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The Catholic Church should scrap the requirement for priestly celibacy It would help it recruit clerics who do not abuse children Jul 14th 2022 ECONOMIST  The pope is not in the habit of taking advice from newspapers. After all, the Roman … Continue reading →

America Needs to Stop Its Insane Tipping Practices by Brent Hartinger I absolutely hate America’s tipping culture, especially in restaurants. Look, whenever I’m in America, I always tip. But I now spend most of my time outside of the U.S., and the … Continue reading →

How viruses shape our world COVID-19 is a reminder of their destructive power, but they’re crucial to humans’ development and survival. Although feared as agents of disease, viruses also work wonders, shaping evolution from the very beginning. About 8 percent … Continue reading →

In this European microstate, adventurers are contributing to science In tiny Andorra, you can explore jagged peaks, forested valleys, and glacial lakes—and help researchers study climate change. Sunset falls over the Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Andorra. … Continue reading →

July – Oct 2021 – SOUTH EUROPE, WESTERN EUROPE Oct – Nov 2021 – EGYPT – Today, Central, Mutrah & Lower Egypt, Northeast & Sinai  Nov 18-20 2021 – SEYCHELLES – The Trip  Nov 22-26 – MAURITIUS – The Trip Nov 27-Dec … Continue reading →

2022 Dec 30-Jan 3, 2022 – TRINIDAD & TOBAGO – The Trip  Jan 3-9 – GUYANA – The Trip Jan 9-12 – SURINAME – The Trip Jan 12-14 – FRENCH GUIANA – The Trip  Jan 14-Feb 20 – BRAZIL – General, Amapa, Belem & Para Inland, Amazonas … Continue reading →

A bold plan to save Africa’s shrinking giraffe herds The mysterious, silent giants face increasing threats in Africa. Relocating animals to create new populations could bolster some species but poses new risks BYJOSHUA FOER PHOTOGRAPHS BYAMI VITALE October 2019 National Geographic … Continue reading →

Pakal the Great transformed this Maya city into a glorious center of power Stepped pyramids, colorful temples, and a grand palace proclaimed Palenque’s brilliance, reflecting the favor of the gods and the strength of its seventh-century ruler. PYRAMIDS IN THE … Continue reading →

  A hiker takes in a summer sunset on top of St. Mark’s Summit on British Columbia’s Howe Sound Crest Trail, a lush, forested route a 30-minute drive from Vancouver, Canada. BY KATE SIBER PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 7, 2020 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC … Continue reading →

Haida Gwai Kayak Tour June 3-10, 1996 June 3,4. – Drove Castlegar to Prince Rupert. 18 hours. Stayed in a motel. June 5 – Ferry to Queen Charlottes – 11 am to 5:30 pm. Ferry to Sandspit on Moresby. Stayed … Continue reading →