10 Most Unusual Parks in the World

Nature - The best artist, but sometimes it interferes with the idea man, and because such an alliance appear surprising places. We offer you a selection of the most unusual parks in the world.

Park Buddhas � Laos

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The park was started in 1958 by Luang Pu (Venerable Grandfather) Bunleua Sulilat. Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat was a priest-shaman who integrated Hinduism and Buddhism. His unique perspective was influenced by a Hindu rishi under whom he studied in Vietnam. After the revolution in 1975, anxious about the repercussions of the rule of Pathet Lao, he fled from Laos to Thailand where he built another sculpture park, Sala Keoku in Nong Khai. Both parks are located right next to the Thai-Lao border (Mekong river), only a few kilometers apart from each other, and the tallest structures of the Buddha Park can actually be seen from the Thai side of Mekong.

The statues are made of reinforced concrete and are ornate, and sometimes bizarre, in design. The statues appear to be centuries old, though they are not. There are sculptures of humans, gods, animals, and demons. There are numerous sculptures of Buddha, characters of Buddhist beliefs like Avalokitesvara, and characters of Hindu lore, including Shiva, Vishnu, and Arjuna. These sculptures were presumably cast by unskilled workers under the supervision of Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat. One notable sculpture resembles a giant pumpkin. It has three stories representing three levels - Hell, Earth and Heaven. Visitors can enter through an opening which is a mouth of a 3-metre-tall demon head (9.8 ft) and climb staircases from hell to heaven. Each story contains sculptures depicting the level. At the top, there is a vantage point where the entire park is visible. Another sculpture, an enormous 120-metre-long (390 ft) reclining Buddha, is also a park attraction. Text � Via... 09 more after the break...

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10 Cheapest Destinations Travel in 2013

Inflation is at an all time high and is really hurting middle class Americans. Hawaii and Mexico are more expensive than California, so where can we go this summer? Here you go lucky Loljam people, a list of the cheapest destinations of 2013. Travel on!

01. Turkey

"Turkey is on the rise, so the time for the best of the new at the price of the old is now. In the last decade, the country has grown its tourism infrastructure by 67 percent, and more recently it has emerged as a global airline hub. And those are just a few of the reasons we recently named Turkey one of our Destinations to Watch in 2013. For now, the dollar will still get you far in this country of ancient ruins, historic towns, and beckoning beaches." 09 more after the break...

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The World's Biggest Megacities

20. Buenos Aires

Urban area: 13.5 million people

City: 2.9 million people

According to the 2012 edition of Demographia's World Urban Areas index, the capital of Argentina is the second largest urban area in South America after Sao Paulo. Its per capita income is among the highest in Latin America and its quality of life is ranked number one in the region, although some estimates say that 4 million people in the area live in poverty. It is also reportedly the most visited city in Latin America.

Urban Detail � Buenos Aires is known for its European style architecture and culture, a legacy of the Spanish and Italian origins of most of the population. It has the highest concentration of theatres in Latin America and is the birthplace of Tango music and dance. (Source: Reuters) 19 more after the break...

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10 Most Expensive Wedding Ever

For many of us, weddings are a time to celebrate love with our closest family members and friends. Add a couple million dollars to this sentiment�and you get the record-breaking wedding budgets of some outrageous celebs. Read the infographic to see which musicians, designers, and political leaders take the wedding cake for most expensive weddings of all time after the break...

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Top 10 World's Largest Lake

10. Great Slave Lake

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Countries with shoreline � Canada

Area � 28,930 km2 (11,170 sq mi)

Length � 480 km (300 mi)

Maximum depth � 614 m (2,014 ft)

Water volume � 2,090 km3 (500 cu mi)

Great Slave Lake is the second-largest lake in the Northwest Territories of Canada (after Great Bear Lake), the deepest lake in North America at 614 metres (336 fathoms; 2,010 ft), and the ninth-largest lake in the world. It is 480 km (300 mi) long and 19 to 109 km (12 to 68 mi) wide. It covers an area of 27,200 km2 (10,502 sq mi) in the southern part of the territory. Its given volume ranges from 1,070 km3 (260 cu mi) to 1,580 km3 (380 cu mi) and up to 2,088 km3 (501 cu mi) making it the 10th or 12th largest.

