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In 2008, UNESCO dubbed China’s Hakka Houses as an official World Heritage Site, noting the historic, cultural and architectural value of these amazing structures. Constructed from the 12th century up through the 20th, these buildings housed up to 800 people each, a city within a city that provided it’s inhabitants with safety, shelter and community. Also known as Fujian Tulou, there are 20,000 of these structures across the Fujian province of China, a large section of coastal China across the sea from Taiwan. The Fujian Tolou are an important part of this province’s history, as these buildings were designed to protect their inhabitants from roaming bandits and warlords. The typical tulou is a three to five story structure comprised of a thick earthen wall (up to six feet thick in most cases) with a single entrance that was protected by a 4″ thick solid wooden door and an iron gate. At the roof level, the tulou were dotted with gun holes to ward off attacking intruders...
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You know that some girls are obsessed with their nails but this is even more interesting. Finger Nail Art has become a fascinating task for most women all over the world to make their fingers and nails look attractive. Many people consider having great looking nails very special and appealing. It is a great pleasure to look at beautiful manicured nails. Attractive and long nails look stylish and sophisticated. Check out very creative finger nail art!!!
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I never thought I'd actually see a pigs fly, but I guess anything's possible! Fairgoers in Melbourne, Australia have been seeing pigs fly for the past nine years during the annual Royal Melbourne Show that takes place in September. During the exhibition, pigs compete in races and diving contests to see who is top pig. Unfortunately, each pig only competes for one season, so this is definitely her time to shine...
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, also known as Ferrari Experience, is an upcoming theme park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. It is the first theme park designed around the Ferrari brand and will feature a racetrack, theater complex, miscellaneous driving activities, and three thrill rides. Thetheme park will open its doors in 2010. The Ferrari theme park will be covered with its red roof which had been inspired by the classic double curve side profile of the Ferrari GT body. The theme park covers a surface area of 200,000 meter square, which is equally 2.15 million square feet and measuring an astonishing 66 meters or 217 feet in diameter...
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Tamandua (Tamandua tetradactyla) is a smaller specie of anteaters and are the closest related to sloths and armadillos. Owners say that the Tamandua are the ‘perfect’ anteaters; just the right size, and just the right amount of attitude. By looking at the pictures it seems they know how special they look, and don't mind posing in sweaters and other handmade clothes. According to owners they know how to open windows, drawers, cabinets and containers and they respond to their name. The downside to owning this pet is that they like tearing things up and will use their long claws on almost anything, including your furniture. They also need to follow a very strict and diet. And lastly they come with a hefty price tag of approximately $4500. Tamanduas are very loving, but just like cats, they tend to "let you" love them...
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