Golden Porsche  

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International Airport  

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The Kuwait International Airport is a very bold project since it has a paramount importance for the Gulf region. The new airport will have an innovative design-a modern approach and a practical one, too since the climate in Kuwait is one of the hottest in the entire world. Foster+ Partners are handling the design of the airport, being inspired by local forms and using local materials, too.

Solar system  

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Whether or not you believe in life outside of our solar system, the fact that we are all here means that the stuff we're made of must have come from somewhere. After studying meteorites and discovering ready-made components of DNA present, NASA has concluded that the building blocks of life as we know it may have crashed down on Earth from above.
Researchers at the Goddard Space Flight Center discovered portions of DNA on chunks of crashed space rock in both Antarctica and Australia. The extraterrestrial visitors contained various types of nucleobases, which are thought to be essential in the creation of DNA, and life in general. The scientists were able to isolate the compounds and prove that they weren't created here on Earth. This was particularly important, as critics often cite contamination as the reason for these compounds appearing on meteorites that have been studied in the past.
The team also concluded that certain space rocks — depending on their makeup and speed — work like manufacturing facilities for these biological precursors. The implications of the discovery are far-reaching, and suggest that humanity may owe its existence to a well-placed meteorite in the early days of the Earth, and that without it the planet might be a rocky, watery wasteland

S.M.A.R.T Goals  

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S.M.A.R.T Goals

If you ask most people what is their one major objective in life, they would probably give you a vague answer, such as, "I want to be successful, be happy, make a good living," and that is it. They are all wishes and none of them are clear goals.

Goals must be SMART:

1. S--specific. For example, "I want to lose weight." This is wishful thinking. It becomes a goal when I pin myself down to "I will lose 10 pounds in 90 days."

2. M--must be measurable. If we cannot measure it, we cannot accomplish it. Measurement is a way of monitoring our progress.

3. A--must be achievable. Achievable means that it should be out of reach enough to be challenging but it should not be out of sight, otherwise it becomes disheartening.

4. R--realistic. A person who wants to lose 50 pounds in~30 days is being unrealistic.

5. T--time-bound. There should be a starting date and a finishing date.
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Gold-plated throne  

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If you fancied buying a gold-plated throne that’s fit for a king’s derriere, you would have to be pretty flush to afford it. At £129,000, it might be money down the pan but at least you would be the owner of a unique luxury loo. It was unveiled at the 11th World Toilet Summit and Expo which, believe it or not, looks at ways of improving the planet’s lavatories and sanitation.

waterlogged camera  

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The owner of this waterlogged camera must have thought it was gone for ever, along with his precious holiday pictures, when he dropped it in the ocean. But a year later a diver spotted it rusting away in the depths and rescued it. Even more astonishingly, he was able to recover the pictures and post them on Google+. Now, thanks to the wonders of social networking, the owner – an unnamed Canadian fireman – has his holiday photos back. Wildlife photographer Markus Thompson was scuba diving off Vancouver, British Columbia, when he stumbled upon the strange sight – an expensive digital camera lodged in Deep Bay.

As a symbol of fertility  

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Trust me on this, that headline has absolutely nothing rock’n'roll about it . Weirdly enough, it’s actually true and you can even go on to experience it yourself, provided you’re willing to travel. Travel a little or a lot rather depends on where you’re starting from as you’ll have to go to Georgia in order to live this out. Oh, and that’s not Georgia, the American state, but Georgia a small count...ry that sits borderline between Europe and Asia. In this rather remote country, that’s seen it’s fair share of misfortune over the years for various political issues, economic and social pressures and so on Katskhi lies (trust me on this, there’s no better word to describe it) less than 10 km(6.3 miles) from a small mining city called Chiatura and it is a very special hurch. Not only are its attendees high, so is the entire building. The unique church of Katskhi pillar sits on top of a rock formation which towers 130 ft high. Not unusual enough for you? How about this, a Georgian monk has been living in it for nearly 20 years now. Still want a high dose of weirdness than the fact that the rusty creaking ladder used to go to this church is called the stairway to heaven? Well, the high church is estimated to have been built in between the 6th and 8th centuries and it is believed to actually have pagan roots, as a symbol of fertility to some forgotten god

A Mother's Sacrifice:  

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A Mother's Sacrifice:

This is a true story of Mother’s Sacrifice during the China Earthquake.
After the Earthquake had subsided, when the rescuers reached the ruins of a young woman’s house, they saw her dead body through the cracks. But her pose was somehow strange that she knelt on her knees like a person was worshiping; her body was leaning forward, and her two hands were supporting by an object. The collapsed house had crashed her back and her head.