The lake shares its name with the Slavey First Nations. Towns situated on the lake include: Yellowknife, Hay River, Behchoko, Fort Resolution, Lutselk'e, Hay River Reserve, Dettah and N'Dilo. The only community in the East Arm is Lutselk'e, a hamlet of about 350 people, largely Chipewyan Aboriginals of the Dene Nation and the now abandoned winter camp/Hudson's Bay Company post, Fort Reliance. 09 more lakes after the break...

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Top 10 Greek Islands

With 227 inhabited islands, surrounded by crystal clear waters and offering world class beaches and landscapes, it is only natural that Greece was one of the first holiday destinations when mass tourism started a few decades ago. Some islands became so popular that their entire economies are now centred on the tourist trade. However, there are others that have only been �discovered� as holiday destinations - even by the Greeks - in recent years. Although the generalised term �Greek Islands� brings to mind one particular kind of holiday, every single one of them has its own distinct character. Some are rocky, others green. Some are mountainous, others flat. Many are infamous for their nightlife, while others are renowned for their tranquility and relaxed lifestyle. Quite a few cater to high-end tourism and exclusive crowds, while there are islands that attract young and alternative types. A top ten list can never be exhaustive by any means, and you can only discover your own personal paradise by trial and error. In this issue we present ten of the most popular islands, a beginner�s list of classic Greek destinations.

01. Santorini Island

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If you�re going to visit only one Greek island in your life then let it be Santorini. Breathtaking volcanic views and one of the best sunsets in the world consistently place it at the top of any Greek islands list. Its beaches are very peculiar (and do not appeal to everyone) due to the black and red volcanic sand. Couples should opt for tranquil and romantic Oia, where luxury rooms with a Caldera (the volcanic crater) view can cost a forune, whereas those young at heart should choose Fira, the lively capital of the island built on top of the Caldera cliff with equally fantastic views. The eastern side of the island is generally cheaper and has little of the magic Santorini feel. 09 more after the break...

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13 Scariest Freshwater Animals - National Geographic

13 Scariest Freshwater Animals - National Geographic, after the break...

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Top 10 Youngest Billionaires on the Forbes

Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz has occupied the top spot on the Forbes' youngest billionaires list, beating Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The list also includes Eduardo Saverin and Sean Parker from Facebook. Others featuring on the list are Hariri brothers, Scott Duncan and Yishikazu Tanaka. Top 10 Youngest Billionaires after the break...

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World's Top 10 Richest Sports Team Owners

There was a time not too long ago when sports teams were considered a billionaire's ultimate luxury purchase. Sports was the one area where the super wealthy could still be super fans. But in recent years, the business side of owning a sports franchise has started to overshadow that fun. Money has been flowing into sports, notably from corporate sponsorships, brand new stadiums, and massive television contracts -- and billionaires are taking notice.

10. Micky Arison

Team: Miami Heat

Net worth: $5.7 billion

Carnival Cruises, the company founded by the father of current boss Micky Arison, had a shipwreck of year, at least in terms of public relations. In February 2012 32 passengers were killed when a ship on its Costa line, the Concordia, ran aground in Tuscany. A year later, 4,000 passengers were stranded for days in the Gulf of Mexico with little food and few working bathrooms after an engine fire crippled its ship, Triumph. The stock was immediately slammed but had run up nicely (20%) in the prior 12 months on optimism about renewed consumer spending on vacations. Another positive development on dry land: Arison's NBA team, the Miami Heat, won the 2012 NBA championship, helping boost the franchise's value by 37% to $625 million. 09 more after the break...

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10 Magnificent Frozen Waterfalls Around the World

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While waterfalls are typically known for their powerful rushes of water, during the cold winter months, some transform into magical ice attractions. In Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnehaha Falls is a 53 feet high waterfall that often freezes, creating a stunning wall of blue ice. You can actually walk behind the frozen waterfall into a "cave." As photographer Trevor Nelson states, "The warm colors of the sunlight and the stone complement the cool mossy greens of the walls and the aqua blues from the ice. Gets me every time."

While most of the frozen waterfalls around the world are incredible enough to just visit, many of them are also popular destinations for daredevils that want to try their hand at ice climbing. The Daily Mail wrote a recent article about this extreme sport and the daring climbers that risk their lives for the ultimate adrenaline rush. Using just ice-axes and crampons (a traction device), they scale these enormous frozen columns or walls of ice, bravely pushing the limits of what is humanly possible. 10 more images after the break...

