Beautiful and Mysterious Nebra Sky Disk

This mysterious Sky Disk decorates the archaeological State Museum of Prehistory, founded in Naumburg in 1819. In 1825 the museum moved to Halle, Germany. According to scientists, The Nebra Sky Disk dates back to the early Bronze Age. In fact, it was an astronomical instrument, the world’s oldest known. Noteworthy, the museum exhibits 15 million items.
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White cat looks surprised and sad with his black brows. Sam cat with brows

Sam cat with brows
The list of cats – Internet stars seems endless. There was a cat General, the world’s most skeptical cat, two-face cat, etc. But this time the next sensation on the Internet has become the cat with eyebrows. Yes, with two black eyebrows that give his face cute expression. The abandoned cat, found on the street, he got this name – Sam after Andy Warhol’s cats. Born on 26th March 2012, Sam has become famous thanks to the Internet. In particular, one-year-old Sam has his own website, not to mention social sites. The owners created the website not only to share the image of cute Sam with the world. In fact, they want to help out other animals who did not have the fortune, like Sam did, of being adopted. According to the owners, a portion of all the proceeds from this site will go charity. Particularly, towards benefiting Empty Cages Collective, an organization in Brooklyn, NY which rescues urban animals.
So, meet beautiful pet – cat Sam, another star of the Internet.
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Named by British naturalist and ornithologist John Gould in memory of his wife, art history photo. Finch Lady Gould history

Finch Lady Gould history
In fact, John Gould called this beautiful bird Finch “Lady Gould” in memory of his wife. British naturalist and ornithologist, John Gould (September 14, 1804 — February 3, 1881) discovered this species of bird – Gouldian Finch during his journey to Australia. It was in 1838 and 1840. Then, made his scientific description in 1844. John Gould named this beautiful rainbow bird Finch Lady Gould in memory of his beloved wife Elizabeth Gould. She accompanied him during these trips, and shortly thereafter died, at the age of 37.
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Photo by Jay Janner from Austin, Texas – Adorable mini pig Fergus, three-month-old micro mini pig

Adorable mini pig Fergus
Family dog Roxy and Fergus, three-month-old micro mini pig, comfortably live in a usual American apartment in Austin, Texas. Fergus is very friendly and no wonder he makes a good company for all family members, including family dog, Labrador Roxy. According to 11-year-old Raleigh Hager, she was happy to receive Fergus from her parents. And now she takes good care of her adorable tiny pig. Just look at the photographs taken by Jay Janner from Austin, Texas.
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Selected in 1978 by the German company Kordes Rosen, Bicolor rose Osiria

Bicolor rose Osiria
The German company “Kordes Rosen” selected an amazingly beautiful bicolor rose under the name Osiria in 1978. The company has created the whole World of roses of various colors, also with variety of forms. Osiria’s main feature is the original color hue. In particular, velvet petals inside are dark red, and silvery-white on the outside. Besides, the beautiful flower has a strong aroma.
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Beautiful patterns of Exotic gemstone Charoite – rare and exotic gem, found in Siberia, Russia

Exotic gemstone Charoite
One of the most rare and exotic gemstones on the Earth, and the only field in the world is located in the outskirts of Yakutsk, Irkutsk oblast, Siberia – in the watershed of the rivers Chara and Tocco. Besides, the discovery itself reveals a remarkable story. The discoverer of this rare stone Russian geologist Yuri Gavrilovich Rogov was on a business trip in Paris. There he entered the Mineralogical Museum of the Louvre, that claimed to have a complete collection of all minerals of the world. Rogov showed a plate of the purple rocks, asked to define the mineral. The Museum staff had to admit that this mineral is unknown for them, and offered to buy the sample. But the geologist refused.
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Behind the wave. Paintings of sea sand and shells by Svetlana Ivanchenko, Crimea born artist of applied art

Paintings of sea sand and shells by Svetlana Ivanchenko
These beautiful portraits, seascapes, images of birds and animals – painted by a talented and creative artist Svetlana Ivanchenko. She uses only natural materials in her art works – sand and seashells of different shades and colors. In fact, the artist used the techniques of mosaic creating these paintings. Born and raised in Yalta, Svetlana studied at the Yalta Art School, then graduated from Glukhovsky Pedagogical Institute, specialized in Fine Arts. She is living in Dnepropetrovsk now, and her works are in private collections in Ukraine, Russia, Germany and Israel.
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Latvian millionaire ‘s dream come true. Project of paradise on Earth by CIRIS

Project of paradise on Earth by CIRIS
Undoubtedly, here dominates nature. And not a man. Latvian millionaire CIRIS is the author of a fantastic project, called Sinotrans – Town of the Sun. First, he bought 3000 ha of forest in the hilly area, and built the ecologically clean village. Originally, the idea of the village came to him when he realized the desire to live in nature. In particular, a facilitated, picturesque place with forest and pond close to the house. Amatciems is the result of this idea and now home for CIRIS, his children, friends and other people who share the same views regarding to the place of residence.
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Heroic Siberian Husky Balto

Heroic Siberian Husky Balto
Born in 1919, in Nome, Alaska, a puppy of Siberian Husky, got the name Balto, after the Sami explorer Samuel Balto. Then, hardly anyone knew that this dog would help children in two years, and people would remember the courageous deed for decades.
In 1925, a diphtheria epidemic broke out in Nenana. The locals needed the vaccine which was in Anchorage, more than 1500 km away. The frozen engine of the only aircraft would not start, as the frost was about −23 °F (-31° C) with strong winds. And the only who managed to deliver the vaccine became the brave dog Balto. Unfortunately, in 1933, Balto died. Later, his stuffed body became an exposition in the Cleveland Museum. Besides, a statue of Balto, sculpted by Frederick Roth, appeared in New York City’s Central Park on December 17, 1925.
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