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Welsh Language
The other day, a group of London based Globetrotters started talking about slang and direct translations from one language into another. This lead to Olwen, a Welsh language student, telling…
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Sahara desert frontiers turn green
Satellite pictures of northern Africa show that areas lost to the Sahara desert during decades of drought are turning green again. Analysis of images show deserts retreating in a broad…
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Land Rover Training Course
EXPLORE 2002 For anyone planning an expedition, EXPLORE 2002 – the place to be is the 26th annual Expedition Planning Seminar that will be running on 16-17th November 2002 at…
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Cheap anti-malaria drug 'closer'
Doctors aiming to make a cheap and effective malaria drug available across Africa have been awarded a $1.5m grant by the Gates Malaria Partnership, based at the London School of…
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Tourism Facts
ÂÂ Less than one in 10 people are estimated to have been on an international flight ÂÂ China is expected to unseat France as world’s most visited country by 2020…
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Jet Lag: the facts
Disruption to circadian rhythms caused by crossing time zones, which can result in broken sleep, with the sufferer waking during the night and then wanting to fall asleep during the…
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Not to be Seen Dead In?
Whilst over eighty thousand British nationals visited Kenya last year, the vast majority enjoyed a trouble-free stay. Nevertheless, all visitors should be aware of potential risks and should exercise sensible…
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Free London Museums: The Tate Britain
Overlooking the River Thames, Tate Britain was originally founded through the philanthropy of the sugar magnate Sir Henry Tate. The Tate legacy now encompasses three other galleries around the UK,…
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Trivia: Lithuania Driving Test
A recent UK Sunday newspaper ran a brief report about a five month study the Lithuanian government has just conducted. As a result of the study, the government has scrapped…
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London Events London Waterways Week
London Waterways week takes place between 7-15 September. The event will start with the Great River Race and finish with the Mayor's Thames Festival. Many waterside attractions are taking part…