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10 Things a Girl Probably Doesn�t Know About a Guy

01. Guys are more emotional then they think, if they loved them truly.

02. Guys may be flirting around all day but before they go to sleep, they always think about the girl they truly care about.

03. Guys go crazy over a girl�s smile.

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Top 10 Foods Highest in Calcium

Calcium is necessary for the growth and maintenance of strong teeth and bones, nerve signaling, muscle contraction, and secretion of certain hormones and enzymes. A deficiency in calcium can lead to numbness in fingers and toes, muscle cramps, convulsions, lethargy, loss of appetite, and abnormal heart rhythms. Conversley, excess calcium (particularly from supplements) can lead to kidney stones, calcification of soft tissue, and increased risk of vascular diseases like stroke and heart attack. The DV for calcium is 1000mg. Below is a list of high calcium foods, for more, see the extended list of calcium rich foods.

01. Dried Herbs

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Although dried herbs are rarely used in large portions, adding in a few extra pinches to all your sauces, soups, and stews is a great way to get more calcium into your diet. Dried savory tops the list with 2132mg of calcium per 100g serving (213%DV), that is 85mg (9% DV) per tablespoon. It is followed by celery seed with 124mg (12%DV) of calcium per tablespoon, dried thyme with 57mg (6% DV) per tblsp, dried dill with 53mg (5% DV) per tblsp, dried marjoram with 40mg (4%DV) per tblsp, dried rosemary with 38mg (4% DV) per tblsp, sage, sisymbrium, oregano, spearmint, parsley, poppy seed, chervil and finally dried basil with 21mg of calcium (2% DV) per tablespoon.

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10 Most Popular Persons in Twitter

10. Kim Kardashian � 17,158,415 followers � 160 following � 14,345 tweets

As Twitter become one of the most popular application, people starting to measure the popularity of persons with the number of follower in one�s twitter account. Here�s the Top 10 Most Popular persons based on Their Follower (update December 23rd 2009)

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10 Animals You Can Find In Unexpected Places

Everyone knows that lions can be found in Africa, buffalo in North America, kangaroos in Australia, and so on. They are native to these territories, and are common sights. This list, however, sets out to destroy some misconceptions: a few well-known animals are found in places you wouldn�t have expected to see them.

These animals are more than just escaped pets; they�re thriving, growing into ever-expanding colonies. Next time someone swears they saw a foreign creature hop across the road at night, don�t be so quick to discount them. They may be right!

10. Camels in Australia

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Traditionally found in Africa and parts of Asia, Australia has a feral camel population of 1 million. The colony reproduces at an incredible rate, doubling in size every 9 years. The camels were introduced in 1822 by Conrad Multe-Brun, who needed the hearty creatures to explore the desolate Australian deserts. Since their introduction, the creatures have become a major pest, eating leafy greens and destroying infrastructure in their search for water. In some instances, camels have been known to charge into houses to drink from the toilet. Hunters are therefore encouraged to kill the animals � but the large colony is still expanding.

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Top 10 Richest Politicians of the World

01. Michael Bloomberg

Worth: $22 billion

The Connection: Mayor, New York City (2002-Present)

In January the longtime equal rights advocate joined with other mayors nationwide to launch Mayors for Freedom to Marry. In February he won plaudits from women's rights groups for pledging to match $250,000 in donations to Planned Parenthood when the Susan G. Komen Foundation controversially and briefly cut funding.

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Top 10 Nonfiction Books of 2012

From the list of best-selling non-fiction books of 2012 formed an excellent program of self-improvement. Biography of Steve Jobs and Paul Durov inspire action and made to believe in success.

Mikhail Khodorkovsky, teaches not only win, but also a decent play, and Vladimir Pozner - extract lessons from the situation and time to part with illusions. Ines de la Parisienne Fressanzh instills good taste and sense of style, and Japanese Masaru Ibuka explains how to develop a child's birthday talent, and assures us that genius - it's easy. Dmitry Bykov forms a circle reading for the near future and infects love of literature, Nikolai Starikov calls carefully and thoughtfully to history. A British astrophysicist Stephen Hawking arguments and at the same time just answering the big questions of life.

