In the Western calendar (Gregorian calendar), New Year’s Eve, the last day of the year, is on December 31. A year is the time it takes for the Earth to circle the sun one time, which is approximately 365…
These astonishing photographs show uncontacted Indians living in Brazil, near the Peruvian border. “Uncontacted” means that the tribes have no peaceful contact with what is considered the mainstream world, or the dominant societies. From the pictures we see a thriving,…
What an amazing day the Brazilian surfer Carlos Burle had on October 28th, 2013. He saved his friend’s life and set a new world record by riding “the largest wave ever”. All this happened at Praia do Norte, near the…
For all you soccer fans and fanatics – The FIFA Confederations Cup is in full swing in Brazil from 15 – 30 June. It is like a dress-rehearsal for the World Cup taking place next year in the same place.…
How can you help save a forest with a Smartphone? A fascinating project is underway in Indonesia. It is taking place in the middle of the rainforest and it is called Rainforest Connection. The idea is very interesting – You…