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These are some of the most expensive sneakers in the market!

Can you believe that there are some people that wait for days until their favorite sneakers come out? I mean it’s like the new sensation. Like people waiting for the new iPhone to come out or even when you see people in a line waiting to buy a ticket to a cool concert.

Well, something similar happens with sneakers… the thing is, we can’t imagine it that easily. The sneakers industry really is a giant and even when it sounds hard to believe, there are many people who spent small fortunes to get the latest models. Here are some of the most expensive shoes right now!

Nike Mag 2016 (Auto-Lacing)

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This shoes were firstly conceived in “Back in the future” II, the cool thing about them is that they have an auto-lacing system that apparently is catching everyone’s eye. They cost $26000 so if you are a big fan of the movie or a sci-fi sneaker lover I think you’ll be interested. Can anyone borrow 26 grand?

Michael Jordan's Game Worn Converse Fastbreak

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OMG these sneakers cost $190,373 they are the most expensive pair of game-worn sneakers. Could you believe that someone paid this price for these shoes? I mean, I get that they are Michael Jordan’s but people, how can you pay this? Well, they are also signed. I guess it's an investment?

DJ Khaled x Air Jordan 3 'Grateful

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This pair is just $25,000 this is one of the latest models and it is DJ Khaled’s ‘Grateful’ Jordan’s 3s. I like their color. However, it’s not definitely my style. I get that some people are just dying to wear them but I can’t share the feeling at all.

VLONE x Nike Air Force 1 High

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This is a collaboration with VLONE. It’s said that 20 pairs were made and raffled off at Nike Paris. Their cost? $8000 per pair... and that is just the retail price, if you were lucky to get them, people were offering way more than that to get them on resale.

Nike Air Yeezy 2 “Red October”

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These sneakers are $5500!! If you thought that only high fashion clothes were expensive, take a look at this sneakers. Sporting gear, not the most accessible thing, right? LOL.

Nike Air Jordan 1 OG “Bred” (1985)

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These are very old school (literally) and it shows, their shape and color seem to be very outdated. I mean, I maybe can get why people like them. However, I honestly feel like it’s just their name. They cost no less than $5000 OMG.

Louis Vuitton Jasper

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Luis Vuitton didn’t want to stay behind with the sneakers trend! So here they are. They are not like any pair of shoes. The one and only Kanye West worked with the brand to design the pair. Even though they cost $5000, they are made with the finest materials.

Adidas Futurecraft 3D

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This pair is definitely worth it even more than any of the rest. They cost $4500, check them out! Adidas, used a specific technique when manufacturing these shoes... They made them by a process called Digital Light Synthesis. This technique uses light to shape a liquid resin with elastic properties, the it heats and set the material. Awesome, right?

Buschemi 100 MM Diamond

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This pair is just $132,000 which is of course unaffordable. However, the discussion comes from another place. When it comes to these situations where the shoe is not worth the price but the added accessories that’s in it is the expensive factor. In this case is that golden lock with those golden little things. I don’t think it makes any sense at all.

Adidas NMD_R1 Friends and Family

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Adidas has been going up since a long time ago by now. Their color decision as well as their original design is simply undiscussable. However, I honestly don’t get how anyone could pay $10,000 this pair of shoes. I mean c’mon, they don’t have anything that original.

Pharrell Williams x adidas HU NMD Friends and Family

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Sometimes, a celebrity helps design a pair of sneakers and that instantly raises their value... who decided on their price, though? IDK. These are super pretty, their color, shape, how cool they look, but I'm still not sure if they're worth their cost. They are a Pharrell Williams design and they cost $10,000.

Macklemore x Air Jordan 6

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Well, in this case we have to admit that something is quite paradoxical. Who would have guesses that the guy behind “Thrift Shop” created a shoe that costs just $25,000? The irony is almost too big. They are cool shoes though.

Rick Owens Geobasket Iguana

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These shoes seem to be super basic at first glance... IDK, it's not as if their design is really out of this world. They are still $3000, though, which is crazy expensive. More affordable than the others. However, I would never pay that sum for something like this at all.

Animal Pack Air Max 1 (Nike)

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They are $850 and try to emulate animal’s fur. It’s something like a mix between a tiger a leopard and a zebra. It tries to imitate their movement etc.. quite interesting, right? Compared to others on this list, they are a bargain.

German Camo Air Max 1 (Nike)

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They are $1400, I don’t see why. Once again brands just raising their prices just because... or at least it seems like that.

Double Strap High-Top (Balmain)

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A futuristic design that costs no less than $ 1,475. Lovers of shiny surfaces would be very happy with this pair of Balmain. The Velcro closure is a bonus that makes its use more comfortable. While looking like regular shoes these are made by a high fashion label, which explains the insane price tag.

Rantus Orlato Flat (Christian Louboutin)

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They cost $1600 dollars. I feel like I’ve never seen a trashier pair of sneakers in my whole life. And they are Louboutin! I don't get it at all.

Belgravia High Top (Jimmy Choo)

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This luxurious design costs $ 2,300. With blue stars, black smudges, a durable sole, high top and quality materials, this pair of Jimmy Choos seems to be worth it.

Dunk Paris (Nike)

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I love them! They look really cool in this picture I can’t imagine them in person. Their combination of colors and shape is just perfect for my eyes. They cost $3000 and are one of Nike's most expensive designs.

