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Showing posts with label Amazing. Show all posts

Saturday, August 15, 2020

Stefanos Crater on Nisyros Island | The largest Volcano Crater Nisyros

Stefanos Crater on Nisyros Island | The largest Volcano Crater Island Of Nisyros In Greece 

The Stefanos Crater on Nisyros: The volcanic crater belongs to the active volcanoes of Greece along with Methana, Santorini and Milos and is with 150,000 years the youngest active volcano of this country. Every stone on the island owes its origin to a volcanic activity.

The round island is actually just the tip of a volcano that rises out of the water. With an island diameter of 8 km there is an elliptical caldera of 4 km diameter in the middle of Nisyros, on the outer edges of which the villages have settled. Especially Emporios and Nikia offer a wonderful view.

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Rich Kids Show Off Their Parents Wealth | Rich Kids Billionaire Lifestyle


Rich Kids Show Off Their Parents Wealth | Rich Kids of Millionaire or Billionaire Dollar wealth Lifestyle 

When you have a lot of Millionaire or Billionaire Dollar wealth, it's important that your kids understand the value of money. It can be hard for the average parent not to spoil their kids, but when you have unlimited cash, the test is even harder and it's not one that everyone passes. Rich Kids of Instagram is a platform for wealthy kids - or, more realistically, kids with wealthy parents - to show off their incredible assets to the rest of the world. Casually posing by their Bentleys and Rolls Royces with wads of cash and Rolex watches, is just another day in the life of these spoilt children who have no concept of the value of... anything, really. But it's fine, we're not jealous or bitter at all.

When you have a lot of wealth, it's important that your kids understand the value of money. It can be hard for the average parent not to spoil their kids, but when you have unlimited cash, the test is even harder and it's not one that everyone passes. Rich Kids of Instagram is a platform for wealthy kids - or, more realistically, kids with wealthy parents - to show off their incredible assets to the rest of the world. Casually posing by their Bentleys and Rolls Royces with wads of cash and Rolex watches, is just another day in the life of these spoilt children who have no concept of the value of... anything, really. But it's fine, we're not jealous or bitter at all.

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

1920 Old Photos | Life Was Like 100 Years Ago Compared to Now


1920 Old Photos From 100 Years Ago Our World Was So Different 2020 Now 

Compare what life was like 100 years ago today. The year 1920 ushered in a new decade and brought new innovations and a life of abundance. Let’s take a trip to the past and see what life was like for your ancestors 100 years ago today's 2020 !

The life expectancy for men in 1920 was around 53.6 years. For women, it was 54.6 years. If you compare that number to today’s average life expectancy of 78.93 years, you can see just how much better we are doing!

 

Sunday, July 12, 2020

Every Father Should Teach His Son | Dad Teaches Son Valuable Lesson


Kid Asks Dad For An Xbox But The Father Turned It Into A Valuable Life Lesson 

Every good parent hopes that their child will grow up knowing all of the most important life skills and values. Let’s face it, without them a young adult can struggle to overcome even the simplest challenges in life. While some parents except that kids will learn from their example or figure things out themselves, there are those who make sure to teach them. Take for instance this dad from Florida, Mark Arrington, who went viral for teaching his boh, the importance of working hard to get the things you want, and being handy.

Saturday, July 11, 2020

50 Most Embarrassing Thing About Every American State

50 Most Embarrassing Thing About Every American State | United State 

You learn new things everyday, even those things that you probably didn’t even think to ask. Here are 50 facts, one per U.S. state (I can almost hear you say “only one?”) presented to spill amusingly embarrassing secrets.

in this roundup, we're looking at some of America's dumbest and shocking screw-ups and scandals. After reading this list, you'll be left wondering how this nation is able to function at all. here are 50 not so flattering facts and most embarrassing for each state. Buckle up, kids — this is going to be a tough one to get through.

Thursday, July 9, 2020

Emotional Father-Daughter First Look in Wedding Dresses | Best Moments


The Role of a Dad in His Daughter's Wedding Celebration Photos. Father of the Bride duties of traditions And Responsibilities | Our Favorite Touching Father-Daughter First Look Moments to Capture at Your Wedding | Emotional Fathers See Their Daughters In Wedding Dresses.

