Artifacts in the Museum of Islam Art in Doha

The museum located in the Doha and designed by architect I. M. Pei., Houses a collection of works gathered since the late 1980s, including manuscripts, textiles and ceramics. It is one of the world’s most complete collections of Islamic artifacts. ID:1554452 +add to lightbox BUY 01/09 Caption The museum located in the Doha was designed by architect I. M. Pei.,...

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Top 10 Myths About The Middle Ages

The Middle Ages spanned roughly from the 5th century to the 16th century – a total of 1,100 years. During the time following the Middle Ages (which is often referred to as the Enlightenment), the previous millennium was criticized and condemned – just as we now condemn the actions of some during the Victorian Period (sexual prudishness for example). Many of the writers of the newly invented Protestant movement harshly attacked the Middle...

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Gunners news: Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa

Cazorla leaves it late to ease pressure on Wenger The Spaniard had given the Gunners an early lead before Andreas Weimann levelled on 68 minutes, but popped up again to score a late winner with just minutes remaining  The visitors, meanwhile, were still without skipper Ron Vlaar but welcomed Gabriel Agbonlahor back into the line-up as a left winger.From the off, it was all Arsenal. The hosts controlled possession with palpable ease...

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Weekend Diversion: Triangles, a Puzzle, and Beauty

Sierpinski pyramid by Solkoll “Arithmetic! Algebra! Geometry! Grandiose trinity! Luminous triangle! Whoever has not known you is without sense!” -Comte de Lautréamont When you think about it, it’s amazing that our physical Universe makes sense at all. The fact that we can observe what’s happening, determine the laws that govern it, and predict what will happen under the same or similar circumstances is the most remarkable power that...

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Canyon de Fer Troyes in Madagascar

Trois de Fer - one of the most exciting attractions in La Reunion, a French island, which lies about 650 kilometers from the east coast of Madagascar near Mauritius. This majestic canyon depth of 300 meters between two huge rocks, and along its bottom river flows Bras de Cavern. Gorge Trois de Fer is divided two parts - a large crater, six waterfalls, as well as the narrow part of the canyon at the exit of the gorge. The river originates...

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Free fall from the stratosphere

Felix Baumgartner - skydiver and BASE jumper from Austria went on a specially designed balloon to a height of nearly 36 miles and took a step into the void! He has already glorified by numerous colorful BASE jumping. He jumped from the statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro, the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur and a skyscraper in Taipei, 101 storeys high. He also became the first man to cross the English Channel in freefall with wings made...

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