Category: Geral
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Flying Over the Vale dos Vinhedos: An Unforgettable Experience
The landscape of the Vale dos Vinhedos, in Bento Gonçalves, can now be seen from a new perspective by visitors to the Serra Gaúcha: from the sky, aboard a hot air balloon. This novelty is presented by Giordani Turismo, a company that has been offering tourist itineraries in the region for over 30 years. Aboard…
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Parintins Festival Recognized as Cultural Heritage
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The Parintins Folklore Festival and the Arraial da Pavulagem, held in the states of Amazonas and Pará, have been recognized as manifestations of national culture. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sanctioned two bills recognizing them as cultural heritage of the country.Parintins FestivalThe Parintins Folklore Festival is held annually in June in the city of…
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E-Bike and Electric Scooter Injuries Surge in the U.S.
People who rely on e-bikes and electric scooters for transportation know they can get hurt, but they may be surprised at how likely that actually is. Injury rates involving these modern modes of transport have skyrocketed between 2019 and 2022, researchers from Columbia University report. Injuries involving e-bikes surged by 293%; those involving electric scooters…
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Babies Who Received Only Breast Milk in the Hospital Have Lower Rates of Asthma
New research shows that babies exclusively fed breast milk during hospitalization shortly after birth had a 22% lower likelihood of developing asthma in early childhood.
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US Resumes Free COVID Testing Program
Starting today, the US government is offering another round of free COVID testing. “Families in the US will be able to request 4 free COVID-19 tests at COVIDTests.gov,” according to the Department of Health and Human Services. “The COVID-19 tests will detect current variants of COVID-19 and can be used until the end of the…
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Airports Seriously Disrupt Sleep for Those Living Nearby
A new study confirms that air traffic can seriously affect sleep for those living near airports.
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Be amazed by the stunning Iguaçu Falls in southern Brazil
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Be amazed by the Iguaçu Falls, the largest waterfall system in the world and one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná.
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The American Midwest Has Vast Natural Beauty
Commonly referred to as the breadbasket of America, the Midwest is best known for its manufacturing and agriculture sectors, fertile pastures, and friendly people. Less known to many are the natural wonders that occupy the vast open spaces of the Midwest. Nestled among the plains and hidden valleys of the region are some of the…
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Native Americans Protect Heritage, Connect Visitors to Nature in U.S. Parks
Even as a newly proclaimed national monument encompasses thousands of acres of sacred sites of Native American heritage, tribal leaders are shaping the future of public lands and national parks across the United States. The U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland, the first Native American to serve as a Cabinet secretary, oversees the National…
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Best Countries to Travel Alone
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Brazil is a country full of surprises. Did you know, according to US News & World Report, that we are among the best countries for solo travel? This is because we excel in hospitality, climate, and stunning scenery. See more below: • Spain: Several independent kingdoms united in 1492 to form the Kingdom of Spain,…