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Jakarta is sinking. Literally sinking. To save it, the government wants to build a new Manhattan in the sea: a 25-mile wall and urban development to hold back the water. But it comes with a catch: it could turn the bay into a "black lagoon" of pollution. Patrick Winn went to Indonesia and asked locals what they think about this project. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/iZ7CzXnPoOc
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President Trump has again talked about taking Greenland. Carolyn Beeler went to the Arctic island to hear directly from Greenlanders about how they want to be governed. Watch our video here:
https://youtu.be/78oKz0nzeT4
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1
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Have you played our GeoQuiz yet?
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Turkish oil wrestling is the world's oldest continuously running, sanctioned sporting competition. The annual Kırkpınar tournament has been taking place in Edirne since 1346! 😮
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https://youtu.be/9z6bFEGDQz4
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Where in the world did we get these photos? Let us know in the comments if you know what they are — and stay tuned for our upcoming video (and the answer!)
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Should Greenland become independent from Denmark?
Carolyn Beeler traveled there to understand what Greenlanders think about this issue: https://youtu.be/78oKz0nzeT4
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Is traveling to Greenland on your bucket list?
Watch our video to find out why Greenland's tourism boom is creating a crisis. ✈️
https://youtu.be/mvo24jQYDzA
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Our podcast is now on YouTube! Listen and let us know what you think: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
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The Broadway musical Come From Away, based on a true story from the town of Gander, Newfoundland, features a ritual known as a “Screech-in.” The ritual inducts "come-from-awayers," aka outsiders, as honorary Newfoundlanders. What is NOT part of this ritual?
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