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The Atomium is an icon of Brussels built for 1958 World Fair Exposition, at a time when the belief in progress, science and modernity was immensely strong. The structure symbolises an iron crystal, magnified 165 billion times.

Spanish artist Alicia Framis was commissioned in 2005 to create an educational project based on the building’s characteristics and features as well as its history and its symbolic value. The kids sphere captures the optimism of a future enabled by technology and science, in a way that reflects the insights of the world in the 21st century.
One ball of The Atomium has been divided in separate functions: mini spheres (water molecules) suspended from the ceiling to sleep in, the floor for workshops/playground, a ‘petit club sandwich’ and washing facilitoes. Children spend a night at The Atomium marveling at the panoramic view of Brussels from its spheres; and make the most of their visit by discovering other symbolic parts of Brussels from a unique vantage point.  The desire to highlight the educational aspect of The Atomium is based on the idea that towns and cities play a major role in society today.
The Atomium is made available for pre-booked groups of primary school children aged between 6 and 12.

Top 10 Unique Places You Must Visit

1. The Door To Hell

 

This is located in Turkmenistan and is basically a crater which starting burning 35 years ago and has not stopped till date. It is 70 meters wide and was discovered in 1971. When it was found, scientists did not calculate the among of gas it held very accurately which is why it still continues to go up in flames. You may not be able to visit this but you can see it from a distance.

2. Mounth Roraima

 

This is a tabletop mountain in Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil. One can go till the top with the help of a natural ramp that was formed years ago. If you do not wish to take the staircase, you should go back and take some rock climbing lessons for a few years before returning.

3. Meteor Crater

 

This crater is located in the United States and was created over 50000 years ago. It was a huge grassland at the time and was covered with camels and wooly mammoths. Fortunately, no humans were present which is why it continues to be as unique and beautiful as it is.

4. The Great Dune of Pyla

 

The Great Dune of Pyla is massive- it is about 100 meters in terms of height, 500 meters wide and about 3 kilometer in terms of length. It is steep and has turned into a forest over the years. The Great Dune of Pyla is very famous among those who like to indulge in adventure sports especially paragliding.

5. Socotra

 

This is considered to be the weirdest and most unusual looking place on the planet. It is isolated because of which the vegetation found here is unlike anything you will ever see. One such tree is the Dragon’s Blood Tree which produces sap that is red in color. It is unnatural looking and so are the spiders and birds that reside here. If you decide to visit this place, be sure to take several photographs!

6. 83-42

 

This place is in Greenland and while it may not be beautiful, it is definitely unique. It is located at the northernmost point of the Earth and is quite tiny. It was discovered in 1998 and people found that lichens were growing in and around it. Not too many people have visited this place but you definitely should.

7. Rotorua

 

Rotorua is in New Zealand- a city which is well known for its sheer volume of geysers. Rotorua is known for its weird smell which resembles that of rotten eggs. If you decide to go to New Zealand, strap on some face masks and step into this city! The thermal wonderlands are breathtaking and once you get used to the smell, you will not be sorry that you visited!

8. Don Juan Pond

 

This pond is in Antarctica and is said to be the saltiest in the world. It is quite small and not too deep. According to studies, the water you will find in this lake will be about 18 times saltier than regular sea water.

9. Iceberg B-15

 

This is in Antarctica too and is said to be the largest iceberg in the world. It is larger than Jamaica and was formed in the year 2000.

10. Guaira Falls

 

These falls are massive and are said to be the largest in the world. About 1,700,00 cub feet of water cascades every single second- which makes for a beautiful and unique sight.

Shell-Shaped House

City Boat Trips

1. Venice Vaporetto, Italy
Although gondolas may be romantic, true Venetians speed around the city in vaporettos, or water buses. You can get in the mood of the city straight from the airport. A vaporetto will take you into the city with stops at Murano and the Lido, Venice’s beach, before dropping you off right in St. Mark’s Square. Other routes head to different parts of the city

Venice-Vaporetto-Italy

 

2. Vancouver Ferries, Canada
State-of-the-art ferries cross sparkling waters between Vancouver and the surrounding islands, passing dense deciduous forests and snowy peaks, glimpsed distantly across the water. Ferries run more frequently in summer.

Vancouver Ferries Canada

3. Staten Island Ferry, New York City
Speed past the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island as the mighty tower blocks of Manhattan cast long shadows across the surface of New York harbor. Five miles (eight kilometers) and 25 minutes later, you reach Staten Island. Get off to explore New York’s least known borough or stay on the ferry and return to Manhattan. Best of all, the trip is free!

Staten Island Ferry New York City

4. San Francisco to Sausalito Ferry, California
On the 30-minute ferry ride, you’ll see splendid views of Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz prison, Angel Island, and the San Francisco skyline. Be sure to go on a clear day: San Francisco’s famous fog often obscures the views.

