Human Wonders

Human Wonders

The World's Highest BridgeTHE MILLAU VIADUCT is part of the new E11 expressway connecting Paris and Barcelona and features the highest bridge piers ever constructed. The tallest is 240 meters high and the overall height will be an impressive 336 meters, making this the highest bridge in the world.

 
Parking in Germany

First Air Conditioned Bus Station-Dubai

 

The World's Fastest Elevator Installed In World's Tallest Building
Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corp announced the installation of the world's fastest passenger elevator just exactly where it is needed - in Taipei 101, the world's tallest building. The elevator runs at a top speed of 1,010 meters per minute when ascending (600 meters per minute on the way down), which works out to 60.6 kilometers per hour. The Elevator can go from the 5th floor to the 89th floor in 39 seconds. The world's fastest elevator offers the following new technologies: * The world's first pressure control system, which adjusts the atmospheric pressure inside a car by using suction and discharge blowers, preventing those riding inside the car experiencing 'ear popping'

 
The World's First All-glass Undersea Restaurant Opens

Amazing 3D Creations

Amazing 3D Creations

SALT- a wonderful & versatile chemical!!

SALT- a wonderful & versatile chemical!! 1. If you drop a whole egg on the floor, pour salt all over the egg, let it sit for awhile, then use dustpan, the egg will come right up, without all that mess.   2. Soak stained hankies in salt water before washing.   3. Sprinkle salt on your shelves to keep ants away.   4. Soak fish in salt water before descaling; the scales will come off easier.   5. Put a few grains of rice in your saltshaker for easier pouring.   6. Add salt to green salads to prevent wilting.   7. Test the freshness of eggs in a cup of salt water; fresh eggs sink bad ones float.   8. Add a little salt to your boiling water when cooking eggs; a cracked egg will stay in its shell this way.   9. A tiny pinch of salt with egg whites makes them beat up fluffier.   10. Soak wrinkled apples in a mildly salted water solution to perk them up.   11. Rub salt on your pancake griddle and your flapjacks won't stick.   12. Soak toothbrushes in salt water before you first use them; they will last longer.   13. Use salt to clean your discolored coffee pot.   14. Mix salt with turpentine to whiten you bathtub and toilet bowl.   15. Soak your nuts in salt brine overnight and they will crack out of their shells whole. Just tap the end of the shell with a hammer to break it open easily.   16. Boil clothes pins in salt water before using them and they will last longer.   17. Clean brass, copper and pewter with paste made of salt and vinegar, thickened with flour.   18. Add a little salt to the water your cut flowers will stand in for a longer life.   19. Pour a mound of salt on an ink spot on your carpet; let the salt soak up the stain.   20. Clean your iron by rubbing some salt on the damp cloth on the ironing surface   21. Adding a little salt to the water when cooking foods in a double boiler will make the food cook faster.   22. Use a mixture of salt and lemon juice to clean piano keys.   23. To fill plaster holes in your walls, use equal parts of salt and starch, with just enough water to make stiff putty.   24. Rinse a sore eye with a little salt water.   25. Mildly salted water makes an effective mouthwash. Use it hot for a sore throat gargle.   26. Dry salt sprinkled on your toothbrush makes a good tooth polisher.   27. Use salt for killing weeds in your lawn.   28. Eliminate excess suds with a sprinkle of salt.   29. A dash of salt in warm milk makes a more relaxing beverage.   30. Before using new glasses, soak them in warm salty water for a while.   31. A dash of salt enhances the taste of tea.   32. Salt improves the taste of cooking apples.   33. Soak your clothesline in salt water to prevent your clothes from freezing to the line; likewise, use salt in your final rinse to prevent the clothes from freezing.   34. Rub any wicker furniture you may have with salt water to prevent yellowing.   35. Freshen sponges by soaking them in salt water.   36. Add raw potatoes to stews and soups that are too salty.   37. Soak enamel pans in salt water overnight and boil salt water in them next day to remove burned-on stains.   38. Clean your greens in salt water for easier removal of dirt.   39. Gelatin sets more quickly when a dash of salt is added.   40. Fruits put in mildly salted water after peeling will not discolor.   41. Fabric colors hold fast in salty water wash.   42. Milk stays fresh longer when a little salt is added.   43. Use equal parts of salt and soda for brushing your teeth.   44. Sprinkle salt in your oven before scrubbing clean.   45. Soaked discolored glass in a salt and vinegar solution to remove stains.    46. Clean greasy pans with a paper towel and salt.   47. Salty water boils faster when cooking eggs.   48. Add a pinch of salt to whipping cream to make it whip more quickly.   49. Sprinkle salt in milk-scorched pans to remove odor.   50. A dash of salt improves the taste of coffee.   51. Boil mismatched hose in salty water and they will come out matched.   52. Salt and soda will sweeten the odor of your refrigerator.   53. Cover wine-stained fabric with salt; rinse in cool water later.   54. Remove offensive odors from stove with salt and cinnamon.   55. A pinch of salt improves the flavor of cocoa.   56. To remove grease stains in clothing, mix one part salt to four parts alcohol.   57. Salt and lemon juice removes mildew.   58. Sprinkle salt between sidewalk bricks where you don't want grass growing.   59. Polish your old kerosene lamp with salt for a brighter look. Remove odors from sink drainpipes with a strong, hot solution of salt water.60. If a pie bubbles over in your oven, put a handful of salt on top of the spilled juice. The mess won't smell and will bake into a dry, light crust which will wipe off easily when the oven has cooled.

