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    Venezuelan Poodle Moth

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    Author: jone from 14 November, views 16473, Fact
    Venezuelan Poodle Moth



    The Venezuelan Poodle Moth is a possible new species of moth discovered in 2009 by Dr. Arthur Anker of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in the Gran Sabana region of Venezuela. It bears similarities to the Diaphora mendica, the Muslin Moth, but most likely belongs to the lepidopteran family Artace....

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    Lava From Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Creates Rare and Dramatic Show

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    Author: alice from 14 November, views 2630, Fact
    Lava From Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Creates Rare and Dramatic Show



    Waves crash over lava as it flows into the ocean near Volcanoes National Park in Kalapana, Hawaii on November 27, 2012. A volcano on Hawaii's largest island is spilling lava into the ocean, creating a rare and spectacular fusion of steam and waves that officials said on Tuesday could attract thrill seeking visitors if it continues. (Photo by Hugh Gentry/Reuters)...

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    Living With Wolves

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    Author: peter from 14 November, views 3055, Fact
    Living With Wolves



    Jim and Jamie Dutcher spent six years in Idaho in a tent within the world’s largest wolf enclosure in order to observe and document the behavior of these wild animals. They got really close to the wolves and made many unique photos of wolves in their natural habitat....

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    Winter Weather Around the World

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    Author: alice from 14 November, views 3203, Fact
    Winter Weather Around the World



    Fog hangs between pine trees in a forest near Neubrueck, eastern Germany, on November 20, 2012. Meteorologists forecast cloudy sky and temperatures around 5 degrees Celsius for the region. (Photo by Patrick Pleul/AFP Photo)...

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    Hobbit house by Simon Dale

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    Author: alice from 14 November, views 3856, Fact
    Hobbit house by Simon Dale



    You are looking at pictures of a house I built for our family in Wales. It was built by myself and my father in law with help from passers by and visiting friends. 4 months after starting we were moved in and cosy. I estimate 1000-1500 man hours and £3000 put in to this point. Not really so much in house buying terms (roughly £60/sq m excluding labour)....

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    Fox's Kamchatka by Sergey Gorshkov

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    Author: jone from 14 November, views 2758, Fact
    Fox's Kamchatka by Sergey Gorshkov



    For many years Sergey takes pictures of wild nature. And every year his feeling of alarm grows. The world, which he photographs, is in danger now....

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    Bear by Sergey Gorshkov

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    Author: jone from 14 November, views 2054, Fact
    Bear by Sergey Gorshkov



    For many years Sergey takes pictures of wild nature. And every year his feeling of alarm grows. The world, which he photographs, is in danger now....

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    Elephant Festival in Jaipur

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    Author: jone from 14 November, views 2583, Fact
    Elephant Festival in Jaipur



    Elephant Festival is a festival celebrated in Jaipur city in Rajasthan state in India. It is held on the day of Holi festival, usually in the month of March.The festival features Elephant polo and Elephant Dance. The Elephant Festival begins with a beautiful procession of bedecked elephants, camels, horses and folk dancers. The owners proudly embellish their elephants with vibrant colors, jhools (saddle cloth) and heavy jewellery. It is quite a treat to see female elephants wearing anklets, which tinkle as they walk. One can see people sprinkling gulaal (colored powder) perched on top...

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    Thin Strings Of Baikal

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    Author: alice from 14 November, views 2752, Fact
    Thin Strings Of Baikal



    Lake Baikal is the worlds oldest lake, at 25 million years (possibly older), and deepest, averaging 744.4 metres (2,442 ft).

    Located in the south of the Russian region of Siberia, between Irkutsk Oblast to the northwest and the Buryat Republic to the southeast, it is the most voluminous freshwater lake in the world, containing roughly 20% of the worlds unfrozen surface fresh water....

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    In April A Year Ago...

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    Author: alice from 14 November, views 2563, Fact
    In April A Year Ago...



    Brad Snead walks past melting ice on the Cook Inlet beach, Saturday, March 26, 2011, in Kenai, Alaska, while looking for agates. (AP Photo/Peninsula Clarion, M. Scott Moon)...

