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SPIEGEL Surfs the Web Faith-Based Parks?

Has the Bush administration brought its conservative religious thinking to America's national parks? Are Spanish soccer coaches as racist as some of the fans?
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By now you've probably noticed the messages making their way around the Internet about how gift shops at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona are selling a book called "The Grand Canyon: A Different View." The book argues the park was created 4,500 years ago as a result of Noah's flood. Park guides have also stopped providing official estimates of the canyon's age and the National Park Service has banned publication for a ranger's guide that reminds them there is no scientific proof of creationism. The rumors are true and you can read about them here .

Spain's soccer fans have proven themselves shockingly racist -- hooting at black players as if they were chimps. The world abroad is outraged. But the Spanish coach and the Spanish football federation are keeping mum. What is going on?