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Archive for February 2012

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What In The World Is the Difference?

When you think of planet Earth, you may think it is completely unique and unlike any other planet. Not true! Actually Venus and Earth actually have a few qualities in common. Venus is almost the same size as Earth. If you decided to drive around the Earth’s equator, you would find that it is 24,901.55 [...]

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The John Tyler Family Legacy

Former president John Tyler, whose term ended in 1845, has two grandchildren still living today. Yes, today! How is that possible? The Tyler men are known for fathering children very late in their lives. John Tyler, born in 1790, had a total of 15 children. His 13th child, Lyon Gardiner Tyler, was born in 1853 [...]

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Going Wild in Tampa Bay

Known for its distinctively tall build, long neck, and unique fur pattern, the giraffe is one of the most recognized animals on the globe.  But have you ever imagined what a giraffe smells like or what it feels like to touch its fur? Introduced to the WorldStrides DiscoverNow! Habitat:H₂O program in 2011, the Serengeti Safari [...]

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Course Leaders Enhance Learning Through Technology

This spring, select Course Leaders on several WorldStrides DiscoverNow! programs in Washington, D.C., will add iPads to the list of tools available to them to engage trip participants and enhance the learning experience. A collection of 120 iPad apps provide real-time access to educational content that delivers learning in an exciting way. Random question generators [...]

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Wrestlin' for his Life...and for a Living!

After growing up in New York and working in a four-star Italian restaurant, Chris Sears was looking forward to a vacation in Florida. He had no idea that his theme park and wildlife preserve visit would lead to a new career as a gator wrestler. Chris has always been an animal lover. “I caught snakes [...]

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