7 Interesting Facts about Facebook

#2 – Number Of Users

Currently Facebook has more than 1.15 billion monthly active users, 699 million daily active users and 819 million mobile active users. The craze of using Facebook is so much that most of its users cannot even think of their life without it. These statistics may vary with the time but are gradually increasing in number. Approximately 80% of the total daily active users are from outside the U.S. and Canada. In 2012, advertising revenue was nearly $1.50 billion (84% of the complete revenue) and has experienced a 41% increase in revenue as compared to the same quarter last year.

#3 – Addiction Disorders

Do you know that using Facebook can lead to an addiction disorder? More than 350 million Facebook users are suffering from Facebook Addiction Disorder which is in short termed as FAD. It is a disorder in which a user spends hours of his/her daily life on Facebook only. Now, parents are also showing their concern regarding such behavior of their children. It is also bringing adverse effects on their health, diet as well as their daily routine activities.

7 Interesting Facts about Facebook

Facebook is one of the most popular ways of connecting and interacting with friends, relatives, clients and customers. This world’s largest social networking site has become a platform for the users to share their happiness, joy, hate, guilt, personal tragedies, and many more. At least once in a day, these users login to their profile, post current status and visit others profiles. People are also using this social media platform as an important strategy to enhance their business sales and productivity. You can use Facebook in different ways depending on your needs and liking.

Here are 7 interesting facts that you most likely don’t know about Facebook…

#1 – The Colour Blue

Have you ever thought why the colour of Facebook is blue? In an interview with a reporter named Jose Antonio Vargas, Mark Zuckerberg told him that blue is his richest colour. Actually, the fact is that Mark has red-green colourblindness and blue is the colour which can easily be seen by him. Due to this reason, he selected blue and created a monochromatic website as he always wanted to have a site that’s as simple as possible. Colour did not prevent Facebook from becoming the world’s largest and most famous social networking site, currently being enjoyed by over a billion of its users.

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MindBending Illusions

#10 The Wavy Almonds Illusion

Famously used on the cover of Animal Collective's 2009 Album "Merriweather Post Pavilion."

We can barely look at this illusion without getting nauseous. It seems to defy our best efforts to fully comprehend the precise arrangement of the little white-and-black ringed almond shapes. Whenever we focus our eyes on one small section of the illusion, the rest of it seems to respond by impossibly writhing and contorting, making it all but impossible to grasp the patterns in the image. If only it would hold still!

Forget it. This one is more trouble than it's worth.

#8 Close or Far

At the distance you are probably sitting from your computer monitor, the image below reads, You are close. If you get up and walk across the room, the text will change to read "You are far away." This is because, at a distance, the blurry, cloudy light-green lettering stands out against the orange background much better than the thin outlines that you saw when you were sitting closer. Just to be safe, though, we would recommend searching the room for hidden cameras on the off chance that your computer has developed sentience and is now staring back at you.

#7 Refuses to Sit Still

This illusion is like a child in the back seat who's had too much soda. When you're distracted with something else, it fidgets and moves constantly, but the second you turn your gaze on it, it freezes. The two spirals here are completely stationary, yet, if you let your eyes wander around the page and keep the spirals in your peripheral vision, they will appear to spin. We have a very hard time believing that the two spirals here aren't subtly animated in some way.

#5 Circles of Hell Illusion

Something about this illusion is just devilish. Even when you know what you're supposed to see, the correct perception continues to elude you. It's terribly frustrating.

The four circles formed by the little black and white squares below are concentric. None of the circles overlap, and there is no spiraling happening here - just four perfect circles. We know this is true - we even looked at the image in an image-editing program to make sure. Still, when we look at this illusion, all we see is a nauseating spiral taunting us.

#4 Not Fade Away

This illusion exploits the short attention span our brains all share on an innate biological level. If you stare intently at the red dot in the center of the image, the green ring will gradually fade away. As long as you keep your eyes fixed on the dot, you will soon perceive only a red dot on a white background.

If one of our senses is introduced to a simple, unchanging stimulus (AKA something boring), the brain rapidly begins to perceive it as the absence of stimulus. In this case, the absence of visual stimulus leaves only the color white. This phenomenon is the reason why we can fall asleep in a noisy airplane or during a Mumford and Sons performance.

