Here are the most amazing and interesting houses in the world.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
8 Amazing Holes!
These holes are not only amazing, but some of them are really terrifying - especially #8! The sheer scale of these holes reminds you of just how tiny you are..
Apparently the largest ever hand-dug excavation in the world, this 1097 meter deep mine yielded over 3 tons of diamonds before being closed in 1914..
This is the 'Glory Hole' at Monticello dam, and it's the largest in the world of this type of spillway, its size enabling it to consume 14,400 cubic feet of water every second..
This is supposedly the largest man-made excavation on earth. Extraction began in 1863 and still continues today, the pit increasing in size constantly. In its current state the hole is miles deep and 2.5 miles wide..
This incredible geographical phenomenon known as a blue hole is situated 60 miles off the mainland of Belize . There are numerous blue holes around the world, but none as stunning as this one..
This one is an absolute beast and holds the title of largest open diamond mine in the world. At 525 meters deep, with a top diameter of 1200 meters, there's even a no-fly zone above the hole due to a few helicopters having been sucked in..
The mine is so huge and the area so remote that it has its own airport with a runway large enough to accommodate a Boeing 737. It looks equally cool when the surrounding water is frozen..
These photos are of a sinkhole that occurred early this year in Guatemala . The hole swallowed a dozen homes and killed at least 3 people..
And the most terrifying one of all?..
This is the famous 'Rat Hole' that you have heard about. It is capable of swallowing trillions and trillions of U.S. Dollars... Annually! Never to be heard from again..
1.. Kimberley Big Hole - South Africa
Apparently the largest ever hand-dug excavation in the world, this 1097 meter deep mine yielded over 3 tons of diamonds before being closed in 1914..
2.. Glory Hole - Monticello Dam, California
A glory hole is used when a dam is at full capacity and water needs to be drained from the reservoir..
This is the 'Glory Hole' at Monticello dam, and it's the largest in the world of this type of spillway, its size enabling it to consume 14,400 cubic feet of water every second..
3.. Bingham Canyon Mine, Utah
This is supposedly the largest man-made excavation on earth. Extraction began in 1863 and still continues today, the pit increasing in size constantly. In its current state the hole is miles deep and 2.5 miles wide..
4.. Great Blue Hole , Belize
This incredible geographical phenomenon known as a blue hole is situated 60 miles off the mainland of Belize . There are numerous blue holes around the world, but none as stunning as this one..
5.. Mirny Diamond Mine , Serbia
This one is an absolute beast and holds the title of largest open diamond mine in the world. At 525 meters deep, with a top diameter of 1200 meters, there's even a no-fly zone above the hole due to a few helicopters having been sucked in..
6.. Diavik Mine, Canada
The mine is so huge and the area so remote that it has its own airport with a runway large enough to accommodate a Boeing 737. It looks equally cool when the surrounding water is frozen..
7.. Sinkhole in Guatemala
These photos are of a sinkhole that occurred early this year in Guatemala . The hole swallowed a dozen homes and killed at least 3 people..
And the most terrifying one of all?..
8..
This is the famous 'Rat Hole' that you have heard about. It is capable of swallowing trillions and trillions of U.S. Dollars... Annually! Never to be heard from again..
World’s Most Amazing Waterfalls
Waterfalls are one of nature’s most beautiful creations, and come in all shapes in sizes. They are usually judged by their height, width or style or volume of water. Styles of waterfalls include tiered, cascades, horsetails or single drops (plunges). Some larger waterfalls contain multiple styles, showcasing cascades, tiers and even horsetails in one amazing waterfall.
With thousands of waterfalls across the world, it is difficult to choose the best - but our list contains what we believe are 29 of the world’s most amazing and beautiful ones!
Victoria Falls - located in Victoria National Park in Africa, this world famous waterfall is truly breathtaking. At 350 feet high and 5700 wide the falls appears to be a falling sheet of water.
Niagara Falls - probably the most famous waterfall in the world, Niagara Falls is found on the border of the United States and Canada. Niagara Falls is actually three different falls, the American Falls, Luna Falls (Bridal Veil Falls) and Horseshoe Falls. Horseshoe Falls is located in the Canadian side of the falls, while the other two are located in New York. Millions of people have visited Niagara Falls, making it a top tourist attraction in the United States.
Yosemite Falls - this top tourist attraction is located in Yosemite National Park in California. Yosemite Falls reaches a top height of 2425 feet, with 3 separate drops. Yosemite Falls contains a plunge, cascades and a horsetail.
Sutherland Falls - one of the most famous waterfalls in New Zealand, Sutherland Falls reached a top height of 1904 feet. This tiered type waterfall contains an 885 drop.
Tugela Falls - the second largest waterfall in the world is Tugela Falls is located in South Africa. It reaches a total height of 3110 feet, with the tallest drop reaching 1350 feet.
