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A Photo Guide to Beautiful Birds of Prey

The red kite is a medium-large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers.

12 Genius Ancient Chinese Inventions We Use to This Today

Kite Kites are a traditional Chinese art, but the origins of this dare we say 'technology' dates back 3,000 years, where they were used as military tech. The first kites were made of wood and called Muyuan (a wooden kite).

7 of the Most Beautiful and Unique Birds of North America

White-Tailed Kite Source: Becky Matsubara This is a fairly small raptor, but also one of the most beautiful.

The Hotel That Offers Perfect Isolation!

Activities include Fishing, Wine Tasting, Poker, Fresh Canapé Making, BBQ's and Oyster Opening, Sabrage, Whisky Tasting, Cocktail Making, Sea Kayaking and Kite Flying.

16 Home Objects You Never Knew Actually Had Names...

KITE WINDER Did you know there's also a name for the 90-degree turn in your staircase? The "kite winder" refers to the middle point of the 3 wedged steps that make this turn possible.

When I’m Having a Bad Day, This is What I'd Like to See...

On the left, Earth from Mars and on the right, Mars from Earth Source & Source The lights of Rio at night Source Iceland’s Dynjandi Waterfalls Source Rare sight: a quadruple rainbow Source Typical winter day on the Canadian railway Source Flirting houses Source Hard to tell: Is it a pirate ship or a kite

Capturing Africa's Wild Beauty: 17 Mesmerizing Pics

Black-Winged Kite Image source: Peet vdWalt 10. The Cheetah Image source: Peet vdWalt 11. Waiting Patiently For Mom to Return From a Hunting Trip Image source: Peet vdWalt 12. Kudu Image source: Peet vdWalt 13. Zebras Image source: Peet vdWalt 14. That is a Gorgeous Mane!

These 12 Laws Are TOO Bizarre to Be True!

Since 1966, it is illegal to fly kites or play any games that bother someone else there. 9. When you go to Japan, be careful when you dance. In 1948, the country banned dancing after midnight. Even though the ban was lifted in 2015, dancing in the dark is still illegal there.

David Cox - One of the Greatest English Landscape Painters

“A Windy Day”, 1850 Image source: Wikimedia Commons 3. ”Flying the Kite”, 1820 Image source: Wikimedia Commons 4. “Castle In an Autumn Landscape”, 1849 Image source: Wikimedia Commons 5.

16 Photos That Reveal the True Majestic Beauty of Birds

Wide-Angle Kite, United Kingdom. Birds in Flight Category. Jamie Hall 6. Pink Flamingo Feeding Their Young, Mexico. Gold Award and Bird Photographer of the Year 2017 Winner in the Best Portrait Category. Alejandro Prieto Rojas 7. The Speculum, Australia.

I’ve Found Your Next Getaway, and It’s Beautiful!

While the island lacks sandy beaches, it makes up for it with its breathtaking hiking trails and opportunities for mountain biking, kite-surfing, and birdwatching. Sint Maarten Source: Rennett Stowe This island is such a stunning piece of real estate that the Dutch and French share the land.

See the World From Above: 2020’s Best Aerial Photos

All of the photographs were captured using drones, helicopters, kites, balloons, or airplanes. "For a first edition, the quality and diversity of the awarded photos demonstrate the evolution of aerial photography and the standards it has reached today.

Famous Moments in History that Never Happened

Ben Franklin did not discover electricity You've likely heard of Ben Franklin's famed experiment involving a key tied to a kite - but he did not use it to discover electricity. Scientists were already aware of electricity back in 1752, the year of Franklin's experiment.

The Dominican Republic is a Truly Epic Caribbean Paradise

This once-quiet fishing village is a kite-surfer’s dream, as well as being one of the most popular surfing spots in the Caribbean. Top hotels and eateries are abound in the village, and you can’t miss any of them either, because there is only one main street!

The Most Beautiful Birds in the World Are in Costa Rica

Swallow-Tailed Kite This bird of prey joins the raptor beauty pageant with its striking black-and-white plumage and its signature V-shaped tail. While averaging at 1 lbs in weight, its wingspan can reach 4.5 feet.

We Have Never Seen Majestic Birds Shot From This Angle!

Red Kite Image Source: Ruurd Jelle van der Laij Related: Top Winners of the 2020 Bird Photo of The Year Competition 13. Kingfisher Image Source: Ruurd Jelle van der Laij 14. Bearded Tit Image Source: Ruurd Jelle van der Laij 15. Bluethroat Image Source: Ruurd Jelle van der Laij 16. 

Walk Back In Time With These Colorized Vintage Photographs

Totaling some 180,000 men, there were 2,700 USCT deaths during the Civil War, but a shocking 68,000 of them perished due to disease, which was the war's single biggest killer. 1918: Static kite balloons, which were filled with hydrogen gas and used to observe artillery attacks, were stored at Oklahoma's