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Twitter: A Traveler's Get Out Of Jail Free Card

On April 10, 2008, James Karl Buck, a graduate student from the University of California-Berkeley, was arrested in Mahalla, Egypt along with his translator, Mohammed Maree. They were there covering an anti-government…
An End To Vagina Mutilation

In this CNN article posted today, ten villages in western Niger have publicly denounced the practice of female circumcision. Overall, this is a small victory. Though the overall rate of genital mutilation in Niger has dr…
This Is Sparta!!

Many great battles have been fought since practically the beginning of time. If you delved into the past and researched these wars, you would find that none is more famous than the Battle of Thermopylae. This is where a…
Unique Japanese Fashion Trend

Japan is well known for it's unique fashion sense so it shouldn't come as a major shock to see a fashion trend as different as this emerge in the 90s. While Americans were wearing baggy clothes during this time, a fashi…
Are Americans Tougher On Celebrities?

It seems that a celebrity's personal life, and not just their talents and abilities, play a big part in how some Americans form their opinions. Take Michael Jackson for instance. We all know the accusations of sexual ab…
Did You Participate in Earth Hour 2009?

This past Saturday, March 28, 2009, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time, 88 countries and more than 4,000 cities turned off all non-essential lighting. This was the third year that this was done with the first year be…
Myth Busted!! Toilets Do Not Flush In The Opposite Direction In Australia

We've all heard this urban myth. If you were to flush a toilet in the northern hemisphere, the water would flow down clockwise. And when you travel down to the southern hemisphere and flush the toilet, the water would go…
What's In Your McDonald's?

No matter where you travel to, you can always count on finding a McDonald's there. While it may be comforting if you're homesick to want to order a hamburger or french fries, chances are that there will be items on the…
The Most Awesome Thing Caught On Camera!

I've always wanted to go on an African safari. It would be such a rewarding experience to witness nature in the wild and undisturbed. In 2004, a group of tourists went on a safari and caught one of the most unbelievable…
Are These Ladyboys Hotter Than You?

Pictured above is the Thai pop sensation Venus Flytrap. They are arguably the most unique band in the world. Why? The group is made up of five young kathoeys or more commonly known as ladyboys. Yup, these seemingly attra…