September 02, 2010 under Travel

Now a days, protecting the environment from the global warming outcomes is gaining a wide acceptance and that countless people around the world have started to take measures by going green. Using solar power, recycling wastes, and using green items are some of these steps. But, as change in just few people does not bring a drastic change, many nations are awakening and have already efforts to stop those activities that are harmful for the environment. Listed below is the list of top 10 greenest nations on the planet that have discovered some methods to alleviate carbon as well as sulfur release in the atmosphere. And yes, these nations are mentioned as per their Environmental Performance Index (EPI) measured by the Yale University.
Iceland
EPI being the highest at 93.5, this is among the [...]
August 30, 2010 under Travel

We all celebrate many festivals in a year that add joy to our lives. But, there are some festivals that are very unusual. In this article, you will come across top 10 strange festivals. So, when you visit the places where such festivals are celebrated the next time, make sure that you at least be a spectator of these zesty local festivities. Take your camera to capture some unusual scenes that might seem crazy to you.
The festival of crying baby
This is a Japanese festival called Konaki Sumo in which babies are picked up by the Sumo fighters. The lofty man holding the baby breaking down first is the winner. This is done on the belief that crying aids in faster growth of the babies. On this occasion, weeps and sobs is regarded as the blessing that ensures better health. It is obvious that [...]
August 26, 2010 under Bizarre, History

A business is dependent on how good a brain functions, both physically and by insight. But, we all think that stupidity in matters of corporate dealings is not that common. No, but this is not true, as many of them are sealed to remain in the four corners of the business building. Rarely, they are leak in public. However, no matter how much you hide, truth, on one day is always unveiled. So, I was fortunate enough to know about these unintelligent decisions in the corporate world listed here as the top 10 brainless business moves.
Schwinn Bicycles
Due to strike at the Chicago factory, Schwinn outsourced to the Giant Bicycle Company of Taiwan for meeting the wishes and that these Taiwanese workers are the cheapest ones. Now the 90 percent holder of bikes on Earth, Giant proved to be good for [...]
August 23, 2010 under Travel

The title is a bit surprising as California is mostly considered as one of the top tourist destinations. This is true that there are several stunning tourist highlights for watching, wondering, and participating – especially the fun of Disneyland is just not something to miss. But, it’s ideal to be here on a short visit. This is because California is also among the most risky places to survive. Just consider its odds and you will know why the previous statement is true. For this, go through the following top 10 reasons for not residing in California.
Awaiting Mexico war
A developing war area off the southern rim has seen blood baths. This is the truth right from the Mexican-American War of 1846. However, a drug war is also continuing in the Mexican city of Tijuana located near to [...]
August 19, 2010 under Travel

The current time is marked by many small and big wars among nations. And it is really surprising that there some nations that do not have military at all despite the fact that maximum countries do have huge military forces to safeguard against enemies at any time. And among all these countries, China ranks first to boast the highest army personnel - 1,600,000. Well, in this article, we will have a look at top 10 nations with no military forces for which they have their own reasons.
Vatican City
This is the smallest nation on the globe, which today has no army. In past, many militaristic groups existed to save the country as well as the Pope. The famous groups were abandoned by the Pope itself in the last century. Today, the Pontifical Swiss Guard is the savior of the Pope along with the Vatican [...]
August 16, 2010 under Travel

The world’s past is full of great inventions, and adventures. In this article, you will come to know about those legendary folks who diligently hunted for the world edges so that we can create a map of our globe. It should not be surprising that these journeys had taken several years of resolute traveling in the unfamiliar regions. Listed below is the list of top 10 popular voyages along with the explorers who returned successfully as heroes.
Neil Armstrong – First human on the moon
Born in 1930 at Ohio, Neil became the first American civilian astronaut in September 1962. In 1969, he was selected as the Apollo 11’s commander to land on the Earth’s only satellite. Along with him, Edwin Buzz and Michael Collins started their journey from the Kennedy Space Center July 16 and successfully [...]
August 12, 2010 under Travel

Since 1100 B.C., the entire world is in love with the delicious chocolates. But, do you know who started making chocolates first on this planet? Well, it was Mesoamericans who started to cultivate this mouth watering delicacy that, even today, never fails to captivate anybody no matter what the age is. On this globe, there are some famous places where chocolate has its own unique taste. So, if you are a chocoholic, here are those top 10 chocolate locations on Earth. Next time when you visit these places, do not miss to taste some chocolates and pack some for home.
Brussels
Regarded as the ‘Chocolate Capital of Earth’, the entire Belgium is no less than a chocolate dreamland due to its 16 chocolate museums and over 2000 shops. This is the city where the world’s two popular chocolate [...]
August 09, 2010 under Travel

On the Internet, you will mostly come across the articles that will tell you about the best travel destinations on the planet. But, this article will let you know about the top 10 places that you might not want to explore. I mean you would obviously like to stay away from such places on a vacation trip. This is because such places are full of life threatening elements like pollution and dirty areas all around. I just want to say that it is quite unfortunate that people are brought up even in such poor hygienic areas. This is something that should have never been taken place.
Cité Soleil - Haiti
Nestled in Port-au-Prince, this is a dense and shanty town regarded as among the biggest slum area in the Northern Hemisphere. Besides extreme poverty, constant unemployment, and high illiteracy rates; [...]
August 05, 2010 under Travel

We all know that India stands out uniquely on Earth in terms of diversity, traditions, cultures, beliefs, and religions. So, a trip to India is no less than a trip to a myriad of surprises and incredible sights. Tourists have given many titles to India as Land of the Gods, Land of Taj, and Land of Adventure. Nobody can deny that India is the perfect getaway from the daily stressful life. But, it is also overpopulated. People say that if you are able to sustain yourself in this country, you can surely live anywhere else. Here are those top 10 tips to outlive your first tour of India.
Choosy Clothes for Females
Males should not worry about their attire issues. However, it is recommended to avoid shorts and go for strong shoes as your feet need to be safeguarded from the roads full of mud and [...]
August 02, 2010 under Travel

If you ever get a chance to visit New York, see to it that you at least visit one of the following top 10 institutions of New York. This list includes some of the great places of fun, food, and entertainment. Check them out!
Grand Central Oyster Bar
This is the first on the list. The Grand Central Terminal is quite persuasive, especially the bathrooms. Its part, the Oyster Bar is also a famous area embedded in an edifice that is called the transit hub. The bar offers eaved ceiling and a huge seating making you recall of a cafeteria-like scene. The restaurant is adorned with a temporary collection of over 30 oysters seen resting on the partial shell. It seems as if there is no other great place to hide away from the busy world for a cool lunch or for taking the guests away from the town.
The [...]
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