A solo British traveller who ignored UK government advice to avoid visiting favela districts of Rio de Janeiro says those in authority "clearly haven't been there themselves". Kallen (@kallen ...

I've had a pet squirrel for three years named Nutter Butter. Reading fictional mysteries, and listening to historical ...

Ahead of the celebrations, here are some key facts about Confucianism and the role Confucian beliefs and values play in shaping public life for East Asians. This analysis is based primarily on surveys ...

“I can’t wait to see this done. I have been rooting for this for quite some time,” Carlos Costa, the owner of Favela Aroma, said. Costa is excited for what’s in store for downtown East Hartfor ...

A description of the largest of the favelas in Rio de Janeiro; Rocinha, where 100,000 people live. The former wooden shacks have been upgraded to permanent dwellings with some modern services ...

A description of the largest of the favelas in Rio de Janeiro; Rocinha, where 100,000 people live. The former wooden shacks have been upgraded to permanent dwellings with some modern services ...

Plus, check out these less disturbing “did you know” facts about the British royal family. The strings of string instruments were originally made from the guts of animals like sheep or lambs.

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