#3 Old In and Out Illusion

For this illusion, stare at the center cross. Slowly move your head towards the screen. Next, slowly move it away. The concentric circles should appear to rotate in opposite directions, though they of course do not. This illusion is very easy to get to work, but try to resist the temptation to move your head in and out repeatedly. It makes you look like an old school DJ on the ones and twos. Trust us.

Tips for the Best Night's Sleep

Getting Some Shut Eye

Did you know that you'll spend over 20,000 hours on your bed during its seven-year lifespan, or that what you eat can keep you up at night? Your mattress, health habits, and your pre-bed routine all influence the quality of sleep that you get in a night.

If you're feeling tired despite clocking 8 hours in bed, you should check out these 10 tips to get the best night's sleep you've had in a long time!

And don't forget to tell us what works for you! If you have tips for getting enough pillow time, share the wealth and tell us in the comments section below!

Cut off the Water Supply

If you often find yourself getting up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, you've probably noticed that you're still tired, even though you might have gone to bed at a decent hour. Even short disturbances like going to the bathroom and right back to bed are enough to impair the quality of your sleep.

Don't drink any fluids between an hour and a half to two hours before you go to bed, and you should at least reduce the frequency of these mid-night trips, if not eliminate them altogether.

Eat Dinner Earlier

Eating too close to your bedtime keeps your blood sugar levels elevated, and that makes it harder for your body to relax and go to sleep.

Finish eating altogether roughly two hours before you turn in so that your body has time to digest and begin to unwind.

Relax. Free Your Mind. Lower Stress.

Take at least a full hour before bed to do something relaxing. Watch TV, meditate, take a hot bath, or read a book (not a thriller!) so that your body has time to relax and become somewhat sedentary.

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21 Habits of Happy People

“Happiness is a habit – cultivate it.” ~ Elbert Hubbard

 Happiness is one aspiration all people share. No one wants to be sad and depressed.

We’ve all seen people who are always happy – even amidst agonizing life trials. I’m not saying happy people don’t feel grief, sorrow or sadness; they just don’t let it overtake their life. The following are 21 things happy people make a habit of doing:

1. Appreciate Life

Be thankful that you woke up alive each morning. Develop a childlike sense of wonder towards life. Focus on the beauty of every living thing. Make the most of each day. Don’t take anything for granted. Don’t sweat the small stuff.

2. Choose Friends Wisely

Surround yourself with happy, positive people who share your values and goals. Friends that have the same ethics as you will encourage you to achieve your dreams. They help you to feel good about yourself. They are there to lend a helping hand when needed.

3. Be Considerate

Accept others for who they are as well as where they are in life. Respect them for who they are. Touch them with a kind and generous spirit. Help when you are able, without trying to change the other person. Try to brighten the day of everyone you come into contact with.

4. Learn Continuously

Keep up to date with the latest news regarding your career and hobbies. Try new and daring things that has sparked your interest – such as dancing, skiing, surfing or sky-diving.

5. Creative Problem Solving        

Don’t wallow in self-pity. As soon as you face a challenge get busy finding a solution. Don’t let the set backs affect your mood, instead see each new obstacle you face as an opportunity to make a positive change. Learn to trust your gut instincts – it’s almost always right.

6. Do What They Love

Some statistics show that 80% of people dislike their jobs! No wonder there’s so many unhappy people running around. We spend a great deal of our life working. Choose a career that you enjoy – the extra money of a job you detest isn’t worth it. Make time to enjoy your hobbies and pursue special interests.

7. Enjoy Life

Take the time to see the beauty around you. There’s more to life than work. Take time to smell the roses, watch a sunset or sunrise with a loved one, take a walk along the seashore, hike in the woods etc. Learn to live in the present moment and cherish it. Don’t live in the past or the future.

8. Laugh

Don’t take yourself – or life to seriously. You can find humor in just about any situation. Laugh at yourself – no one’s perfect. When appropriate laugh and make light of the circumstances. (Naturally there are times that you should be serious as it would be improper to laugh.)

9. Forgive

Holding a grudge will hurt no one but you. Forgive others for your own peace of mind. When you make a mistake – own up to it – learn from it – and FORGIVE yourself.

