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An Old Legend Leads to Remarkable Discovery

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

Andrés Ruzo grew up hearing legends of a boiling river in the Amazon. Years later, he went on a search for the source of the legend and uncovered a remarkable natural wonder. Here is his remarkable story from the TED stage!

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We can't do it all alone ✨ What are your tips on being a great leader?⠀
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What is a "normal" lifestyle anyway? ⠀ In our la

What is a "normal" lifestyle anyway? ⠀
In our latest edition of Saturdays Around the World, we’re going on an adventure that will surely challenge your definition of “normal.”!⠀
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Click the link in our bio to watch as Sorelle Amore (@sorelleamore) steps outside of her comfort zone to visit a community of nomads living in the Mongolian countryside. ⠀
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Our latest EWC Podcast episode is here! 🎙✨⠀
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In this episode, we have James Nestor (@mrjamesnestor), a science journalist who has written about the science of breathing. We will discuss why we should learn how to breathe properly because, apparently, it has many benefits that can improve our health!⠀
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“In a single breath of air … there are more molecules in that breath of air than there are all the sand grains on all the world’s beaches.” - James Nestor⠀
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If there's one thing that truly connects us all, i

If there's one thing that truly connects us all, it's good FOOD! 🥘⠀
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While there may be fewer people around the table this Thanksgiving, there is still a lot to be thankful for. And, if you find yourself with a ton of leftovers this year, we've got a solution for you! 🙏🏾⠀
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Check out our site to find this #ThrowbackThursday article with Dr. Lynda's famous Thanksgiving Leftover Fritters recipe! And for good measure, we've also included amazing fritter-inspiration from around the world! 🌎⠀
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From all of us at EWC to you and your loved ones, HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 🦃⠀
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Human handwriting . . . on . . . an envelope? Sweet Heavens! 💌⠀
There's nothing more exciting than receiving a hand-written letter in your mailbox.⠀
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With help from the creators at Great Big Story (@greatbigstory), we're taking you on a journey to see how different people around the world have put their creative stamp on this almost-lost art of communication!⠀
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Click the link in our bio to check it out. 📜🖋⠀
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