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The sky's the limit

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The Fila Mexico SkyRace is conducted on Mount Ixtaccihuatl, which at 17,343 feet above sea level is the seventh highest peak in North America. This grueling race is taxing on the runners, many of whom endure dizziness and fatigue during the course of the race.

Author: Accetta, Randy
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1998
Mexico, Running races

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Stop making sense: from high art to low, craft is becoming extinct - and no one seems to care

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Hollywood films have become poorly constructed formulas, with little plot to tie their special effects into a meaningful story. Serious art also suffers from a lack of craftsmanship and attention to storytelling.

Author: Kakutani, Michiko
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1996
Column, Criticism and interpretation, 20th century AD, Motion pictures, Movies, American literature, Postmodernism (Literature), Postmodern literature

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Geography trivia quiz

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A quiz on geography is presented. Questions pertaining to geographic locations, earth formations, climate, natural features and animals are given.

Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1993
Tests, problems and exercises, Geography

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