Saturday, April 24, 2010

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The Below List is the Most Dangerous Predators To Humans,More deaths are reported all around the world,due to this Animals,Stay Away,Give them Better Space......

Number 10 : Polar Bear

Bears are pretty much the puppy dogs of the wild. They are so cute that most people want to pet them... and that would be their first mistake. Polar bears are the largest carnivores on land; they eat ringed seals for breakfast, but they will settle for a young walrus or beluga whale.Living in the Arctic Circle, they've certainly been known to kill humans who venture too close. Like black bears and grizzlies, it's starvation that makes them dangerous. A smack from one of their paws can rip your head clean off.

Number 9 : Elephant

Here's another animal that is perceived as peaceful and kind. What's more, elephants aren't predators. They are known to help other animals and be socially active within their group. But while they're not in an epic war against humans, they can turn on us rapidly, especially as a result of their abuse and harassment by humans.When caged or feeling the constraints of domesticated life, they can fall into a blind rage. They have been known to kill their handlers, both in zoos and shows in their native Africa and Asia, as well as stampede tourists who show up to admire them. Some zoos have ceased all contact between human beings and elephants for this reason.
Number 8 :Cape Buffalo
Also known as the African buffalo, they are some of the most dangerous animals in Africa. This is not just a big cow; it's a vicious beast that charges at humans seemingly for fun. Big game hunters cherish them for their malicious history. These animals spend their time grazing in herds (they are actually herbivores), but lone males are known to stray from the group every now and then.They see man as a predator so when faced with one, they charge at him -- 1,500 pounds and all -- and use their horns for stabbing. It is said that when wounded by a hunter, they pursue him until either the buffalo or the hunter is dead.
Number 7 : Lion
The lion is known as king of the jungle, and for good reason. Lions are at the very top of the food chain in Africa. They lounge around all day, hanging out with the family and strike when necessary. Basically a big cat, they have razor-sharp teeth and claws that can tear apart any animal, including humans. These beasts are impressive but they are not to be messed with. They are fast and lethal, and nothing you do can keep this African monster from attacking you.
Number 6 : Great White Shark
The most dangerous subspecies of the shark family, the great white is not the largest (although it is the largest predatory shark). Unlike in the movie Jaws, sharks are not bent on revenge. If they attack humans it's because they think we're fish. Whenever they sense blood in the water, they get excited and it can trigger one of their famous feeding frenzies in which they will bite everything that moves.Sharks strike no matter the time of day or the condition of the water. Hunger, territorial defense, movement, and mistaken identity are the main reasons for these attacks, which occur mostly along the coasts of North America, South Africa, and the Caribbean.
Number 5 : Box jellyfish
Jellyfish are virtually road bumps in the ecosystem. They have no brain and only serve to eat zooplankton from the world's oceans. To do so, they extend their tentacles (ranging from 10 to 60), which secrete a toxic substance. These tentacles range from a few inches to 15 feet long.The box jellyfish, also known as a sea wasp, lives off the waters of Northern Australia and is the most poisonous sea creature in the world. This translucent being patrols the beaches, basically waiting for contact with its victim. The simple act of stepping on a tentacle can signify death in four minutes (but mere contact is not always fatal).
Number 4 : Crocodile
The Crocodile Hunter you'd think this was an animal hazardous enough to inspire fear in people. It is. The North American, nile, and estuarine are the largest crocodiles and therefore the most dangerous -- especially saltwater crocs, which include humans on their list of prey (freshwater crocodiles stick to insects, fish, frogs, and other smaller creatures found near the water). Again, like most animals, they attack when they're hungry or want to defend their territory.The Australian estuarine crocodiles are cantankerous and sometimes lunge at anything that moves. Direct descendants of dinosaurs, they lie still in the water waiting for their prey. They then overpower, drown and dismember their victim, before they devour their feast.
Number 3 : Killer bees
There have been countless exploitation movies about swarms of killer bees decimating quiet towns. And they are on to something. The killer bees are the result of an experiment gone terribly wrong. Brazilian scientists wanted to breed a new species of honeybee in the 1950s, but some bees escaped and began "mating" with Brazilian honeybees. The result? The Africanized bee. While they look exactly like a regular bee and are less venomous, they travel in packs and therein lies the danger.Whenever they hear you coming with a lawnmower or trimmer, they will attack you. Even if you run away, they will chase you as far as 1,000 feet and they can continue attacking you for up to 10 hours. The species has slowly but surely crept up from South America and is now invading the southern United States.
Number 2 : Funnel-web spider
Arachnophobia is a very common fear among the population. Fortunately, spider bites are rather rare and harmless. But being attacked by a venomous spider can put an end to your life in a matter of hours. The funnel-web spider, whose body length ranges from 0.5 to 2 inches, is the most dangerous in the world.Hailing from Australia, they have massive fangs and can bite through a fingernail. The male might even enter buildings in search of a female and will become aggressive if cornered or disturbed. Redbacks are also to be avoided.
Number 1 : Asian Cobra
There's a reason why snakes have garnered such a bad rap over the years. There are about two million people who suffer from snakebites every year throughout the world. More than 50,000 of those are fatal.The Asian Cobra is technically not the reptile with the strongest venom but, along with Russell's Viper, it is the one that kills the most people annually. There are snakes in all parts of the world but it's in Sri Lanka that they are the most active.

