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Challenge to Geometry

webmaster — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:54:40 +1000

Here's a puzzling new discovery:

Recently a professor in MIT has put a new theory on right-angled triangles that has challenged some accepted norms in Geometry. This theory, Prof. John Mentriffe says, will revolutionize area in mathematics that deals with calculation of motion objects in space and design of the Universe.

7 of the coolest fire stations on earth

webmaster — Sat, 31 May 2008 22:50:16 +1000

1. vitra fire station, germany

architects: zaha hadid

completed: 1993

current status: inactive

this aesthetically stunning fire station was designed in order to serve the vitra furniture manufacturing complex in weil am rhein due to all surrounding fire stations being out of range. this was rectified years later, disappointingly resulting in the station being used to showcase the company’s chair collection.

10 Most Amazing Temples in the World

webmaster — Sat, 31 May 2008 22:42:59 +1000

More than a quarter of all people in the world belong to Eastern religions,
which include Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Taoism. These people worship in
temples, which are architecturally as diverse as the religions are different
from each other. From the ancient ruins of Ankor Wat to the distinctly modern
Wat Rong Khun, there are hundreds if not thousands of amazing temples in the
world.

7 amazing holes on Earth

webmaster — Sat, 31 May 2008 22:27:42 +1000

mirny diamond mine, siberia

i’m pretty sure most people have seen this one. it’s an absolute beast and
holds the title of largest open diamond mine in the world. at 525 metres deep
with a top diameter of 1200 metres there’s even a no-fly zone above the hole due
to a few helicopters being sucked in.

the red arrow in the photo below is pointing to a huge truck.

Believe it or not!

webmaster — Sat, 31 May 2008 21:00:10 +1000

Black ones are shadows, white ones are the real camels... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The snap has been taken from top.........