With so many difficulties, the leader of the rescuer team put his hand through a narrow gap on the wall to reach the woman’s body. He was hoping that this woman could be still alive. However, the cold and stiff body told him that she had passed away for sure.
He and the rest of the team left this house and were going to search the next collapsed building. For some reasons, the team leader was driven by a compelling force to go back to the ruin house of the dead woman. Again, he knelt down and used his had through the narrow cracks to search the little space under the dead body. Suddenly, he screamed with excitement,” A child! There is a child! “
The whole team worked together; carefully they removed the piles of ruined objects around the dead woman. There was a 3 months old little boy wrapped in a flowery blanket under his mother’s dead body. Obviously, the woman had made an ultimate sacrifice for saving her son. When her house was falling, she used her body to make a cover to protect her son. The little boy was still sleeping peacefully when the team leader picked him up.
The medical doctor came quickly to exam the little boy. After he opened the blanket, he saw a cell phone inside the blanket. There was a text message on the screen. It said, ”If you can survive, you must remember that I love you.” This cell phone was passing around from one hand to another. Every body that read the message wept. ”If you can survive, you must remember that I love you.” Such is the mother’s love for her child!!

Finger Monkey  

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Finger Monkey

The pygmy marmoset or dwarf monkey is a New World monkey native to the rainforest canopies of western Brazil, southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, and northern Bolivia. It is one of the smallest primates, and the smallest true monkey, with its body length ranging from 14 to 16 centimeters.

remarkable moments  

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This is the remarkable moments when a tiger bowed its head and placed a paw up to the hand of a small girl.

Photographer Dyrk Daniels noticed the 370lb Golden Bengal Tiger had taken an interest in the child, who was leaning against his glass enclosure.

As the tiger, called Taj, headed over to her, Mr Daniels got his camera ready, expecting him to snarl and bang against the glass.

‘I noticed that Taj had taken an interest in the girl and was heading towards her.

‘I thought for certain that the little girl would need therapy after the encounter and fear cats for the rest of her life.

‘I could not believe my eyes when Taj approached the girl, bowed his head and then placed his huge right paw exactly in front of where the little girl’s left hand was.

‘It was incredible to watch. Taj let down his right paw, rubbed his cheek against the glass where the little girl’s face was and moved off.’

Far from being scared, the little girl was so excited that she started clapping as she walked back afterwards towards her mother.

‘I have never seen such tenderness from such a large predator,’ Mr Daniels said

Hotel Conrad.  

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Hotel Conrad, Rangali Island, Maldives.


The hotel is famous for its exciting honeymoon suite underneath the sea with panoramic views of the marine life. Rangali is an island of Alif Dhaal Atoll connected by a foot bridge by its neighboring island Rangalifinolhu.


The island is occupied by Conrad Maldives Resort & Spa. The hotel has wonderful spa water villas, striking beach villas and a number of luxurious villas. Conrad hotels and resorts are owned by Hilton Worldwide. It is one of the finest hotels in the world

transparent membrane..  

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Tha baby lives inside a transparent membrane called the amniotic sac. The sac is filled with a salty solution which bathes the body's cells. In a complex process - the body recycles the fluid, swallowing some, absorbing some, expelling some - while at the same time manusacturing most of it. The embryo floats almost weightlessly in the fluid so it is protected from shocks and does not have to fight gravity..

Golden Porsche  

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A Golden Porsche 911 from Russia. It is covered about 40 pounds of pure gold. The gold-plated version, is designed by Visualis, in 22 carat beaten gold. The gold-plated Porsche will feature all the major components, from the control elements such as the steering wheel and doorknobs to the car body and alloy rims in gold-plated version!!!

Dying Child in Africa  

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Dying Child in Africa

South African photographer Kevin Carter had been awarded a Pulitzer prize for this incredible picture in 1993. As soon as it was published in the New York Times, hundreds of people asked what had happened to the child. Carter didn’t know. Here is Time’s description of how he took the photo:

"Seeking relief from the sight of masses of people starving to death, he wandered into the open bush. He heard a soft, high-pitched whimpering and saw a tiny girl trying to make her way to the feeding centre. As he crouched to photograph her, a vulture landed in view. Careful not to disturb the bird, he positioned himself for the best possible image. He would later say he waited about 20 minutes, hoping the vulture would spread its wings. It did not, and after he took his photographs, he chased the bird away and watched as the little girl resumed her struggle."

