Brazil

MB100 | 26 in the Mix | McGruder, Missaki, Munoz, Shipers

Rolling along on our upward trek through the top 100 prospects in the Mariners organization.

Foz do Iguacu, Brazil

Located in southwestern Brazil, right on the border of Paraguay is the city of Foz do Iguacu. This popular vacation destination is famous among backpackers and other types of people that like to explore. Nearby, there are many wonders of nature to experience and couples that enjoy getting out into the wild would likely enjoy thei

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

By far one of the most popular tourist destinations in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is a wonderful place to visit for the couple that wishes to experience the colorful culture of South America. This massive urban metropolis stretches across miles of coastline, nestled in amongst the coastal foothills. Sit around on one of the many beaches and relax in the sun or take to the city and seek out all the best restaurants, shopping districts and entertainment venues. Explore the many museu

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Sao Paulo, Brazil

Located near the southern coast of the country of Brazil, the city of Sao Paulo has long been renowned for being one of the best Brazilian cities to visit if you’re looking for a romantic holiday away. This urban metropolis may have all the troubles of your typical big city, but at the same time it is a center for the arts, a world-renowned location for fine dining and a place with some truly great nightlife. The people are many and varied, descended from immigrants that came from all over the world, s

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Video: Baby dolphin thanks his rescuer

When a group of fishermen off the coast of Brazil spotted a baby dolphin tangled in a plastic bag, they scooped it up with their fishing net, untangled it, and returned it to the water. Watch this video to see how the baby dolphin thanked them for their help. (I particularly like the fisherman's giggle in response.)

Image courtesy YouTube/Erico albuquerque

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Finding the right low-acid coffee

A lot of people have trouble with the acidity of most coffee. Black coffee has a pH of 5, less acid than tomato juice (pH of 4) but more acidic than plain water (pH of 7). There are some low-acid coffee blends around, for those who need their coffee but can't tolerate the acid. But frankly, a lot of them are just not very good.

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What’s Happening Wed: Man claws himself out of a grave

Sometimes zombie stories just aren’t much fun. In fact, sometimes they are appalling. In Brazil, a man was accidentally buried alive and clawed his way out of his own grave. How he ended up buried to begin with has yet to be discovered.

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News This Week: Police shoot and kill 13-year-old

A teen boy of color was shot and killed by police when he was walking around with a toy assault rifle. The 13-year-old child was out playing and did not hide from anyone, and when police told him to drop his weapon there are apparently conflicting stories about what happened. The boy may have simply been turning to see who was yelling at him, and the police officer who shot him argues that he was approaching him without dropping the gun.

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What would a language without numbers be like?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a culture without any numbers or math? The Piraha of northwest Brazil are entirely innumerate, and the answer is, "pretty weird."

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Amazon Rainforest Trek

Covering huge portions of Brazil, the Amazon Rainforest is a place where you can have any number of adventures. With many tour companies offering ways to explore the Amazon, you can hike your way through the jungle, take a river cruise or even explore via helicopter. But no matter how you wish to see the rainforest, it’s worth the time. See the incredible wildlife that lives in this region, go on a piranha fishing expedition or visit the many vil

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