Air Jordan XX3 Titanium

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If you want to be like Michael, you must pay the price. These shoes will make you fly and its price is quite high: $ 3,200

Life

Old photographs that show us the funny side of people

We are used to seeing old photographs and thinking about how serious people acted and were in those times. Although it was the norm when taking photographs back then that no one smiled, some of them were taken seconds later and show us that it was not like that at all. Regardless of the situation and how difficult times were, people always seek to find a positive and fun side to everything. These are some pictures that will show you the happy side of that people.

Elegance in France

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Their costumes and appearance of French people always make us think of etiquette and elegance, but we all need a moment to leave the seriousness behind and just smile, right?

Family picture

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Although this photograph can be common now, years ago it was impossible to see something like it. We can definitely see a very united and happy family.

Here we have it again

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It seems that Zar Nicolas II was the one who imposed that new challenge that everyone is doing in social networks. Hopefully they have not hurt themselves.

Russia’s emperor

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Even the Emperor of Russia Zar Nicholas II joked in front of the camera before taking the official photo.

Costume exchange

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This family decided to have a little fun and dress a little differently for the family picture. Not only now we wear costumes, people did it years ago as well.

Famous psychiatrist of the time

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His name was Richard Von Krafft Freiherr and he was one of the most recognized psychiatrists of that era. Apparently that wardrobe was very uncomfortable for that specific temperature.

Ready to fall into the water?

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Couple were not always romantic, they also knew how to play a little bit. Look how they prove it in this picture!

Flirting

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Apparently "flirting" is nothing of this century since many years ago they have done it and we have even learned from them.

Selfie?

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That image is very similar to a selfie today. No doubt she was very happy and they were making her laugh.

Making faces

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We have all found pictures of us when we were babies or pictures of our parents and grandparents. Older ones also make funny faces while they are photographed.

Smiling to the camera

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These two little sisters show their genuine smiles to the cameras before the family photography. At least they do not mind having the same hair and a very similar outfit.

A very genuine gesture

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Mother and daughter showing their appreciation before being photographed. Apparently they had a very good relationship.

Unforgettable holidays

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Nothing better than going to the beach on vacations and enjoying the sun with incredible people and unique moments. Hopefully it was not that uncomfortable for the person who was on the floor.

Everyone in his place!

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This image is a bit curious, they seem to agree to be in the right place to create a very interesting visual effect and they achieved it.

A walk in the park

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There is nothing more de-stressing and refreshing than a bike ride through the park. Surely she had a lot of balance to ride with her arms crossed that calm and smiling.

A happy couple

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This couple could not help joking and smiling during their photo shoot to remember their love and show it to their grandchildren.

Ready to dance

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If we thought that the old holidays were boring, this photograph shows us the opposite. It even looks like they are dancing Thriller.

Beautiful

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These three young men decided to joke a little and dress as ladies and even pose for the picture. Surely they did not stop laughing seconds later.

A snow lady

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Apparently at that time not only snowmen were fashionable, that snow lady seems almost unreal.

She is not floating

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But she is jumping rope. This was one of the most popular games of that time, they were really good at tricks.

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Stunning augmented photographs will show you every detail

Impressive augmented photography is what we are showing you if you had never heard about Macro photography. This type of photography shows every detail of everyday objects and things, but observed from a very close perspective. Therefore, what’s interesting about this type of pictures is that many of the features and details that we do not usually notice with our eyes or in panoramic regular pictures, are shown in the macro shots. What is photographed is enlarged to the point of resembling gigantic.

The pictures we’ll show you were taken by the winners of the 2017 Nikon Photography competition. Are you ready to watch them closely?

Mold in a tomato, Netanya (Japan)

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You can’t deny that more than once you took a tomato and noticed that it has mold and couldn’t stop observing it. Well that's how it looks from very close.

Pollination, Nottingham

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In this picture we can observe , from a very detailed point of view, a type of dandelion while pollination is done.

Piromorfita, España

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This is a mineral that consists of chloride and lead phosphate, and usually takes the form of green and yellow crystals as shown in this picture. Do not get excited, it will not give you any superpower.

Minerals, Madrid

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These are two types of minerals, Coxenite and Nsutite, seen from very close. Hard to believe that they look like this, since it looks like something from an extraterrestrial land.

Human cells, Amsterdam

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This picture won the contest and shows human skin cells firing fluorescent keratin, something very difficult to notice with our eyes.

Plastic fracture, Texas

$Plastic fracture, Texas$ Nikon.

We have all broken or cracked a credit card, well, this is how it is seen from a very close perspective. The next time this happens to you, before worrying, take some time to observe it, it’s quite interesting!

Tapeworm, New York

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Also known as solitaires, they are like earthworms found in raw pork and cause a large intestinal infection. Always check that your food is well cooked or you will find one of these inside you.

Jumping spider, Istanbul

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We know that spiders are something spooky for anyone, but that's how they look from a very close perspective. At least, their lashes make them less frightening,

Sea cucumber, Le Mans

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Although in the image they look like many colored anchors, this is the skin of a sea cucumber seen from very close.

Caterpillar, Netanya

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Normally no one wants to see or be near a caterpillar, but this is how the abdomen and bottom of a caterpillar looks as it walks through the leaves and trees.