The tradition of the father giving away his daughter has its underpinnings from the days of betrothals and arranged marriages.It should go without saying that photos captured of dads and their daughters on the wedding day are filled with so much emotion. In honor of Father's Day,

Saturday, July 4, 2020

Most Lazy People | Laziness Person Around the World

Most Lazy People | Laziness Person Around the World 

Laziness is disinclination to activity or exertion despite having the ability to act or to exert oneself. It is often used as a pejorative; terms for a person seen to be lazy include "couch potato", "slacker", and "bludger".

Mankind is always inventing new technologies to make our lives easier, more efficient or more effective. Sometimes though, there appears a rare breed of person who finds new innovative ways to use that gadgetry in a manner that would baffle or astound the average person.

These lazy tech users are the pinnacle of a modern capitalist society and are, quite possibly, borderline genius or maybe just internet legends. Every day, lazy people across the world find new and incredible ways to use technology to enhance their lives. We've hunted down the very best to give you inspiration and the odd laugh.

Every day, lazy people across the world find new and incredible ways to use technology to enhance their lives. We've hunted down the very best to give you inspiration and the odd laugh.

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Leather Made from a Cactus | Cactus Leather


Leather Made from a Cactus | Cactus Leather

Two entrepreneurs in Mexico have developed a durable vegan leather from cactus, and it could very well replace animal leather! 

Adrian Lopez Velarde and Marte Cazarez came together to create a cruelty-free alternative to animal leather, and just last month, they debuted Desserto, a first-of-it’s-kind organic leather made entirely from nopal or prickly-pear cactus. 

Apart from being natural and cruelty-free, the material also meets the specifications of several industries and can be used in: 

  • Fashion 
  • Leather goods 
  • Furniture 
  • Automobiles 

It’s also flexible, breathable and durable, making it an ideal replacement for animal and synthetic leather. The touch and feel of the material is also soft and very similar to real leather. “After two years of research and development, we managed to produce a suitable material that complies with the features and technical/mechanical specifications required by those industries that use animal and synthetic leather,” said Lopez. 

The product is also highly sustainable with a lower carbon footprint than other leather alternatives. It also happens to be: 

  • Less water intensive 
  • Free from phthalates 
  • Free from toxic chemicals 
  • PVC-free 

The duo showcased the product last month at the International Leather Fair Lineappelle in Milan, Italy. 

Plant-based leather alternatives are a growing market, with innovators turning to pineapple, olives and coconuts to produce eco-friendly materials. Earlier this year, high-street retailer H&M unveiled a vegan jacket made from pineapple leather, while German footwear brand thies launched a line of leather shoes made from olive leaves. Closer to home, Kerala-based brand Malai fashions leather and accessories from coconuts!

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Super Bowl Food

For American sports fans, this weekend's Super Bowl is the biggest day on the sporting calendar.And how better to celebrate the day than by combining American football with a love of meat? Let this mouth watering tribute wet your palate and get you (even more) pumped up for the big game!Would you get down with one of these larger-than-life meat sculptures? Who cares about heart disease if your team wins! Amirite?

Super Bowl Food
Super Bowl Food Ideas

Sunday, March 27, 2011

The Lost Gardens of Heligan in cornwall

The Lost Gardens of Heligan
The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall


The Lost Gardens of Heligan, near Mevagissey in Cornwall, are one of the most popular botanical gardens in the UK. The style of the gardens is typical of the nineteenth century Gardenesque style, with areas of different character and in different design styles.

The gardens were created by members of the Cornish Tremayne family, over a period from the mid-18th century up to the beginning of the 20th century, and still form part of the family's Heligan estate. The gardens were neglected after the First World War, and only restored in the 1990s, a restoration that was the subject of several popular television programmes and books.

