologists
I love talking about flying saucers, extraterrestrials, and all those topics that make you either a very interesting person or a huge subject of jokes.
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Loop Sessions Duplo: Two Vibes from the Same Joana Knobbe
Joana Knobbe tried to escape music, but she couldn’t. Since the age of 8, participating in choirs, electric organ classes, and the school band, she left the northeast of the country to study Product Design in Santa Catarina. However, upon completing the course, she was already back on stage: performing as a jazz and MPB…
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Back Pain is Treatable at Any Age
When an adult or elderly person experiences back pain, it is advisable to seek a health professional before anything else. Prevention is always the best remedy. Even before feeling pain, try to engage in physical activity regularly, always with the guidance of a physical education professional, and pay attention to your posture. It should be…