The stone of paradox. Opal rainbow in your hands

Opal rainbow in your hands
The stone of paradox, opal as if woven of contrasts, from the royal crown to thief amulet, from complete oblivion to the fabulous expensiveness. Perhaps, no one gem was so loved and feared of, as opal. Besides, it obtains unusual, like nothing on earth, beauty. Meanwhile, opal is a forever frozen tear of rain, holding rainbow reflection. Indeed, it is such joy and magic just to have such a thing, always changing, fickle, and illuminating the gray days with billions of colored sparks. And finally, isn’t it cool to hold a rainbow in your hand?
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Colorful cave Renmun in North Korea, county Kucan

Colorful cave Renmun in North Korea, located in the county Kucan of North Phyongan Province, is actually an underground attraction. Meanwhile, it is rare in the world of natural attraction by a variety of forms of caves. In fact, this large cave formed as a result of a long process of dissolution and corrosion layer of limestone underground water. According to scientists, this cave appeared 480 million years ago. Besides, it consists of two main branches of the caves, and more than 30 caves. And inside the cave there’s a variety of natural wonders, like a copy of the beautiful mountains and rivers.
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River ornaments Aerial photography by Andrey Ermolayev

River ornaments Aerial photography by Andrey Ermolayev
Undoubtedly, aerial photography always looks impressive and picturesque. Since we are all well aware that lens are able to see a bird’s-eye view of the world, still not everyone has the talent to capture the beautiful moments of our planet. But Moscow based photographer Andrey Ermolayev is definitely given such talent. Interestingly, in his photographs, our Earth is the body, with the vessels and veins of rivers and lakes, the folds of the mountains and canyons. These breathtaking images of river ornaments are really worth seeing.
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Adorable couple of an orphaned puppy Buttons and kitten Kitty think they’re sisters

Orphaned puppy Buttons and kitten Kitty

Little cat named Kitty found in the garden all alone. She was only one day old. Fortunately, the man who found it brought the baby to the center of rescue cats and dogs. So she was not alone, workers put it in the center of a room with a puppy named Buttons, who was born at the center, but was rejected by her mother. Since then, the two are inseparable. The veterinary nurse Sascha Taylor says the pair eat, sleep and play together. Staff at the animal home are hoping someone has enough room to adopt the loveable pair, who are now both around four weeks old.
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Unique Great Vasyugan Mire-world heritage object

The Great Vasyugan Mire-world heritage object
First of all, it is a natural phenomenon that has no analogues in the world. Besides, it is the object of UNESCO world heritage. Located in Western Siberia, between the rivers Ob and Irtysh, it is in the Tomsk, Novosibirsk and Omsk regions. In fact, wetlands area – 53 thousand square kilometers (ie marshes occupy a larger area than Slovakia, Denmark and Switzerland put together) and is constantly growing. In addition, it is home to many species of animals and birds, including such rare in our time, as reindeer, a golden eagle, white-tailed eagle, osprey, gray shrike, and peregrine falcon. As well as sable and mink, otter and wolverine. And, of course, a huge number of wild cranberries, blueberries and cloudberries.
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Green Tea benefits

Green Tea benefits
In fact, proved that regular consumption of green tea reduces the risk of developing certain types of cancer. Green tea not only reduces the risk of cancer and heart disease, but also increases the overall immunity. In addition, prevents the formation of blood clots, reduces the effects of free radicals on DNA, slowing the aging process, and prevents tooth decay. Besides, can help lose weight, improves the skin, and prevents acne. By the way, Chinese traditionally use green tea to control blood glucose levels. Also, drinking large amounts of green tea can help prevent liver disease caused by alcohol and other toxins. Meanwhile, many doctors recommend their patients with rheumatoid arthritis to drink green tea. Noteworthy, green tea helps with allergies, and helps get rid of sneezing, coughing and tears. By the way, ideal dose of green tea – a pair of cups a day.
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Vitruvian Man by Leonardo La Vinci. Labyrinths in corn fields for Halloween

Labyrinths in corn fields for Halloween
Noteworthy, one of the best mazes of 2012 has become Vitruvian Man by Leonardo La Vinci. Made on the Treinen Farm in Wisconsin, in anticipation of the harvest in the west, it starts autumn festival of mazes. Meanwhile, unusual patterns in the fields of corn are not only great fun, but also a good way for farmers to earn income from tourists. Hundreds of tourists come here to take a look at the pictures carved on the corn fields, and of course, try to go through these mazes. As a rule, the fields equipped with special elevators, give opportunity to survey the maze, just in case if a person can’t find the way out and needs help.
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