]]> http://www.bogoboo.com/unique-moments-2010-world-cup/feed/ 0 http://www.bogoboo.com/extraordinary-tribe-worldmurcia/ http://www.bogoboo.com/extraordinary-tribe-worldmurcia/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:10:32 +0000 Ivana http://www.bogoboo.com/?p=2470 In Ethiopia, lives one of the most unusual tribes of the world – Murcia. They are considered the most aggressive ethnic group.  Besides, they begin to drink in the morning, and, closer to the dinner, will become uncontrollable.
Then a little tin. Those warriors of the tribe, who did not get machines, or who they were simply left in his home, carry a stick. With these sticks, they demonstrate their leadership. Those who claim it must score to death of their competitors.

On 19 December 2000, the supervisory board of newly restructured Airbus voted to launch a €8.8-billion programme to build the A3XX, re-christened as the A380, with 50 firm orders from six launch customers. The A380 designation was a break from previous Airbus families, which had progressed sequentially from A300 to A340. It was chosen because the number 8 resembles the double-deck cross section, and is a lucky number in some Asian countries where the aircraft was being marketed. The aircraft’s configuration was finalised in early 2001, and manufacturing of the first A380 wing box component started on 23 January 2002. The development cost of the A380 had grown to €11 billion when the first aircraft was completed.

The Cold Pole: Verkhoyansk, Russia
On the frigid taiga, 3000 miles east of Moscow, deep in the heart of Siberia, sits Verkhoyansk, the oldest city above the Arctic Circle. For more than three centuries, Russians have continuously resided here, braving endless winters on the banks of the Yana River, which is frozen solid for nine months of the year. Today, approximately 1500 people live here.
Verkhoyansk lays claim to the title of coldest city in the world, the so-called Cold Pole. It’s hard to dispute the designation, when you consider that from September to March the city averages fewer than 5 hours of sunlight each day. (In December and January, there is nearly no sunlight.) Winter temperatures there typically fall between minus 60 and minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The low, recorded in the late 19th century, was minus 90.
Nowadays, the city is attempting to attract “extreme tourists,” who are drawn by the intense cold. For much of its history, however, Verkhoyansk was a preferred exile destination, used first by the czars, then later by the Soviets. In the 20th century, Verkoyansk’s population peaked at 2500 residents.

The Mountain of Fire: Mount Merapi, Indonesia
Even during its most tranquil periods, Mount Merapi, on the island of Java, smolders. Smoke ominously floats from its mouth, 10,000 feet in the sky. “Fire Mountain,” as its name translates to English, has erupted about 60 times in the past five centuries, most recently in 2006. Before that, a 1994 eruption sent forth a lethal cloud of scalding hot gas, which burned 60 people to dea*h. In 1930, more than 1000 people died when Merapi spewed lava over 8 square miles around its base, the high death toll being the result of too many people living too close.
In spite of this volatile history, approximately 200,000 villagers reside within 4 miles of the volcano. But Merapi is just one example of Javans tempting fate in the proximity of active volcanoes—it’s estimated that 120 million of the island’s residents live at the foot of 22 active volcanoes.

Haiti’s Perfect Storms: Gonaïves, Haiti
First came tropical storm Fay on August 16. A week later, Hurricane Gustav blew through. Following in quick succession were Hurricanes Hanna and Ike. In the span of just one month, the coastal city of Gonaïves, one of Haiti’s five largest cities, found itself on the receiving end of four devastating tropical cyclones. When the last storm passed, Gonaïves had practically been washed out to sea. Much of the city was buri*d under mud, or submerged in filthy water that stood 12 feet deep in some places. The dea*h toll ran close to 500.
But the storms of August to September 2008 weren’t the most deadly in Gonaïves’ recent history. In 2004, the city of 104,000 took a severe beating from Hurricane Jeanne. Three thousand Haitians died when the Category 3 storm hit and leveled large swaths of the city.
What makes Gonaïves so susceptible to destruction by hurricane? Aside from its coastal location on the Gulf of Gonâve, smack-dab in the cyclone-inclined Caribbean, Gonaïves rests on a flood plain prone to washing out when inland rivers swell. Furthermore, Haitians rely on wood to make charcoal, their primary source of fuel, and this has led to massive deforestation of the hillsides surrounding the city. As a result, when the rains come, the hills around Gonaïves melt away and mudslides nearly bury the city.

