7 Wonders of Russia

1) Pillars of weathering - Butte, Mount Man-Pupu-Ner, or, as they are called, "Mansi idiots" are the pillars of weathering. This geological monument located in the Trinity-Pechersk district of Komi, in the interfluve Ichotlyagi and Pechora. This geological monument located in the Trinity-Pechersk district of Komi, in the interfluve Ichotlyagi and Pechora.

1a) This geological monument located in the Trinity-Pechersk district of Komi, in the interfluve Ichotlyagi and Pechora. 1a) This geological monument located in the Trinity-Pechersk district of Komi, in the interfluve Ichotlyagi and Pechora. The height of the pillars from 30 to 42 meters. The height of the pillars from 30 to 42 meters.

2) St. Basil's Cathedral - This is not only the main temple of the Red Square, but also a symbol of all Russia.

2a) It was built in 1555-1561 by order of Ivan the Terrible to celebrate the capture of the Kazan Khanate. Sturm Kazan began Oct. 1, 1552, the feast of the Protection of the Mother of God, so the "official" name of the temple - the temple of the Protection of the Mother of God. Sturm Kazan began Oct. 1, 1552, the feast of the Protection of the Mother of God, so the "official" name of the temple - the temple of the Protection of the Mother of God.

3) Mount Elbrus - two-headed Elbrus, the highest point of Russia and Europe, is located at the junction of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia. 3) Mount Elbrus - two-headed Elbrus, the highest point of Russia and Europe, is located at the junction of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia.

3a) Western Elbrus rises above sea level at 5642 meters, the east - at 5621 meters. Nodes are separated by a deep saddle. Nodes are separated by a deep saddle. Elbrus is located a few kilometers north of the Main Caucasian ridge and connects with the ridge-jumper. Elbrus is located a few kilometers north of the Main Caucasian ridge and connects with the ridge-jumper.

4) Mamaev Kurgan and the statue of the motherland - Title Mamaev Kurgan, the legend associated with the name of the Tatar warlord Mamaia. 4) Mamaev Kurgan and the statue of the motherland - Title Mamaev Kurgan, the legend associated with the name of the Tatar warlord Mamaia.

4a) at the top of the mound were once guard patrols. At the crest was a horseman, closely observe if there is where the danger. At the crest was a horseman, closely observe if there is where the danger. Zastava was founded by Khan Mamaev. Zastava was founded by Khan Mamaev. About a hundred picked men and most loyal soldiers were sent to them from his personal security guard service for the objection. About a hundred picked men and most loyal soldiers were sent to them from his personal security guard service for the objection. Khan Mother knew that a strong guard can control the Volga and Perevoloki and thus save you from the sudden attacks on the capital of the Khanate Sarai-Berke. Khan Mother knew that a strong guard can control the Volga and Perevoloki and thus save you from the sudden attacks on the capital of the Khanate Sarai-Berke.

5) Lake Baikal - the "Glorious sea, sacred Baikal" - and wants to tighten the unhurried motif, looking at the fresh wave of gray-haired old man, who can still surprise accustomed to the wonders of mankind. 5) Lake Baikal - the "Glorious sea, sacred Baikal" - and wants to tighten the unhurried motif, looking at the fresh wave of gray-haired old man, who can still surprise accustomed to the wonders of mankind.

5a) as the ancient world, Lake Baikal, there are about 25-30 million years. The average useful life of the lakes in the 10-15 million years old, he became a double record. The average useful life of the lakes in the 10-15 million years old, he became a double record.

6) Valley of Geysers - Kamchatka Russia is famous for a unique corner of nature - the Valley of Geysers. 6) Valley of Geysers - Kamchatka Russia is famous for a unique corner of nature - the Valley of Geysers.

6a) clouds of steam, fountains of boiling water, incredible color slopes on which jets of hot water, along with lush green grass and trees create an enchanting sight. The valley is located approximately 160 kilometers north of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The valley is located approximately 160 kilometers north of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

7) Peterhof - Not all Petersburgers like Peterhof, criticized those blinding glare, the crowds of tourists, but returned and returned to Peterhof, and guests first thing is being taken here.

7a) Peterhof was founded in 1710 as the imperial country residence, the status of the city - from 1762. The city is a monument of world architecture and the palace and park art XVIII-XIX centuries Reserve Museum "Peterhof". The city is a monument of world architecture and the palace and park art eighteenth-century century museum Reserve Peterhof. Town since 2005. Town since 2005.