10. Gratitude

Develop an attitude of gratitude. Count your blessings; All of them – even the things that seem trivial. Be grateful for your home, your work and most importantly your family and friends. Take the time to tell them that you are happy they are in your life.

11. Invest in Relationships

Always make sure your loved ones know you love them even in times of conflict. Nurture and grow your relationships with your family and friends by making the time to spend with them. Don’t break your promises to them. Be supportive.

12. Keep Their Word

Honesty is the best policy. Every action and decision you make should be based on honesty. Be honest with yourself and with your loved ones.

13. Meditate

Meditation gives your very active brain a rest. When it’s rested you will have more energy and function at a higher level. Types of meditation include yoga, hypnosis, relaxation tapes, affirmations, visualization or just sitting in complete silence. Find something you enjoy and make the time to practice daily.

14. Mind Their Own Business

Concentrate on creating your life the way you want it. Take care of you and your family. Don’t get overly concerned with what other people are doing or saying. Don’t get caught up with gossip or name calling. Don’t judge. Everyone has a right to live their own life the way they want to – including you.

15. Optimism

See the glass as half full. Find the positive side of any given situation. It’s there – even though it may be hard to find. Know that everything happens for a reason, even though you may never know what the reason is. Steer clear of negative thoughts. If a negative thought creeps in – replace it with a positive thought.

16. Love Unconditionally

Accept others for who they are. You don’t put limitations on your love. Even though you may not always like the actions of your loved ones – you continue to love them.

17. Persistence

Never give up. Face each new challenge with the attitude that it will bring you one step closer to your goal. You will never fail, as long as you never give up. Focus on what you want, learn the required skills, make a plan to succeed and take action. We are always happiest while pursuing something of value to us.

18. Be Proactive

Accept what can not be changed. Happy people don’t waste energy on circumstances beyond their control. Accept your limitations as a human being. Determine how you can take control by creating the outcome you desire – rather than waiting to respond.

19. Self Care

Take care of your mind, body and health. Get regular medical check ups. Eat healthy and work out. Get plenty of rest. Drink lots of water. Exercise your mind by continually energizing it with interesting and exciting challenges.

20. Self Confidence

Don’t try to be someone that you’re not. After all no one likes a phony. Determine who you are in the inside – your own personal likes and dislikes. Be confident in who you are. Do the best you can and don’t second guess yourself.

21. Take Responsibility

Happy people know and understand that they are 100% responsible for their life. They take responsibility for their moods, attitude, thoughts, feelings, actions and words. They are the first to admit when they’ve made a mistake.

Begin today by taking responsibility for your happiness. Work on developing these habits as you own. The more you incorporate the above habits into your daily lifestyle – the happier you will be.

Most of all: BE TRUE TO YOURSELF.

The Latest Underwater Hotel in Dubai

Going above and beyond all standards1/8

Water Discus Hotels comprise two discs - an underwater and above-water one. This combination will allow guests to admire the depths of the ocean while making the most of the warm climate. The two parts of the structure are connected by five solid legs and a vertical shaft containing a lift and stairway. The size of each disc has been adjusted to local conditions.

Classes and training2/8

Water Discus gives you the unique opportunity to experience being in the very heart of the underwater world day and night. This will whet your appetite for more. Water Discus offers an array of courses suitable even for beginners like Diving Courses and Submersible Piloting.

Safety3/8

The Water Discus complex was designed to ensure safety at all times. The safety measures include a monitoring system integrated with an international earthquake and weather warning system. In addition to this equipment, even if completely flooded, each of the satellite discs has positive buoyancy, which means that they can be used as lifesaving vessels after being detached from the main body of the upper disc.

Marine adventure4/8

Top-rated resorts offering luxurious conditions and amenities have become the new standard for active leisure. This has a de luxe hotel combined with a real marine adventure and breathtaking views found only in the heart of the ocean like Diving & Water Sports.

A comfortable hotel5/8

Water Discus is located deep underwater, but its comfort and luxury is sky-high. The complex is surrounded by a beautifully vibrant coral reef. This unique location will allow you to enjoy the tropical weather and the colorful underwater world, which is just within your reach and will engage all your senses.