Seaweed Volvox, Nantes

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If the first thing that came to your mind was a Pacman, you are like any other person. This is a type of microscopic chlorophyte seaweed releasing their daughters.

Megachiroptera’s fetus, Colorado

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Megachiroptera is a species of bat, and in this image we can observe a fetus in its third trimester.

Moth, Rostock

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Yes, these little animals that you usually see flying everywhere during the night, are that hairy, at least they look like that, like a chicken.

Broccoli, Washington

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If you are one of those who do not like broccoli, at least, you can see it that closely. Very similar to a bush, right?

Lily, Southampton

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If you like Lilies, and you are used to observing them in the vase on the dining room table, this is how you see the pollen of this beautiful flower from the closest perspective ever.

Opiliones, Washington

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This species of arachnid, better known as reapers, are well known for being the terror of many people for their large and long legs. In this image we can observe their eye from very close.

Excavating wasp

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If you thought that only people had their eyes dilated, this image proves you were wrong. Here we can see some of the many eyes of the excavator but dilated.

Moth eggs, Illinois

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Previously we could observe a moth closely. If you had never asked yourself what the moth eggs looked like, here they are, on a spider's web. Let's hope they do not eat them.

Fly, Abu Dhabi

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We all know flies, they are very annoying and they have big eyes. Here you can see them more in detail. Take a look at their incredible colors. Simply wonderful!

Aspergillus, Nueva York

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This is a type of fungus that grows on dead leaves, compost and decomposed vegetation. If you have contact with it, it can cause infections or allergies.

Travel

Traveling Abroad? Read these cool tips and activities to do with your kids

Sometimes it gets a little bit too complicated when it comes to traveling with your little ones. Planning a vacation must take into consideration not only an interesting destination for all, but also the activities you plan to do in the trip. You should think that kids get bored more easily and that they also demand more attention than anyone.

Here we are going to share some cool tips that will help you with your kids while traveling. Hope it work for your family as it did for mine!

Sorrento with rain!

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What could be worse than arriving to your vacation location when it’s raining? With little kids, this, can be a nightmare. It helps to find beforehand a couple of nice indoor parks or activity locations that kids can go indoors. In Sorento, Italy, really near the town center there is a place called “Parco Giochi” where you can go and play. There are jumping beds and cool slides to enjoy.

Toy shop in Prague

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Of course, a vacation with kids is not complete if you don't visit a toy store. Try to find unique stores where you can freely explore and that are an experience to visit, rather than chains or generic stores. In Prague, for example, there is a huge toy store that is called “Hamleys”! It is not cheap at all. However, kids can play with everything while they are in there. Trying to avoid all the “mommy buy me this, this and this” you’ll definitely have the greatest time.

Sitges Barcelona

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There are plenty of destinations around the world, besides amusement parks for kids. Try to show them a new experience, or a unique location with fun sightings. In Spain, one of the top family locations is a small coastal town called Sitges, which is on the outskirs of Barcelona. It's easy to walk through the small streets, it is full of restaurants, the beach is in the center of the city. In summer, it gets a little too crowded but it is not a problem at all.

Don't forget the basics!

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When traveling with kids, having the right tools and equipment will make your life easier. If you're doing a beach trip, we highly reccomend Water shoes! It is not funny trying to keep your crocs on and your little children’s too at the same time. This will save your day! Promise from mom to mom!

How can I take them everywhere I go?

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When you have more than one kid it gets almost impossible to walk around calmly therefore I am here to save your day! You should definitely buy a baby carrier, if you have small children. They are a lifesaver and will keep you both comfy.

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If you have an older child, umbrella strollers are the way to go. When traveling, try to go with a stroller umbrella, as they are lightweight and more practical to carry around.

Rainy London

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If you're visiting a big city rich with history, don't forget to include museums as indoor activities. For rainy London, the Tate museum is a go-to location, it has a big kid area where they can and enjoy some cool activities. Then you can also visit some cool food markets where you can try different flavors that your children will definitely enjoy (Borough market, Spitalfields).

Don't forget the healthy snacks!

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Traveling is never an excuse to feed your children junk food all day - take some time to find a fruit stand and if possible, get some blueberries!one of the best snacks in the whole world. Healthy and funny to eat. You can tell them that they are green on the inside which will bring their interest. They are also quite easy to wash, just a water bottle and you are all done!

Dress up

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You can spark a child's interest in an activity that would otherwise be boring by dressing up for it. Guided tours or history museums are way cooler if you are dressed up for the ocasion - and it doesn't have to even be a proper costume, a couple of well-chosen items from their own closet can do the trick.

Strawberry fields forever!

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A fantastic activity for kids, if you ever get the chance, is to take them to a field where they grow produce and to go and pick some of it. In the US, there are lots of parks where you can easily collect strawberries with your children. Then you can take them home and do a cool shake or even lay down on the park and eat them right from the ground. Don’t forget to wash them a little bit!

Action Cove

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When possible, try to include as many cool outdoor playgrounds as you can - it's a great way to burn energy and keep kids happy. If you are in the Boston area, Action Cove is a cool place to go play outdoors with your children. It is 45 minutes from the city of Boston and it is full of funny things for them, they’ll love it.

The first row always!

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When it comes to traveling by air, the best thing you can do try and pick the front row, if possible. It will help you moving around more freely as well as taking more things on board. Sometimes little kids need more than one small carry on. We all know that!

