Posts Tagged ‘Education’
How Climate Change Is Affecting Australia
No matter which agency is doing the reporting, the message is the same: Australia is surpassing the warming rate experienced by the rest of the world, and unless something is done to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it’s only going to get worse. How much worse? Read on.
Read More7 Most Progressive Countries in the World
Between same sex marriages being legalized federally, numerous states moving to allow marijuana, and recent changes to our healthcare system, America has made some very progressive strides in the last decade. Just not compared to these countries…
Read More7 Weird Things No One Will Tell You About America
We all know America has the bald eagle, Hollywood, fast food, movie stars, baseball, the NFL, and many other world-famous things to offer (complete with some infamously otherworldly places, but that’s a different article). But how about some of the strange facts and stories that you’ve never heard of before?
Read MoreThailand: Where Teachers Aren’t Just Appreciated, They’re Revered
When you think about the most respected careers in your home country, what are they? Soldiers, doctors, nurses, firefighters? If you ask any local in Thailand, one of the first answers you’ll hear is “teacher.”
Read More9 Must-Attend German Beer Festivals That AREN’T Oktoberfest
Is it me or does attending Oktoberfest sound like a cluster? I’ve heard horror stories of overcrowded beer tents, gross displays of public drunkenness, and general pandemonium. Then there’s the reservation system…
Read More7 Places Where People Live the Longest
Times sure have changed, and not just in terms of the transition from landline to smartphone, or slate tablet to iPad. Nearly 100 years ago, the average global life expectancy was a mere 31 years old. Now, in certain countries, you’re still a youngster if you reach 80!
Read MoreHill of Crosses: The Shrine That Refused to Die
All those towering crucifixes, adorned with rosaries of varying vintage that rattle gently in the breeze, could strike the non-devout as a little creepy. But if you’re a Catholic making a pilgrimage, you see something both authentic and sacred.
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