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World Cup Fever in Costa Rica

World Cup Fever in Costa Rica

11th Jul 2014

This last month, Costa Rica has been on fire with a certain fervor for futbol. Ranked by FIFA as #28 in the tournament, Costa Rica was not on anyone’s radar. To the world’s surprise (and Ticos deligh … read more
The Origin of Coffeehouses

The Origin of Coffeehouses

4th Jul 2014

Coffee is so commonplace throughout a lot of the world today that many people don’t even consider the long and rich history behind it. Some sources trace the exact origin of coffee to Ethiopia, but co … read more
The Origin of the Coffee Bean

The Origin of the Coffee Bean

27th Jun 2014

Coffee has a rich and interesting history. Several stories have been told to explain the origin of the coffee bean.Discovery of coffee beanOne story indicates that Kaldi, an Arabian goat herder, notic … read more
8 Ways to Celebrate World Environment Day

8 Ways to Celebrate World Environment Day

5th Jun 2014

A day set aside by the United Nations’ to promote awareness of the environment, World Environment Day (WED), will be celebrated this year in over 100 countries on June 5, 2014. People worldwide are en … read more