Transport and communication6/8

The complex was designed and equipped to provide transport services using vessels, aircraft landing on water and helicopters. All rooms of the two discs have high-speed Internet access and the complex has been equipped with a ship radio station system and a satellite telephone.

Module structure7/8

Due to its unique design, Water Discus can be expanded into a bigger resort complex. One of its most notable advantages is that it can be customized to suit the surroundings and the clients.

The Latest and built with High Technology8/8

The Water Discus hotel has been designed by Polish company Deep Ocean Technology (DOT) with the help of Swiss firm BIG InvestConsult AG. Bogdan Gutkowski, President of BIG, believes that the project will have an impact on numerous areas as well as the tourism industry in Dubai. The Maldives Rangali Islands resort has one underwater suite, and there’s also Jules Undersea Lodge, which is the only underwater hotel in the US, but it is by far the most ambitious yet.

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9 months in 5 minutes - The Beauty of Life!
Danny Pier, who recorded this video for one second of every day of his wife's pregnancy till his Angel was born.

                                                         

Martha Mason, who survived 61 years without Moving

Martha Mason1/8

When Martha Mason was only 11 years-old, her big brother passed away from contracting polio. She didn’t want to tell her parents, but Martha realized she had the same symptoms. Because of the terrible disease and lack of treatment at the time, she became paralyzed.

Martha Mason's brother2/8

When she was 11 years-old, she contracted polio which left her paralyzed.

The cylinder used for treatment3/8

As a treatment for that, she was stuck in an iron lung.

Stayed there without any movement4/8

She did lie in the horizontal, 7-foot-long, 800-pound iron cylinder that encased all but her head for decades. It was assumed that Martha’s parents would outlive her.

Martha at the beginning of her treatment5/8

Even though was in the tube, she still managed to graduate from high school with the highest honors and even host dinner parties in her later years.

Martha after growing up, but was still paralyzed6/8

She had to be horizontal her entire life, but Martha chose to keep the iron lung so she would still have her freedom in many ways. She was even able to write a book with the help of voice recognition software.

Martha with her caretaker7/8

She was able to live at home with the help of caregivers. Her caregiver believed she was able to live in that situation for so long because of her strength and her strong desire to always keep learning.

Consuming her food as staying still8/8

Tragically, Martha passed away in 2009. She lived inside of an iron lung longer than anyone else. She suffered and battled for her life to live. She didn't just pass away in vain, Martha just gave an inspiration to others.

After Few Days The Beauty Is Born

in this slideshow you will see moms with their babies in the love and tenderness, this slideshow is in the order of:

1. Snap while pregnant and after the baby has born
2. Expectancy turning out to be the reality one day
3. Shot at the same spot but with the baby second time
4. Dad's love towards his wife and his baby
5. Caring like a mom and no one else can like that                
6. A cute baby with the ribbons around it
7. Nothing is more important than a baby to her mom
8. Little baby yawning on the hands of his mom
9. A mom's gift to the world after 12 months of patience
10. Dad and mom's beautiful moment of their life

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Benefits of Cuddling

Emotional Moment Captures

Missing Hug 1/8

Her sister was discharged from the hospital after being treated for her suicidal attempt and she didn't let her go for an hour.  

Cry For Fallen 2/8

A kid who cries aloud after knowing that his brother was shot and dead.  

War For Peace 3/8

A Russian War Veteran kneels beside a Monument Tank which was used by him during the war.

Sobbing Before Its Shelter 4/8

The man cannot afford $400 dollars to get back his dog named Buzz Lightyear which was impounded, So he cries in front of its cage.  

Firefighter Provides Water 5/8

A firefighter gives water to a Koala during the Black Saturday Bushfire that burnt across Victoria, Australia, 2009.

No Drunken Love 6/7

Son with his Alcoholic father.

A Pause For His Son 7/7

Robert Peraza at his son's memorial on 9/11th during the tenth anniversery near the World Trade Centre.  

The 10 Smartest Dog Breeds

Sure your dog's clever … but is he or she one of the smartest dog breeds out there? "While all dogs are smart, certain breeds are more intelligent at specific tasks than others," saidLisa Peterson, spokesperson with theAmerican Kennel Club. Now we know every dog is different, and mixed-breeds are some of the smartest, so we want to mention them up front. If you have a mixed breed (or any breed!) that's great at a certain task, we'd love to hear about it in the comments.