Mendoza, Argentina

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Experience if possible the outdoors and go spend time with your kids in a natural setting - this is a great opportunity to have them learn something about our planet. Mendoza, in Argentina is a great place to do this, and it's a great place to go with little kids. Awesome sceneries and it is not far from the capital. Valle de Uco is one of the most beautiful + accessible places to go.

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However it is 1 hour and a half from Mendoza’s capital city. If you don’t have a good time with your children in the car this is not too far away. However, you can also prefer just staying in the capital which is beautiful too.

Wintery Wonderland

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Cold weather should have to trump your vacation plans. It is possible to manage little kids in cold weather. Boston is one of those places that looks even prettier during wintertime, beautiful snow all around! You should visit it on January and you’ll get to see something like this. Don’t let the winter scare you when it comes to little kids! You should only be prepared and everything will be all right.

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Something I highly recommend is buying a sleeping bag that can be attached to your stroller and a warm jacket, then, you are all done!

One-on-one time

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It's important to create ever-lasting memories with your children, and if you can, try to have a one-on-one experience with them. If you have a little girl, you can’t miss the five o’clock tea if you are visiting London. I highly recommend it. There are lots of beautiful places where you can find all different food halls.

Shopping sprees

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If you want to do some shopping while on holiday - make it worthwhile for your kids so that they don't become restless and cranky. Something as simple as investing on those cool strollers at the mall is something th at will go a long way. Grab this 5-dollar stroller and everything will be all right. Believe me, they will just love it.

Bubbles all over

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It's important that you guve kids space and let them be kids - they are experiencing and discovering many things for the first time, so let them! In lots of places in Europe you’ll see people on the streets playing with huge bubble makers! You should not keep on walking. Kids love it and it is a great activity to enjoy outdoors.

Mallorca hotel

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A great way to have a hassle-free vacation is going to an all-inclusive resort. They are packed with activities for the kids and they will have a blast without much planning or effort from you, so you can also unwind. One of the best ones we've visited was in Mallorca, the best entertaining team in the whole world. They even organized a huge foam party that was really fun for everyone! There was a cool DJ too, so parents and little kids can have fun. Win-win!

Curiosities

The most brilliant and modern treehouses in the world, would you stay in them?

The houses built on trees awaken the nostalgia of many, taking them to their best years of childhood, and remembering how entertaining was to build them and play inside them for hours. The idea of having your own space to play with friends and cousins with an incredible view of the sky was and still is very attractive for anyone.

Between the heights and the branches of the trees are these modern and fascinating houses that will make anyone who sees them, want to move immediately and spend hours enjoying the view and nature. Would you move to one of these houses built in the trees?

Vancouver Island, Canada

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Canada has beautiful landscapes and forests, lending itself as the perfect setting to build a tree house to enjoy nature and seasonal changes.

Sphere of the free spirit

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This spherical house is built with fiberglass and wood with a perfect circular or spherical shape hanging between the trees and with windows to give the feeling of being totally outside in nature.

Yamanashi, Japan

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This design is a little more common with a traditional roof and fireplace. Built and designed by Terunobu Fujimori, it is a house that contrasts perfectly with the flowers and cold tones of winter.

Tetsu Tea House

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As its name says, it is a good place to relax and have tea while enjoying the beautiful view of winter and its flowers.

Sweden

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It is not a mirage or portal to another dimension. This cube of mirrors of 4x4 square meters was a creation designed by Tham & Videgard Arkitekter in 2010.

Mirrorcube

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This tree house seems taken from another dimension reflecting the beauty of the forests and nature that surrounds it. Its appearance manages to attract the attention of anyone who observes it and awakens curiosity about what is inside.

Whistler, Canada

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This oval-shaped house allowing a 360 view on the roof was designed and built by Joel Allen in Whistler Canada taking advantage of the beauty of this forest and its huge trees.

HemLoft House

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The design of this house allows you to feel the tranquility of the forest and enjoy its panoramic views with a safe, comfortable and bright space to stay overnight.

Sweden

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Built and designed by Inrednings Gruppen, it is one of the most peculiar and unique hotels, because of its resemblance to a bird's nest literally on the outside.

The Bird's Nest

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The interior part of this hotel is another story, with rooms with lots of comfort and lighting. Each bedroom has the necessary space to rest and enjoy nature.

Switzerland

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This castle built on a tree is a design worthy of the creation created by Blue Forest. This house has a large space to have all the necessary comforts without having to go out.

Treetop Castle Tree House

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The size and dimension of this castle is more than enough to move completely and forget the conventional houses. The best of all are the sunsets and nature that can be seen from its windows and its suspension bridge.

Tarzan's house

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This house although it is the simplest of all and is very similar to the character of the Disney movie, Tarzan, has a giant swing that gives the feeling of being flying through the air.

Komoro, Japan

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Known as the Apartment for birds in a single structure with 78 nest in the same way as the main one. It has small doors for birds and a main for people.

Portland, Oregon

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This residence began to be designed by Robert Harvey Oshatz in 1997 and finally opened in 2004, with all the comforts and technology of today.

Wilkinson Residence

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With the comforts of any other house in the city, it has a unique view of the nature of the forest, its trees and animals. The design of the house is very peculiar and has large windows.

Revelstoke, Canada

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This beautiful rustic house was created and designed by Doris and Ernest Needham in the middle of the forest extending upwards like any tree in that forest.

