Category: Geral
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February 29: What Would Happen If We Didn’t Have Leap Years?
The time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun does not correspond to an even number of days. A solar year actually has 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds, according to calculations by NASA. As a result, every year, the 365-day calendar falls about a quarter of a day behind…
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Traveling by Plane Has Never Been Safer
This year did not start well for aviation safety, with a runway collision at Haneda Airport in Tokyo and a piece of the fuselage of an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 exploding in the air in January. Although no one died or suffered serious injuries in either incident, those who fear flying certainly panicked when…
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Brazilian President Lula: “I Hope Biden Wins”
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hopes that his American counterpart Joe Biden wins his re-election bid in November.
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Lula Is Rooting for Biden to Win the November Elections
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hopes that Joe Biden wins the American elections in November this year. “Although I am not a voter in the U.S., I think it is obvious that Biden is a greater guarantee for the survival of democracy in the world and in the United States,” Lula said to the…
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These Are The 10 US Cities With The Best Quality Of Life
US News and World Report recently released its annual ranking of the cities in the United States with the best quality of life. The cities were ranked based on the following factors: • Crime rates • Quality of education • Well-being • Transportation • Quality and availability of healthcare • Air Quality Index (AQI) •…
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Disney Ticket Prices Will Rise in 2025
Walt Disney World has put tickets on sale for 2025, and the prices of many tickets are higher compared to this year’s prices. The cheapest tickets for a single day at the park have increased by $10. For example, some tickets for late August at Animal Kingdom have gone up from $109 to $119. Other…
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Stomach Virus Cases Are Rising Again in the U.S.
There is a new health alert to be aware of. Cases of stomach virus (norovirus) are increasing across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that positive tests for norovirus in the Northeastern United States have reached nearly 14% in recent weeks. This is the highest number nationwide. The New York…
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Brazil Calls for Greater Inclusion of Developing Nations in Global Discussions
As he begins the presidency of the group of the 20 largest economies in the world (G20), Brazil’s Foreign Minister called for reforms in the United Nations and other multilateral institutions, while criticizing the agency’s inability to prevent global conflicts. Mauro Vieira told the foreign ministers of the other nations in the group that the…
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Supporters of Bolsonaro Gather in São Paulo
Supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro gathered on Sunday afternoon (02/25) in São Paulo. Wearing yellow t-shirts and carrying flags of Brazil and Israel, they arrived at the rally on buses with license plates from outside the city and from other states.
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Supporters of Bolsonaro Hold Rally in São Paulo
Supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro gathered on Sunday afternoon (February 25) in São Paulo. Wearing yellow t-shirts and carrying flags of Brazil and Israel, they arrived at the rally on buses with license plates from outside the city and from other states. The former president — who has been barred by the Superior Electoral…