San Francisco to Sausalito Ferry

5. New Orleans to Algiers Ferry, Louisiana
The stately Algiers ferry carries passengers (for free!) across the Mississippi River between the old neighborhood of Algiers Point and the rest of New Orleans.

New Orleans to Algiers Ferry Louisiana

6. Star Ferry, Hong Kong, China
Running between Hong Kong island and the Kowloon mainland, the famous Star Ferry takes only five minutes, but delivers a spectacular view of the city skyline, especially later in the day when the sun is setting.

Star Ferry Hong Kong

7.  Brisbane CityCat, Australia
The sleek, modern CityCats of Brisbane seem almost to hover above the surface of the water. Take an exhilarating ride along the Brisbane River, past Story Bridge and South Bank Parklands. CityCats are fast—for a more sedate experience and a chance to admire the city at leisure, go for an open-air City Ferry.

Brisbane CityCat Australia

8. Bosphorus Ferry, Istanbul, Turkey
The delicate minarets and ornate architecture of Istanbul are spread out before you from the deck of a Bosphorus ferry in this city that sits on the cusp of two continents. Sip tea in the open air as the ferry carries you past the most splendid sights in the city—from Ottoman palaces to the Bosphorus Bridge.

Bosphorus Ferry

9. Naples to Capri Ferry, Italy
The Bay of Naples boasts some of the most attractive coastline in the world. Take a boat ride from Naples to Capri over the azure sea and explore the famous Blue Grotto, where the cavern is naturally illuminated with blue light. Time your trip so that you can get to Capri for lunch; many restaurants have great views of Naples, which you can enjoy along with your Spaghetti Vongole and a glass of the local white wine made from grapes grown in Etna’s rich volcanic soil.

Naples to Capri Ferry

10. Mersey Ferry, Liverpool, England
The famous red-and-black ferries of Liverpool take an hour to cross the great Mersey River. Dating back to the 12th century, this is the oldest ferry service in Europe. As well as the standard ferry service, there are also tours of the Merseyside area and themed cruises for special occasions. The Beatles cruise celebrates the city’s links with the Fab Four, who all lived in the city.

Mersey Ferry

Taking boat tours is one of the most romantic ways of viewing the city’s attractions. There are some wonderful cities around the world for boating holidays like Venice, Brisbane and Mersey etc.

Fakta menarik tentang haiwan - Part 1

1. Badak air mampu berlari lebih pantas daripada manusia.
2. Ngauman singa boleh kedengaran sejauh tiga kilometer.
3. Tiram boleh mengubah jantinanya beberapa kali sepanjang hayatnya.
4. Dianggarkan 80 peratus haiwan di muka bumi adalah serangga.
5. Ratu anai-anai boleh hidup selama 500 tahun dan menghasilkan 30,000 telur setiap hari.
6. Tikus kasturi, mamalia paling kecil didunia makan empat kali lebih berat badannya dalam masa 36 jam.
7. Bahan buangan (najis) daripada seekor ayam sepanjang hayatnya boleh membekalkan tenaga elektrik yang cukup untuk menyalakan sebiji lampu mentol berkuasa 100 watt selama lima jam.
8. Ayam juga akan menghasilkan telur yang lebih besar jika hari sentiasa siang.
9. Jantina kura-kura boleh dikenalpasti berdasarkan bunyi yang dihasilkan. Kura - kura jantan mengeluarkan bunyi garau sementara betina menghasilkan bunyi yang berdesir.
10. Buaya tidak boleh menjelir dan menggerakkan lidahnya kerana organ itu melekat pada lelangit.
11. Ikan haruan dapat mengesan 27,000 jenis bau, sekali gus menjadikannya haiwan yang paling sensitif deria baunya.
12. Kanggaru yang hanya di Australia sebenarnya tidak boleh melompat jika ekornya tidak menyentuh bumi. Ekornya bertindak sebagai topang semasa haiwan itu melompat.
13. Haiwan yang paling banyak di muka bumi adalah semut. Nisbahnya adalah satu juta bagi setiap orang.
14. Tanduk atau sumbu badak bukan berasal daripada tulang-belulang tetapi terjadi daripada bulu-bulunya yang berkumpul dan mengeras.
15. Jika ikan jerung membuka mulut dalam tempoh masa yang lama, ia akan mati lemas kerana air akan masuk ke dalam mulutnya.
16. Pada tahun 1984, peladang Canada menyewakan badan lembu mereka untuk ruang iklan.
17. Cacing gergasi Australia- cacing terpanjang di dunia boleh membesar sehingga 2 meter panjang.
    
18. Semut berkomunikasi dengan menggosokkan sesungutnya.
    
19. Unta pertama kalinya dibawa ke hemisfera barat pada 1856 oleh David D.Porter, seorang anggota tentera laut US .
    
20. Gajah Afrika hamil selama 640 hari.
    
    

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