Geothermal Wonder: The Blue Lagoon
Iceland’s volcanic landscape is rugged and dramatic with barren lava fields, hot springs and jets of steam spewing from cracks in the earth.
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Facts
The Mackinac Bridge – pronounced “Mackinaw”
The idea of crossing one of the longest suspension bridges in the US bares no excitement for some, and in the case of the Mackinac Bridge, the sight of this 8km long bridge leaves other people terrified.
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La Cocina – The Cultural Melting Pot of Southwestern Cuisine
Food Facts Cuisines: Fusion of Native American, Colonial Spanish, Aztec and 19th century American traders Tastes: Hot, spicy, and delicious Staples: Hot chiles
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Caribbean Sounds: Calypso
Frequently improvised, the words of calypso songs are witty and humorous and convey popular attitudes on social, political, or economic problems.
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Study Guide: A Short History of Tea
Drinking Tea plays a central part in our lives. It is a universal phenomenon with millions of people the world over enjoying tea on a daily basis. It is hard to imagine a world without tea. In fact it has become the most widely consumed beverage on earth after water.
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