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While casting about for feel-good stories, we remembered the lost and starving Magellanic penguins that were airlifted to safety by the Brazilian army last fall. The young penguins, whose home is in the southern Atlantic, had wandered too far north, washing up on the warm beaches of Brazil by the hundreds, and the situation looked grim when "animal-welfare activists loaded the birds onto a Brazilian air force cargo plane and flew them 1,550 miles to the country's southern coast, where a crowd of onlookers celebrated as the penguins marched back into the sea." Definite feel-good material.
Lake Arenal, Costa Rica: Experience the zip line from your living room
Get the best view of Costa Rica's largest lake by zipping through the area's lush forest. Check out this video.
Disney World Hotels
Disney World hotels let you stay in the middle of the magic - but which one is right for you? Get an overview of the Disney World hotels and pick the perfect hotel for your next vacation. Where to Stay for NYC Conventions
Conventions are in full swing at the Javits Center in New York City for 2009. Hotels fill quickly around these events, so plan as far ahead as possible so you... Mystery Photo - Where Can You See This Clock?
Can you identify this location? I recently visited this famous landmark. The inscription under the clock reads "Arizona Time."
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