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Thousands of fishermen converge on one small lake

BBC One’s Human Planet: Deserts episode films a once-in-a-year event that takes place in the community of the Dogon people of Mali as they race to fish in the sacred water of Lake Antogo. Mayhem ensues. Also, a lot of … Continue reading

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Do you know what a White Elephant is?

A white elephant is a term used to describe an object of value that cannot be disposed of, sold, or traded by its owner and whose cost of ownership greatly exceeds its usefulness. The expression comes from Southeast Asia where … Continue reading

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