Before Carter came to Sudan; he was desperate for a good picture that could put him in the limelight. When war and famine in Sudan broke out he jumped on a plane. And Lady Luck was on his side: as soon as he stepped off, he saw a baby being stalked by a vulture. What a great photo! So many rich people in America donated to their favourite African charity when they saw it!

The sad coda to this story is that Carter was driven to drugs and desperation by the bloody mayhem he photographed in his career. Just weeks after receiving his Pulitzer, he gassed himself to death. "I am haunted by the vivid memories of killings & corpses & anger & pain," he wrote in a suicide note.

IS 2012 THE END OF THE WORLD?  

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In the early 1800's, a woman named Joanna Southcott predicted that the world would end on Oct. 19, 1814. She amassed tens of thousands of followers. Of course, it didn't happen. She left a box that she claimed held the secrets to the world. It was opened after her death & contained some books, a nightcap, a horse pistol, & a lottery ticket. Moral of the story: "we're still here."!!!

WHAT THE FACT?  

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WHAT THE FACT?


Nalanda, one of the first great universities recorded in history was established in Takshila, India in 700BC. It accommodated over 2,000 teachers and 10,000 students from all over the world and studied more than 60 subjects. The subjects taught at Nalanda University covered every field of learning, and it attracted pupils and scholars from Korea, Japan, China, Tibet, Indonesia, Persia and Turkey.


On 13 September 2010, the Jakarta Globe Reported Parliament in New Delhi passed a bill approving plans to rebuild the campus as a symbol of India’s global ambitions.

Chocolate Hills  

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Chocolate Hills is one of the nominees for the new 7 wonders of nature. It is an unusual geological formation and composes of 1,268 haycock hills. Chocolate Hills is located in the province of Bohol in the Philippines.

The province of Bohol is also a home of some endangered species including tarsiers which are considered as the world’s smallest primates. The Chocolate Hills has dome-shaped hills covered by grasses. The hills dry up and turn brown in color during summer which is the main reason why it is called “Chocolate Hills”

Some more facts about Ancient Egypt :  

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Some more facts about Ancient Egypt :

- The deserts of Egypt weren't always deserts. Marine fossils have been found in some areas proving there was once salt water over part of the desert.

- King Tut's tomb contained many ancient artifacts but one in particular stands out: a first aid kit complete with finger slings and bandages.

- In ancient Egypt, slaves are known to have been murdered to accompany their deceased owners to the afterlife.

- Ancient Egyptians used to sleep on pillows made out of stone.

- The ancient Egyptians defined the hour to be one-twelfth of the time between sunrise and sunset. so, as the days grew longer in winter and spring and shorter in summer and autumn.

- It is not known exactly when or by whom the Sphinx was built or whom it represents.

THAT'S REALLY COOL...  

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THAT'S REALLY COOL!: 

Facebook puts your photos into deep freeze as it unveils massive new five acre data center near Arctic circle.
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TRANSPARENT plane  

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How will they keep the bug off the windscreen? AIRBUS unveil the TRANSPARENT plane we'll be flying around in come 2050. With its see-through aircraft cabin, passengers of the future will get a window on the world as they fly through the sky.
For this plane with it's 'intelligent' cabin wall membrane and interactive games, may be everyday air transport in 2050.
The futuristic concept for travel in 40 years' time was unveiled in London by Airbus - and it'll terrify those who already have a fear of flying.

Stream of Water...  

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It looks Photo-shopped, but this Magic Tap fountain actually has a pipe hidden in the stream of water. Located in Aqualand, Spain.

The Devastating Shrinkage of Aral Sea :  

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The Devastating Shrinkage of Aral Sea :

The Aral Sea is a closed system in the middle of an Asian desert. With two glacier-feed rivers, the Amu Darya and the Syr Darya, supplying fresh water to the sea, evaporation is the only natural means of withdrawal for the water. Due to global warming, shrinking the glaciers high in the Hindu Kush and Pamir Mountains, the Aral Sea should be growing. However the sea is shrinking at an alarming rate. Today it is the tenth largest lake in the world, but at one time it was the fourth largest.

The shoreline has receded 120 kilometers and the water level has fallen 15 meters. All 24 of its native fish species are gone and over 400,000 square kilometers of the former seabed are exposed. Today the area has been declared an ecological disaster zone—the most dramatic example of a natural area destroyed by humans.

FACTS ABOUT TITANIC....  

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FACTS ABOUT TITANIC. NOT TO BE MISSED!!!