Giant Coconut Crab

The coconut crab, Birgus latro, is the largest land-living arthropod in the world, and is probably at the upper limit of how big terrestrial animals with exoskeletons can become in today’s atmosphere. The species inhabits the coastal forest regions of many Indo-Pacific islands, although localized extinction has occurred where the crab is sympatric with man. Generally nocturnal, they remain hidden during the day and emerge only on some nights to forage. Their body is divided into four regions; the cephalic lobe, forepart, trunk, and opisthosoma. It is a highly apomorphic hermit crab and is known for its ability to crack coconuts with its strong pincers to eat the contents. It is the only species of the genus Birgus.

It is also called the robber crab or palm thief, because some coconut crabs are rumored to steal shiny items such as pots and silverware from houses and tents. Another name is terrestrial hermit crab, due to the use of shells by the young animals; however, there are other terrestrial hermit crabs which do not get rid of the shell even as adults. These—typically in the closely related genus Coenobita—are the animals usually called “terrestrial hermit crab”; given the close relationship between Coenobita and Birgus, the term would generally refer to any member of the family Coenobitidae.

The coconut crab also has a range of local names, for example, unga or kaveu in the Cook Islands, and ayuyu in the Marianas where it is sometimes associated with taotaomo’na because of the traditional belief that ancestral spirits can return in the form of animals such as ayuyu.

House that always faces Sun

Its surprising that there?s so little information available about this house as it seems to be such a piece of engineering brilliance and a building which, when designed, was way ahead of its time. it was built and lived in by an italian ship engineer by the name of angelo invernizzi (along with assistance from architect ettore fagiuoli) between the years of 1929 & 1935 and can still be found in marcellise, italy. have a look and see if you can work out the unique feature. more pix and text after the jump.

The top half of the building rotates around the centre of the circluar track on which it rests (which happens to form the roof of the lower, static half of the building), much like the hands of a clock. invernizzi was intent on designing a house whose main windows would always be facing the sun, so he came up with the idea you see here. the ?tower? which forms the pivot is 43 metres tall and the power needed to move the structure is generated by 2 motors (3 horsepower in total): a full revolution of the 1?500ton building would take just over 9hrs, travelling at a speed of 4mm per second, unless of course the rotation was delibrately slowed.

The house is called ?il girasole? ? the sunflower ? and, while not the best quality, some plans of its development can be seen below. ,

Below is the house on google maps

Recycled House

This house is made out of recycled shipping containers. Building a home that is inexpensive and unique in same time is real challenge today. A perfect example how home can be built with less money is this house which is designed by architects Claire Helene Drouin and Jean Marie Sanchez. More pix after the jump.

The entire house is built with 15 recycled shipping containers. After it is finished, you would never notice that it is built from containers and it has a very fashionable design. This home is built in Marseille, France where you can find a plenty of shipping containers that are waiting to be recycled and used again. Maybe the coolest fact is that this home is pretty mobile and it could be eventually relocated to another place.

Crazy Animal

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Unreal Luck (Unbelievable)

The Tallest Girl From Thailand

Towering head and shoulders above her parents, this giant teenager is the tallest in the world at a whopping 6ft 10 in and she could still be growing. Weighing in at 20.5 stone, Malee Duangdee from eastern Thailand knew she was different from a young age, growing much faster than her school friends. Her height brought the 19-year-old problems while she was at school and she suffered from bullies and has memories of a lifetime of loneliness. She said: 'I used to feel like a freak, schoolchildren used to bully me and call me names. But since leaving school I've tried to feel more comfortable with who I am. I've got used to life on my own, but it's hard.'

As a result of her tumour, Malee has lost her sight. 'I've been tall for as long as I can remember and taking medication is part of my daily life.

'But as I've got older my eyesight has got worse and it's really difficult for me to get around.'

Her mother said that they try to do their best by their daughter, but they struggle financially: 'The injections have really helped to control her growth but they are expensive.

Most of her time is now spent with her family, particularly her three-year-old sister, Daoruang.

'I help my mother around the house and cook meals. I don't do much.

'I've never had a boyfriend. I don't think marriage is possible for someone like me, I'm just too different.

Malee was officially recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest girl in January 2009 knocking Brazilian Elisany Silva off the top spot. She was just 6ft 9in tall.