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Chocolate to Feel Good About
Looking for guilt-free chocolate? Well, maybe there’s no such thing, but if you source it to Brazil’s Bahia state, chances are good that...


Brazil's Presidential Election: That Big White Button
'Allow us to introduce you to the white button, the cop-out vote that gets added to the winner’s tally ... and just could be a factor in...


The Next Michael Phelps?
What do you do once you’ve beaten Michael Phelps’ record? At 16 years old?


Organic Favelas
Tchelly, 33, is a leader of a new movement to bring organic food to the slums of Rio de Janeiro. Link


Who's Afraid of Marina Silva?
'She seems like the perfect candidate. Maybe that’s why so many Brazilians are worried.' Link


Striking Liquid Gold, Texas-Style
'It takes a certain kind of people to want to eat vast quantities of Velveeta cheese. Those people are called Texans.' Link


Rooting Out Racism in Brazilian Soccer
'After years of turning a blind eye and wrist-slapping, Brazil may be poised finally to wield a stick to combat it.' Link


610 Stompers: New Orleans' All-Male Dance Troupe
How Tube Socks Help You Get Laid in New Orleans. Link


Salvador: Where Every Tuesday Is Super Tuesday
Even so, something special happens on Tuesday nights in the historic district of Pelourinho that outweighs all those negatives: an...


The National Dessert of Brazil
Just 3 ingredients needed.
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