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Brazil caimans fight to survive in polluted Rio waters

Shawdesh Desk: Intrepid as Crocodile Dundee, Brazilian biologist Ricardo Freitas catches a caiman in the dark of night with a snare pole, then hoists it into his small wooden boat.

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Menstrual periods an ordeal, health risk for Gaza women and girls

Shawdesh Desk: Women and girls getting their periods in Gaza face humiliating conditions and infections, forced to use diapers or scraps of cloth after more than two months of war.

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Holiday foods are considered indulgent, but there are health benefits too

Shawdesh desk: The holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends. Then there’s the food. Whether it’s pumpkin pie or peppermint bark that’s your favorite, there are plenty

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Sour grapes: Japan battles to protect premium fruits

Shawdesh desk: The variety of juicy grape that Yuki Nakamura is harvesting as the sun rises over his farm took scientists 33 years to develop and can sell for $100

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Would You Dare To Cross The World’s Most Dangerous Bridges?

Shawdesh Desk: Are you someone that is a thrillseeker? Do you have the guts to cross over some of the world’s most dangerous bridges? Well, then, you should check out

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Do I need to worry about my kid’s pee-stained mattress?

Shawdesh desk: At some point, almost every parent will be faced with a decision: what to do with a mattress that has a distinctive yellow urine stain. Maybe a baby’s

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Our Most Saved Holiday Appetizer Last Year

Shawdesh desk: Let’s face it, the holidays are a mad dash. There’s shopping, wrapping, cooking, hosting, traveling—and don’t forget, holiday party attending. For 25 days straight, it might seem like

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Morocco gardening school cultivates hope for marginalised youth

After Hind Bensbitia dropped out of school as a teenager, she was stuck at home with few prospects for her future — until she stumbled across Morocco’s first gardening school.

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