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My favourite corners around the world: Zoo Berlin

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The Berlin Zoological Garden is the oldest zoo in Germany and is now one of Berlin’s best-known attractions. It is also one of the biggest zoos in Europe and it is the perfect place to spend an unforgettable and memorable day with your family or friends.  Generally speaking, zoos are where many children have their first contact with diverse animals. They can meet animals like tapirs, goats and penguins. In fact, this is an experience that leaves a lasting impression. I had one these experiences when I visited this zoo during my summer holidays in Berlin in 2018. This zoo is divided into three different areas: the Zoo, the Tierpark and the Aquarium. You will need three or four hours to complete the whole tour as it is one of the biggest zoos in Europe. As visitors you will learn all about how the animals have adapted to their environment, as well as how they reproduce and communicate. For example, you will have the chance to watch rhinoceroses and tapirs underwater. At the A...

7 Reasons Why Everyone Should Watch "The Queen's Gambit"

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  The Queen's Gambit is an American miniseries clasified as "drama", which was premiered this year, on October 23rd, for the giant entertainment platform called Netflix. Is is based on a novel of the same name, by the writer Walter Tevi, published in 1983. The story's plot starts in the 1950's and ends in the 1960's, and it shows us the raise of a 9-year-old chess prodigy called Elisabeth Harmon,  who develops a  dependence on the green tranquilizers given to the children of her orphanage, and becomes USA's  chess  master.  The Queen's Gambit has caused a huge global sensation. Just a few weeks after being released, it hit Netflix's "most-watched" ranking. It even reached the top in Spain, being the Nº1 trend for many days. But this achievement wasn't just a stroke of good luck: there are several reasons why this chess miniseries is so addictive.  1. First of all, it is not just about chess. The main character, as the only femenine p...