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The Island of the Dolls

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Yankee

Have you ever wanted to live on an island covered in dolls, of which most are probably haunted with the souls of the now dead? If so, I have a few questions. First off, why? Secondly, why? Anyway, this island is pretty terrifying. … Continue reading →

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Fernando de Naronha

Posted on September 10, 2015 by wcturgeon

What do spinner dolphins look like? And yet another spectacular recording:    

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Bringing Back the Woolly Mammoth

Posted on September 10, 2015 by mvolpe2

http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2015/0705/Scientists-edge-closer-to-bringing-back-the-woolly-mammoth I found this article particularly interesting because of the idea of bringing back a species that is extinct is such an exciting new possibility with modern technology. Pertaining to Wrangel island the article mentions that while most mammoths died … Continue reading →

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The Failed Lost Colony of Roanoke Island

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Yankee

Life in the sixteenth century was horrendous. There were some good points, sure, like Michelangelo’s David sculpture, completed in 1504. Sadly, things went downhill shortly after David’s completion. One of the worst things to happen in the 1500’s, aside from … Continue reading →

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Jan Mayen Island

Posted on September 8, 2015 by wcturgeon

I found this wonderful video on this isolated Arctic island.  

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Everything You Wanted to Know about Bikini Atoll but Were Too Afraid to Ask

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Yankee

What is Bikini Atoll? That’s a good question. A very long and complicated good question. Bikini Atoll is just one of about 29 atolls and 5 islands that comprise the Marshall Islands, or, as they’d like to be known as, … Continue reading →

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Books Inspired by Islands

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Amanda

Believe it or not, we learn a lot from fictional novels. The facts may not be realistically true, but the emotional lessons are just as strong. Fictional characters can bring a whole new perspective to topics we persistently thought only … Continue reading →

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Running on Island Time

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Angela

When we go on vacation to islands, we adjust to the lifestyle of the people who live there normally. In most places, we find it necessary to slow ourselves down and relax and take it easy while we have the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Curiosity

Posted on August 30, 2015 by wcturgeon

As you begin your college career, try to find your inner four year old.  You remember–when you asked “Why?” all the time?  Curiosity is the driving engine of creativity and success.  What are you most curious about?  Go ahead, post … Continue reading →

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