 Meanwhile we asked the AKC to help us list 10dog breeds that excel in intelligence, especially when it comes to the job they do. 

 1. Border Collie

Known as the workaholic of the dog world and prized for its intelligence and working ability, the Border Collie excels at agility. Border Collies have extraordinary instinct and need a job to do in order to be happy.

2. German Shepherd

The German Shepherd is extremely smart at police work. They are well-known to be the world's leading police, military,and guard dog. They're also loyal and dependable.

3. Bloodhound

Bloodhounds are the best at trailing. They are often used in police work and search and rescue. Their scenting abilities are so exceptional that a Bloodhound's mantrailing results are permissible in court.

4. Beagle

Beagles tend to follow their nose, which makes them exceptional at detection work. Bed bugs became a major problem for businesses and homeowners over the past few years, so the Beagle came to the rescue. With their excellent noses, exterminators and business owners enlisted the dog's incredible abilities to find where bed bugs were hiding so humans could get rid of them.

5. Labrador Retriever

 Labs are the smartest guide dogs. They are highly trainable and are very eager to please. This is also why Labs make such great family pets and are the most popular dog, according to AKC Registration Statistics. 

6. Newfoundland

Newfoundlands are the smartest at water rescue. They have a large lung capacity that enables them to be masters at long-distance swimming, and they have true lifesaving instincts in the water. They are intelligent and easily trained. 

7. Belgian Malinois

 Belgian Malinois are extremely smart military dogs. They are strong, agile, highly trainable and have a strong desire to work. They are confident and naturally protective, which makes them effective at military work.

8. Siberian Huskies

Siberian Huskies excel at sledding. They were bred in Northeast Asia as sled dogs, and have amazing endurance and willingness to work.

9. Golden Retriever

Golden Retrievers are very smart assistance dogs. They have an innate working ability, are intelligent and have an eager-to-please attitude

10. Australian Shepherds

Aussies are amazing herders--the breed lives for its job. Aussies are adaptable, energetic, intelligent and have very strong natural herding instincts. 

13 Animals that you can not even imagine they exist in the world

Star-Nosed Mole 1/13

The star-nosed mole is a small mole found in wet low areas of eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. It is easily identified by the 11 pairs of pink fleshy appendages ringing its snout, which is used as a touch organ with more than 25,000 minute sensory receptors, known as Eimer's organs, with which this hamster-sized mole feels its way around.

Raccoon Dog 2/13

The Raccoon Dog, or Tanuki, is a canid indigenous to East Asia. The raccoon dog is named for its resemblance to the raccoon, to which it is not closely related. They are very good climbers and regularly climb trees.

Snub-Nosed Monkey 3/13

These monkeys live in the foothills of the Himalayas, between 3,000 and 4,500 metres above sea level. They experience frost for around 280 days of the year and often contend with snow more than a metre deep. They live higher than any other primate except.

Patagonian Mara. 4/13

The Patagonian Mara is a relatively large rodent found in parts of Argentina. This herbivorous, somewhat rabbit-like animal has distinctive long ears and long limbs and its hind limbs are longer and more muscular than its forelimbs.

Irrawaddy Dolphin 5/13

The Irrawaddy dolphin is a species of oceanic dolphin found near sea coasts and in estuaries and rivers in parts of the Bay of Bengal and Southeast Asia. Genetically, the Irrawaddy dolphin is closely related to the killer whale.

Southern Right Whale Dolphin 6/13

The southern right whale dolphin is a small and slender species of mammal found in cool waters of the southern hemisphere. They are fast active swimmers and have no visible teeth and no dorsal fin. They are very graceful and often move by leaping out of the water continuously.

Yeti Crab 7/13

Also known as the Kiwaidae, this crab is a type of marine decapod living at deep-sea hydrothermal vents and cold seeps. The animals are commonly referred to as "yeti crabs" because of their claws and legs, which are white and appear to be furry like the mythical yeti.

The Amazonian Royal Flycatcher 8/13

The Amazonian Royal Flycatcher is found in forests and woodlands throughout most of the Amazon basin. They are about 6 1/2 inches in length and like to dart out from branches to catch flying insects or pluck them from leaves. They build very large nests (sometimes up to 6 feet long) on a branches near water. The nest hangs over the water which makes it hard for predators to reach.