-  March 31, 1909 in Belfast (Ireland)
- The Titanic was constructed by the Harland & Wolff company
- Titanic construction took about 3 years and $7.5 million to complete
- It took around 3000 laborers to construct the Titanic
- Of the 2, 227 people aboard the Titanic, only 705 survived
- Many Titanic survivor diaries were discovered and illustrated the despair involved with the Titanic

- The death of Captain Edward Smith is a topic of debate; many think the Titanic could have been saved if he acted differently, some think not
- The Titanic struck an iceberg in the Atlant ocean near the cost of Newfoundland shortly before Midnight, April 14, 1912
- The Titanic movie was nominated for 14 Oscars and won 11 of them making it the first film to win that many
- In 1997 it became the highest grossing film of all time, it now ranks 6th in North America
- No individuals with the same name as Leonardo DiCaprio (Jack Dawson) and Kate Winslett (Rose DeWitt Bukater) were on the ship.

Pyramids in Giza,  

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Khafre (l.) and Khufu (r.) are two of the three ancient Pyramids in Giza, Egypt. Khufu is the biggest, consisting of more than 2 million stones with some weighing 9 tons. The Pyramids, built as elaborate tombs for divine kings, date back to 2,550 BC. Modern Egyptologists believe that the Pyramids are made from stones dragged from quarries and, despite ancient Greek testimony, were built predominantly by skilled craftsmen rather than slave labor.

THE MOSES BRIDGE  

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THE MOSES BRIDGE


This modern pedestrian bridge has the capacity of turning miracles into technological possibilities – the Moses Bridge (or Loopgraafbrug in the native language). This bridge looks more like a trench than the usual conception of a bridge, but it gets you across no matter how you call it. Located in the Netherlands, the fascinating bridge parts the waters surrounding a 17th century Dutch fort, allowing visitors to experience a whole new perspective of the shallow moat – too deep to march across and too shallow to boat across – that surrounds Fort de Roovere. Designed by RO and AD Architecture company, the bridge is made from sustainable FSC and PEFC certified Accoya wood. The bridge was treated with a nontoxic coating that protects it from fungal decay, extending its durability.

Guinness World Records...  

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Guinness World Records
Largest 3D painting

The largest 3D painting measures 1160.45m² and was created by Joe Hill of 3D Joe and Max, in partnership with Reebok Crossfit, at West India Quay, London to celebrate Guinness World Records Day 2011.

The Unlimited Pentagon...  

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Because of its enormous size, the Pentagon operates much like a small city; it has its own shopping mall, power plant, water and sewage facilities, medical clinic, fire station, police force and a mayor.

World's Largest Hand... :O  

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World's Largest Hand... :O

24-year-old macrodactyly patient Liu Hua, from Jiangsu, China, was recognized in 2007 as the man with the world's largest hand. He was born with a left thumb, index and middle finger much larger than normal, which grew dramatically together with his arm as he grew older and has had a serious impact on his work and day-to-day life.

When Liu was hospitalized in Shanghai in July 2007, his left thumb measured 26 centimeters, his index finger was 30cm and his middle finger 15cm. The overall weight of his left arm was about 10 kilograms. Surgeons ended up making a seven-hour operation to reduce the size of Liu's fingers and thumb, removing 5.1kg of flesh and bone in the procedure.....

AMAZING BRIDGE - DRUNKEN BRIDGE  

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AMAZING BRIDGE - DRUNKEN BRIDGE

If you look at this bridge first time, you will say that this bridge is UNCOMPLETED. But you are Wrong, this bridge is bend in this way that it is difficult to see its after bend part.
It is STORSEISUNDET BRIDGE, popularly known as DRUNKEN BRIDGE, in Norway on Atlantic Road. It is also the longest of the eight bridges that make up the the Atlantic Road. It is 260 metres (850 ft) long and was opened on 7 July 1989. The Brigde has been popularized as "The road to nowhere" by Daily Mail in 2011.

In World’s Very Impressive & Scenic Cities  

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Bangalore, A Cyber City in India

Bangalore has its own various fact and figures in comparison to other cities of the world.



· Bangalore has maximum number of Pubs in Asia.
·Bangalore is famous for THREE : Software Professionals, Girls and Dogs. This one the most ultimate feature of Bangalore.
·Bangalore has maximum number of cigarette smokers in India.
·Bangalore University is known for producing maximum number of doctors in India.
·Bangalore has the highest number of 2-wheelers in the world.
·Bangalore has the highest density of traffic in the world.
·Bangalore is considered the fashion capital of the East comparable to Paris.
·Bangalore has the richest people in India. The line of poverty is the least of all cities of the world.
·Bangalore has the highest number of breweries in the world.
·Bangalore was the first city in India to receive electricity.