Kahiwa Falls - this Hawaiian treasure reaches a height of 2165 feet, with 6 different drops.
Boyoma Falls - also known as Stanley Falls this is another rapids waterfall. Located on the Lualaba River in the Congo, Africa.
Papala Falls - located in Waipio Valley on the island of Hawaii, this waterfall is 1800 feet tall.
Place Creek Falls - this tiered waterfall reaches a height of 1375 feet. It is located on the Gates Lake, in British Columbia in Canada.
Angel Falls - located in Canaima National Park in Venezuela, this beautiful waterfall claims the honor of tallest waterfall in the world. With a 2,648 foot plunge and a total height of 3212 feet, it is easily 100 feet taller than the second largest waterfall in the world.
Gocta - this tiered waterfall is located in Peru and is the 5th highest waterfall in the world.
Rhine Falls - the largest waterfall in Europe, located in Switzerland.
Hannoki-no-taki - one of the tallest waterfalls in Japan this single drop horsetail waterfall reaches a height of 1640 feet.
Pitch Fork Falls - you can find this waterfall on Goat Lake in Alaska. It has a cascade style and is 2093 feet tall.
Pocket Creek Falls - located in Glacier National park in Montana this amazing waterfall reaches over 1100 feet.
Vinnufossen - located in Norway this 2822 feet tall waterfall hosts 4 drops.
Sentinel Falls - one of the most impressive waterfalls in Yosemite Valley this tiered waterfalls with 6 drops reaches a top height of 1920 feet.
Tin Mine Falls - you can find this waterfall in Alpine National Park, in New South Wales Australia. It is 1381 feet tall.
Krimmler Falls - at 1248 feet in height, this is Europe’s tallest waterfall. It can be found in Austria in Hone Tavern National Park.
Snow Creek - located in Yosemite National Park, this is the second tallest waterfall in the Park. Located in the Tenaya Canyon its total height is 2140 feet.
Ribbon Falls - the tallest single drop waterfall in the United States, located in the Yosemite National Park in California. Its total height (and also height of the single drop) is 1612 feet.
10 most amazing 'Living' furniture from across the world
Arborsculpture, a branch of arboriculture is specifically involved with the shaping of tree trunks and branches into amazing structures, which have either ornamental or functional utility. Enjoy the tour through the amazing world of some famous ‘living’ furniture and designs collected from across the world.
Basic techniques involve Pruning, grafting and bending single or multiple trees into shapes are involved in the state-of-the-art technique. The arts created grow thicker and stronger as the tree adds annual rings. The closest related practice is espalier.
This practice dates back to 1911 when John Krubsack grew a chair in Wisconsin, but has been coined only in the 1990s for unifying the field.
Basic techniques involve Pruning, grafting and bending single or multiple trees into shapes are involved in the state-of-the-art technique. The arts created grow thicker and stronger as the tree adds annual rings. The closest related practice is espalier.
This practice dates back to 1911 when John Krubsack grew a chair in Wisconsin, but has been coined only in the 1990s for unifying the field.
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Personal life
Lima is fluent in three languages – Portuguese, Spanish, and English. In her free time, she loves reading a novel by her favorite author, Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Lima has admitted that she was shy around boys when she was younger, not receiving her first kiss until she was 17 years old. In an interview with GQ April 2006 issue, Lima told the magazine that she is a devoted Catholic who attends church every Sunday and is a virgin. "Sex is for after marriage," she explained. "They (men) have to respect that this is my choice. If there's no respect, that means they don't want me." US GQ dubbed her as "The World's Most Voluptuous Virgin."
Lima has been romantically linked to other celebrities in the past, including rocker Lenny Kravitz, New York Yankees superstar Derek Jeter, Prince Wenzeslaus of Liechtenstein, and Denny of Timbalada.
Currently Lima is dating Serbian basketball player Marko Jaric of the NBA Minnesota Timberwolves.
Lima is fluent in three languages – Portuguese, Spanish, and English. In her free time, she loves reading a novel by her favorite author, Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Lima has admitted that she was shy around boys when she was younger, not receiving her first kiss until she was 17 years old. In an interview with GQ April 2006 issue, Lima told the magazine that she is a devoted Catholic who attends church every Sunday and is a virgin. "Sex is for after marriage," she explained. "They (men) have to respect that this is my choice. If there's no respect, that means they don't want me." US GQ dubbed her as "The World's Most Voluptuous Virgin."
Lima has been romantically linked to other celebrities in the past, including rocker Lenny Kravitz, New York Yankees superstar Derek Jeter, Prince Wenzeslaus of Liechtenstein, and Denny of Timbalada.
Currently Lima is dating Serbian basketball player Marko Jaric of the NBA Minnesota Timberwolves.
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