The once-endangered vicuna is thriving in the Peruvian Andes, thanks to a bold plan to sustainably gather and sell its valuable fleece – and give locals a stake in its survival.
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Practiced since as long as Hawaiians can remember, hoʻoponopono is necessary on an island where space and resources are limited and the community is key to survival.
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How cauliflower took over your pizza, your kitchen, and the world
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Protected forests in Brazil and Peru hold some of the world’s last remote indigenous groups, increasingly threatened by resource-hungry outsiders.
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In Pontevedra, the usual soundtrack of a Spanish city has been replaced by the tweeting of birds and the chatter of humans
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Birtherism for everyone: Born and raised in Kansas, Gwyneth Barbara didn’t expect this kind of hassle.
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A look at 10 important moments in the history of graffiti that pushed graffiti art from underground subculture to mainstream trend.
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The site’s new web and mobile platforms will no longer be just about reviews – it will host content from major publishers, too
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Artificial trans fats will be off Canadian plates for good, as the final step to ban them in Canada is scheduled to take effect Monday. Researchers believe a ban could prevent up to 12,000 heart attacks in Canada over 20 years.
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Edinburgh’s landmark clock tower has been responsible for keeping commuters and travellers on time for more than a century – and yet it is never correct.
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