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"First published serially in 1840 -- 41 in Dickens' own magazine, Master Humphrey's Clock , and in book form in 1841, The Old Curiosity Shop was an immediate popular success. The heart-wrenching story of Little Nell and her doting grandfather offered a rich amalgam of misery and malice, goodness and generosity, love and loyalty -- all with a pervading veneer of sentimentality that greatly appealed to Victorian readers. As the story opens up, Nell...
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Discover Alabama's curious underside with this oddly entertaining little guide! Travelers with a taste for the bizarre, tacky, and hilarious can visit the Coon Dog Cemetery, learn about the cattle-mutilation mystery, view the world's largest boll weevil, and sip Kudzu Tea. Only a true Southerner could capture the essence of these and other authentic Alabama phenomena, and Andy Duncan does his home state proud.
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Curiosity Quest volume 2
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Did you know that making aluminum cans from used cans takes 95% less energy? Watch as Joel explores the many uses for recycled aluminum cans.
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Curiosity Quest volume 14
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Did you know that every month, we throw out enough glass bottles and jars to fill a giant skyscraper? Tune into this Curiosity Quest to find out how glass bottles are recycled.
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Curiosity Quest volume 12
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Ever wonder what happens to all the rotton food at the supermarket? Tune into this Curiosity Quest as Joel makes a stink.
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Curiosity Quest volume 30
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Did you know that Americans use approximately 2,500,000 plastic bottles every hour! Join Joel on this episode to find out how we can help our planet by recycling these plastic bottles.
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Curiosity Quest volume 7
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Ever wonder what happens to a home after it is demolished? Join Joel on this episode to find out how 95% of a home can be recycled, including the interior!
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Curiosity Quest volume 37
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Did you know that the U.S. is the #1 trash producing country in the world! Join Joel on this Curiosity Quest to learn what happens to all the trash that doesn't get recycled.
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Curiosity Quest volume 26
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By now, we should all be aware that paper is recyclable. Join Joel as he journeys afar to learn what types of products can be made from recycled paper.
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Curiosity Quest volume 44
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Did you know that burning rubber from tires pollutes the atmosphere? On this Curiosity Quest, find out other ways we can recycle tires and how we can create cement from recycled rubber!
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Curiosity Quest volume 9
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Did you know that computer monitors contain lead that is harmful to our environment? Join Joel as he explores the process of recycling used electronics.
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Curiosity Quest volume 50
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Did you know that approximately 1 billion trees-worth of paper are thrown away each year in the U.S? Tune into this Curiosity Quest to learn how we can recycle wood.
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Curiosity Quest volume 18
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Where does all the grass go after you mow your lawn? Find out on this episode as Joel explores Burrtec's green waste transfer station.
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Curiosity Quest volume 23
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Did you know that your favorite park bench could have been made out of used milk jugs? Join Joel as he explores the process of recycling milk jugs.
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Whether you're a born-and-raised New Mexican, a recent transplant, or just passing through, New Mexico Curiosities will have you laughing out loud as it introduces you to the most fascinating characters in the Spanish State, and takes you places you never could have imagined-some of them right around the corner!
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