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Kochi is the commercial hub of Kerala. Ruled by Indian princes since 1102 BC, it became an important spice trading center on the Arabian Sea in the 14th century. By 1503, however, Portuguese traders took control and it became the first European colonial settlement in India — and was later claimed by the Dutch, Mysore, and the English. When India gained independence from Britain in 1947, Kochi was the first princely state to voluntarily join the newly formed nation.
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Video Length: 56
Date Found: December 07, 2009
Date Produced: November 01, 2006
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March 30, 2010
The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver were the most watched Winter Olympics in history. Charlie and Lucky had the chance to experience the event firsthand! A great short for sports and dog lovers alike.
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March 09, 2010
"Before my disability there were 10 billion opportunities for me to explore. Now there’s probably five billion, far more than I’ll ever be able to attempt.” - Former Mayor of Vancouver, Sam Sullivan
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December 07, 2009
While walking across the Great Wall, Charlie learns how former CPC leader Deng Xiaoping (1904-1997) began a series of open reform policies with the West that are credited for moving the Chinese economy forward and raising the standard of living. Having studied abroad in France, he understood ...
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December 07, 2009
The great religions teach us how to show compassion both to God and to fellow human beings. Explore went to Saudi Arabia and discovered how Islamic concepts of giving alms (charity) and the pilgrimage (journey) to Mecca give a unique perspective on the life and work of the people at the Help ...
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December 07, 2009
Elephants consume 300-600 pounds of food a day and drink up to 50 gallons of water, sucking water up into their trunk and blowing it into their mouth. They also use their trunks as a built-in shower — but certainly don’t stay "clean" for long. Elephants quickly cover their wet ...
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