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World Strange Places (Part 4) - Rare Photos and Information...

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White Terraces Natural Wonders from New Zealand that just memories because destroyed by the Tarawera volcanic eruption in 1886. The natural phenomenon of warm water that formed by geysers that blast down the hillside across the thickness of ice left, the largest pool of warm water was recorded around 3 acres. Before the destruction of this phenomenon, It belongs to ” The Eighth Wonder of the World “. Bathing at the White Terrace Before the eruption of Mt Tarawera in 1886, the Pink and White Terraces at Rotomahana were a spectacular tourist attraction. The terraces had natural silica basins where you could bathe. When English novelist Anthony Trollope sampled one of the pools in the early 1870s he wrote, ‘The baths are … like vast open shells, the walls of which are concave, and the lips ornamented in a thousand forms … I have never heard of other bathing like this in the world.’ Here, three men (one Pākehā and two Māori) share a bath at the White Terrace, about 1880. Racially mi

Black Sand Beaches - World's Strange Places, Amazing Photos...

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Although black sand beaches are generally less known than their white sand beach counterparts, if you are looking to change things up a bit from the typical tropical vacation, they can be a wonderful alternative. Black sand beaches are volcanic in origin and are formed very differently from their white sand counterparts which are coral in origin. Therefore the grain size and color of the sand vary, even on the same stretch of beach. Black sand beaches are becoming more and more popular, particularly among travelers who are looking for an experience off the beaten path and ecotourism enthusiasts (ecotourists). Here are some reasons why black sand beaches totally rock: Black sand beaches are usually more secluded because everyone else is on the white sand beaches. Therefore, you are likely to have your own private oasis on a black sand beach. Countries where black sand beaches are found are usually great for hiking and ecotourism activities, because of their rugged terrain and volcanic

Angelina Jolie, Hollywood's Action Queen - 1975 to 2010 Photos...

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1975 The full name of Angelina Jolie is Angelina Jolie Voight. She is an American actress and born on 4June, 1975 in Los Angeles, Californiain US. She has been named as one of the world's most beautiful women. Angelina Jolie is the daughter of Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand. 1981 1983 1988 1990 1991 mid 90’s 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Angelina Jolie is the daughter of Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand. She has a brother, his name is James Haven. 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 They lost their mother on January 27, 2007 with the ovarian cancer. They posted a very touching video on You Tube channel in remembrance of their mother. 2008 2009 2009 2010 More Information