September 2009. World Land Trust (US) and their partner CEDIA (Center for the Development of the Indigenous Amazonians) are proud to announce that the Matsés National Reserve has been approved by the Peruvian national government. This will help ensure the protection of 1,039,390 acres of pristine Amazonian rainforest as well as the Matsés indigenous Amazon tribe. picked by nateebiinature 3 months ago

Members of one of the world’s last uncontacted tribes have been spotted and photographed from the air near the Brazil-Peru border. The photos were taken during several flights over one of the remotest parts of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil’s Acre state. picked by Stadsman 1 year ago

A city official in the remote Brazilian Amazon village of Envira told CNN that five members of the Kulina tribe are on the run after being accused of murdering, butchering and eating a farmer in a ritual act of cannibalism. picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

Amazon currently has an automatic $20 off $80 discount on Men's and Women's Shoes. Enter promotional code TDAYFAML at checkout for a stackable $10 off $80. Only items sold directly by Amazon.com qualify. Free Super Saver Shipping Note:If you purchase 2 pairs of shoes, one worth $30 and the other worth $50, the $20 will be divided proportionately between the two items, so that the $30 item will a... read full post picked by mgalpert 3 years ago

Fuggin funny review on Amazon. I'm guessing the guy doesn't like the Electrolux EL 6989A Oxygen Ultra Clean Canister Vacuum

Yes, I was looking for a new vacuum cleaner. picked by doggylives 2 years ago

Dutch biologist Marc van Roosmalen has discovered a new species of peccary in the basin of the Rio Aripuanã in the south-eastern Amazon region. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Amazon removed the sales ranking from several books about gay dating and homosexual lifestyle for being "adult" material, but kept the ranking on things like vibrators and anal plugs.

*Amazon fail* picked by cmgoings 8 months ago

Finally more info on this from someone other than the kid's mom. He is a well known phone prankster and was raising money by promising to make a bomb threat to shut down the school. Mom admits he charged kids to make the threat but denies hat he did it. Furthermore he is not being charged as a terrorist, the Patriot Act is not being used and there is more evidence than the mom claim. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

Twice a year, between the months of February and March, the Atlantic Ocean waters roll up the Amazon river, in Brazil, generating the longest wave on the Earth. The phenomenon, known as the Pororoca, is caused by the tides of the Atlantic Ocean wich meet the mouth of the river. This tidal bore generates waves up to 12 feet high which can last for over half an hour. picked by ubikuor 3 years ago

The man authorities called “an immediate and substantial threat to the public health and welfare” was caught Friday at about 6 p.m. on Highway 90. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

A video made with the help of US missionaries and depicting Amazon Indians burying children alive is faked and inciting racial hatred. Hundreds of thousands of people have watched the video on YouTube and support networks have sprung up. Producers have now acknowledged it was faked, but they insist it dramatizes a genuine problem. picked by equinox 8 months ago

Enter promotional code KKCTMQXI at checkout to save $20 off $80 Shoes sold directly by Amazon.com. There is also an automatic $20 off $80 instant savings that is currently stacking with the code. Free Super Saver Shipping.

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Nearly all the indigenous peoples of the Amazon speak of the Mapinguary, a legendary animal which bares a large resembalence to the extinct giant sloth. picked by kyot 2 years ago

A flood hits a fire ant colony in the Amazon jungle. An amazing chance to see footage on how the species has adapted to water to protect their queen.

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Historical Nazi 'footprints' are found in grave markers, photos in archives and at the remains of dwellings. picked by SkandarGraun 1 year ago

Despite heavy rains during the past month, scientists say South Florida is on its way to a serious drought. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

The crippling blow dealt this week to FutureGen will make it harder for the utility sector to slash carbon-dioxide emissions and keep coal in the mix over time as a cheap electricity source. picked by mahler87 2 years ago

Spreading deserts and degradation of farm land due to climate change will pose a serious threat to food supplies for the world's surging population in coming years, a senior United Nations scientist warned on Friday. picked by muppet 2 years ago

A boy of 16 was told he could not work as a cleaner because he is too young to use a Hoover without health and safety clearance. picked by topofall 1 year ago

Centralia was once a small mining community. In 1962 the seam of coal that runs under the town was accidentally ignited and still burns to this day.

Inspired by Wildminou's post about Darvaza, this was also posted 10 months ago by Kyot.

Whatever Turkmenistan can do, Pennsylvania can do better (although perhaps not as impressive to look at). picked by Pocksucket 2 years ago