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I have always wondered why only seven structures made it in the list of Wonders of the World. Well, since it was the ancient Greeks such as Antipater of Sidon, Diodoros, and Herodotus, who wrote the list 2,500 years ago it was primarily based on what they know that, existed during their time. Mind you, this list is extraordinary. But if the Greeks only knew that there are other spectacular structures existing outside their neighboring cities and other regions, it is most definite that there will…

TOP TEN (10) HONEYMOON DESTINATIONS Honeymoons are meant to be spectacular, restful, unique and romantic. In fact, they should be experiences which memories must linger for a lifetime. It comes in diverse fun encompassing- a ski trip, a safari, a beach vacation. Hence choice of destination for honeymoon is as equally important as the honeymoon itself. Of course the choice of destination depends on so many factors, however, one key factor is the personalities of the couple. Below are the top…

The world of arts is a vast myriad of artist and their pieces trying to leave a lasting mark on the world. Of these artist there are a select few that leave that lasting mark and it is these elite that help define what art is. There are two legendary icons of art that mastered what it meant to be a great artist, each in their own way. Leonardo da Vinci and Andy Warhol are legendary in the art world and their masterpieces are one of a kind; however, when comparing the two the renaissance master…

Louis XIV was the king of France from 1643 until his death September 1st, 1715. Known as the Sun King, he ruled for 72 years, longer than any other European monarch in history (History.com). Although he was a power-driven man who believed in the divine right of kings and established the system of absolute monarchical rule that lasted for 74 years until the French revolution in 1789, he was also an avid purveyor of the arts, especially ballet. It was through his passion of dance amid the…

Best Honeymoon Destinations | Best Vacation Spots Got married, congratulations!Planning a honeymoon vacation? Wondering how to choose the perfect destination?Honeymoon vacations as you imagined it: white sands, turquoise sea and coconut trees. Snorkeling among coral, visiting nature reserves, pristine landscapes, sunsets, sunrises … and romance.Honeymoon vacation of a lifetime exotic beaches of Hawaii, through the white sands of the Maldives to the jungles of Sri Lanka … You just select…

The Admiral was assassinated on his throne that night. Other Protestant nobles were murdered as well in the Palais du Louvre and on the streets of the capital (De Thou). The massacre continued for three days. In Paris, the number of victims was estimated to be around 4,000. When the massacre spread to the provinces, the fatalities rose to over 10,000. The massacre kept…

In Sippar, Mesopotamia, there laid a temple of the sun god, Shamash. Within the courtyard of this temple, there stood a six-foot six-inch piece of Royal Art. On display for the generations of that era, and many eras after, many are able to awe in the narration of a victorious event. This art displays the triumph of Naram-Sin, and his Military, conquering the Lullabi people of Zargos mountains; habitants of Eastern Mesopotamia. In r. 2254-2218 BCE, Naram-Sin was inspired to leave an imprint of…

Theoretical analysis for HPHX's performance by using dimension analysis theory. Assumptions Steady operation conditions exist. The surface temperature of the condenser section is equal to the temperature of Refrigerant R-22. Properties The exit temperature of air, and thus the mean temperature, is not known. We evaluate the air properties at the assumed mean temperature of 42OC (will be checked later) and 1 atm as following: K= 0.02722 (W/m.K)…

I grew up in what is considered a low income family, but I’ve always wanted to go to college. Before I even understood the concept of degrees, I would tell my parents “I want to go to college for seven years!” because I thought we could just choose how long we could go to college for. As I grew up, my goals became realistic. Instead of being president, however, I now want to do something that involves helping others and educating. I would like to work in schools, preferably high school was an…

The Mona Lisa is one of the famous world-renown paintings in our era today. One reason why people say the Mona Lisa is famous is because many people are fascinated by the mysteriousness the woman in the portrait displays. I never understood why Mona Lisa why? But I did some research and I found out back in the day around the 1850’s to the 19th century the Mona Lisa was not the most famous painting in the world. Paintings made by Raphael were much more popular than any other paintings during…