Friday, April 23, 2010

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Incredible Interior of Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa , formerly known as Burj Dubai, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and the tallest man-made structure ever built, at 828 m (2,717 ft). Construction began on 21 September 2004, with the exterior of the structure completed on 1 October 2009. The building officially opened on 4 January 2010. The building is part of the 2 km2 (490-acre) flagship development called Downtown Burj Khalifa at the “First Interchange” along Sheikh Zayed Road, near Dubai’s main business district.
The tower’s architecture and engineering were performed by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill of Chicago. Adrian Smith, who worked with Skidmore, Owings and Merrill until 2006, was the chief architect, and Bill Baker was the chief structural engineer for the project. The primary contractor was Samsung C&T of South Korea, who also built the Taipei 101 and Petronas Twin Towers. Major subcontractors included Belgian group Besix and Arabtec from the UAE. Turner Construction Company was chosen as the construction project manager. Under UAE law, the Contractor and the Engineer of Record, Hyder Consulting, is jointly and severally liable for the performance of Burj Khalifa.
The total cost for the Burj Khalifa project was about US$1.5 billion; and for the entire new “Downtown Dubai”, US$20 billion. Mohamed Ali Alabbar, the Chairman of Emaar Properties, speaking at the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat 8th World Congress, said in March 2009 that the price of office space at Burj Khalifa had reached US$4,000 per sq ft (over US$43,000 per m2) and that the Armani Residences, also in Burj Khalifa, were selling for US$3,500 per sq ft (over US$37,500 per m2). The completion of the tower coincided with a worldwide economic slump and overbuilding, causing it to be described as “the latest … in string of monuments to architectural vacancy.”
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10 Awesome Caves Of the World

If we sit down to count the marvelous creations by God, humans would be the most prolific artifact originating from the supreme mind of the almighty. Why I say so is because designing every cell of our body to form a bigger organ and then coordination between each of them, the cycle of birth, growth and death, all come from the scientist  sitting far away in the skies. And that’s not all, he is an architect of the most wonderful universe and the beauty that surrounds us in the form of sky,stars, the moon,  high mountains, rivers, plants and so on.  Amongst such amazing gifts of God are the deep dark and amazing caves, that have always fascinated the nature lovers with their unique splendor.
So let me take you to a virtual tour of the most beautiful and astounding caves of the world who have existed since the dawn of civilization.