The Pacu Fish 9/13

Pacu is a common name used to refer to several common species of omnivorous South American freshwater fish that are related to the piranha. Pacu and piranha don't have similar teeth, although the main difference is jaw alignment; piranha have pointed, razor-sharp teeth in a pronounced underbite, whereas pacu have squarer, straighter teeth, like a human, and a less severe underbite, or a slight overbite. Additionally, full-grown pacu are much larger than piranha, reaching up to 0.9 m (3 feet) and 25 kg (55 pounds) in the wild.

Red-lipped Batfish 10/13

The red-lipped batfish gives the impression that it tried to compensate for an unusual body by caking on the lipstick. Interestingly, they are better suited for ‘walking’ along the ocean floor than swimming. When they reach adulthood, they use their dorsal fin as a fishing lure to attract prey instead of for swimming.

Naked Mole Rat 11/13

This creature has a lot of characteristics that make it very important to human beings. For one it is resistant to cancer. They also live up to 28 years, which is unheard of in mammals of its size. It seemingly does not age much in those 28 years either. It remains “young, healthy and fully fertile for almost all its days, which for an elderly animal is equivalent to an 80-year-old woman having the biological make-up of someone 50 years younger.” The naked mole rat is used in both cancer research and the study of aging. Not only making it a bizarre creature, but an incredibly important creature as well.

Lamprey 12/13

Lampreys are a type of jawless fish that live mostly in coastal and fresh waters whose adults are characterized by a toothed, funnel-like sucking mouth. They attach themselves to fish and suck their blood. Lampreys have been around for nearly 300 millions years and their body structure has remained relatively unchanged.

Aye-aye 13/13

You would be surprised to know that the aye-aye has the ability to extract food from the tree trunks using their fingers. This is a very unique feature of the animal. They tap on the trees few times and based on the echo that is produced make holes inside using their teeth. Once they have made the hole in the tree, the food is taken out using their fingers.

The 10 Most Beautiful and Breathtaking Place in the World in Pictures

Aogashima Volcano, Japan 1/10

Aogashima is a volcanic Japanese island in the Philippine Sea.The island is administered by Tokyo and located approximately 358 kilometers (222 mi) south of Tokyo and 64 kilometers (40 mi) south of Hachij?-jima. It is the southernmost and most isolated inhabited island of the Izu archipelago

Hiller lake(pink lake), Western Australia 2/10

Scientists have proven the strange pink color is due to the presence of algae which is usually the cause of strange coloration. (Photo by Jean Paul Ferrero/Ardea/Caters News)

Pamukkule, Turkey 3/10

Hot springs spilling over rock terraces. A UNESCO world heritage site.

Santorini, Greece 4/10

Santorini, classically Thera, and officially Thira, is an island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km southeast from Greece's mainland.

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam 5/10

According to local legend, when Vietnam had just started to develop into a country, they had to fight against invaders. To assist the Vietnamese in defending their country, the gods sent a family of dragons as protectors. This family of dragons began spitting out jewels and jade. These jewels turned into the islands and islets dotting the bay, linking together to form a great wall against the invaders. Under magics, numerous rock mountains abruptly appeared on the sea, ahead of invaders' ships; the forward ships struck the rocks and each other. After winning the battle, the dragons were interested in peaceful sightseeing of the Earth, and then decided to live in this bay. The place where the mother dragon descended was named H? Long, the place where the dragon's children attended upon their mother was called Bái T? Long island (Bái: attend upon, T?: children, Long: dragon), and the place where the dragon's children wriggled their tails violently was called B?ch Long V? island (B?ch: white-color of the foam made when Dragon's children wriggled, Long: dragon, V?: tail), present day Trà C? peninsula, Mong Cai.

Venice, Italy 6/10

Venice is a city in northeastern Italy sited on a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges.

Horsetail Falls, Yosemite National Park 7/10

Horsetail Fall, located in Yosemite National Park in California, is a seasonal waterfall that flows in the winter and early spring. The fall occurs on the east side of El Capitan.

Panjin Red Beach, China 8/10

Sea Cliffs, Etretat, France 9/10

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA 10/10