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  • Mount Everest Basecamp

    Published on November 27, 2007
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    The South Basecamp of Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain: 5,400m/17,600 ft

  • BioTruck Fahrt nach Timbuktu

    Published on November 24, 2007
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    Andy Pag (34) und John Grimshaw (39) fahren mit einem Ford Iveco Cargo (Baujahr: 1989) und zwei 4×4 Landcruisers (Baujahr: Mitte der 80er Jahre) von England 7000km bis nach Mali. Das Besondere daran ist, dass hier ein neuartiger Bio-Treibstoff verwendet wird. An Bord sind 2000 Liter Treibstoff hergestellt aus 4000 Kilogramm Schokoladeresten. Beginn der Reise…

  • The World in Dubai

    Published on November 23, 2007
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    A collection of 300 private man-made islands in the shape of continents located off the coast of Dubai. Display "The World – Dubai" from YouTube Click here to display content from YouTube. Learn more in YouTube’s privacy policy. Always display content from YouTube

  • The myth of Atlantis

    Published on November 22, 2007
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    The legendary island Atlantis was first mentioned by the greek philosopher Plato. According to him Atlantis which had an advanced and modern civilization existed around 9500 BC. In just one single day the island sank into the ocean and the residents flushed away. The map shows some of the assumed locations of Atlantis. Unfortunately there’s…

  • Jules Verne – In 80 Tagen um die Welt

    Published on November 21, 2007
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    Nach einer Wette im Reform Club in London bricht der Gentleman Phileas Fogg gemeinsam mit seinem Diener Passepartout zu einer Weltreise auf. Wenn Phileas Fogg die Reise in 80 Tagen bewältigt, erhält er 20.000 Pfund. Der Roman “In 80 Tagen um die Welt” wurde im Jahr 1873 veröffentlicht.

  • LUECKE?

    Published on November 19, 2007
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    In the middle of Texas the word “LUECKE” is carved into the wood. Luecke is the name of the landowner. Even the NASA has been using this target to measure the resolution quality of photos taken in space.

  • Meteorite Craters

    Published on November 18, 2007
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    Huge impact craters that are visible from space.

  • Glacier Express

    Published on November 16, 2007
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    In den Schweizer Alpen gibt es eine romantische Zugstrecke von Zermatt bis nach St. Moritz. Seit 1930 fährt der Zug in (heute) 7,5h über 291 Brücken, durch 91 Tunnel und über den 2033 m hohen Oberalppass.

  • Las Vegas New Frontier Hotel Implosion

    Published on November 14, 2007
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    On November 11th 2007 the famous “New Frontier” Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas was demolished (see video). The 65 years old Hotel – which was the second Hotel on the strip – will be replaced by a new modern building. Grand Opening of the “New York Plaza Hotel and Casino” will be in 2011.

  • Domino Day 2008

    Published on November 14, 2007
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    The Domino Day is an annual world record attempt for the highest number of falling domino stones. The first event was held in 1998. In 2008 (10th anniversary) the Domino Day takes place in Leeuwarden on November 14.