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Geo answer and Global Hit

August 14, 2013Global Politics

The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Igloolik, Nunavut. This town is home to Artcirq, an Inuit community circus troupe that will perform at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC next year. Boston Globe reporter Linda Matchan speaks with anchor Jeb Sharp.

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Geo Quiz and answer

August 14, 2013Global Politics

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