Haunted Forest Tree House

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This tree house seems to be taken from a true fairy tale for its design inspired by a dwarf hut. Each level offers different views of the forest.

Germany

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This modern tree house is perfect for both adults and young people to enjoy a hideaway among the trees and get away from the city for a while.

A modern tree house

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Its elongated shape makes it possible to have enough space to have a living room and a room with a large window to watch the sunset.

Life

These Babies are trying Lemon for the first time and their reactions are Priceless!

Babies are always adorable… and sometimes they are also very funny. Not only because they don’t know how to talk or communicate but for the simple fact that they are trying everything for the first time which is something we sometimes forget. Do you remember the first time you tried the sourest food in the whole world? What was your reaction? Did you like it or did it bother you? Well, here we gather the best baby faces after trying lemon for the first time. Hope you laugh like I did!

Disgusting

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This baby can’t be more adorable, look at her cheeks. I just want to hug her and give her lemon everyday. What a cutie!

Adorable Asian baby

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Ok, he thinks he can deal with it. In fact: "..everything’s good, not sour at all. Who thought I would react differently?". Brave little baby.

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"I think maybe they were right, this is not good at all. I honestly don’t like it people!"

I guess he didn't like it in the end.

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"OMG! This is disgusting. Mother and father, you are not being funny at all. Take this thing away from me please!!"

I kind of like it!

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This one’s not having the best time. However, he seems to like it a little bit. Don’t you think? So cute!

It is not funny at all

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OMG, this baby can’t be having a worst time. Quite different to the last one, right? Poor little creature, stop making fun of him. His discovering a whole new world on flavors and of course sourness.

Cute!

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Asian babies can’t be cuter!!! I mean look at this one. I definitely want to hug him non-stop. His hair and little hand made my day. And he seems to be taking the sour taste like a little champ.

Angry or sad?

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Take a look at this one. He can’t even decide how he is feeling. I can put myself inside of his head. “Is this good mmmm maybe no. No I honestly don’t like it”. LOL.

Best picture in the whole world

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OMG. This baby!! What a adorable thing! I guess he didn't like it? I, honestly, didn’t know a baby could even make a face like this. It’s perfect and so funny I can’t even look at him without cracking up.

What on earth is this thing?

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“What on earth did you give to me!?” “Please throw it away, far away from me and my mouth if you don't mind!”

Gimme more, honey!

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“This is the weirdest thing I have ever tasted. I love it, please give me some more of that mommy, i'm a big boy and I can handle it”

Rock’n Roll

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Rock’n roll family! This one loves it, crazy hair, crazy vibes. He definitely loves lemon and its sourness.

Confused princess

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Alright, this one’s just so grumpy, she can’t even bear the fact that someone has given her all that disgusting feeling. Make it stop please!

What did you do to me?

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This one’s like “OMG WHAT DID YOU DO TO ME!” I can’t believe how funny baby reactions can possibly be. Poor thing.

Stop it!

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“I can’t stop the feeling..!” It was not Justin Timberlake this time. It was this cute little baby thinking of his lemon reaction.

Lime reaction (almost lemon)

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“Lemon or lime just take it away from my mouth people! This is not cool to watch or taste!”

A kid

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This little kid is no longer a baby, but his reaction is pretty much priceless anyways: “I’m not a baby so please respect me and my sense of taste”. In fact, who thought this was a good idea?”

General

Ozone depletion: a real global issue

The ozone depletion has become a worldwide issue because the ozone layer protects the earth from harmful effects of solar radiation. Since 1970, scientists noticed that in certain areas of the Earth, the concentration of ozone in the stratosphere was lower than usual.

Recent scientific studies have shown that manufactured chemical products are responsible for the progressive destruction of the stratospheric ozone layer.

What is the ozone layer?

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It is a protective layer of the atmosphere that can preserve life on earth and acts as a shield to protect the earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

Where is it located?

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The ozone layer is located in the lower portion of the stratosphere, approximately 14 to 45 kilometers above the surface of the earth.

Who discovered it?

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The ozone layer was discovered in 1913 by the French physicists Charles Fabry and Henri Buisson. The ozone hole was discovered by British physicists when they realized that during 1985, the ozone levels had dropped to 10% below normal January levels for Antarctica.

Why we need to protect the ozone layer

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We need to protect the ozone layer because it acts as a shield that absorbs ultraviolet sun rays, which can produce harmful effects on humans, such as cancer, skin aging, blindness, among other things.

Environmental issue

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The destruction of the ozone layer is one of the most serious environmental issues we face today; some of the consequences can cause skin cancer and damage agricultural production. Besides, we’re facing irreversible global warming and the higher temperatures are worsening many types of disasters.

The effects on our health

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It affects the immune causing DNA damage, which can increase infectious diseases. It also causes cutaneous melanoma, known as skin cancer; damage to the eyes causing cataracts, the most common cause of blindness.

Effects on plants

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It causes changes in the composition of various plant species; it reduces the quality of crops, mainly tomatoes, potatoes, beets, and soybeans.

Effects on aquatic species

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The decrease in the ozone layer is damaging aquatic species such as plankton, aquatic plants, fish larvae, shrimp and crabs that are the basis of the food chain.

