Showing posts with label World's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label World's. Show all posts
Monday, 23 June 2014
Friday, 19 July 2013
Bishop Rock World's Smallest Island
Bishop Rock is a small rocky ledge jutting out of the sea, 4 miles west of the Isles of Scilly in Cornwall. The rock rises from a depth of 45 meter to expose a tip 46 meters long by 16 meters wide. On this narrow ledge stands a lighthouse, which makes Bishop Rock the world's smallest island with a building on it, as recognized by the Guinness Book of Records. The rocks around the Scilly Isles caused the wreck of many ships over the years. When Sir Cloudesley Shovel's squadron of the British Fleet sank in 1707 along with 2,000 men, the Elder Brethren of Trinity House decided that the lighting of the Scilly Isles, which at that time consisted of only the old lighthouse at St. Agnes, was inadequate, and resolved to build a lighthouse on the most westerly danger, the Bishop Rock.
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
10 Best Islands in the World
Ambergris Caye, Belize. Ambergris Caye - a
great place for a holiday. There is enough amenities, but at the same
time, the island is not so developed, that you had to wade through the crowds
of tourists. This island with white as snow, beaches - the largest in
Belize. To navigate through the sandy roads are typically used golf
mobiles. Divers will enjoy the Belize Barrier Reef and the Great Blue Hole
- 122 meters deep cavity formed by the limestone rocks. In the center of
the island is also mangrove swamp.
Thursday, 6 June 2013
The Strangest Trees Around The World
We are all accustomed to the sight of trees around us and, passing by, do not
pay much attention to them. But our world grow and very unusual
specimens. Their views have not only surprised, but also make stop in
amazement.
On our planet grows a variety of trees for our
unaccustomed eye view. But where they grow, the locals see them as a
matter of course and do not pay them much attention.
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
The Largest Cemetery - Wadi Al-Salaam
Wadi us-Salaam, which literally means the Valley of Peace, is an Islamic cemetery located in the holy city of Najaf, Iraq. The cemetery covers an area of 1485.5 acres and contains millions of bodies, making it one of the strongest contender for the title of the largest graveyard on earth. Najaf itself is one of Iraq's biggest cities, with a population of nearly 600,000. But the adjoining city of the dead holds the remains of millions, stretching for up to 10km along the valley. Wadi Al-Salam cemetery is also the only cemetery in the world where the process of burial is still continuing to day since more than 1,400 years. The graveyard holds importance in Shiite belief as it has been said that the souls of all faithful men and women shall be moved there, no matter where their bodies have been buried. Many prophets, kings, princes and Sultans lie in this cemetery including that of Prophet Hud, Prophet Saleh, and Ayatullah Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr, as well as the remains of the prince of faithfuls, Ali Ibn Abi Talib.
Sunday, 2 June 2013
The World's Fastest Records
Amazingly fantastic feats all collected into one video for your enjoyment.
Friday, 24 May 2013
World's Different Breakfasts
Breakfast is a key event for
the human digestive system. No wonder they say that anything is better other
than breakfast; it can be given to friend or foe. An imgur user SonicBomb has created a series of
photographs, which presented traditional breakfasts in different countries. The
breakfast of every country is radically different from each other.
Breakfast in Brazil
Friday, 17 May 2013
Thursday, 16 May 2013
Sunday, 12 May 2013
Guinness World Records 2013
57th edition of one
of the main bestselling book world - the Guinness Book of Records - was
published in the Thursday, September 13, 2012. We suggest you familiarize
yourself with the most unusual (and sometimes silly) advances new champions.
1. The biggest
biceps in the world belong to Mustafa Ismail of Egypt. The left hand -
64.77 cm (in tension) and 62.23 cm (normal) right arm - 63.5 cm and 60.96 cm,
respectively. The measurements took place in Franklin, Massachusetts, USA,
where Mustafa lives in the moment. (Guinness World Records / PA)
Tuesday, 7 May 2013
Twisted Skyscrapers Around The World
One of the latest design trends that seems to have found appeal among some architects is a towering skyscraper that twists its way up to the top. Possibly the first, modern, twisted skyscraper constructed was the Turning Torso in Malmö, Sweden. The residential building is constructed in nine segments of five-story pentagons that twist as it rises, with the topmost segment twisted 90 degrees with respect to the ground floor. The construction of this building was featured on Discovery Channel's "Extreme Engineering" TV program. The tower received some more publicity when on 18 August 2006, Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner jumped off it and parachuted to the ground.
After the successful completion of the Turning Torso, designers started proposing similar audacious structures elsewhere. Many projects got shelved, others were passed and built, and a handful of them are currently under construction. Here we explore some of the most twisted skyscraper designs around the world, but first, a few pictures of the tower that started it all.
Thursday, 2 May 2013
Monday, 15 April 2013
Sunday, 14 April 2013
10 Most Beautiful Natural Swimming Pools in the World
As the mercury rises it’s hard not to
daydream about taking a dip in the cool, crystal-clear blue-green waters of
some imagined paradise. These photos of 10 most beautiful natural swimming
spots around the world, from a deadly pool atop 360-foot falls to a
mirage-like oasis in the desert of Arizona, will have you booking a flight or
at least searching for a cool swimming hole close to home.
Within the deepest canyon east of the Mississippi River is the Little River, which plunges into the canyon and then meanders through it for 12 miles, offering up a number of beautiful swimming holes that are popular with locals in the heat of summer. Swimmers jump off sandstone rocks into the water both at the base of the falls and an area on the canyon floor known as ‘Hippie Hole’.
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
10 Most Expensive Cities Around The World
The cost and standard of living is shooting quite up with the inflation rate reaching to an all time high as never before. The inflation experienced by a few global countries is reaching way beyond what a person can afford from his pocket. As per a few surveys that were conducted they state that the cost of living index in a few countries is quite high than others. It is due to this reason it becomes essential to highlight the countries that have got them registered to be stated here. We have brought in the most expensive Cities. Kindly mention your feedback to us if you are victim to heavy tax payroll or huge price value of commodities.
These surveys are being used by the international and other MNC companies who are always in the lookout of sending their employees abroad and to note the cost value and expenditure estimates.
1. Canberra, Australia
Sunday, 31 March 2013
The list of most and least corrupt countries
Governmental international organization to fight corruption «Transparency
International» published its annual list of the most corrupt countries in the
world on a 10-point scale, where 0 - the most corrupt country, and 10 - the
least corrupt. Compared to last year, some countries have changed their
position in this ranking. So the U.S., Czech Republic, Italy, Hungary and
some other countries have become less corrupt in 2010, compared with the
past. Analysts blamed it on the financial crisis. The most corrupt
countries are also the poorest.
Monday, 25 March 2013
Ranking the top 10 cities in the world to live
Authoritative research firm Economist Intelligence Unit published a ranking of the best cities to live in 2011. The rating also hit two Russian cities: St. Petersburg took 68th place, and Moscow - 70. The quality of life in 140 cities across the company's experts evaluated by 30 parameters, including safety, health, social stability, education, infrastructure, availability of goods and services, the environment and the variety of cultural activities.
10th place. Auckland, New Zealand, 95.7 points
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