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Made by Planet Earth: The Iguazu Falls

Made by Planet Earth: The Iguazu Falls

The falls of Iguazù are located in Argentina and are one of our many natural wonders. Many people travel to see them when they travel to Argentina or Brazil. And they are truly breath taking to behold. Located on the border between these two countries, it is very easy to move from one side to the other during the excursion. The name "Iguazú" is derived from two words that either originate in the Guarani or Tupi language. Translated to "water…

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Latitude Isn’t Everything

Latitude Isn’t Everything

Something occurred to me today: Why do two cities on the same latitude not necessarily have the same climate? Actually it was based on a comment that my daughter made when she got home from school today. Curious to learn the reason I took the chance to study something new (to me) instead of asking. For one it was something that I had never heard of before. I think that I just took it for granted that they would be…

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Better Late Than Never

Better Late Than Never

I can't tell you how happy it makes me to see the roses in our yard. We quickly forget that they were buried under four feet of snow not so long ago. Now if I just had time to stop and smell them!