The gardens now boast a fabulous collection of aged and colossal rhododendrons and camellias, a series of lakes fed by a ram pump over a hundred years old, highly productive flower and vegetable gardens, an Italian garden, and a stunning wild area filled with primaeval-looking sub-tropical tree ferns called "The Jungle". The gardens also have Europe's only remaining pineapple pit, warmed by rotting manure, and two figures made from rocks and plants known as the Mud Maid and the Giant's Head.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles


Ten imaginative examples of repurposing that show why Scrabble is among the best board games of all time.
keyboard Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles
Image: Richard Nagy, used with permission.
Scrabble, the board game loved by word enthusiasts around the world, not only provides hours of entertainment, but also the raw material for some cool arts and crafts projects.
scrabble2 Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles
Image: Richard Nagy, used with permission.
Whether it’s the Scrabble tiles or the game board, there are many ways in which a Scrabble set can be reused other than to draft a ransom note. We’ve picked 10 of the best.
10) Scrabble coasters
coasters Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles
If you have a whole bunch of old Scrabble tiles, why not glue them together and turn them into coasters? Apparently, they’re selling like hot cakes in stores already. We love the picture caption on Flickr relating to the photograph above: “You only need three things in life: money, Girl Scout cookies and Scrabble coasters.” Yup, that sounds about right.
9) Scrabble cuff links
cufflinks Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles
Check out these stylish cuff links. The tiles are a perfect and discreet fashion statement that goes with even the most conservative of business suits. And they can, if desired, even carry the wearer’s initials on his sleeve, or a world map recycled from an old history book, as seen in the image above.
cufflinks2 Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles
For more playful managers, there’s always the gnome option seen above.
8) Scrabble tile pendant
pendant Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles
From cuff links, it’s only a small step to pendants. Yes, though almost too pretty to cover up, Scrabble tiles make a great background for pendants. The small wood base is just the perfect size and, covered with any pattern or material, makes for a great pendant.
Scrabble pendant Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles
Above are a whole variety of them — and you can’t miss the creative use of the Scrabble board as a stand!
7) Scrabble clock
scrabble clock Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles
If you don’t want to miss your next Scrabble tournament, keep track of the time with this Scrabble board clock. Just use an old Scrabble board, turn some of the tiles into numbers, from one to 12, and add the hands. Done! Your mind will be on Scrabble all the time, guaranteed.
6) Scrabble earrings
Scrabble earring1 Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles
A pair of Scrabble earrings could spell out the wearer’s initials or simply be a resounding statement for the Scrabble-conscious.
Scrabble earring2 Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles
As shown in the photograph above, they can make a really nice personalized gift.
5) Scrabble bookmarks
bookmarks Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles
These bookmarks made of recycled Scrabble tiles will surely inspire you to read more, and not losing track of the page you left always helps. The secret of the tile’s glass-like appearance? Flickr user and bookmark creator Kate admits: “It’s Diamond Glaze.”
4) Scrabble tile wine charms
wine charms Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles
Around the world and over the years, Scrabble tiles have varied greatly in size and color. These transparent red ones make for a charming wine evening without guests losing sight of their glasses. Very practical.
3) Scrabble art
SCRABBLE art2 Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles
Image: Clare Graham, used with permission
Canadian artist Clare Graham uses hundreds, if not thousands, of Scrabble tiles and assembles them into sculptures that look like Scrabble skyscrapers. Though the letters are strung together randomly, who knows, there may be a hidden message in all the gibberish.
SCRABBLE art Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles
Image: Clare Graham, used with permission
The fact that reusing old materials can result in beautiful artworks definitely comes out loud and clear.
2) Scrabble keyboard
keyboard3 Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles
Image: Richard Nagy, used with permission
Sick and tired of the old plastic QWERTY keyboard? Why not personalize it with Scrabble tiles? The wooden letters not only give any computer keyboard a classy look, but also a vintage one.
keyboard2 Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles
Image: Richard Nagy, used with permission
Remember way back in the ’60s when the first computers came to life? Maybe keyboards looked like this one in those days.
1) Scrabble portrait
portrait Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles
Our favorite is Frankenscrabble, a portrait of Frankenstein’s monster recreated in Scrabble tiles. It’s amazing what depth only a few shades of brown can give an image. And, surprisingly, the letters do not distract from the subject, but add to the charm of the artwork. Very ingenious! This particular piece was on display at the Lucky JuJu Pinball Gallery in Alameda, CA, in October 2009.
Bonus entry: Scrabble fridge magnets
fridge magnets Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles
Image: Elissa
This idea is almost too simple to be true: Scrabble fridge magnets! Just glue a magnet to each Scrabble tile and get some really cool fridge magnet letters that provide a myriad of opportunities to spell out your mood or simply leave a message for a housemate. Brilliant!
As these examples have shown, there is really no limit when getting creative with a game of Scrabble — and we don’t mean by inventing words. If you reuse the tiles or the board, Scrabble makes for a great pastime, even on the arts and crafts front!
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Monday, January 31, 2011