The effects on industrial or construction materials

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The reduction in the ozone layer also affects materials such as plastics, rubber, paint, and wood, which decrease the service life of these materials when they are exposed to heat and sun rays.

Toxic products

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Nuclear explosions, nitrogen oxides, and fertilizers also affect the ozone layer. Methyl chloroform used in adhesives and solvents and Halon 121 used in fire extinguishers are components that affect the ozone layer.

Aerosol spray

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Many of us have heard about the damage that aerosol spray products cause in the ozone layer. It is very important for us to stop using spray deodorant in order to stop the ozone depletion.

The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

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The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer held on September 16th was established by the United Nations Organization (UN) in 1994. This day was chosen to commemorate the Montreal protocol in which they discussed the gradual and mandatory removal of substances that affect the ozone layer.

"Biggest global health threat"

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According to nrdc.org, “Today's scientists point to climate change as the biggest global health threat of the 21st century. It's a threat that impacts all of us—especially children, the elderly, low-income communities, and minorities—and in a variety of direct and indirect ways. As temperatures spike, so does the incidence of illness, emergency room visits, and death.”

How can we help?

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There are many ways we can help stop ozone depletion; using eco-friendly products that don’t contain toxic chemicals, carpooling or using public transport, turn off the lights when you’re not using them.

The Montreal Protocol

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According to ozone.unep.org, “The Montreal Protocol includes a unique adjustment provision that enables the Parties to the Protocol to respond quickly to new scientific information and agree to accelerate the reductions required on chemicals already covered by the Protocol. These adjustments are then automatically applicable to all countries that ratified the Protocol. Since its initial adoption, the Montreal Protocol has been adjusted six times. Specifically, the Second, Fourth, Seventh, Ninth, Eleventh and Nineteenth Meetings of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol adopted, in accordance with the procedure laid down in paragraph 9 of Article 2 of the Montreal Protocol, certain adjustments and reductions of production and consumption of the controlled substances listed in the Annexes of the Protocol. These adjustments entered into force, for all the Parties, on 7 March 1991, 23 September 1993, 5 August 1996, 4 June 1998, 28 July 2000 and 14 May 2008, respectively.”

Ozone hole

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In this graphic, you can see how the ozone hole has changed over the years. The surface of the hole is represented by black circles. The red lines represent an adjustment to estimate the statistical trend showing the evolution through the years. These red lines show us how the current trend is decreasing, after reaching a peak between 2000 and 2006.

How to reverse ozone depletion

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If we stop using depleting chemicals, we can actually reverse ozone depletion. These harmful chemicals need to stop being manufactured in order to reverse the damage that has been done in approximately 50 years.

Raise awareness

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We need to raise awareness among people, especially children. We can help prevent ozone depletion by changing the light bulbs at home to compact fluorescent light bulbs that will conserve energy.

Climate change

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Earth’s average temperature has risen by 1.5°F in the last century. The fact that humans are responsible for recent climate change is very alarming.

Let’s take care of the planet

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Deforestation, burning fossil fuels, industrial processes, and some agricultural practices also affect ozone depletion. We need to remember that we can still reverse ozone depletion; none of us want to see our planet damaged in the future.

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The Most Interesting Wedding traditions around the World

When you think of a girl’s most important day in her whole life, you automatically think of two different things: the day she becomes a mother or the day of her wedding. This, can sound pretty generalist. However, most of them have the same answer. Girls usually put a lot of effort to their wedding organization including the place where they are throwing the party, the dress, (one of the most important items!), hair, shoes and so on…

This changes in every country as well as in different religions. For example, Jewish religious people tend to separate men from woman and the bride’s dress must cover her shoulders and legs. Here, we are going to show you different wedding traditions from different countries. Hope you all enjoy it.

Congo

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You may not believe this but did you know that brides from Congo are not allowed to smile during their wedding? Nor the party or the reception, not to mention the religious ceremony. A Wedding is considered a serious thing. So, if they smile about it, that seems they were not serious enough with the marriage.

Fiji

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Fiji grooms may present a whale tooth to their father in law when asking to their daughter’s hand. Yes. A WHALE Tooth! How do you even get one? I mean this is not only cruel but also difficult to find! Imagine having to look for this just because you want to marry the person you love. Luckily for Fiji grooms, this custom is on the decline.

Mauritius

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This one’s amazing. While every girl isusually trying to lose weight for their wedding so that their wedding dress fits them perfectly, in Mauritius it’s the other way around. Brides must gain a few pounds as a sign of “being well fed”. Every girl’s dream, right?

China

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Did you know that Chinese families hire a woman to take the bride to the groom with a luxurious sedan chair? It supposedly gives the couple good luck, prosperity and wellness.

Guatemala

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Each country apparently has its own traditions. Some of them, weirder than others. This one for example: in Guatemala, the groom’s mom has to break a white ceramic bell with rice and flour after the wedding, which is supposedly bringing prosperity to the new married couple. This is usually done in the highlands.

Japan

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Like occidental culture, in Japan, brides have to wear white from head to toe. This surprised me a lot as I thought that as they have an oriental culture, there dresses should be different than ours. Interesting fact, right?

Jamaica

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You won’t believe this! In Jamaica, all the villagers decide if the bride is well dressed or not. They wait in a row for her to appear. If most or the comments are negative, she leaves the place and makes a second try to look better.

