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Imagine traveling with a GPS embedded in your b...
Actually, this isn’t that crazy of an idea. In fact it already sort of exists in an ancient culture called the Kuuk Thaayorre tribe, from the area of Pormuraaw, in...
Imagine traveling with a GPS embedded in your b...
Actually, this isn’t that crazy of an idea. In fact it already sort of exists in an ancient culture called the Kuuk Thaayorre tribe, from the area of Pormuraaw, in...
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What is the connection between Le Salin de Grui...
Le Salin de Gruissan, nicknamed "the pink lake", is one of the most remarkable natural areas in France. It was 100 years before Jesus Christ that the first traces of...
What is the connection between Le Salin de Grui...
Le Salin de Gruissan, nicknamed "the pink lake", is one of the most remarkable natural areas in France. It was 100 years before Jesus Christ that the first traces of...
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Masao's "Proof"....Kawachi Fuji Gardens, Japan!
Kawachi Fuji Gardens in Kitakyushu, Japan ( 5 hours from Tokyo, if you take the Nozomi high speed train) is where you will find this pastel-colored fairytale tunnel.The garden's most...
Masao's "Proof"....Kawachi Fuji Gardens, Japan!
Kawachi Fuji Gardens in Kitakyushu, Japan ( 5 hours from Tokyo, if you take the Nozomi high speed train) is where you will find this pastel-colored fairytale tunnel.The garden's most...
Arts & Crafts from Around the World
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Origami
Paper was first invented in around 105 A.D. and was brought to Japan by monks in the sixth century. Handmade paper was a luxury item only available to a few, and paper...
Origami
Paper was first invented in around 105 A.D. and was brought to Japan by monks in the sixth century. Handmade paper was a luxury item only available to a few, and paper...
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Venetian Masks
A little history.... Venetian masks are a centuries-old tradition of Venice, Italy. They have always been an essential component of the Venetian Carnival. The masks are typically worn during the...
Venetian Masks
A little history.... Venetian masks are a centuries-old tradition of Venice, Italy. They have always been an essential component of the Venetian Carnival. The masks are typically worn during the...
Virtual Tours Around the World
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Have you ever seen how Papyrus Paper is made in...
A wonderful demonstration on the making of papyrus paper. Papyrus is a strong, durable paper-like material produced from the pith of the papyrus plant, and is first known to...
Have you ever seen how Papyrus Paper is made in...
A wonderful demonstration on the making of papyrus paper. Papyrus is a strong, durable paper-like material produced from the pith of the papyrus plant, and is first known to...
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Tour Japan's newest teamLab Borderless Museum
The digital art collective teamLab—an interdisciplinary group consisting of artists, scientists, and more—has had multiple exhibitions around and beyond Japan over the past few years. Despite its Japanese roots, it...
Tour Japan's newest teamLab Borderless Museum
The digital art collective teamLab—an interdisciplinary group consisting of artists, scientists, and more—has had multiple exhibitions around and beyond Japan over the past few years. Despite its Japanese roots, it...
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Get a peak at the Snow Monkeys of Japan l Jigok...
Japanese Snow Monkeys or Japanese macaques, are native to the mountains surrounding Nagano and Nozawa Onsen. They come down from the mountains in the winter to soak in the natural hot springs....
Get a peak at the Snow Monkeys of Japan l Jigok...
Japanese Snow Monkeys or Japanese macaques, are native to the mountains surrounding Nagano and Nozawa Onsen. They come down from the mountains in the winter to soak in the natural hot springs....
Recipes from Around the World
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Japanese: Yakisoba Chicken
Japanese buckwheat flour noodles with chicken a delicious meal! Noodles can be purchased at an Asian foods market. Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 tablespoons chile paste...
Japanese: Yakisoba Chicken
Japanese buckwheat flour noodles with chicken a delicious meal! Noodles can be purchased at an Asian foods market. Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 tablespoons chile paste...
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Italian: Lyonnaise Potatoes
Ingredients 2lb. russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4" thick rounds 3 tbsp. butter 3 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 small onions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup parsley chopped Kosher salt Directions Cover...
Italian: Lyonnaise Potatoes
Ingredients 2lb. russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4" thick rounds 3 tbsp. butter 3 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 small onions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup parsley chopped Kosher salt Directions Cover...
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French: Quiche Lorraine
A Quiche is a French consisting of pastry crust with savory custard and pieces of cheese, meat, seafood or vegetables..... you pick the combination! Ingredients For the Crust 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2...
French: Quiche Lorraine
A Quiche is a French consisting of pastry crust with savory custard and pieces of cheese, meat, seafood or vegetables..... you pick the combination! Ingredients For the Crust 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2...
