Syrians consider themselves to be at the heart of Arabic culture, they are extremely nationalistic and proud of their beloved Souria. A stroll down most any street in Damascus or the outlying areas, at any time of day, will give you a tremendous feel for family life in Syria. There’s always something going on, no matter what time.
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The very word Voodoo conjures up mysterious images of zombies, plastic effigies with pins stuck in them capable of causing physical harm, and bizarre rituals in the dead of night in which bloody sacrifices are made.
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The French Foreign Legion was created by Louis Philippe the King of France in March 1831. The French expeditionary force that had occupied Algiers in 1830 was in need of reinforcements and the Legion was accordingly transferred by sea in detachments from Toulon to Algeria.
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More than 500 runners battle it out to be the first to race to the summit of Mount Cameroon and back again
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In 2002, the ruins of the World Trade Center in New York attracted 3.6 million visitors; the observation deck from the intact towers used to pull in an average of 1.8 million tourists per year.
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