Aspundir: 08/20/12

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Aerial view of Iguazu Falls, Brazil-Argentina border

Psychedelic Stalactite Formation at Avshalom Cave, Israel

Avshalom Cave also known as Soreq Cave or Stalactites Cave is located on the western slopes of the Judean mountains near Bet Shemesh in Israel. The 5000 square meters cave has one of the most impressive collection of stalactites and stalagmites formed in a variety of patterns. Some of the stalactites hanging from the ceiling of the cave are up to four meters long, and in some cases they fuse with stalagmites growing from the floor. Other formations resemble shelves or sheets of cloth, branches, corals and clusters of grapes, among many other objects. The bizarre patterns at Avshalom Cave combined with the ghostly lightening creates a rather creepy ambience inside the cave.

Stalactites and stalagmites are formed by water flowing from the ceiling to the floor of the cave, melting limestone on the way. Over hundreds of thousands of years, each drop of mineral-laden water deposited a thin layer of calcite on the ceiling and on the ground. Given enough time these tiny layers add up to form columns of calcium carbonate called stalactites and stalagmites.

Lavender Fields Around the World

Lavender is a genus of 39 species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to the Old World and is found from Cape Verde and the Canary Islands, southern Europe across to northern and eastern Africa, the Mediterranean, south west Asia to south east India. Many members of the genus are cultivated extensively in temperate climates as ornamental plants for garden and landscape use, and also commercially for the extraction of essential oils.
From the beloved fragrance to the beautiful purple colour of the flowering plant, lavender fields are a popular destination for photographers. The vast purple fields can make for some stunning landscapes

1. Provence, France

Popular Myths Dispelled

We all have many little beliefs from our childhood and we completely believe that these beliefs are completely true. However, often we discover that these little facts we thought were true since childhood are actually nothing more than just a myth. So, here we have complied 52 popular myth which helps you to really re-evaluate what you think you know! Take a look...

Interesting Food Facts

Food plays an important role in our daily life. It helps us to live a stable and healthy life. But there an interesting facts in each and every food that we eat. Here we have compiled a list of 100 interesting food facts for you. If you have anymore food facts, then please leave a comment below. Now let's these a look at these facts...

1. The fear of vegetables is called Lachanophobia.

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The Great Barrier Reef

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The Great Barrier Reef, the largest living structure on Earth, is the product of billions of tiny organisms called polyps which secrete calcium carbonate during photosynthesis to form coral. Soft corals cling to hard corals, algae and sponges paint the rocks, and every crevice is a creature's home. But this fragile coral colony is beginning to crumble, battered by the effects of climate change, pollution and man made disasters.