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The Sunken Forest of Lake Kaindy
Kaindy Lake is a 400 meter long lake in Kazakhstan’s portion of the Tian Shan Mountains located 129 km from the city of Almaty. The lake was created after an earthquake in 1911 that triggered a large landslide blocking the gorge and forming a natural dam. Subsequently, rainwater filled the valley and created the lake.
The lake is famous for its scenic beauty particularly the submerged forest and the imposing trunks of spruce trees that rises out of the lake water. Above water, the sunken trees appear as large masts from lost ghost ships, or perhaps the spears of a mysterious army hiding and waiting for the right time to emerge.
The water is so cold (even in summer the temperature does not exceed 6 degrees) that the great pines still remain on the trees, even 100 years later. Because of the clear mountain water, you can see deep into the depths of the lake. In winter, the surface of the lake freezes over and during this time, Lake Kaindy becomes a great spot for trout fishing and ice diving.
Boryeong Mud Festival 2012, South Korea
The Boryeong Mud Festival is an annual festival which takes place during the summer in Boryeong, a town around 200 km south of Seoul, South Korea. The first Mud Festival was staged in 1998 and, by 2007, the festival attracted 2.2 million visitors to Boryeong. The mud of Boryeong mud flats is considered to be rich in minerals and is actually used to manufacture cosmetics. In fact, the festival was conceived to promote a range of cosmetics that were produced using mud from the Boryeong mud flats. The festival has grown incredibly popular ever since.
In 1996 a range of cosmetics was produced using mud from the Boryeong mud flats. The cosmetics were said to be full of minerals, bentonites, and germaniums, all of which occur naturally in the mud from the area. In order to promote these cosmetics, the Boryeong Mud Festival was conceived. Through this festival, it was hoped people would learn more about the mud and the cosmetics. The festival has become popular with both Koreans and western tourists, as well as American Military personnel stationed in the country, and foreign English teachers working in Korea.
Although the festival takes place over a period of around two weeks, it is most famous for its final weekend, which is popular with Korea's western population. Boryeong Mud Festival runs from July 14 until the July 24.
Santa and a friend in a cinema
Santa and a friend in a cinema.
Friend "I bet the cowboy will ride into cactus."
Santa : "I bet he won't."
Friend wins bet..
Friend "I must confess I was unfair. I saw the film a second time."
Santa : "And I saw it for the fourth time, but I did not think that this fool will ride again into the cactus ."
Friend "I bet the cowboy will ride into cactus."
Santa : "I bet he won't."
Friend wins bet..
Friend "I must confess I was unfair. I saw the film a second time."
Santa : "And I saw it for the fourth time, but I did not think that this fool will ride again into the cactus ."
Digital Technology In Your Car
The ideal car is your way from point A to point B. But as time has passed, your car has evolved into something much more than just a motor vehicle.
In recent times, we’ve began to see cars that can park themselves, alert you of something or someone in your blind spot, and even come with Wi-Fi included. The infographic gives a timeline of improvement that ultimately make your car safer. You can see how rapidly we’re making headway in producing safer vehicles.
In a sense, cars are also becoming more travel friendly. You can sync your iPod or smartphone to a good number of cars being developed. What comes from that is access to a GPS navigation system, hands free communication, and a way to jam out when you’re on the go. What should be the next thing to lookout for in motor vehicle improvement? Share your thoughts in the comment box. [Via]
Top 20 World-Famous Animals
There is a special bond that exists between animal and human. Studies have shown that human to animal contact will reduce characteristics of stress and lower levels of blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, anxiety, and tension. People will not tolerate animal cruelty or abuse. In the last 150 years, a large number of animals have made their mark on history. In times of war, humans and animals have worked together to defeat a common enemy. This article will examine twenty world famous animals.
It was difficult to highlight only 20 animals with so many options. There are literally thousands of creatures that could have been used. Some honorable mentions include Adwaita, who was a male Aldabra giant tortoise that lived in the Alipore Zoological Gardens until he died in 2006. At the time of his death, Adwaita was estimated to be around 255 years-old, which makes him the oldest tortoise of modern times. Heather the Leather was a 50 year-old scaleless carp. Before her death in 2010, she was described as “Britain’s most famous fish.” Heather was one of the oldest and largest carp in Great Britain and weighed 52 pounds (24 kg).
Mancs was a male German Shepherd Dog that was the most famous rescue dog in the history of Hungary. Crème Puff was a female cat that is the oldest ever recorded. She died in 2005 at the age of 38 years and 3 days. Huaso is a horse that set the high jump world record on February 5, 1949, by jumping 2.47 m (8 ft 1 in) in Viña del Mar, Chile. Huaso’s record remains one of the longest-running unbroken sport records in history. Karvardi was a bull and the champion of nelore. Fukutsuru was a Wagyū bull that helped grow the U.S. Kobe beef market. Little Yellow Jacket is the most successful riding bull in the history of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Association.
religious thought 09
Though we may know Him by a thousand names, He is one and the same to us all.
- Mahatma Gandhi, 1926
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Having cut every fetter, he doesn't get ruffled. Beyond attachment, unshackled: he's what I call a brahmin. Having cut the strap & thong, cord & bridle, having thrown off the bar, awakened: he's what I call a brahmin.
- Dhammapada, 26, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
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This religion is easy. Do not make it a rigor, or you shall be overcome. Be steadfast, seek the closeness of Allah, grow in virtue, and implore His appeasement day and night.
- Hadith The Prophet Muhammad (SAW), as reported by Abu Hurairah
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For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
- Matthew 18:20
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He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.
- Jim Elliot
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Salt is good; but if the salt has lost its saltness, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.
- Mark 9:50 (Revised Standard Version)
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Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For every one who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
- Matthew 7:7-11 (Revised Standard Version)
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Three things restore a person's good spirits: beautiful sounds, sights, and smells.
- Babylonian Talmud, Berakhot 57b
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religious thought 10
If a man is unkind and speaks cruelly, his vast wealth will not last long before perishing. Harsh language and overly severe punishment, like a keen file, grind down a king's conquering powers. A king's wealth wanes when, without thoughtful involvement, he lets ministers work, then furiously faults their efforts.
- Tirukkural 57: 566-568
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As long as the followers of the way hold regular and frequent assemblies, they may be expected to prosper and not decline. As long as they meet in harmony, break up in harmony, and carry on their business in harmony, they may be expected to prosper and not decline.
- from the Mahaparinibbana Sutta, translated by Maurice Walshe
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Stop talking! What a shame you have no familiarity with inner silence! Polish your heart for a day or two: make that mirror your book of contemplation.
- Rumi
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To take up the cross of Christ is no great action done once for all; it consists in the continual practice of small duties which are distasteful to us.
- John Henry Newman
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I am a Jew because for Israel man is not yet created; men are creating him.
- Edmond Fleg, "Why I Am a Jew"
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