Czechoslovakia

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Fertility is a quite important thing in this country which seems the same as in others. However, an infant is placed in the couple’s bed before the ceremony so that it enhance their fertility.

Norway

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To kill evil spirits, brides wear a silver and gold crown that has little charms. These little charms, when the bride moves, make different noises that are supposed to kill the spirits.

Russia

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If you thought that Italy was the only country where eating was one of the most important traditions, check this one out. In Russia, newly married couples usually eat a kind of sweetbread in their wedding day. The one that takes the biggest bite, is considered the head of the family. This is crazy, I mean how can this little thing determinate who of them is “the head of the family”? Pretty weird, right?

Niger

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In this country, seriousness is not allowed! In their wedding receptions, they have a camel dance in the desert that is actually, guess what? Yes, it is done by real camels. The animal dances while all the wedding guests surround it.

Philippines

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In this country, the couple is used to letting a pair of white doves free. This is a beautiful thing! They let them fly representing a harmonious life. Not only poetic but romantic too. Just think of it, amazing.

Cuba

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This one is one of my favorites. In Cuba, everyone helps paying the wedding. It sounds pretty rational to me, I mean, what could be better than helping somebody you love? Well, anyway, it’s not EVERYONE though only every man who dances with the bride.

Venezuela

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This can perhaps sound disrespectful, however, it’s a tradition for newly married couples sneaking away before the party’s over. It’s apparently something that will bring god luck for them and for whoever catches them leaving the place.

Mongolia

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Before setting their wedding date, they must kill a baby chicken and cut it into pieces until finding a healthy liver. If you're not fond of killing or if you're fond of chicks it may be a bit traumatic. This tradition is on the decline, and now it's only done symbolically.

China

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China’s brides are the fanciest ones from all over the world. Why? Well, check this out. They change their dress for each part of the wedding. Starting with the aisle formal dress, changing into the reception one and ending up with the cocktail dress! Can you believe it? Amazing, three dresses!

Ireland

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When both groom and bride dance in Irish wedding, the tradition is to keep their feet on the floor at all times. If they don’t do so, evil fairies will come and take the bride. This is so scary and makes dancing quite a deal.... as well as a challenge!

India

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Not exactly in their wedding day but before it, it is common for brides to gather with friends and get henna tattoos that last two weeks. I feel like this tradition is great! Not only because henna tattoos are not permanent and still beautiful but because you don’t need any jewelry or other accessory for the wedding day! Everything’s already fixed up by the bride.

Germany

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After the wedding day, the newly married couple have to cut in half a large log with a saw. This is a tradition that shows the ability to work together in overcoming obstacles (which seems awkwardly graphic, right?) It sounds like a lot of work, but it's a sweet tradition.

Sweden

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Don’t read this one if you are the jealous type! In Sweden, every time the bride or the groom leaves the table, anyone invited can go and steal a kiss from them. Imagine, if one invited is an ex-girlfriend or boyfriend? Of course guests usually steal kisses on the cheek so it's all good.

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The most interesting Archaeologist discoveries of all time

We, humans, might think we have discovered all, but there is always many things and mysteries to solve. This is why here are some fascinating archaeologist discoveries you must need to know.

Archaeologists have made many important discoveries in the last years, revealing and giving us more information about our past and ancestors, so check them out.

The Tutankhamun discovery

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It was November 4 of 1922 Howard Carter when Howard Carter discovered one of the most complete Egyptian tombs, becoming really important part of the history. We're talking about Tutankhamun, an Egyptian pharaoh. Even though Carter is known for the discovering this tomb, Husein Abdel Rasul is officially the first and one that did the discovery. He is a 10 year old kid that was in charge of carrying water for the member of the expedition. And it's said that this place is cursed, everyone that comes in dies.

Terracota's Army

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The archeologist of the famous tomb, Qin Shyshuan in China, made one of the most important discoveries for the history of the humans. The sad part is that they can't study this place as they wish, leaving many secrets unsolved.

The Vampire of Venice

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In 2006 a group of Italian investigators, led by the antropologist Matteo Borrini of the University of Florence, started digging in a pit in Lazzaretto Nuovo, a Venetian island, and found the remains of 65 thousand people. Among the rests, there was the skeleton of a woman with a big brick on her mouth, making everybody really curious. According to Borrini, that skeleton belonged to the first vampire of the history.

The Voynich manuscript

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Is an illustrated codex hand-written in an unknown writing system showing us a strange parallel world. We really don't know what the book is about, but it we try to understand it we can see is about nature, astrology and the zodiac.

Screaming Mummies

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Many mummies have been discovered along history, but the first time a mummy screaming was found, the archeologist went crazy. Later on they discovered the mummy was screaming because it had been a case of Catalepsy, a condition characterized by a trance with a loss of sensation and consciousness, where people are mistaken for dead and buried. These people later come back to life asking and screaming for help in their tombs.

Stone spheres of Costa Rica

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The Stone spheres of Costa Rica are an assortment of over three hundred petrospheres located on the Diquís Delta and on Isla del Caño. Their precedence is unknown; they look like they were handmade because they are just perfect.

Angkor Wat temple

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Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world; it is also considered as the major religious structure ever built. After being abandoned many decades ago it became the home of many Buddhists.

Grauballe Man

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The Grauballe Man is a bog body, dating from the late 3rd century BC, and it was uncovered in 1952 from a peat bog near the village of Grauballe in Jutland, Denmark. Many say that his death was caused by a sacrifice or a ritual, however, nobody is sure about it.

