March 2012
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The Water Egress Training Of Apollo 1 Members
Scheduled to be the first manned mission of the Apollo manned lunar landing program, astronauts were required to complete water egress training to prepare them for space. Tragically, a cabin fire during a launch pad test in 1967 killed all three crew members before they could actualize their training.
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The Majesty Of Norway's Dalsnibba Mountain
Located in the municipality of Stranda in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway, the Dalsnibba mountain boasts snow-covered peaks and a nearby lake, thus making it a very popular tourist destination.
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Five Of The World's Most Obscure Sports
Extreme Ironing
Yes, it is in fact a thing: according to the Extreme Ironing Bureau based in England, extreme ironing is “the latest danger sport that combines the thrills of an extreme outdoor activity with the satisfaction of a well-pressed shirt.” It is believed to have been invented in 1997 by Phil Shaw, who decided one day to combine his need to iron with his desire to rock climb....
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Astronaut David Scott's Out Of This World Job
Serving as the command module pilot for Apollo 9, astronaut David Scott was photographed outside the module hatch in March 1969. David later became the seventh man to walk on the moon during Apollo 15.
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The Wave: Utah's Beautiful Butte
Located in the area of the Paria Canyon-Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness on the Utah/Arizona border, the Wave is a multi-colored chute that has been cut into a sandstone mountain.
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Central Park's Historic Sheep Meadow
This 1906 photograph presents a rather bucolic escape in the midst of a booming metropolis. Park designers Frederick Olmsted and Calvert Vaux sought the addition of sheep to enhance the romantic English atmosphere of the urban oasis. Today, however, the park’s denizens are primarily people.
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The Most Colorful Cities In The World
Riomaggiore, Italy
Riomaggiore is a scenic seaside town in Italy whose origins date back to the 8th century. It is believed that the early inhabitants of the Vara Valley settled in the ridges in search of a milder climate so that they could raise grapevines and olive-trees without the fear of pirate raids.
Nyhavn, Denmark
Nyhavn is a gorgeous waterfront entertainment district in...
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Madagascar's Fascinating Stone Forest
Found in Bemahara National Park in western Madagascar, the expansive stone forest was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990 and is known by locals as ‘Tsingy,’ which means to walk on tiptoe.
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The World's Five Most Extreme Sports
Volcano Boarding
While most sane individuals would run away from an active volcano, a few thrill-seeking adventurers run toward and then down volcanoes. The relatively obscure extreme sport known as volcano boarding attracts thousands of sport enthusiasts who travel to Nicaragua’s Cerro Negro Mountain to get their adrenaline fix. Participants gear up in protective suits, hop on a board...
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Milford Sound, New Zealand's Most Prized...
Deemed a top international travel destination by many, New Zealand’s iconic Milford Sound is a stunning fjord home to waterfalls and exotic fauna. The area is so captivating that Rudyard Kipling once dubbed it the eighth wonder of the world.
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A Haunting Photograph Of The 1929 St. Valentine's...
A rather bloody result of a prohibition-era conflict between two gangs in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago, seven men were killed on Valentine’s Day in 1929 by Al Capone’s mob. The resulting public outrage was so great that the tragic incident marked the beginning of Capone’s dwindling influence in the windy city.
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A Truly Puzzling Monowheel Motorcycle
While not necessarily a masterful design, Italian M. Goventosa’s 1930s single-wheeled motorcycle is certainly a testament to human imagination.
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A Staggering Photograph Of The Zambezi River
The fourth-longest river in Africa, the Zambezi River boasts a length of 2,200 miles as well as being home to the stunning Victoria Falls.
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France's Incredible Oak Chapel
Located in the French farming village of Allouville-Bellefosse, this amazing oak tree is home to more than just woodland flora and fauna: its hollow, thousand-year-old trunk serves as the base for two small chapels accessible via spiral staircases that surround the tree.
This oak tree is the oldest known tree in France and many locals speculate that it actually dates back to the...
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Harold Lloyd's Incredible Balancing Act
In this unbelievable photograph, 1930s silent film comedian Harold Lloyd demonstrated his courage by doing a headstand on the edge of a skyscraper.
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O'ahu's Mystical Land Of A Thousand Waterfalls
If this stunning waterfall landscape seems familiar to you, don’t be alarmed. This particularly other-worldly region of Oahu served as the backdrop for the popular TV series, “Lost.”
