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December 4, 2013 2:37 PM
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If you’re planning a trip to Finland this autumn, you might be wondering what some of the must-visit places in Helsinki are. You’ll be pleased to know that Helsinki won’t be too cold at this time of year, with average temperatures of around 14 – 16 degrees centigrade. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t bring your winter woollies though, and make sure to pack some comfortable shoes for walking, as there are so many must-visit places in Helsinki that you could find yourself on your feet all day! Here are some places you simply can’t afford to miss during your trip.
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December 4, 2013 2:36 PM
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Since it was reformed 40 years ago, Finland's education system has frequently been held up as one of the best in the world. Today, that changed. Tbe OECD released its PISA global rankings that showed how students in various countries were doing in reading, science, and math. Finland ranked 12th, just behind Estonia. That's a big drop. Finland had topped the PISA rankings in 2000, 2003, and 2006, and consistently ranked near the top in other years. This year, however, Finnish students had dropped by 2.8% in mathematics, 1.7% in reading and 3% in science. "The golden days are over," Finnbay, a Finnish news organization wrote just after the results came out.
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December 4, 2013 1:03 PM
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What an awe-inspiring sight! A few days ago, on Friday, November 29, The Grand Canyon was taken over by a rare weather phenomenon that filled the entire canyo…
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December 4, 2013 1:02 PM
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The trip notes given to me at the beginning of my Intrepid tour through the Greek Islands referred to the island of Naxos as “the largest and most fertile of the Cycladic Islands.” It told me that I could expect to find “picturesque villages,...
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December 4, 2013 1:01 PM
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Caves transformed into luxury hotel, in fact caves not always be a creepy, dark and stuffy. Because the cave can be a very beautiful and enjoyable place to live
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December 4, 2013 1:00 PM
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STV Local: Big Brother is watching those cheeky penguins. See them leap and swim on Edinburgh Zoo's latest online camera.
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December 4, 2013 1:00 PM
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Like American artist Sandy Skoglund, JeeYoung Lee creates highly elaborate scenes that require an incredible amount of patience and absolutely no photo manipu…
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December 4, 2013 12:59 PM
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Nick Trend tracks down the arch Renaissance politician, both in the corridors of Florence’s palazzi, and at his Tuscan estate where, exactly 500 years ago, he wrote ‘The Prince’
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December 4, 2013 7:09 AM
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Get our best information & features about the Lewis & Clark expedition across America--journal entries, maps, historical photos, drawings, and more.
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December 4, 2013 7:09 AM
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The rise of factory jobs in Bangladesh has brought profound cultural changes to the country — and to the lives of two sisters who made the Planet Money T-shirt.
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December 4, 2013 7:08 AM
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The archaeological site of Jiahu in China was inhabited from 7000 BCE to 5700 BCE and has yielded important information on the early foundations of Chinese society
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December 4, 2013 2:36 PM
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Scandinavian cuisine is a product of geography and climate, plus some seafaring Viking history. Although its praises are seldom sung, traditional Scandinavian fare — full of seafood, berries, roots and rye — has a lot to recommend it. To be clear, we're not talking fancy French technique or expansively layered spice palettes. We're talking about simple farm fare, hearty whole grain breads and rich seafood stews, food meant to sustain you during the winter. And according to some studies, it may actually be fairly healthy.
The Maligne Canyon is one of the most popular attractions in Jasper National Park, but does it live up to the hype? Only if you like giant icicles, frozen waterfalls and dark, deep caves.
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December 4, 2013 1:02 PM
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Photographer Ali Ertürk has been capturing the striking beauty of a variety of landmarks since 2006. Based in San Francisco, the talented artist has specifica…
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December 4, 2013 1:01 PM
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Researchers in Hawaii have found a mammoth World War II-era Japanese submarine scuttled by the U.S. Navy in 1946 to keep its technology out of Soviet hands.
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December 4, 2013 1:01 PM
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The town received its present name after France gained control of the western part of Hispaniola in 1697
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December 4, 2013 1:00 PM
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Portland, Oregon-based artist AJ Fosik creates bright, three-dimensional wooden works that look like vibrant illustrations come to life. The artist uses a rad…
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December 4, 2013 12:59 PM
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Tuscany is one of the few spots on earth that is just as splendid as the calendars and postcards dedicated to it would have you believe. The rows and rows of sunflowers and grapevines, punctuated by ochre-colored farmhouses and ruins, make a tour through this large Italian region one of life’s thrills. The ancient villages rising from the landscape remind you that this sleepy Italian region is also a cradle for art, architecture, and of course, food and wine. If you are able to stroll the medieval stone roads and sunny town squares and not feel like you’ve stepped into a time machine, have another glass of Chianti, and try again. A list of five of the most pristine and picturesque hill towns to visit in Tuscany, Italy. San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Montalcino, Montepulciano and Pienza and each is also worthy of an overnight stay. Keep in mind that they do require that you have your own transportation; whether that is a car, motorcycle, or bicycle, is up to you. [...]
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December 4, 2013 7:14 AM
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Bizarre Christmas pictures from the archives of Awkward Family Photos, the website that allows readers to share embarrassing family images
Kadir van Lohuizen captures wind-power farms in Inner Mongolia and southern China.
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December 4, 2013 7:10 AM
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Bear heroism: The amazing World War II story of Private Wojtek
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They settled in the UK after the war.
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December 4, 2013 7:09 AM
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December 4, 2013 7:08 AM
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Neanderthals slaughtered animals, made tools, and gathered around the fire in different parts of their shelters.
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