The African Lake of Death: Lake Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo/Rwanda
Lake Kivu, located along the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, is one of Africa’s Great Lakes. Deep below the surface of this lake’s 2700 square miles, there are 2.3 trillion cubic feet of methane gas, along with 60 cubic miles of carbon dioxide trapped beneath the lake under the pressure of the water and earth. If released from the depths, these gases could spread a cloud of dea*h over the 2 million Africans who make their home in the Lake Kivu basin.The precedent for this concern stems from a pair of events that occurred in the 1980s at two other African lakes with similar chemical compositions. In 1984, 37 people di*d around Cameroon’s Lake Monoun in a limnic eruption. Three years later, at Lake Nyos, also in Cameroon, 80 cubic meters of CO2 were released from the water. Subsequently, 1700 people died from exposure to the toxic gas. These incidents were apparently caused by volcanic activity below the lakes, which triggered the release of the gas. Similar activity is believed to occur beneath Lake Kivu, causing many to worry that this area is next. A report from the United Nations’ Environmental Program went so far as to call the three bodies “Africa’s Ki**er Lakes,” and said Lake Kivu was cause for “serious concern.”

The Ephemeral Isles: The Maldives
The Maldives are such a dangerous place that Muhammed Nasheed, upon taking office in 2008, made it one his first items of business as the Maldives’ first democratically elected president to announce a plan to create a fund for financing the relocation of the entire population.
The Maldives is a confederation of 1190 islands and atolls in the Indian Ocean. Its highest point of elevation is little more than 6 feet, and, sometime in the not-too-distant future, it is likely to be swallowed whole by rising sea levels. A 2005 assessment by the United States Geological Survey, conducted after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, called the Maldives one of the Earth’s youngest land masses, adding that they’re not long for life above water. According to the report, the islands “should be considered ephemeral features over geologic time.”
By President Nasheed’s reckoning, the people of the Maldives would be well-served to find someplace else—India or Sri Lanka were floated as potential refuges—lest they too become ephemeral. Recent events support his decision to invest money earned through tourism in a relocation fund: The 2004 tsunami, which occurred at low tide, swept over the island, leaving 10 percent of the country uninhabitable. Ofthe Maldives ’ 300,000 citizens, one-third were left homeless, and more than 80 people died. In 1987, during so-called “king tides,” the capital of Malé, an island city covering 1 square mile, was completely inundated. The effects of these disasters were compounded by the mining of the coral reefs that surround the islands, which has made them highly susceptible to sea erosion.

Hurricane Capital of the World: Grand Cayman
The Cayman Islands, a British territory situated 150 miles south of Cuba, are best known as a tropical playground for the champagne and caviar set, who come to the islands for pristine Caribbean beaches, world-class diving, and lax banking regulations. Less alluring is the islands’ other reputation as “hurricane capital of the world.” According to the tropical-storm-tracking website hurricanecity.com,Grand Cayman , the largest of the three Cayman isles, is hit or brushed by at least one hurricane every 2.16 years, more than any other locale in the Atlantic basin. Since 1871, 64 storms have battered the low-lying limestone formation, often with catastrophic results.
In 2004, Hurricane Ivan, a Category 5 storm with wind speeds approaching 150 miles per hour, dumped a foot of rain on Grand Cayman. A 10-foot storm surge followed, submerging a quarter of the island. An estimated 70 percent of the island’s buildings were destroyed, and its 40,000 inhabitants were left without power or clean water for days.

The I-44 Tornado Corridor: Oklahoma City/Tulsa, Oklahoma
More than 1 million people reside along the Interstate 44 corridor that runs between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, the Sooner State’s two most populous metropolitan areas. Each spring, as the cool, dry air from the Rocky Mountains glides across the lower plains, and the warm, wet air of the Gulf Coast comes north to meet it, the residents of this precarious stretch, locally called Tornado Alley, settle in for twister season.
Since 1890, more than 120 tornados have struck Oklahoma City and the surrounding area, which currently has a population of approximately 700,000. On May 3, 1999, an outbreak of 70 tornados stretched across Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas. Several of the most destructive storms swept throughOklahoma City , destroying 1700 homes and damaging another 6500. Even with modern prediction capabilities and early-warning systems, 40 people di*d when an F-5 twister tore throughOklahoma City . In addition to the loss of life, this display of natural devastation caused more than $1 billion in damage. Since 1950, the longest the area has gone without a tornado is five years—from 1992 to 1998. (As if making up for lost time, in the 11 months that followed that record lull, 11 tornados hit.) For only three other periods during the last half-century hasOklahoma City gone more than two years without a tornado.

