The Dromedary derbies of Dubai
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Sheik Mohammed, crown prince of Dubai, owns 1,500 racing camels. The camels were brought up and specially trained for racing. Although caring for the camels is an expensive undertaking, camel races are generally free. The royal family claims that their efforts are for cultural preservation.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1997
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On the road again
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Details of a family outing to Sierra are narrated. The difference in the thinking of people from the same family sharing the same genes is also discussed.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2005
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How I caught every disease on the web
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The internet is a great tool for hypochondriacs looking for new diseases from which to suffer.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2003
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