Amazing Facts About Koalas

Amazing Facts About KoalasScientific Name: Phascolarctos cinereus1. Koalas are nocturnal (night active) and arboreal (tree dwelling). They are usually seen during the day while they are asleep or resting.2. Koalas have grey and white fur . Their feet are adapted for tree-climbing with thumbs on all four feet and sharp claws. Females have a backward-facing pouch.3. Koalas are herbivores and only eat eucalypt leaves. Koalas are only found in areas...

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12 TIPS FOR HEALTHY LIVING

12 TIPS FOR HEALTHY LIVINGOur lifestyle can have a big impact on how we feel.  When we don’t take care of ourselves, we can experience a number of problems, including sleep difficulties, fatigue, low energy, trouble concentrating, and increased tension and stress.  These problems can leave us vulnerable to anxiety.  Making healthy choices will help you feel better.  Remember, the goal of developing a healthy lifestyle is not to...

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Tallest monolithic sculpture of the world-Gomateshwara Statue

Tallest monolithic sculpture of the world-Gomateshwara StatueShravanabelagola is a city located in the Hassan district, 158 km from Banguluru. The statue of Gommateshvara Bahubali at Sravanabelagola is one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Jainism, one that reached a peak in architectural and sculptural activity under the patronage of Western Ganga Dynasty of Talakad. Chandragupta is said to have died here in 298 BC after he became...

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Hagia Sophia -Holy Wisdom

Hagia Sophia -Holy WisdomThe Byzantine church of Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom) in Constantinople [modern Istanbul, Turkey] ranks as one of the greatest architectural achievements of all time.  Built in the short span  of five years, 532 to 537, the church is remarkable for the design of its  immense dome and the magnificence of its richly appointed interior.  The Emperor Justinian commissioned Hagia Sophia to replace an earlier church...

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50 FACTS ABOUT THE LEANING TOWER OF PISA

50 FACTS ABOUT THE LEANING TOWER OF PISA1. Construction of Tower began in 1173 under supervision of architect Bonanno Pisano.2. Bell tower was built as manifestation of city’s pride and was meant to reflect rich city of Pisa.3. Work on Tower ceased in 1178 for reasons unknown; studies have shown that soil on which Tower was built would not have been able to withstand more construction at that time.4. Construction began again, but ceased in 1278.5....

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Interesting Facts About Typewriters

Interesting Facts About TypewritersOne of the first typewriters to allow typists to see work in progress was invented in 1855 by Giuseppe Ravizza.  In 1861 a Brazilian priest made a typewriter from wood and knives and was awarded a gold medal for his invention by the Brazilian emperor.  Controversially, many people consider Father de Azevedo to be the real inventor of the typewriter.  Peter Mitterhofer's creation, in 1864, was the...

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The Roman Colosseum

The Roman ColosseumThe Colosseum or Roman Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.Occupying a site just east of the Roman Forum, its construction started between 70...

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Neuschwanstein Castle [Fussen Germay]

Neuschwanstein Castle [Fussen Germay]The mentally unstable King Ludwig II of Bavaria had a fascination with the Middle Ages and the music of Richard Wagner, and these interests were combined in the construction of Neuschwanstein, a mock castle in the Bavarian Alps. Ludwig’s obsession with a mythical past was given extra impetus after Bavaria’s defeat in the 1866 war with Prussia: Bavaria was absorbed into a Prussia-dominated Germany and was no longer...

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The World’s First And Only Tilting Bridge-The Gateshead Millennium Bridge

The World’s First And Only Tilting Bridge-The Gateshead Millennium BridgeInteractive, multi-dimensional effects help pedestrians find their way The Gateshead Millennium Bridge (top), the world’s first and only tilting bridge, features colorful light shows from sunset to 1 am daily . In the Clink Street Bridge tunnel , strands of iColor Flex MX create complex, fireworks-like effects that react to changes in pedestrian activity.  The Gateshead...

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Amazing Bat Facts

Amazing Bat FactsBats are beneficial. They eat insects and pollinate plants and play an important role in keeping ecosystems healthy and in balance. Many myths are associated with bats, such as the saying “blind as a bat.”  This isn’t true. Bats  can see quite well. Another myth is that bats  get caught in people’s hair. They don’t.  Nor are bats destructive pests like rats and mice. In fact, a colony of bats could cut down...

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FUN FACTS ABOUT THE EIFFEL TOWER

FUN FACTS ABOUT THE EIFFEL TOWER1. From the ground to the second floor: 5 (one in the East pillar, one in the West pillar, one in the North pillar, one private elevator in the South pillar for the “Jules Verne” restaurant and one goods elevator in the South pillar). From the second floor to the top: two sets of two duo lifts.It towers over the Paris skyline and is one of the most recognized monuments in the world. The Eiffel Tower has a storied...

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Mont St Michel France

Mont St Michel FranceMont Saint Michel is located on the border between lower Normandy and Brittany in northern France. The mountain is situated approximately one kilometer off the Normandy’s north coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River, near Avranches.Mont-Saint-Michel stands in a bay with breathtaking scenery and ecosystems. It is a spot of unmatched beauty that features twice in Unesco’s list of world heritage sites (1979). This outstanding...

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Ring of Life - The Amazing Metal Structure In Fushun, China

Ring of Life - The Amazing Metal Structure In Fushun, ChinaAlso under construction near Fushun, China, is Shenfu New Town- an entire city designed and master planned by the Goddard Group in concert with the local government and development agencies. Wrapped around two massive lakes, at the heart of the city is the “Circle of Life” – a 100-meter stainless steel ring that serves as the city’s icon.A new landmark is taking shape in the north-eastern...

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