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Fact Brooklyn Bridge Scaffolding Suffers Damage from Crane Pushed by Tugboat

The Brooklyn Bridge is seen after a crane pulled by a tug boat on the East River slammed into scaffolding beneath the Bridge on March 13, 2012 in New York, NY. According to reports, no damage was done to the structure of the bridge. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

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14 Mar 2012 07:45:00,post received 0 comments

Fact Farewell to Philippine Jeepneys

A jeepney waits for departure at Baguio (North Luzon). (Photo by Claudio Sieber/Barcroft Media)

These Filipino icons of ingenuity were originally re-crafted from abandoned US army jeeps after the second world war, and helped to establish a new system of urban transportation. Jeepneys are being phased to help ease city congestion, but the move will also cause unemployment for experienced drivers – and higher fares for commuters. (Photo by Claudio Sieber/Barcroft Media)

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30 May 2019 00:01:00,post received 0 comments

Touching “Diving into the Colors of Holi”

Jaipur, India, 2013, (Photo by Takehiko Yagi/The Guardian)

Takehiko Yagi is a rising star in Japanese photography, and his vibrant pictures of the Hindu spring festival of Holi won the Grand Prize at the fourth annual Nikkei National Geographic Photo Prize. Diving into the Colors of Holi is his first exhibition in the US, on show at Foto Care Gallery in New York until 28 September, 2016. Here: Jaipur, India, 2013, (Photo by Takehiko Yagi/The Guardian)

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23 Sep 2016 09:05:00,post received 0 comments

Educative What bonuses you can get if you plan to play slots online

The same way as their real life counterparts, online casinos try to attract new players and maintain their existing player base by offering fair games, good conditions and solid bonuses and promotions. While offline establishments have the advantage of being able to offer a free meal or drink, vouchers and other gifts to their players, online casinos have only two ways or rewarding their customers: money and free playtime.

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15 Sep 2014 13:35:00,post received 0 comments

Charming Miniature Architecture by Takanori Aiba

The Japanese art of raising bonsai trees is a beautiful way to infuse greenery into indoor spaces. But artist Takanori Aiba takes the art to a new level with his incredibly intricate series of bonsai castles. The Japanese artist carves miniature masterpieces that weave in and out of the miniature trees, creating cohesive architectural marvels that burst forth with life!

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15 Jun 2014 12:38:00,post received 0 comments

Fact Dresses last Weeks, Part 5/5

American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish, American rapper Lizzo and models Bella and Gigi Hadid had a bit of fun inside the gala on May 2, 2022. (Photo by Lizzo/Instagram)

American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish, American rapper Lizzo and models Bella and Gigi Hadid had a bit of fun inside the gala on May 2, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Lizzo/Instagram)

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09 May 2022 05:51:00,post received 0 comments

Fact Storms in the U.S

Lightning from a tornadic thunderstorm passing over Clearwater, Kansas strikes at an open field May 19, 2013. A massive storm front swept north through the central United States on Sunday, hammering the region with fist-sized hail, blinding rain and tornadoes, including a half-mile wide twister that struck near Oklahoma City. News reports said at least one person had died. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Reuters)

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21 May 2013 07:49:00,post received 0 comments

Fact Turkey's “Standing Man” Silent Protest Spreads

Turks stand in a silent protest in Kugulu Park in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, June 19, 2013. After weeks of sometimes-violent confrontation with police, Turkish protesters have found a new form of resistance: standing still and silent. The banner with an image of Turkey's founder Kemal Ataturk reads: “Which crazy person thinks they can put me in chains”. (Photo by Burhan Ozbilic/AP Photoi)

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20 Jun 2013 09:37:00,post received 0 comments