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Written by LexLuther
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Saturday, 16 May 2009 15:19 |
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 The Great Wall of China is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in northern China, built, rebuilt, and maintained between the 5th century BC and the 16th century to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire from Xiongnu attacks during various successive dynasties.
Since the 5th century BC, several walls have been built that were referred to as the Great Wall. One of the most famous is the wall built between 220–206 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Little of that wall remains; it lay farther north than the current wall, which was built during the Ming Dynasty.
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Written by LexLuther
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Tuesday, 12 May 2009 13:58 |
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The land of the Dogon people is one of the most breathtaking regions in Africa. A trek here can last anywhere between two and 10 days, and takes in the soaring cliffs of the Bandiegara ercarpment inland with old abandoned cliff dwellings. |
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Written by LexLuther
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Friday, 15 May 2009 17:44 |
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When: Early January Where: New Orleans Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) in New Orleans, Louisiana, is one of the most famous Carnival celebrations in the world. The New Orleans Carnival season, with roots in preparing for the start of the Catholic season of Lent, starts on Twelfth Night (January 6). It is a season of parades, balls (some of them masquerade balls), and king cake parties. It has traditionally been part of the winter social season, at one time closely related to "coming out" parties for young women at débutante balls. |
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Written by LexLuther
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Tuesday, 12 May 2009 12:43 |
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Think about it: your dog has only seen the house from a viewpoint from 6" to 2' high (15 to 60 cm for all you metric fans). It's never seen the tops of counters, what you keep on your desk, the tops of shelves, etc. Try looking at things from its point of view, too. |
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Written by LexLuther
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Saturday, 16 May 2009 15:15 |
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The Giza Necropolis stands on the Giza Plateau, on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. This complex of ancient monuments, including the Great Pyramids, is located some 8 km (5 mi) inland into the desert from the old town of Giza on the Nile, some 25 km (15 mi) southwest of Cairo city centre. On e of the monuments, the Great Pyramid of Giza, is the only remaining monument of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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