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Billy Joel Royal – Down in the Boondocks
Billy Joel Royal's song, written by Joe South, Down in the Boondocks popularized the term "boondocks" in 1960s. Prior to the release of the song, the term was relatively obscure, first introduced to English by soldiers fighting in the Philippine–American War (1899-1902).
The Last Week of April Through the Years
Is Recycling Worth It Anymore? The Truth Is Complicated.
America produces more waste per capita than any other country in the world. And recycling, which was once considered the solution to that problem, isn’t really working anymore. Recycling works, but it’s not magic. As America continues to lead the world in per capita waste production, it’s becoming more and more clear that everybody-- manufacturer and consumers-- “over-believe” in recycling.
Tom Paxton – Whose Garden was This?
Listening to this classic Tom Paxton as Earth Day 50 comes to an end.