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Friends of Tuva (FoT) was conceived by accident in 1981 to commemorate Tuva's 60th anniversary as a distinctive splotch on the world globe. Because FoT is a brainchild of Ralph Leighton, it is impossible that it could even resemble an organization. Rather, it has been a clearinghouse of information about Tuva and its "patron saint," Richard Feynman, who collected Tuvan stamps as a boy — and as an adult wondered, "Whatever happened FoT is unfunded and so has no affiliation with any government or religious institution. As there are no dues, meetings, or even a membership list, those who would like to consider themselves as Friends of Tuva should simply spread the word about this magical country, and celebrate Richard Feynman's spirit of adventure .NewsOctober 16, 2005: A memorial celebration for Paul Pena is planned in San Francisco on Oct 23. October 2, 2005: It is with great sadness that we inform you that Paul Pena has passed away. August 2005: DVD on the life of Feynman friend and art teacher Jirayr Zorthian is released. August 2005: Physicists explain why uncooked spaghetti breaks into more than two pieces when bent. Summer 2005: Finnish throat singer Imre Peemot makes his mark on the world. Summer 2005: Tuvan musical group Tyva Kyzy will tour the USA this autumn. July 2005: Feynman CDs available for download. June 2005: Google maps includes Tuva! June 2005: Travel report from Bridget Gersten posted. May 11, 2005: May 11, New York City unveiling of the Richard Feynman stamp and street renaming in Far Rockaway. April 2005: Basic Books publishes Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track: The Letters of Richard P. Feynman.
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