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12 things to do during Earth Hour
Are you switching off to save the world on Earth Hour? Here are 12 things you can do in the dark
- By Huda Tabrez, Community Web Editor
- Published: 17:32 March 25, 2010
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Catch up
Catch up with a friend - have an hour-long chat on what's new.
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Stargazing
Get hold of a telescope, invite neighbours over and try to name all the constellations.
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Barbecue
Have a barbecue with friends.
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Play games
Dark room, pillow fights or monopoly in candlelight - go on, play a game.
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Unplug
Take a walk around your house and see which appliances can always stay unplugged.
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Sleep
Go on snooze mode - nothing better than an hour-long sleep.
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Take a quiz
Build on your general knowledge - organise a quiz with neigbours.
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Photography
Discover the photographer in you - find a perfect vantage point to capture the city observing Earth Hour.
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Take a walk
Work on that health plan - go for a walk, the streetlights will stay on.
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Pray/Meditate
Delve within - have an hour of meditation or praying.
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Shadow puppets
Make shadow puppets with family members. If you're good at it, crank it up a notch and play out a script.
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Moon-walk
Moon dance - even if you are terrible at dancing, no one can see.
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