Articles written by Charles Thomas

A writer living in Houston, Texas.

Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues The debate around zoos and captive animals: 4 of 18

The purpose of the modern zoo in American society is to propagate endangered species and to educate the public about animals of all shapes and colors and sizes. But all too often people visit zoos not to learn, not to contribute to animals' survival, not to admire from afar, but rather to taunt, to mock, to laugh at the anim...
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Travel experiences: Off the beaten path: 37 of 71

A Look at Brazil's Interior Charles A. Thomas Brazil is more than half of South America, they say. And thus by necessity it is defined in hyperbole. In the world, Brazil is the fifth largest country in both area and population. So Paulo is the fourth most populous city on Earth. Brazil contains the largest river by volume (t...