Harrison’s Cave


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The Harrison’s cave are said to be one of the wonders of the world because of their magnificent beauty and amazingly formed unusual stalactites and stalagmites formations. Found in the Caribbean island Barbados, it’s the only cave in the world where running water is found along with color crystal-like formations. Formed by water erosion through the limestone rock, these caves are full of large chambers, lakes, streams and waterfalls. As you may see in the pictures, they are exquisite beyond imagination.

Phong Nha Cave

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Phong Nha Cave is the largest and most beautiful cave in Vietnam and is Unesco’s World Heritage site. The cave is 7729 m long, contains 14 grottos, with a 13,969 m-long Underground River filled with abundant stalactites and stalagmites. The river has widest and prettiest sand banks, containing many fascinating rock formations of the world.

Waitomo Glowworm Cave


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Located in  North Island of New Zealand, the cave owes its name partially to  the vast  population of glowworms, botanically called the Arachnocampa luminosa that are exclusively found in New Zealand, so definitely worth a visit if you’re ever on holiday there. Around the size of an average mosquito, the hanging larvas of these glowworms emit the bright light to attract pray towards themselves. What is interesting is that the hungry larvas are said to glow brighter than the one with stomach filled. The thousand glowing larvas give a panorama of heavens at night. The blue light is actually a chemical reaction that takes place inside a special capsule in its tail.The limestone formations in the caves are said to be formed when the region was still under the ocean about 30 million years ago.

Cave of the Crystals


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This is the home of the world’s largest known crystals in Chihuahua, Mexico. It is a horseshoe-shaped cavity in limestone rock which is 10 meters wide and 30 meters long and contains giant selenite crystals even 36 ft long, 4 m in diameter and 55 tons in weight. The Naica mountain was filled with high temperature anhydrite gypsum during the volcanic activity that took place million of years ago. The magma heated the underground water dissolving all minerals and on cooling down formed huge selanite gypsum crystals over years.
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Ali Sadr Cave, Hamadan Iran


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Ali Sadr Cave is  located about 100 kilometers north of Hamadan, western Iran and is one of the most beautiful caves on the world. The 70 million years old cave contains several large, deep lakes and the stalactites formations hanging from the roof of the cave in different colors doubles its beauty. Taking the shape of cauliflowers, needles and umbrellas, in vibrant colors of red, purple, brown, green and blue, these formations on the cave floor give an exotic view. It is said that Ali-Sadr is the only yachting cave with so clear water that we can see to a depth of 5 meters even in a dim light.

Eisriesenwelt Cave


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Eisriesenwelt  is a natural limestone ice cave located in Werfen, Austria. Located within the Tennengebirga Mountains near Salzburg, the cave stretches over to 42 kms and is the largest ice cave in the world.

Lechuguilla Cave


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The fifth longest cave in the world, Lechuguilla Cave is located in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico. It is most famous for its unusual geology like the rare speleothems, rare formations with large amounts of gypsum and lemon-yellow sulfur deposits, and pristine condition. However access to the cave is limited only to the approved scientific researchers, survey and exploration teams rather than holiday makers!

Crystal Cave

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Sequoia National Park, in the U.S. state of California is home of 240 known caves. Crystal Cave is  a marble cave which is park’s second-longest at over 3.4 miles. It is in the Giant Forest region, between the Ash Mountain entrance of the park and Giant Forest. The cave is a constant 9 °C (48 °F), and only accessible by guided tour.

Yellow Dragon Cave

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The Yellow Dragon Cave is situated on the rear hill of Xixialing in West Lake tourist zone in Hangzhou City.it is actually a yard with half-artificial and half natural scenes. It is simple but very elegant with different kinds of bamboo like the white bamboo, purple bamboo, green bamboo with golden dots, square bamboo and so on.

Velebit caves of Croatia

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The Velebit Mountain is the home of a number of caves named Lukina jama, Slovacka jama, Velebita and Meduza. These caves have some of the world’s greatest subterranean spectacular vertical drops, sure to bring a shudder in the spine.  At the foot of  Lukina jama there are ponds and streams having the largest colonies of subterranean leeches.