… as there are an enormous variety of dishes and flavours. The food is usually not spicy hot like Indian nor plainish like Italian. China's politics have played a fair part in shaping their food. This is mainly due to the fact that for a long-time…

… by wind, water or ice. This process is called weathering. There are three types of weathering, mechanical, chemical and biological. Weathering takes place on exposed rock surfaces, at the junction between regolith and bedrock. Mechanical, chemical…

… and structure), sub-aerial processes and wave energy along a given stretch of coastline. It takes thousands of years for the cliffs profile to form from complex processes, there are many complicated processes taking place on coasts that affect the…

… one of the syllables is always a little louder than the others. The syllable with the louder stress is the accented syllable. It may seem that the placement of accents in words is often random or accidental, but these are some rules that usually…

… Did you know that in some parts of the world putting your hands on your hips is impolite? The thumbs-up sign is downright offensive? A wink is unacceptable?  In Australia, it's rude to wink at women.  In Brazil,…

… well as the government funded uranium mines which operated from the 1950's through to the early 1970's (the most notorious of these mines being Rum Jungle) has had a significant impact on the Australian environment and has caused long term damage to…

… one tends to think of two beautiful cathedrals, not to churches that portray two totally different styles of architecture. Those two styles are, of course, Romanesque in St. Sernin and the Gothic style of Notre Dame. Some characteristics that these…

… in Mexico? If you're not I would bet you would want to be for one special celebration. This celebration is for la quinceanera, or the birthday of a fifteen year old girl. A lot of work and preparation is put into this, a church service and a party…

… common natural disasters are Hurricanes. They occur in both LEDC countries and MEDC countries. The USA is an example of a MEDC country which copes with the mess and destruction a hurricane causes and Bangladesh is an LEDC country that has to cope…

… a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation. In Australia, where ecologically sustainable development is placed high on the political agenda, a growing number…