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Long ago, Europe had very cold weather. This time was called the Little Ice Age. It lasted from about the 1300s to the 1800s. Winters were very cold, and summers were cold…

Dian Fossey was an American primatologist who changed how the world sees mountain gorillas. She lived and worked in the forests of Rwanda and devoted her life to protecting these animals. In…

Frankincense has a warm and special smell. People use it at festivals, in churches, and for meditation. Today, many people around the world love frankincense. But now, this precious resin is slowly…

Istanbul is an old and busy city. Its streets are full of people and noise. But look up at the walls. You can see something small and quiet. Small bird houses sit…

Every year, millions of people travel by plane in the United States. Most checked bags arrive safely at the airport. There is a more than 99.5% chance passengers get their bags back….

For many years, France was the best in food. French food was famous all over the world. Many people came to France to eat. France was the home of great chefs. But…

In the Tyrolean Alps of Austria, there is a unique hotel called Stanglwirt. It is more than 300 years old and is famous for its beautiful mountain views, long family history, and…

Istanbul is a big city in Turkey. More than 15 million people live there. But people are not alone. There are also about 250,000 street cats in the city. Cats walk everywhere…

Many fishermen in South Korea die at sea. The sea is becoming more dangerous every year. People ask: Is climate change the reason? Mr. Hong is a boat owner on Jeju Island….