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An Iconic Photograph Of The 1968 Prague Spring
Beginning on January 5, 1968, Communist leader Alexander Dubček led a reform movement in then-Czechoslovakia, a member of the Soviet bloc and Warsaw Pact. Arguing for decentralization of Soviet authority, fewer restrictions on speech, media and travel, Dubček’s biggest—and only lasting—success was in his overseeing the decision to split the country into Slovakia and the Czech...
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The World's Five Most Unusual Cemeteries
Chauchilla Cemetery, Peru
Discovered in the 1920s, the Peruvian Chauchilla cemetery is said to date back to the 9th century AD. For nearly 700 years, the cemetery was host to many burials and currently serves as a rich source for archaeological knowledge concerning ancient Nazca culture. The most unusual part of the cemetery, however, is the perfect preservation of the bodies inside of it....
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The World's Five Most Unusual Cemeteries
Chauchilla Cemetery, Peru
Discovered in the 1920s, the Peruvian Chauchilla cemetery is said to date back to the 9th century AD. For nearly 700 years, the cemetery was host to many burials and currently serves as a rich source for archaeological knowledge concerning ancient Nazca culture. The most unusual part of the cemetery, however, is the perfect preservation of the bodies inside of it....
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The Ethereal Glasswing Butterfly
Lacking the colored scales found in other butterflies, the glasswing butterfly’s wings are as tiny as they are transparent. With a wingspan of only around 2.1 inches, this ethereal beauty is easily overlooked.
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Moments Before A Nazi General Is Executed
In 1945, German Infantry General Anton Dostler was found guilty of war crimes and sentenced to death before firing squad. Moments before his execution, a camera captures an image of Dostler being tied to a stake.
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Australia's Mystical Twelve Apostles Rock...
This Australian landscape is biblical in more than its name; the limestone stacks that comprise the Twelve Apostles are other worldly.
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Giethoorn: The Enchanting Town Without Streets
Known in the Netherlands as the “Venice of the North,” the picturesque Giethoorn is a town with nary a road to be found. Instead, over four miles of canals run through the Overijssel province’s rural village.
First settled by Franciscan monks in the thirteenth century, Giethoorn initially served as part of a large nature reserve. The monks had the canals dug for transporting...
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The Striking Features Of Mono Lake
Located within a desert in California, Mono Lake won’t provide a weary traveler with much relief: its waters are saline.
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The Astonishing Pillar Formations Of Zhangjiajie...
Located in the northern Hunan province of the People’s Republic of China, Zhangjiajie Park features impressive pillar formations that can make even the most towering of individuals feel rather small.
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Five Amazing Places Of Worship
Wat Rong Khun, Thailand
An architectural wonder of Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, Wat Rong Khun is found in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The beautiful Buddhist and Hindu temple is an all-white and highly ornate structure rich with mosaic mirrors and symbolism. The white color stands for Buddha’s purity and the white glass stands for Buddha’s wisdom that “shines brightly all over the...
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Popcatépetl, Mexico's Majestic Volcano
Located just southeast of Mexico City, Popocatépetl volcano is over 17,000 feet tall and does a great job making humans feel incredibly small.
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Asia's Sweeping Altai Mountains
The Altai mountain range represents a true merging of worlds: Russia, China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan all converge in a breathtaking fashion.
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The Rise Of The Soviets Above The Reichstag In...
In May 1945, forces from the Soviet Union raise their flag above the Reichstag in Berlin after weeks of fighting to gain control of the city during the final chapter of World War 2.
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The Serene Waters Of Washington's Diablo Lake
Contrary to its name, there is nothing devilish about Diablo Lake. Serving as a reservoir in the North Cascade Mountains, Diablo Lake gets its water from the Diablo Dam.
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Five Amazing Pieces Of Art Made From Recycled...
Bike Arch
Artists Mark Grieve and Ilana Spector, who collected the bicycles from the debris piles of nonprofit bicycle organizations, created this bicycle arch. The archway features 300 bikes and was on display in California.
All American Girl
American artist Sandhi Schimmel created this image using tax forms and political junk mail. Her other works are created using paper waste...
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An Enchanting Photograph Of A Starry Night
As this photograph reminds us, the best time to experience nature and space is at night.
