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Turtle Quiz
Oddly graceful and otherworldly— turtles have long captured the imagination of cultures worldwide. Symbols of ancient wisdom and modern wit in Chinese and Swahili cultures, turtles features in the creation myths of many societies. The Greeks thought of turtles as...
Peru Quiz
While smaller than the state of Alaska, Peru features over 25 distinct biospheres, 1800 species of birds, 4000 species of butterflies and 3000 species of both orchids and potatoes. Its landscape is both beautiful and harsh, with elevations reaching 22205 feet or 6768...
What To Do During A Gap Year
Taking a year off before college is an opportunity to get your adventure fix while learning practical skills and deciding which direction to choose in life. A gap year is a chance for you to experience independence and build on your resume. Planning your gap year will...
Ghana Quiz
5 Of The Most Common Challenges Faced By South African Entrepreneurs
Like in many new businesses around the world, most South African startups aren't able to last past the three-year mark. However, there are specific contextual constraints unique to the region. Below we have listed some of the main challenges faced...
How Much Do You Know About Cambodia? [QUIZ]
The Art/Science of Zoological Medicine
In my field, zoological medicine, anything is possible: glue-on shoes for a rhino with sore feet, an ultrasound for a gravid komodo dragon or a silica gel shake-and-bake treatment for a mite-infested cockroach. With 1.3 million species and counting, I learn something...
Find Your Next Adventure [QUIZ]
How To Save The Planet In 30 Days
Earth Hour on the 24th of March, is all about creating awareness of how unnecessary energy consumption contributes to global warming. But energy management isn’t the only impact humans have on the planet and that is why we want to help you do more to preserve the...
‘How I Became Who I Am Today’ The Story Of Lao Novice Monk, Valee Xiong
After graduating from a temple school in Luang Prabang, novice monk, Valee Xiong, didn’t know where life would take him. What he knew for sure was that he didn’t want to commit to full monastic life, but finding a job to support himself, food, running water and...
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