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In Lima, Peru, about 2,000 olive trees were planted in a grove, 400 years ago. Surrounding these trees are a 25 acre carpet of crabgrass, which needs a tremendous amount of watering, causing the trees to drown. After 100 years of over watering, many of the trees are in danger of dying. Something they are considering is substituting the current grass for a species that requires less watering. This problem is drawing attention to how residents and city planners are wasting scarce water resources in order to decorate Lima with lush parks unsuited to Lima's dry environment, because Lima was built atop a desert.

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Maps are a powerful way to tell stories. They can tell stories of places you've visited around the world, and much more.

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Known as the birthplace of the potato, Peru produces more than three-thousand different varieties of the vegetable.

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The most popular sport in Peru is soccer.

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Table manners are important in Peru. It is impolite to have a conversation with only one person at the table, without including the rest of the group. If this happens they'll repeat, "It is bad to tell secrets in gatherings."

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El Senor de los Milagros is a Catholic holiday celebrated in October. A painting of Jesus has miraculous qualities, such as the power to heal. The painting is in a church in Lima, and replicas are used in street processions throughout Peru in October.

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The people of Peru speak Spanish. The students are taught English as a second or third language.