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The Unbelievable Aftermath Of The 1906 San...
At 5:12 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 1906, an earthquake of magnitude of 7.9 hit San Francisco, California. Over 3,000 people perished due to the earthquake itself or the resulting widespread fires that engulfed and destroyed much of San Francisco. The above photograph captures the aftermath of the earthquake from an aerial view.
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The Scenic Beauty Of Positano, Italy
Located on the Amalfi Coast, Positano is a magical village that has received the attention of many people across the world, especially John Steinbeck. Said Steinbeck, “It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone.”
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The World's Five Most Beautiful Gardens
Five enchanting, beautiful gardens from across the globe:
Garden of Cosmic Speculation, Scotland
The Garden of Cosmic Speculation is located in Scotland and open to the public only one day a year. It was set up by Charles Jencks and his late wife, Maggie Keswixk, in 1989 to provoke speculation about the natural world as opposed to merely being beautiful.
Het Loo, Netherlands
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Greenland's Majestic Tasermiut Fjord
Located in southern Greenland, the majestic Tasermiut fjord is 45 miles long and varies between 1 to 3 miles wide.
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An Incredible Photograph Of Ireland's 'Bloody...
On January 30, 1972, 26 unarmed civil rights protestors were shot by members of the British army, with the above photograph serving as an incredibly haunting image to document the terrible day.
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A Seraphic Sunrise In Bryce Canyon National Park
If heaven exists, the entrance is during a sunset at Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Four Brilliant Book Sculpture Artists
Four absolutely brilliant artists who create incredible sculptures and works of art out of books:
Guy Laramee
Contemporary artist Guy Laramee has a talent for transforming the pages of thick books into beautiful natural landscapes and historical scenes. He uses clamps to harden the books and wood carving tools – including sand blaster and tar – to create the 3D sculptures.
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Venezuela's Mindblowing Dragon Falls
Known locally as Churun Meru, Dragon Falls is an incredible natural formation in Venezuela.
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A Striking Photograph Of Lincoln Assassination...
In irons aboard the U.S. Monitor Saugus in 1865, Lewis Powell was one of the four people hanged for the conspiracy to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln.
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A Stunning View Of The Horsehead Nebula
Located just south of the Alnitak star in the Orion constellation, the Horsehead Nebula was first recorded by Williamina Fleming in 1888.
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Artist Cecilia Paredes' Incredible Disappearing...
Fascinated by the quest for identity and belonging that awaits individuals after displacement or forced migration, Peruvian artist Cecilia Paredes makes herself part of the landscape she paints. However, Paredes has said, we must always be mindful of our origins. Thus, while this veritable chameleon may appear to be one and the same with the wallpapered background, she makes sure that her...
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The Breathtaking Giant's Causeway In Ireland
The result of an ancient volcano eruption, Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway is a series of 40,000 basalt columns that form stepping stones that disappear underneath the sea.
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A Filipino Restaurant Nestled At The Foot Of A...
Asking to be seated at a table with a view is no problem at this Filipino restaurant. Located at the foot of the Labasin Falls in the Quezon Province, diners may enjoy authentic Filipino cuisine and the area’s natural splendor as fresh water streams through their toes. Nature and dining all in one? Now that’s my kind of travel.
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A Haunting Image Of JFK Minutes Before His...
Moments before being assassinated in Dallas, Texas in November 1963, President John F. Kennedy Jr. waves to onlookers from his motorcade in this chilling photograph.
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The Magical Skaftafell Ice Cave
Located within Iceland’s own Skaftafell National Park, the whimsical crystal cave is the result of centuries old ice coming down the slopes of Öræfajökull.
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Six Of The Most Astounding Images Of Space
Orion Nebula
In 2006, the Hubble Space Telescope captured this incredibly intricate image of the Orion Nebula. This nebula is a celestial wonder just south of Orion’s Belt and holds the title of the most photographed feature of the night sky. What’s more, the Orion Nebula is visible to the naked eye. It’s helpful, too: the Orion Nebula has aided astronomers in studying star and...
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A Historic World War 1 Photograph Of The Western...
On the Western front of France during World War 1, a car of Ally troops take notice of a multi-lingual sign warning them that the road is monitored by the armies of the Central Powers.
