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World's 10 Most Generous Countries
The top ten countries on the World Giving Index, determined by a worldwide poll of three factors: helping a stranger, donating money, and volunteering. A study by the Charities Aid Foundation.
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São Paulo: Brazil's Economic Center
São Paulo is Brazil’s largest city and a major economic center, but its fast growth has created serious problems like polluted rivers, overcrowded favelas, traffic jams, and water shortages. Government plans aim to improve housing,...
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The History of US Tariffs
A tariff is a tax that a country places on another country's imports. In the U.S., what that means is that when we place an import tariff, it's not another country paying the US government. It is a domestic firm, a domestic importer...
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The Evolution of World Democracy: an Infographic Time-Lapse
The 200-year history of democracy, told through an animated time-lapsed map showing how government systems have evolved over time.
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Global Temperatures are Rising at Unprecedented Speed
Scientists know that greenhouse gases from human activities are warming the Earth and causing major changes in the environment. Dr. Jennifer Francis explains that for thousands of years, Earth’s temperature was mostly stable due to...
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Exploring Carbon Pricing Methods
California’s cap-and-trade program is seen as the most successful way to put a price on carbon in the world. It uses a market system where companies buy and sell permits to pollute, but there's a minimum price to keep costs from dropping...
Bedtime History
The Story of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Let’s step onto the mat and explore the history of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! This style of martial arts began in Japan and was later developed in Brazil by the Gracie family. In this episode, we’ll learn how it grew into a popular sport known...
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Landmarks - Machu Picchu/Chichen Itza
MACHU PICCHU/CHICH N ITZ IN THE 15TH CENTURY, THE INCAN EMPEROR PACHAC TEC BUILT A CITY IN THE CLOUDS ON THE MOUNTAIN KNOWN AS MACHU PICCHU OR "OLD MOUNTAIN". THIS EXTRAORDINARY SETTLEMENT SITS AT 8,000 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL, HALFWAY UP...
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Brazil's Population Imbalance: Why So Few People Live In The Interior Of The Country
Brazil is a HUGE country! And despite popular ideas, it's not comprised entirely of the Amazon Rainforest. Despite this, the majority of all Brazilians still live just 50 miles from the coast, illustrating a huge population imbalance for...
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Sao Paulo: The Largest City in the Americas
São Paulo, Brazil:"...we will travel to the Paulista avenue, to discover São Paulo ... where action always comes alive."
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Test your World Knowledge with this Quiz!
What country is it? Test your world knowledge with this countries of the world quiz. Try to guess the 10 countries in this video. Each country has video clips and audio facts. You will learn about: what continent the country is in,...
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Only In Brazil 10 - Vinyl Record Collector
Vinyl Record Collector:A Brazilian man's passion for vinyl records, nurtured since his teenage years, results in one of the largest vinyl collections in the country after fifty years of dedicated collecting.
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Only In Brazil 1 - Longest Surfboard
Longest Surfboard:A Brazilian man achieves a world record for the longest surfboard, measuring over 8 meters. The massive board, so heavy that it requires five people to carry it, showcases his dedication to the sport.
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Only In Brazil 8 - Crocodile Rock Farm
Crocodile Rock Farm:Facing bankruptcy due to the high cost of cows, a Brazilian farmer makes an unconventional switch, swapping cows for crocodiles on the farm.
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Landmarks - Brazil Future Building
BRAZIL FUTURE BUILDING HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BEING ABLE TO CHANGE THE VIEW FROM THE WINDOW OF YOUR HOME? IF SO, A NEW ROTATING BUILDING RECENTLY BUILT IN BRAZIL MIGHT BE FOR YOU - IF YOU HAVE THE ASKING PRICE OF SEVERAL HUNDRED...
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The Amazon Rainforest: Biodiversity, Culture, and Rivers
The Amazon Jungle:Finally, we’ll go to the jungle in a journey through a river that only the bravest explorers dared to cross. Let's go to the Amazon! We will admire the variety of Amazonian fauna. We will see some of the animals that...
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The Beauty of Colombia: From Cartagena to Bogota and Beyond
Cultural and Scenic Marvels in Colombia:"We will cross the ocean to Colombia and take a cable car to reach the top of Cerro Monserrate, where we will find one of the largest monasteries and we will have the best view of the city of...
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The Fascinating World of Flamingos: A Closer Look at These Exuberant Water Birds
Flamingos are beautiful and vibrant water birds known for their long necks and distinctive pink feathers. They have specialized beaks for filtering their food from water and are excellent at balancing on one leg. Flamingos are monogamous...
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Rivaldo: A Football Legend and Humanitarian
Rivaldo, a legendary football player, overcame a difficult childhood to become a world-renowned athlete. Despite alleged controversies off the field, his on-field brilliance spoke for itself. Rivaldo's passion for helping impoverished...
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World Cup 2010: The Ivory Coast's Fairy Tale and Australia's Overachievement
This video discusses the history and achievements of the Ivory Coast and Australian national soccer teams leading up to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. It highlights the Ivory Coast's qualification for the 2006 World Cup and their...
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World Cup Football: Brazil and Japan's Quest for Success
This video discusses the history and success of the Brazilian national football team, highlighting their five World Cup wins and the star players that have contributed to their success. It also provides information on the current squad...
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Only In Brazil 14 - Bottle House
Bottle House:A sustainable approach to housing in Brazil is demonstrated with a house constructed from around 10,000 plastic bottles, featuring a living room, bedroom, and a small kitchen.
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Only In Brazil 4 - Floating Christmas Tree
Floating Christmas Tree:Brazil boasts a world record 82-meter high floating Christmas tree adorned with 2.6 million lights, 20,000 meters of luminous hoses, and the illusion of 300 Christmas balls and 500 stars.