Blue City of Jodhpur founded in 1459, ubiquitous blueness of Jodhpur

Blue City of Jodhpur, India

Travellers journeying through the desolate landscape of the unforgiving Thar desert in the Indian state of Rajasthan would know when they had reached their destination. The sky would fall to the ground and everything would become a single color – blue. Jodhpur would lie before them, opening up like a blue treasure in the desert.
Blue City of Jodhpur, India

Blue City of Jodhpur, India

Why the population of the fortress city – the Blue City as it is universally known – took to painting their houses in various shades of blue is not completely certain. Yet most believe it is to do with the prevailing caste system in India.
Blue City of Jodhpur, India

It is thought that Brahmins – members of the priestly class – first took to coloring their houses blue (yet perhaps it should really be called indigo) to signify their domicile and to set them apart from the rest of the population. Soon, however, the rest of the population followed suit. History does not tell us which brave non-Brahmin was the first to do it, yet it happened and since that day the people of Jodhpur have steadfastly maintained this tradition.

Blue City of Jodhpur, India

Ask a local why all the houses are painted thus and the usual reply is that the color keeps the interiors cool and fends of mosquitoes. Yet if this truly worked then it would be quite likely that the whole subcontinent would be awash in various hues of indigo.
Blue City of Jodhpur, India

Blue City of Jodhpur, India

More likely is symbolism. Although an unscientific response, what answer would most give when asked the color of water? It is likely that the ubiquitous blueness of Jodhpur is an exuberant display of human resilience against the stark Thar desert which surrounds the town. Against the bleak backdrop of parched brown earth the blue city exerts itself magnificently.
Blue City of Jodhpur, India

Blue City of Jodhpur, India

You might think that closer inspection would lessen the impact of the color, yet a look at many of Jodhpur’s streets immediately puts that idea to rest. The word unremitting springs immediately to mind.
Blue City of Jodhpur, India

Blue City of Jodhpur, India

Blue City of Jodhpur, India

The modern trappings of life go side by side with evidence that many people still live as simply as they have always done. Although Jodhpur was only founded in 1459, the state of Rajasthan is significant in Indian history as it formed the bedrock of the Indus Valley Civilization, thought to be one of the most ancient human civilizations on the planet.
Blue City of Jodhpur, India

Blue City of Jodhpur, India

Blue City of Jodhpur, India

Perhaps the color has a calming effect but humans and animals seem to coexist peacefully side by side in Jodhpur. Even with the animals, inter-species friendships are not unheard of.
Blue City of Jodhpur, India

Blue City of Jodhpur, India

Blue City of Jodhpur, India

Squatting above the city like a giant bird mourning its broken blue eggs is the mighty Mehrangarh Fort the foundations of which were built in 1459, the year in which the English knight John Fastolf died – to be immortalised much later by Shakespeare as Falstaff.
Blue City of Jodhpur, India

Blue City of Jodhpur, India

The fort was ordered by Rao Jodha the ruler of Rathore who had decided to move his capital there. One legend has it that in order for the fort to be built the only human resident, a hermit, had to be forcibly evicted.
Blue City of Jodhpur, India

Blue City of Jodhpur, India

He cursed Jodha with the words May your citadel ever suffer a scarcity of water! Although the ruler did eventually appease the hermit by building him a temple the city is still hit by drought every four years or so.
Blue City of Jodhpur, India


A much darker legend is that of Rajiya Bhambi. Jodha promised that his family would be looked after eternally if he did one thing for him. The request was that he would be buried alive in the foundations of the fort. Rajiya agreed. To this day his descendants still live in a blue house on the land they were gifted by the ruler which is known as Rajiya’s garden.

The color of Jodhpur tells the history – and makes it legend - of a populace who shaped a paradise in the heart of the heat and sandstorms of Rajasthan.