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A Brief History Today, surfing is regarded by many sports enthusiasts and hip people as one of the coolest sports to ever exist.  While the exact date of the origin of surfing has not been determined, the first documented sighting was by Europeans back in 1767. Researchers believe that its roots show in the Polynesian culture thousands of years ago. Surfing in its days of origin was held in high regard, as the leader or chief of the tribe was believed to be the one who had the best surfing abilities. The European sighting of surfing in Hawaii has astonished…

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A Brief History On November 28, 2019, Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving, a holiday about being thankful for everything, and it should be celebrated in a good way. To celebrate Thanksgiving uniquely, one needs to go extra mile to spice up the Thanksgiving celebration. One of the few ways to spice up Thanksgiving celebration is to travel to a new place. Although this may be expensive and stressful it will definitely worth it at the end of the day. Finding the perfect location for Thanksgiving celebration could be stressful because one may not be certain about what to expect in the…

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A Brief History In 17th century, a small village Da Nang became a seaport, where traders from all across the world were attracted. Da Nang nurtures the rich culture of Cham people, which can be experienced in their Chamic language, cuisine, and architecture even today. Due to Vietnam’s history with French Colony in late 19t century, the fashion, food, and architecture has been highly influenced. Although Da Nang is not as vibrant as other popular destinations in Vietnam such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, but some great things make this place unique. Besides the pristine beach, there are…

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A Brief History In 2007, the Gold Coast, a coastal city in the Australian state of Queensland, overtook the population of Newcastle, New South Wales, to become the sixth largest city in Australia and the largest non-capital city.  This milestone is hardly a surprise.  After all, who would not go to a destination that offers the world’s best surfing conditions, World Heritage-listed rainforests, beautiful sun-drenched beaches, amazing nightlife, and plenty of family-friendly fun? The Gold Coast in southeast Queensland will ensure that you have a holiday to remember. It is one of Australia’s leading holiday playgrounds.  The Gold Coast was…

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A Brief History On October 28, 1995, the subway system that serves Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, was the scene of a terrible fire that resulted in the deaths of 289 people, making it the worst subway related tragedy in history.  Among the dead were 286 passengers and 3 subway employees, and sadly, 28 of the deceased passengers were children.  Another 270 people were injured, but believe it or not, it could have been worse! Digging Deeper The reason things were not at least marginally worse was the heroism of Chingiz Babayev, an Azerbaijan Army veteran that risked his own…

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