In general, all selected by readers of the book sets the correct motion vector, as it should be good literature. Ranking the best-selling non-fiction books of the year is based on sales data of the largest Russian publishers.

01. Walter Isaacson. "Steve Jobs"

Release date: November 30, 2011

Sold 105 000 copies

Rating: 4th in the final ranking non-fiction book store, "Biblio-Globus�; 9th in summary (fiction + non-fiction) rating of Pro-Books.ru year.

Journalist Walter Isaacson, a famous documentary book about Franklin and Einstein, his biographer Steve Jobs chose himself. Work on the book began in 2009, when Jobs was already seriously ill. At the heart of the biography - about 40 interviews with the "guru of Silicon Valley," and more than a hundred conversations with his relatives, colleagues, rivals and even enemies. This is the story of victories and failures of a man who in 1983 enthuses that each could easily use a computer and use it to manage other devices. The book on how to start-up in parents' garage into a company Apple, Jobs and his views on censorship in the network, and to the protection of intellectual property. Before going to press, "Steve Jobs" has broken all records on the number of pre-sale on Amazon.com and then became super best sellerom and film rights to more than $ 1 million has already purchased by Sony Pictures. 09 more after the break...

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11 Top Supercars 2013

2013 will be fruitful for new items in the segment of luxury cars. Most of the new cars will debut early next year at the Detroit Auto Show and will go on sale soon, and some have already been presented to the public in Moscow and Paris Motor Show. Below are 11 of the best luxury cars 2013 model year, comparing them to speed characteristics, technical equipment and design.

BMW Coupe Series 4

Price: To Be announced

World premiere of the new items in the status of the concept will be held in January next year at the Detroit Auto Show, and the status of the production model - in March in Geneva. Based on the third series coupe, the new bigger and wider than its predecessor, was a powerful engine (options: inline six-cylinder capacity of 306 liters.. Or turbocharged four-cylinder capacity of 245 liters..) And two variants of automatic - 8-speed core and casual 7 -speed dual-clutch. 10 more after the break...

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10 Most Unusual Winter Sports

Winter - Time for action sports, which not only help to keep yourself in shape, but also enhance the mood. Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating - it's only a small part of winter activity. But there is still sailing sled, ski biking and other lesser-known but no less interesting and rewarding sports.

Ayskarting

This race card on frozen ponds. This sport can engage anyone, even a child. The main thing that the ice was strong enough. Competition ayskartingu held in Lapland.

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10 Marvelous Volcanic Plugs & Natural Monoliths

A volcanic plug, also called a volcanic neck, is a volcanic landform created when magma hardens within a vent on an active volcano. A natural monolith is a mountain or large rock formation consisting of a single massive stone. Both types of these geological structures are similar in that they are often steeply rising above the surrounding terrain. The unusual appearance and the buildings which are often located on these structures, amaze visitors and attract them to come back again.

01. Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe � France

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The Chapel of Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe is a fascinating little pilgrimage chapel perched atop a rocky needle of volcanic formation jutting dramatically high into the sky, at a place near Le Puy-en-Velay in France. 25 images and 09 more Volcanic Plugs & Natural Monoliths after the break...

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10 Terrifying Killer Fish

Ever since the movie Jaws, sharks have been well-rooted in the public consciousness � with images of mangled swimmers abounding in our thoughts. But sharks aside, there are also several kinds of horrific killer fish that prowl the Earth�s freshwater and estuarine habitats. The accounts that follow will inject your pre-existing shark phobia with a healthy dose of general terror � for it will be seen that more than merely sharks lurk deep within in the oceans and lakes, in which we blindly splash about.

10. Goliath Tiger fish

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The Goliath Tigerfish is a creature so horrific that it makes the feared Piranha look like a pet goldfish. Reaching lengths of more than six feet, and weighing up to 70 pounds, these mega-fish stalk the waterways of central Africa in packs � shredding even large prey in a matter of seconds. The mouth of this yellow-eyed monster fish is studded with giant, dagger-like canine teeth � each more than two inches long.

A number of deaths went unexplained in the Congo River, and were attributed to a mysterious spirit foe with dark powers � that is, until extreme angler Jeremy Wade pulled one of these horrific creatures from the depths of the river. 09 more after the break...

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