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Conspiracy theories about the Bermuda Triangle

30Nov

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Sci-Tech

Conspiracy theories about the Bermuda Triangle

Undoubtedly the most famous and researched mystery of the world is Bermuda Triangle. Scientists has discovered a lot of logical reasons of deaths and disappearances. But main question is still there...…why??? The Bermuda Triangle is one of those strange phenomenon that everyone seems to know about, but no one knows the truth behind it. It’s kind of like Area 51. The Bermuda Triangle, also known as Devil’s Triangle, is located in the Atlantic Ocean, between Miami, Bermuda and Puerto Rico. This is the place where annually 4 planes and 20 ships get missing under mysterious circumstances. So far no-one has logical answers on such incidents. It started in 1945 when 5 American army planes and 14 people get missing at this point. Last words from one of the pilot were "We are entering whit...

Hsuehshan Tunnel: Another marvelous thing in Yilan

28Nov

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Global

Hsuehshan Tunnel: Another marvelous thing in Yilan

Hsuehshan Tunnel, the fifth longest and well crafted tunnel in Asia. It is another example of how civil engineering helps people as well as preserves nature. Yilan is the most exotic place in Taiwan country. People visits the town in their vacations and leisure time. It has beautiful scenic beauty, appealing beaches, restaurants, etc. It took 30 minutes drive from main Taipei to Yilan Country. But when flow of traffic increases due to any holiday or event. Estimated time can be 1 hour to 2 hours as well. To tackle this situation, Government of Taiwan built this amazing tunnel in the Northeast side of Yilan. That saves around 50 to 120 minutes of traffic and rush. The Hsuehshan Tunnel or “Snow Mountain” tunnel, is the longest tunnel in Taiwan, locat...

Prestegious Photography awards in the World

26Nov

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Showbiz

Prestegious Photography awards in the World

In a world where a picture worth more than moment, Photography awards serves a great deal out of it. These awards boosts morale as well as broaden the exposure of photographers. Awards are like a perfect reward to the hard work. It boosts the morale as well as it validates your creativity and dedication. Now world is very fond of social media and pictures. Any announcement or news depends on the power of good picture or post. Photojournalism surpasses contemporary journalism long time ago. To celebrate this, world offers few prestigious photography awards to the best photographer. Amazing contests held each year. Professional, semi professional, even amateurs photographers from allover the world participates in them. Without any biasness and favoritism, winner's selected. Jury believe...

Temple of Adonis, Symbol of Beauty and desire turns into ruins

24Nov

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Culture

Temple of Adonis, Symbol of Beauty and desire turns into ruins

Temple of Adonis turns into ruins due to civil war and time. Once a symbol of power in Lebanon now disguises the rich and colorful history of the country. FARQA, LEBANON - Around a drive of an hour from Beirut, you can find ruins of a building formally known as Temple of Adonis. It is situated at the altitude of 1500 meters from sea level. It is said that temple was built in 3rd century AD or CE 43-44. Temple was originally built by Romans and it was the symbol of safety at that time. They believed that Romans used Faqra as a signal post to communicate via fire signals over the Lebanese mountains from the coast to Baalbek or Heliopolis. Nobody knows the exact time of its construction and purpose. Its façade has six Corinthian columns and the sanctuary partially built into the ...

Kakure Kirishitan, The “Hidden Christians” of Japan

19Nov

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Culture

Kakure Kirishitan, The “Hidden Christians” of Japan

Kakure Kirishitan, also known as Hidden Christians of Japan are slowly fading away. After decades of ban and persecution new generation is not ready to carry old traditions. IKITSUKI ISLAND, NAGSAKI - World is full of eerie surprises. One of them is Kakure Kirishitan or ''Secret Society of Catholic Christians'' in Japan. They came into being when Christians were forced to leave their religion or leave the country in 17th Century. In 1614, Military Government of Japan imposed a ban on Christianity. Tokugawa Bakufu (Military Government that ruled Japan from 1604 to 1867, also known as the Tokugawa Shogunate) outlawed Christianity, tearing down churches, and expelling the missionaries who taught it. Japanese Christians exiled to remote islands, tortured, martyred, or forced to comm...