Category: Curiosities
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These Sea Turtles Face Danger
Sea turtles have been swimming in the world’s oceans for over 100 million years. However, today the survival of these living relics from the age of dinosaurs is threatened. Of the seven species, three — the green turtle, the hawksbill, and the Kemp’s ridley — are listed as endangered or critically endangered on the Red…
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Everyday English Idioms & Where They Come From – Part I
You probably use a bunch of expressions, idioms, and slang phrases every day that don’t make sense literally. If you’ve ever thought a lot about why you say something in a specific way, you could probably take a guess. However, some expressions in English are so peculiar that it’s impossible to guess where the hell…
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Flirtatious Girls or Flirt Dolls, the Young Women at the Window
The story has surprisingly deep origins from the colonial times of the state of Minas Gerais. It features young women who, after their household chores, would often sit by the window and look out onto the street at an unspecified point. At the same time, they flirted with the men passing by on the street.…
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Find All 19 Murals Painted by Kobra in New York
It is practically unanimous the feeling and respect that people have for Eduardo Kobra. His murals bring so much creativity and life, so I decided to compile and share with you all 19 murals painted by Kobra in New York for you to visit in person! Last year I had the pleasure of meeting and…