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94Five Must-See Sights In Washington State
Five sites that are an absolute must if you visit Washington State.
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91Famous Dams
A dam is said to be a barrier that confines water. Dams generally are used to retain water, while other structures such as dikes are used to manage or prevent water flow into a region. Dams are combined with Hydropower and pumped-storage to...
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90The Story Of Tellico Dam And The Snail Darter
The Snail Darter is a tiny little fish that is native to the waters of Tennessee. In 1975, the Snail Darter was placed on the newly created Endangered Species List. In 1984, its status was lowered to threatened. Even though the Snail Darter is a...
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89The Ideal Itinerary For A 2-week Trip To China
There is no such thing as the ideal itinerary for everyone. This hub looks at issues that may help you find yours
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89The Coming Water Crisis in America
We’re on the edge of a water crisis in the United States. Ongoing development in the American Southwest has created an ever-rising demand for a resource that has always been in short supply in the region. Sooner or later, we’re going to have to face the inevitable conclusion that this can’t go on. There are several indicators that we are headed for disaster. Here are a few.
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89The Belo Monte Dam of Brazil
The Belo Monte dam of Brazil is a social and ecological disaster waiting to happen. The dam is not yet built, but it possibly will be - the great lessons already learned in Brazil about hydro electric power is that though that energy is "clean" energy - there are still very negative environmental damages done from flooding forests, and the ensuing greenhouse gasses from the rotting vegetation beneath the water. The Native Tribes of Brazil are not valued at all by the government of Brazil.
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89Columbia River Gorge in Oregon - Numerous Waterfalls & Beautiful Scenery
Story of an Indian maiden sacrificing herself to save the tribe...this was learned at just one of the magnificent waterfalls on this leg of our journey. Pictures & videos.
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88Best Fishing Spots in Sydney
Sydney is the largest city in Australia and one of the most visited areas in the country. Tourists flock to Sydney to visit well-known attractions such as the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Royal Botanical Gardens, and the Sydney...
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86Amsterdam In One Day
If you only have one day in Amsterdam, where should you go and what are the city’s absolute must-sees? Even though one day is not probably enough to explore Amsterdam thoroughly, you still have enough time for a great adventure in this beautiful...
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88Top 5 American Rivers To Visit
There are hundreds of rivers and their tributaries across the United States. From the longest river in the USA Missouri River (2,500 miles) to the fastest Piscataqua River to the widest Mississippi River – the country is sliced by wide water...
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