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Free riding, in the world of naturist recreation, is nude horseback riding. It is an activity enjoyed by millions of people worldwide, and some naturist and nudist resorts even specialize in the practice. To plan for a free riding trip, you'll ... more »
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Eukonkanto - 'wife carrying' - began as a joke that has since taken on a life of its own. Originating in Sonkajärvi, Finland, the story goes that a local brigand only accepted troops who could complete a challenging race course. And because ... more »
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Tejo is a very popular game throughout Columbia, similar to horseshoes. There is one major difference, however: the target is not just a metal rod, but a metal cylinder which contains an explosive charge. Hitting the target triggers a loud bang, ... more »
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With its stable democratic government and its people's serious attitude toward work, Costa Rica is ripe for international business. It is essential, however, when working with these proud, formal people, to conduct yourself by their rules... more »
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When a friend confides in you or a co-worker tells you sensitive information, it is your responsibility to keep it to yourself. People often feel the need to share the details of private situations with a trusted confidante to lessen their own ... more »
By Jonathan F. 0 comments
Balut is a delicacy throughout much of Asia, most often available from any local street vendor. Although they might first appear to be mere hard-boiled eggs, they are in fact much more than that: These eggs have been boiled with a nearly-born ... more »
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Although an Icelandic delicacy, the thought of hákarl can turn the stomach of even the proudest Icelander. It is, quite literally, rotten shark meat. Although Vikings with cast-iron stomachs are now a thing of the past, this unique meal still ... more »
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Our parents represent our youth, as we remain forever young in their eyes. When the time come to pass the torch, and switch roles (we parent our parents); a little part of us dies. Healthy individuals want to maintain their independence. We ... more »
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Sometimes we want to convert LB to KG for weight calculation, but we fail to do so because we don't have an exact conversion ratio on hand... more »
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If you want to build a genealogy, you can start by searching through the obituaries of your ancestors. Official birth and death records can also be used in your genealogy search. Here's how to proceed... more »
By Jonathan F. 0 comments
If you are traveling through Turkey, particularly along the western coast, you will inevitably see streams of packed minibuses running along the roads. These are dolmuses, and they inhabit the lowest tier of the Turkish transportation chain. But ... more »
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As you are filling up at the pump, do you constantly watch the numbers creep higher and higher, wondering when it's going to tell you your tank is full? Well, there are a number of ways you can save some money at the pump, gas up less frequently ... more »
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want to tell somone you love happy birthday in a different way. well now you can.. more »
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Have you ever stopped to consider how many people are saying "hello" to each other today, and in how many different languages? If you wanted to say "hello" to everyone on the planet, you would have to learn at least 2,796 ... more »
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There's a way to say thank you in virtually all countries. Isn't it nice to know everyone is so polite? Have you ever wondered how to say thank you in Chinese? Or maybe you know how to say it in Spanish but do you know how to spell it? Here ... more »
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A second line is a group of fans and onlookers who jump behind the main, sanctioned paraders in the traditional street dances of New Orleans. These dances are customarily put on by the Social (Aide) & Pleasure clubs, but there is no reason you ... more »
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The word "flame" has acquired a new meaning within the culture of Internet discourse. In its most basic sense, it simply means to insult another member of a discussion forum. Internet sociologists have refined this definition and flaming has ... more »
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Following an Amish wedding ceremony, guests traditionally join the bride and groom for good conversation and hearty, home-cooked food... more »
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The Indonesian language is that of the country of Indonesian. Approximately 30 million people speak Indonesian as their first language and 140 million as their second language. It is based off the Latin alphabet and therefore similar in some ways ... more »
By Cin1234567 0 comments
Learning piglatin can be easy though you can also have secret conversations with people who learned it , trust me it will help you i learned it in a week !.. more »
By Jami Mack 0 comments
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Louisiana. Here are a few to put on your must-see list... more »
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After poking fun of them, Jeff Foxworthy made the aspects of being a redneck common knowledge. The term redneck has been around since the late 1800s and is thought to have referred to the farm laborers who sported sunburns on the backs of their ... more »
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People can really get annoying when they keep staring whilst your waiting for the bus at the bus stop or at a restaurant. You may be in foreign country, maybe you wear an Islamic headscarf or a Jewish kippah or yarmulke. Whatever the reason it ... more »
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Looking around yourself, has things changed since you were a child? Are things better or worse? I will explain what you can contribute to help change the decline of our society... more »
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This is a brief view on how to string red chile to hang up to dry on your porch for future use. Obviously, hang where the full sun can hit the pods in order to produce an even dry. Use at your discretion for all sorts of N.Mex. red chile dishes ... more »