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History is full of human endeavors to use their creativity and resources to build numerous buildings and masterpieces of architecture which stood tall in the test of times. Here we have listed Top 15 wonders of the world which attracts millions of tourists from around the world to appreciate their beauty and technical soundness.

1. Taj Mahal, Agra, India:

Taj Mahal is a symbol of love, being built by a Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife. This beautiful mausoleum was built between 1632-1653, using the precious materials as white marble. It is also known as “a teardrop on the cheek of eternity”.

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2. Great Wall Of China, China:

To protect the citizens from constant attacks by Xiongnu tribes people and kings of china have built the portion of the walls. Later most portions of the wall were rebuilt by Ming Dynasty. Great wall of china is more than 8,851 kilometer long which is a wonder in itself.

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3. Petra, Jordan:

One of the most treasured tourist attraction in Jordan is Petra which is also known as “rose red city, half as old as time”. Petra was the ancient capital of the Nabataean kingdom. Later it became a significant crossroads for the silk and spice routes that linked China, India and southern Arabia with Egypt, Greece and Rome.

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If you are fit, having good gear, and properly planning,  you can make an adventurous travel.

When we see adventure travel pamphlets they look so much attractive with pictures of smiling travelers trekking in Nepal, hiking up in Greece, rafting the Amazon, or mountain cycling in Utah. But adventure travel covers an extensive scope of activity and skill levels. Not each trip is suitable for each tourist.

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Unluckily, many adventure travel outfitters do not assess travelers deeply. They may book trips for people who do not have an endurance and good condition to actively take part in the activities. This may not be a trouble on an easy adventure tour where there’s a “sag wagon” for those who can not hike or bike all the way. In such trips each night travelers take a long rest at a hotel. It does not matter during a tour where groups can go in different directions concordant to different levels of effort.

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The Colossus of Rhodes

by HenryAugust 20, 2009 Historical places

Here is another wonder is waiting for you. This wonder just survive only 56 year after its completion. Beside this colossus of Rhodes has its share in world’s wonders.

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The Statue of Zeus at Olympia

by Q. AB.August 15, 2009 Historical places

The Statue of Zeus include in the seven wonders of the world. This is the statue of god in whose honor 1st ever-Olympic games were held in the history of mankind.

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Top Ten Interesting Abandoned Places

by Q. AB.June 18, 2009 Historical places

Well there are factors that lead the populated towns or cities to become ghost cities or abandoned places for humans.This topic really interesting for me that’s why I listed my top 10 most interesting abandoned places on the planet hope to bring some real facts about the ghost cities which are totally fictional for other people. So here are the 10 most abandoned places of earth.

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Top 10 Magnificent Monasteries Of The World

by mudassirJune 13, 2009 Historical places

Monasteries are not simply holy spots; these are the places also taken as most rich architectural masterpieces present on our earth. Though all monasteries are worth-seeing and mysterious in their unique perspective but some of them are more distinguished from others.

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The Monasteries of Meteora, Greece

by Q. AB.May 24, 2009 Holiday Destinations

There are so many beautiful monasteries around the world. But these six monasteries located in Greece that I am going to tell are the most unique ones. These monasteries are build on natural rock pillar on the edge of the Pindus Mountains in central Greece, these six spectacular Monasteries are known as “Monasteries of Meteora” means floating in the air.

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True Meanings of Life

by R MAKFebruary 14, 2009 Really Interesting

Before we can tackle meaning, we’ve got to know what meaning is. Meaning is an intention, aim, or design. When we say we want to know what life means, we are really saying we want to know what it’s for. What purpose does it serve? Well, the primary feature of life is intelligence. By intelligence we mean purposeful activity. We make decisions and do things. Parameciums make decisions and do things. Rocks do not make decisions, although they can chip a tooth. If we knew why we have intelligence, we would be a great deal closer to understanding why we do anything, including exist. To understand intelligence, we must understand the mind.

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600 Facts Nobody Cares About (A Useless List)

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Your Who’s Who Nomination: Scam Emails

by R MAKOctober 8, 2008 Really Interesting

Spammers and Con Artists are getting more and more shrewd in their methods and designs. We have all seen the Nigerian Email Scam, but this one is brand new. The con artist is after the personal information and probably is trying to fish some big ones in it’s net. Following is the email I received tonight.

The Subject of Email is Your Who’s Who Nomination

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