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Fact Monks photos by Ken Hermann

Jamvang Sangpo 19 years old

"Thought for today" - Kopan Monastery, April 2011
The life as a monk is not one long struggle against oneself, a life of repentence and wishful thinking a partial or stunted life. It is full of rich and brings an inner tranquility comfort that far surpasses any other kind of comfort. I have known before or since..

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Fact World's Biggest Yacht “Eclipse”Berthed in New York City

The Eclipse, reported to be the largest private yacht in the world, is viewed docked at a pier in New York on February 19, 2013 in New York City. The boat, which measures 557ft in length and is estimated to cost 1.5 billion US dollars, is owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and arrived into New York on Wednesday. (Photo by Spencer Platt)

“Eclipse is a luxury motor yacht constructed by Blohm + Voss in Hamburg, Germany. Its exterior and interior were designed by Terence Disdale Design and its naval architect was Francis Design. The yacht was delivered to Russian businessman Roman Abramovich on 9 December 2010”. – Wikipedia

Photo: The Eclipse, reported to be the largest private yacht in the world, is viewed docked at a pier in New York on February 19, 2013 in New York City. The boat, which measures 557ft in length and is estimated to cost 1.5 billion US dollars, is owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and arrived into New York on Wednesday. (Photo by Spencer Platt)

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Fact Happy New Year!

Santa in sleigh. (Photo by Michel Tcherevkoff/Getty Images)

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018!

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31 Dec 2017 10:13:00,post received 0 comments

Fact Venezuelan Poodle Moth

The Venezuelan Poodle Moth is a possible new species of moth discovered in 2009 by Dr. Arthur Anker of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in the Gran Sabana region of Venezuela. It bears similarities to the Diaphora mendica, the Muslin Moth, but most likely belongs to the lepidopteran family Artace.

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13 Jan 2013 12:48:00,post received 0 comments

Wow African Car Made from Woven Raffia Palm

This car from Nigeria is made from woven raffia palm cane and sports no nav system, no airbags

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14 Jan 2013 13:52:00,post received 0 comments

Charming Cambodian Trees by Clement Briend

Back in September, French photographer Clement Briend projected giant gargoyle heads on to trees at Parc de Saint-Cloud near Paris. The installation was part of European Heritage Days 2012.