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Cape Buffalo – Half a Ton of Pot Roasts

The African, or Cape, buffalo is a member of the so-called “Big Five” group of animals, with the elephant, rhino, lion and leopard, popular trophies for hunters. There are approximately 900,000 Cape buffalo across sub-Saharan and South Africa. Physical Characteristics Head and body length: 170-340 cm Shoulder height: 100-170 cm Tail length: 70-110 cm Adult weight: 300-900 kg Reproduction...

The Temple of Concord and Victory at Stowe Park

Stowe Park includes more than 40 monuments, temples and secret corners. One of them is Temple of Concord and Victory. Originally known as the Grecian Temple, begun in 1747, the Temple of Concord and Victory was renamed at the end of the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763) to celebrate British peace at home and victory in the field. The temple is one of the grandest in any garden in the country, it was...

Gorgeous Nina Dobrev – Canadian Actress and Model

Nina Dobrev is a young actress on the rise in Hollywood. The multi-lingual actress was born in Bulgaria before moving to Canada at the age of two, where she lived in Toronto until moving to the United States at the age of 20. She become famous for her televion roles in Degrassi: The Next Generation and The Vampire Diaries. Biography: Born: January 9, 1989 (age 23), Sofia Height: 1.67 m Full name: Nikolina...

Halloween Scary Face Makeup

See these face paints and find out how you can create wonderful face paint design. To be a walking skeleton on Halloween night by smearing white paint all over your face and black paint around your eyes, nose and mouth. Use a black eyeliner to draw teeth and spooky-looking nostrils. Skeleton make-up is simple to do and can be done rather quickly, if needed. credit: gaudiramone

Rocinha – The Biggest Favela in Rio de Janeiro

It is a piece of land that has been occupied and not properly regularized with the government. Rocinha is located in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, between the neighborhoods of Gávea and São Conrado. The houses are all built on the side of a mountain, with these ones being more secure than the other side because they are built on top of stone instead of dirt, so they are less likely to suffer...

Duomo di Milano – The Most Important Gothic Cathedral in Italy

The Duomo of Milan is the Cathedral of the city. From the terraces you can have a wonderful view of the city. It is the largest Gothic cathedral and the second largest Catholic cathedral in the world. Milan Cathedral is about 157 m length, 93 m wide, and its tallest spire reaches a height of 108 metres. 40,000 people can fit comfortably within. The Duomo was builted for wanting of archbishop Anthony...

The Norwegian Opera House in Oslo

The Oslo Opera House is the home of The Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, and the national opera theatre in Norway. It has become a major tourist attraction in Oslo after its opening in 2008. It is the first opera house in the world to let visitors walk on the roof. It has three performance spaces for opera, ballet and concerts: Main House: 1,369 seats, Second House: 400 seats, The Studio: 200 seats. Oslo...

Handmade Glycerin Soap Creations

Glycerin soap is soap in which the glycerin isn’t removed during the manufacturing process. Glycerin is an ingredient in oil and fat used to make translucent soaps. Soap is made with natural vegetable oils, lye and no added detergents. Glycerin soap may be made at home or purchased commercially. It is sold in many different shapes, colors and scents. The Soap Ingredients: 1 pound glycerin blocks fragrance...

What to See in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is a Central Asian nation roughly the size of California. It shares borders with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Iran. Primarily a desert country has a population of around six million people. Turkmenistan is located in an active seismic zone. Earth tremors can occur and there is a possibility of earthquakes. Officially tourism is welcomed, but onerous visa requirements discourage...

Australian Aboriginal Culture

Indigenous Australians are the first known human inhabitants of the Australian continent and its nearby islands. The term includes both the Torres Strait Islanders and the Aboriginal People, who together make up about 2.5% of Australia’s population. Aborigines are believed to have lived in Australia for between 60,000 and 40,000 years, their early ancestors coming from South-East Asia. Traditional...

New Range Rover Revealed at Paris Motor Show

The fourth generation belong to Range Rover line with its bold and latest car technology. It made its global public debut at the Paris International Motor Show. The new Range Rover will be produced in a state-of-the-art new low-energy manufacturing facility at Solihull, UK. Customers have a choice of a petrol 510PS LR-V8 Supercharged and two diesel (3.0-litre 258PS TDV6 and 4.4-litre 339PS SDV8) engines....