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Venezuelan Poodle Moth

  • 100
Author: jone from 14 November, views 16473, Fact
Venezuelan Poodle Moth



The Venezuelan Poodle Moth is a possible new species of moth discovered in 2009 by Dr. Arthur Anker of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in the Gran Sabana region of Venezuela. It bears similarities to the Diaphora mendica, the Muslin Moth, but most likely belongs to the lepidopteran family Artace....

More 0

Lava From Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Creates Rare and Dramatic Show

  • 100
Author: alice from 14 November, views 2630, Fact
Lava From Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Creates Rare and Dramatic Show



Waves crash over lava as it flows into the ocean near Volcanoes National Park in Kalapana, Hawaii on November 27, 2012. A volcano on Hawaii's largest island is spilling lava into the ocean, creating a rare and spectacular fusion of steam and waves that officials said on Tuesday could attract thrill seeking visitors if it continues. (Photo by Hugh Gentry/Reuters)...

More 0

Living With Wolves

  • 80
Author: peter from 14 November, views 3055, Fact
Living With Wolves



Jim and Jamie Dutcher spent six years in Idaho in a tent within the world’s largest wolf enclosure in order to observe and document the behavior of these wild animals. They got really close to the wolves and made many unique photos of wolves in their natural habitat....

More 0

Winter Weather Around the World

  • 100
Author: alice from 14 November, views 3203, Fact
Winter Weather Around the World



Fog hangs between pine trees in a forest near Neubrueck, eastern Germany, on November 20, 2012. Meteorologists forecast cloudy sky and temperatures around 5 degrees Celsius for the region. (Photo by Patrick Pleul/AFP Photo)...

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Hobbit house by Simon Dale

  • 80
Author: alice from 14 November, views 3856, Fact
Hobbit house by Simon Dale



You are looking at pictures of a house I built for our family in Wales. It was built by myself and my father in law with help from passers by and visiting friends. 4 months after starting we were moved in and cosy. I estimate 1000-1500 man hours and £3000 put in to this point. Not really so much in house buying terms (roughly £60/sq m excluding labour)....

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Fox's Kamchatka by Sergey Gorshkov

  • 100
Author: jone from 14 November, views 2758, Fact
Fox's Kamchatka by Sergey Gorshkov



For many years Sergey takes pictures of wild nature. And every year his feeling of alarm grows. The world, which he photographs, is in danger now....

More 0

Bear by Sergey Gorshkov

  • 100
Author: jone from 14 November, views 2054, Fact
Bear by Sergey Gorshkov



For many years Sergey takes pictures of wild nature. And every year his feeling of alarm grows. The world, which he photographs, is in danger now....

More 0

Elephant Festival in Jaipur

  • 60
Author: jone from 14 November, views 2583, Fact
Elephant Festival in Jaipur



Elephant Festival is a festival celebrated in Jaipur city in Rajasthan state in India. It is held on the day of Holi festival, usually in the month of March.The festival features Elephant polo and Elephant Dance. The Elephant Festival begins with a beautiful procession of bedecked elephants, camels, horses and folk dancers. The owners proudly embellish their elephants with vibrant colors, jhools (saddle cloth) and heavy jewellery. It is quite a treat to see female elephants wearing anklets, which tinkle as they walk. One can see people sprinkling gulaal (colored powder) perched on top...

More 0

Thin Strings Of Baikal

  • 80
Author: alice from 14 November, views 2752, Fact
Thin Strings Of Baikal



Lake Baikal is the worlds oldest lake, at 25 million years (possibly older), and deepest, averaging 744.4 metres (2,442 ft).

Located in the south of the Russian region of Siberia, between Irkutsk Oblast to the northwest and the Buryat Republic to the southeast, it is the most voluminous freshwater lake in the world, containing roughly 20% of the worlds unfrozen surface fresh water....

More 0

In April A Year Ago...

  • 80
Author: alice from 14 November, views 2563, Fact
In April A Year Ago...



Brad Snead walks past melting ice on the Cook Inlet beach, Saturday, March 26, 2011, in Kenai, Alaska, while looking for agates. (AP Photo/Peninsula Clarion, M. Scott Moon)...

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