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Meet A Wild Animal…And Live To Tell The Tale

The idea of coming across a wild animal is petrifying in the most basic sense of the word. Most people would freeze and turn to stone in their terror, unable to move or think of the right reaction. That’s why it pays to memorize a few strategies (which you’ll hopefully never need) but which could potentially spell out the difference between life and death.

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Left Speechless: Foreign Words That Defy Translation

Whether you’re a casual traveler or a dedicated student of linguistics, it’s always important to start with a strong vocabulary base when you’re trying to learn a new language. However, anyone who’s tried to learn a language has come across a very specific phenomenon: words that just can’t be translated. Here are some of the best examples from around the world.

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The Way Land Is Really Used Across The U.S

One thing that shocks many European tourists in the US is the sheer amount of space. It’s true: America has a lot of room, whether in the width of its streets, the size of people’s yards, and above all, its vast rural expanses. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, ‘What does America do with all of that space?’, this infographic will open your eyes.

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