The 10 Most Dangerous Cities in 2012

Tourists and travelers looking for a good destination in 2012 should be aware of problem areas all over the world in terms of crime and stability so they can know what they’re getting into if they decide to go to one of these places. Some of the best tourist countries and destinations in the world have their unsafe areas and regions, so let’s take a look at some of the most dangerous cities in 2012.

Please keep in mind that statistical crime data is very difficult to obtain in many of these unstable regions, so the order of the list is approximated instead of calculated.

10. Caracas, Venezuela

Caracas is a city torn apart by drug trafficking and an abundance of petty crimes. Robbery is commonplace even in broad daylight, and the police have very little control over criminal activity. Many locals blame the government who is apathetic to these issues, much more protection is needed for many cities in Venezuela because it’s geological position makes it a drug running haven.

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9. Mogadishu, Somalia

The capitol of Somalia is still in turmoil and the outlook for 2012 is not bright. Civil war has torn apart the city (and the country) for two decades and political violence is very easily sparked. Accurate statistical data is almost impossible to obtain because of how belligerent local militias are, but it’s safe to say that Mogadishu is quite dangerous, an essentially lawless city with an abundance of bandits. A huge amount of it’s citizens abandoned the city three years ago leaving behind bombed out shells of buildings, but it remains as violent as ever.

8. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

While Rio de Janeiro has some fantastic beaches and beautiful landscapes, you should not be lulled into a false sense of security should you visit. There are many slum/shanty areas where about %20 of the population lives in economic turmoil, and this struggle has given way to an ongoing conflict between drug traffickers and the local police force. Tourists and travelers are advised to stay away from the mountainous regions and poor areas of the city, especially at night. The police are there to protect you, but be aware that bribery is commonplace with them and that you may need some money to get out of a bind.

7. Grozny, Chechnya, Russia

In the mid 1990′s a very destructive conflict began between Chechnya and Russia. Grozny was left in shambles after a barrage of shells, missiles, and dynamite tore the city asunder- there were thousands dead and the toll on the city was massive. While the fighting apparently ended in 2006, it remains a very dangerous place full of crime both organized and petty. It’s especially dangerous for western tourists because of high kidnapping rates.

6. Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

The drug cartels in Mexico show no signs of slowing down their business, and Ciudad Juarez is one of the worst affected areas. The drug trafficking groups in Mexico are notoriously violent and stop at absolutely nothing to move their product, they have control over the region and can do pretty much whatever they want. This city has been called one of the most violent places in the world outside of war zones, and the police force is known to be corrupt. The blame for this violence is often attributed to the Mexican government, but others blame the ongoing American war on drugs that facilitates the illegal drug trade.

5. Bogota, Colombia

Bogota’s main problem lies in the drug trade and extremist political groups rebelling against the Colombian government, but fortunately there have been some improvements since the 90′s. The north side of the city is absolutely more safe that the southern regions, it’s advisable to stay in this area and no to wander past the city limits. Bogota is a great tourist destination with lots to see, just be careful and don’t stray too far from safe areas.

4. Baghdad, Iraq

Baghdad suffers from a very unstable political climate with many different factions destroying the city in their own way. The infrastructure has been torn apart by bombings and the streets are filled with unpredictable violence. The invasion by the United States in 2003 further escalated violence in the city and it has been a hostile place ever since. A lack of organization and infrastructure further exacerbate tension among Iraqis.

3. Guatemala City, Guatemala

Guatemala as a whole is riddled with crime because of a corrupt government and police force who are not at all equipped to deal with the abundance of criminal activity. The capitol has it the worst, the huge gap between the rich and poor is brought into stark contrast and robbery and violence are commonplace. It’s a shame because it’s such a beautiful city and country, but the corruption runs too deep for the streets to be safe.

2. San Pedro Sula, Honduras

 This city in Honduras has one of the highest murder rates in the world and is considered even more dangerous than areas of Iraq and Afghanistan. Robbery is a rampant problem and almost everyone must carry a weapon of some sort for protection. Even minor disputes are often settled with violence and walking the streets requires extreme caution. Tourists are especially warned, anyone appearing to be a foreigner are specific targets for criminals.

1. Cape Town, South Africa

While Cape Town is a huge tourist attraction and a big city full of things to do, it also has extremely high crime rates and walking down the wrong street at the wrong time can put you in harms way. The disparity between socioeconomic classes is a major factor for criminal activity, and robbery is extremely common. Tourists are advised to do their research and stay in a relatively safe part of the city, don’t walk around unless the streets are well-lit with plenty of people out and be extra careful if you have to use an ATM. source