Colombia Dispatch 8: The Tagua Industry
Sometimes called “vegetable ivory,” tagua is a white nut that grows in Colombia that is making a comeback as a commodity worth harvesting
Colombia Dispatch 9: The Story of Medellin
The Colombian city of Medellin is synonymous with the drug trade, but city leaders are hoping to keep the peace by building up communities
Colombia Dispatch 10: Education for Demobilized Forces
In exchange for laying down their arms, soldiers from Medellin’s armed militias are receiving a free education, paid for by the government
Colombia Dispatch 11: Former Bogota mayor Enrique Peñalosa
The former mayor of Colombia’s capital city transformed Bogota with ‘green’ innovations that employed the poor and helped the environment
Colombia Dispatch 12: Still Striving for Peace
In spite of all the positive work that has done in recent years, there are concerns that the government may be cracking down too hard in the name of peace
Doe (a Deer, a Female Deer) Born at the Zoo
An Eld’s Deer joins the National Zoo family
How Dinosaur Poop Got Its Name
The term “coprolite” has its roots in the Greek language, derived from kopros, which means dung, and lithos, which means stone
The way you arrange your home or office may reveal surprising results
Istanbul’s vastly growing population and blending of cultures make it one of the most dynamic cities in the world
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