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Crystals, Metals, Minerals, Rocks, Stones, etc. Rocks & Minerals. Stunning HD Wallpapers For 100+ Gadgets And Desktop. 51 Random Facts about Africa. Africa is the second largest of the earth’s seven continents and makes up approximately 22% of the earth’s total land area.g With the inclusion of the disputed Western Sahara territory and the island nations off the continental coast, there are a total of 54 independent nations in Africa.a The current population of Africa is nearly one billion people.

51 Random Facts about Africa

Due to rapid population growth in the continent over the last 40 years, its general population is relatively young. In many African states, more than half of the population is under the age of 25.g Africa is the most centrally located of all of the continents with both the prime meridian (0 degrees longitude) and the equator (0 degrees latitude) passing through it.a The primary region of Africa is often called sub-Saharan Africa and excludes the mostly Islamic countries of North Africa: Western Sahara, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt. -- Posted July 23, 2009 References.

LOTS OF PUNS. ...A guy goes into a nice restaurant bar wearing a shirt open at the collar and is met by a bouncer who tells him he must wear a necktie to gain admission.

LOTS OF PUNS

So the guy goes out to his car and he looks around for a necktie and discovers that he just doesn't have one. He sees a set of jumper cables in his trunk. In desperation he ties these around his neck, manages to fashion a fairly acceptable looking knot and lets the ends dangle free. Mythology Guide - A dictionary of Greek and Roman Myths. A little Unusual, A little Unpredictable, A little Serious + A little Short. Best matches Homesickness by Helen Mundler This is a story of unsatisfactory relationships.

A little Unusual, A little Unpredictable, A little Serious + A little Short

Hesta has always been in love with Daniel, but he is gay and can only offer friendship. Unable to settle anywhere she flees, pregnant, to Canada. Wallpapers, Photos, Pictures, Photography. Digital Blasphemy 3D Wallpaper: Widescreen, Dual-Screen, Triple-Screen, iPhone4, iPad, Droid, XBox360, PS3, HDTV Backgrounds. Definitions of Color Words. Colour Terms This list contains 168 definitions of obscure colour terms using combinations of 'normal' colours of the rainbow and descriptive adjectives; e.g. cardinal = deep scarlet red; russet = reddish brown.

Definitions of Color Words

Note that most English speakers outside the U.S. spell colour with the added British 'u' rather than the American version color. Don't worry if the colours (or colors) in your universe don't match up with the definitions I've given for these words, though - I've been known to have skewed perceptions of reality ... I hope you have found this site to be useful. If you have any corrections, additions, or comments, please contact me. Lost Words: A-E. Quotes. HD wallpaper 82,600,000. List of types of killing. This is a list of types of killing.

List of types of killing

In the English language, terms for types of killing often end in the suffix -cide. Killing of self[edit] Suicide – intentional killing of self. Autocide – suicide by automobile.Medicide – a suicide accomplished with the aid of a physicianMurder-suicide - a suicide committed immediately after one or more murdersSelf-immolation – suicide by setting oneself on fire, a form of extreme protest.Suicide by cop – a suicide by acting threateningly, thereby inducing law enforcement personnel to shoot one to death. I am in a constant battle with my mind. i g. List of entertainers who died during a performance. 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World. Moldova National Library – Photograph by Daniel Zollinger These pillars of higher learning are also home to some of the world’s most incredible architecture.

15 Incredible Libraries Around the World

Below is a small collection of stunning libraries around the globe. From the historical to the modern, these centres of knowledge and learning also preserve the history and culture of their respective periods. Personally, I would find it hard to concentrate in some of these places, they are too beautiful for the eye not to wander.

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Scirus - for scientific information. Books, dictionaries,etc. List of common misconceptions. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This incomplete list is not intended to be exhaustive.

List of common misconceptions

This list corrects erroneous beliefs that are currently widely held about notable topics. Each misconception and the corresponding facts have been discussed in published literature. Note that each entry is formatted as a correction; the misconceptions themselves are implied rather than stated. List of unusual deaths. This is a list of unusual deaths.

List of unusual deaths

This list includes unique or extremely rare circumstances of death recorded throughout history, noted as being unusual by multiple sources. Some of the deaths are mythological or are considered to be unsubstantiated by contemporary researchers.