Posts Tagged ‘photos’

Oldest ancient teeth found in Israeli cave

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The teeth, discovered in a cave near Rosh Haayin, east of Tel Aviv, have been estimated to be about 400,000 years old. If the initial findings are confirmed, it would overturn accepted scientific theory that Homo sapiens, the direct descendent of modern man, evolved in Africa about 200,000 years ago and migrated north. The find, […]

Amazing Floating Boat Bridge

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Commuters cross the Buriganga River on a floating boat bridge in Dhaka, Bangladesh. When rampant-growing water hyacinth prevented boats from moving freely on the river, a group of boatmen came up with a bright idea. They made this floating bridge by connecting 34 wooden dinghies together and are charging a small fee to cross. Creative […]

Exotic Cuba at The Top of Your Palm

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The Republic of Cuba encompasses more than 4,000 islands and cays; the main island is the largest in the West Indies. Since its discovery five centuries ago by Christopher Columbus, strategic location and agricultural wealth have made Cuba a coveted prize. By the mid-1800s sugar plantations were satisfying a third of world demand. Here is […]

Harbin Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival

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In frigid northeastern China, in the city of Harbin is hosting its 26th annual International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. Massive buildings built of ice from the frozen surface of the nearby Songhua River, large scale snow sculptures, ice slides, festival food and drinks can be found in several parks in the city. At night, […]

Love Story – Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart

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Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, one human and one vampire in the saga “Twilight” (respectively Isabella Swan and Edward Cullen), are two well-known actors. Robert Pattinson is also currently shooting for his next film “Water for Elephants “and Kristen Stewart in two films,” Welcome to the Rileys “and” Runaways. ” I remind you that thanks […]

Top 24 Amazing Photo Manipulations

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Put simply, photo manipulation is changing photos to create an illusion. Widely accepted as an art form, photo manipulation requires skill as well as an active imagination. Using Photoshop and other photo editing tools, digital artists have recently taken it to mind-blowing levels, creating everything from surreal and dark environments to strange and otherworldly animals. […]

Little Red Riding Hood Has All Grown Up

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Cultural anthropologists at Durham University have arduously assembled the many versions found worldwide of the popular fairy tale “Little Red Riding Hood”. The story of violation, rape, murder, picnics and the general dangers to be found in a forest surprisingly has 35 different versions recounted in as many cultures. Here are illustrations of one version […]