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12 of the World's Most Incredible Sports Venues

These are the world's most spectacular sporting venues, constructed in places or in ways that you would never dream of! Don't let the view distract you as you play! 1.

Enjoy a Night at the Opera at the World's Finest Halls...

In spite of its name, the Sydney Opera House actually comprises multiple performance venues, such as a multi-purpose room, a concert hall and an outdoor venue for performances that take place during the Australian summer. Content and image source Cover image by Deposit Photos .

These Are the World's Most Stunning & Famous Opera Houses

In spite of its name, the Sydney Opera House actually comprises multiple performance venues, such as a multi-purpose room, a concert hall and an outdoor venue for performances that take place during the Australian summer. Content and image source Cover image by Deposit Photos .

The Sublime Beauty of Botticelli's Paintings...

Sandro Botticelli (1445 - 1510) was an Italian Renaissance artist, remembered for the mythical Birth of Venus and Primavera (Spring) . Botticelli was also a very prolific painter of Christian and other biblical narratives.

Living on Another Planet: What Would It Be Like?

What about Mercury, Mars, or Venus? Well, we sure have and now thanks to these fantastic infographics from Space.com , we can now get a good idea as to what it would be like to live on another planet in our solar system.

Funnies: The Differences Between Men and Women

There's a reason why people say women are from Venus and men are from Mars, and this is evidenced in the hilarious comparative images you're about to see.

The World's Best Paintings Get a Cat Make-Over

The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli (1486). Whistler’s Mother by James McNeill Whistler (1871). Twelfth Night (The King Drinks) by David Teniers (1634-1640). The Kitchen Maid by Johannes Vermeer (1657–1658). The Venus of Urbino by Titian (1538). American Gothic by Grant Wood (1930).

Exploring 10 of the Most Famous Renaissance Paintings

The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli - Year: 1486 The "Birth of Venus" depicts the classical myth of Venus rising from the sea. In this painting, Venus, the goddess of love, born out of a seashell as a fully mature woman, is arriving at the seashore.

Few Works of Art Can Surpass That of Sandro Botticelli

He is best known for his works of art, The Birth of Venus and Primavera which are often said to epitomize the spirit of the Renaissance.

Month of Love: Famous and Beautiful Paintings of Love

The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli, 1486 Botticelli's magnum opus, The Birth of Venus , is one of the most recognizable works of art. This exquisite Renaissance piece was unusual for the time, as it was inspired by an ancient Homeric poem.

The Stars Our Destination - 14 Ongoing Space Missions

Akatsuki: Venus Image source: Dennis Normile/news.sciencemag.org Launched in 2010, Akatsuki is meant to be a weather satellite with a catch – it’s meant to track the weather on the planet Venus.

7 Creepy Paintings That Remain Shrouded in Mystery

The Rokeby Venus Source This mysterious painting has baffled many because of the old face of Venus in the mirror and the incorrect perspective. The painting is also believed to have some mystic powers attributed to it as well.

12 World-Famous Sculptures Everyone Should Recognize

Venus of Willendorf (c. 30.000-20.000 BC) Image Source: Steven Zucker/ Flickr For decades, the Venus of Willendorf was considered to be the oldest known sculpture. The 11.1-centimeter-tall (4.4 in) figurine was discovered near Willendorf, Austria, in 1908.