Great Pyramid of Giza

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The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex, also the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. There are many theories trying to explain how it was built, but certainly nobody knows how it was made for sure.

Stonehenge Mystery

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Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, and perhaps the world’s most famous prehistoric monument. Nowadays many investigations are still trying to understand these monuments and what is behind them

Pumapunku

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Pumapunku is part of a large temple complex or monument group that is part of the Tiwanaku Site, in western Bolivia, dating supposedly in 536AD and later. It is said that giants built this city in one night and it was destructed by a big earthquake or the sun's rays.

Ridgeway Hill Viking burial pit

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Dorset, was a mass grave of 54 skeletons and 51 heads of Scandinavian men executed sometime between AD 970 and 1025. A group of British archaeologists were looking for evidence of prehistoric activity in the English county but instead they found a mass grave of male skeletons.

Otzi The Iceman

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Otzi is a well-preserved natural mummy of a man who lived around 3,300 BCE. It was discovered in Europe 1991 in the Otztal Alps on the Austrian-Italian border. The Iceman, who apparently was 45 years old, had many joint problems and some other diseases; this was maybe because of his condition, he was found perfectly frozen.

Nazca Lines

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Located in southern Peru, these are a group of pre-Columbian geoglyphs etched into desert sands. They where traced between 400 BC and 600 AD, covering an area of nearly 1,000 sq. kilometers, and there are about 300 different figures, including animals and plants.

Baltic Sea

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The Baltic Sea anomaly is a 60-metre diameter circular rock formation on the floor of the northern Baltic Sea, at the center of the Bothnian Sea, discovered by Peter Lindberg, Dennis Åsberg and their Swedish "Ocean X" diving team in June 2011. The so-called Baltic Sea "mystery object" is still an unsolved puzzle.

Mount Owen Moa

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In 1986, a group of archeologists found themselves inside a dark and ominous cave in Mount Owen, New Zealand, and so discovering something straight out of a Jurassic Park, but in real life. The expedition discovered a surprisingly well-intact claw, complete with scales and preserved tissue.

Behistun Inscription

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The Behistun Inscription is a multilingual inscription and large rock relief on a cliff at Mount Behistun in the Kermanshah Province of Iran. The Impressive piece of art is still a mystery and the author remains unknown.

Kingoodie hammer

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The Kingoodie artifact is an object with the characteristics of a corroded iron nail found in a block of Devonian sandstone in 1844 in the Kingoodie Quarry, Scotland. The hammer was found incrusted in the center of a rock and it looks like it came from the future.

The Children of the Sewers

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Meanwhile the archeologists where digging in the Romain sewers of an old house, they found something really alarming: Bones of hundreds of babies. The scary mystery is still unsolved.

Tzompantli, bloody sacrifices

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Human sacrifice was a religious practice of the pre-Columbian Aztec civilization, and after some investigations made by INAH, they found evidence of a tzompantli, also known as skull rack, dating back in the 1350 and 1520, when Mexico was invaded by the Spanish.

Beauty

24 Perfectly Beautiful stones and minerals

When the term Stones comes to your mind, the first that you will think is about the black and grey pieces out in your back yard, however there are so many other stones and minerals that you will find mroe than pleaseant for your eyes.

Rocks and minerals will be different one from the other, in this case, Rocks can be created from minerals and non-minerals or a combination of both, although Minerals are a substance that is solid and inorganic, representable by a chemical formula.

In the pictures above you’ll have the opportunity to check these amizing solid substances.

1. Sunset Fire Opal

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This stone looks like a dragon is growing inside of it, since it has a transparent oval shape that will make you believe that there's a criature inside of it.

2. Luz Opal with Galaxy inside.

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This unknown shape will make you feel like if you were inside of the Nemo movie, the perfect caracteristic for this stone will be the ability to see through it.

3. Bismuth.

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This stone seems to be taken out of a Matrix movie, the way that is replicated over and over with different sizes and colors will blow your mind.

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Animals

A First Bath Provides a Clean Start for Abandoned Puppies

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It’s been pointed out that petting a dog lowers a person’s blood pressure. Just imagine what giving a bath to a puppy must do. As this adorable video demonstrates, the steady stream of water does wonders for the puppy too.

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Undoubtedly, just watching the following video from barcroft.tv can also bring you a little relaxing joy. This shouldn’t be a surprise since interactions like this with dogs trigger the same brain regions activated by the sight of human infants. Talk about a moment of zen.

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Things weren’t always so happy, though. Claire Fowler, the woman featured in the video, found this trio of lovable pups in a dumpster. At the time, they were covered in fleas, and as pointed out, this can be especially dangerous for puppies only two weeks old due to anemia from flea bites. Flea control chemicals are also out of the question, so the bathing serves another purpose beyond just soothing the puppies.

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It’s pretty certain she’ll also have to perform their mother’s job of stimulating them to relieve themselves until they can manage on their own. Clearly, this is someone with a lot of compassion.

Watch this video and you can witness Ms. Fowler’s dedication to these darling puppies by giving them formula every couple of hours.

As much work as this is, an even bigger chore will be to find them permanent homes when they’re ready for that stage in life. If they can hang onto a little of their current charm, though, it shouldn’t be that hard

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