Thursday, February 9, 2012

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Reconciling Dogs, Dwarves, and Other Filipino Folklore

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Dwarves, dogs, and other things Amelia Blanquera had to consider when running through the woods in the Philippines.

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Burnings

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Ocean Vuong puts the past, in the form of an emblematic photograph, through purifying fire.

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Shitting, Squatting and Squirting: A Guide to the Toilets of Asia

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From Korea to China to Japan, the toilets of the Asia are something to behold. David Wills reflects on his excursions around the Asian continent, recalling numerous restrooms and many, many incidents of outdoor defecation.

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A Tale of Two Sharks

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Ever since childhood, David Wills wanted to see a shark in the wild. In less than a year, he managed to come closer than he ever wanted – twice. From a bus crash in the jungle to paralysis in the ocean, his shark adventures are a tale of stupidity and terror.

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Swimming with Thresher Sharks Seems Like the Obvious Choice When You Decide to Give Yourself Up to the World

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Sharks with fins shaped like scythes await Smith during a trip to the Philippines.

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