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Amazing Photos of Volcanoes

September 2, 2012

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Volcano eruptions are one of the deadliest Mother Nature phenomenons, but as much deadly they are still they are very fascinating. There is something in people which draws them to things which are dangerous and even deadly. With features like lava flows, steam vents, hot springs, and their symmetrical cone shaped slopes, these explosive mountains [...]

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The Sun Setting All Over The World

August 24, 2012

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Get yourself carried away with these amazing sun setts from all over the world. When you think of it this is not such a bad planet to be stuck on. There are so many beautiful things around us, but we forget to see them. We simply forget to stop and smell the flowers. If you [...]

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Amazing Mansion in Nevada

August 21, 2012

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This mansion in Boulder City, Nevada, looks more like some incredible theme park than a private home. There is a lazy river with a waterfall and a secret grotto, a huge swimming pool and a faux saloon – all in the backyard. The place with a total area of 6430 sq. m (1.59 acres) also [...]

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Lovely Holiday on the Chinese Seaside

August 11, 2012

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When talking about travel destinations, China has become a very popular destination for travelers. China has opened her gates for the Olympics four years ago, and since than everyone wants to feel a little bite of China. Besides her amazing cultural life and tradition, China has wonderful nature too. But one thing is for sure, [...]

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Photos of Japan in the 1950′s

July 29, 2012

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American businessman and former military pilot Herb Gouldon, who had traveled a lot in the 50′s and 60′s, made very quality color pictures. Here are his photos of Japan. Guldon visited it several times in the 50′s. In the second half of the 1950 Emblem Guldon visited here several times. After completing his studies at [...]

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The Meaning of USA State Names

July 27, 2012

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Here is a list of the states in the U.S. with images of the states and their flags and name meanings. The fifty U.S. states have taken their names from a wide variety of languages. The names of 24 states derive from indigenous languages of the Americas and one from Hawaiian: eight come from Algonquian [...]

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Okeechobee Mudfest Mud Lovers’ Paradise

July 3, 2012

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Okeechobee County in Florida will turn into mud lovers’ paradise this August, as it will be a home for the world’s largest mudfest. Only big-wheeled vehicles are allowed there and the place is ready to welcome about 8,000 guests. Here are the pictures from the previous mud parties in Okeechobee. Among other things, Okeechobee is [...]

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Expensive Singapore Airline’s Private Suite

June 27, 2012

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It appears Singapore airlines’ private suites is really worth the money. This airline has gone above and beyond by creating these unique completely private cabins with sliding doors. Lounge in the reclining leather seat with drink in hand while watching the 23-inch TV. However, you will have to save up for this expensive treat, as [...]

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Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca of the Uro’s People

April 14, 2012

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Other than the fact that I love saying “Lake Titicaca,” the lake named after poop and boobs is famous for a variety of reasons. One of the lesser known but most interesting are the indigenous Uro’s floating islands that they have made and remade from totora, a catail like reed, and provide a home and [...]

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Bodies of the Highest Mountain on Earth

April 14, 2012

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The tallest mountain on Earth, Mount Everest stands as the ultimate monolith to be conquered by climbers willing to pay up to $25,000 for a chance to make it to the top. However, Everest is a dangerous and inhospitable place; At 26,000 feet climbers enter “The Death Zone” where the air is so thin that [...]

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