avery.b commented 2 years, 1 month ago
*first sentence is supposed to read "language acquisition" rather than just "language"
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Hysterical, enlightening, and gorgeously written. Tony Horwitz really captures the ethos of the Middle East (at least as it stood in the 80's). I've read it at least 4 times and it never fails to amuse me. A gem of a travel book.
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As long as you're ok with limited cognition, chincillas really are ideal pets. They have no real defense system (the worst that can happen is a "quack" or projectile pee), so no scratches/bites etc. They love affection, work best in pairs or groups, are quiet, and require no "real" bathing (no water--only a quick frolic in some volcanic ash). Their poop does not smell and they live for play time.
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