China’s Creeping Sandbox: Minquin County, China
Trapped between two creeping deserts, the once fertile oasis of Minqin County, in northwest Gansu province, lives on borrowed time. The double whammy of a decade-long drought and the upriver diversion of water from its lifeline, the Shiyang River, have left Minqin to wither into the Tengger desert, which approaches from the southeast, and the Badain Jaran, closing in from the northwest. In total, since 1950, the deserts have swallowed up more than 100 square miles. During that same period, the population there has risen from 860,000 to more than 2 million.
As of 2004, the deserts were approaching at a rate of 10 meters per year. With more than 130 days of wind and dust each year, that rate is unlikely to slow. Faced with rapid desertification, the Chinese government has begun relocating displaced farmers, as arable land has decreased from 360 square miles to fewer than 60.

1. Monte Carlo – Monaco Monte Carlo is not only one of the most famous gaming venues in the world, but it’s also a popular tourist attraction. It was built in the mid-1800s and was designed by architect Charles Garnier, who work also consists of the renowned Paris Opera. High rollers – both fictional and real-life players – are the norm at Monte Carlo and the décor inside and out certainly helps that kind of clientele feel right at home. 2. Casino De Genting – Malaysia This striking property features much more than gambling. Located 6,000 feet above sea level, Casino de Genting is home to 29 restaurants as well as a theme park that includes a Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum, a wind-turbine sky diving simulator, a hand-gliding roller coaster and a Rain Forest Splash Pool. There is also a Cineplex, bowling alley and a championship golf course on site. No wonder why it employs more than 13,000 people! 3. Caesars Palace – Las Vegas Everything about Caesars is over-the-top beautiful. It’s vast, it’s historic, it’s imposing, and it’s iconic. The property opened in 1966 and has changed ownership several times, Currently it is owned by Harrah’s Entertainment. Hotel developer Jay Sarno decided to call it Caesars Palace because he thought it would elicit thoughts of royalty because of Julius Caesar and he wanted his guests to feel like a king while at his hotel. One other trivial nugget: the resort is called “Caesars”  and not “Caesar’s” because Sarno wanted every guest to be his or her own “Caesar.” 4. Casino Baden Baden – Germany You won’t find a more antiquated casino on your gambling travels than this 250-year-old masterpiece despite the fact that it was closed for 61 years (1872-1933) after the German government ordered the closing of all casinos. Legend has it that at one point in time, real silver and gold chips were used on the roulette tables. And each gambling salon is named after someone. For example, the Madame Pompadour room is named in honor of a mistress of Louis XV. Formal attire is required here and judging from the spectacular architecture you can certainly see why. 5. Wynn Macau – Macau Sure, Wynn Las Vegas and the recently opened Encore Las Vegas are stunning properties in their own right. And Steve Wynn already has one of his previous inspirations (Bellagio) on this list. But the Las Vegas legend’s best work from an architectural standpoint may very well be Wynn Macau. Wynn Macau was the first Las Vegas-style resort to hit Asia and in front of the property there is Performance Lake – a remarkable atrium featuring the Tree of Prosperity and Dragon of Fortune. The atrium depicts Chinese and western astrological symbols and includes a crystal chandelier, and a golden tree, which symbolized hope and prosperity. 6. Bellagio – Las Vegas This Steve Wynn-created, MGM Mirage-owned property has become a Las Vegas icon thanks to its location on the strip and the eight-acre, man-made lake that sits out front and features dancing fountains synchronized to music. Like the Venetian, the Bellagio sits on the property of a former Las Vegas staple (the Dunes) and has an Italian theme as it was inspired by the Lake Como resort of Bellagio in Italy. And if you think the outside of the Bellagio is eye-catching, talk a walk through the lobby. It’s absolutely stunning. 7. The Venetian – Las Vegas One of my favorite things about Las Vegas is the fact that you can walk from casino to casino on the Strip and feel like you are walking through different parts of the world. The Venetian – which is built on the property of the former Sands Hotel — allows you to whisk yourself away to Italy with its romantic romance setting, built to replicate the atmosphere of Venice. Built at a cost of $1.5 billion, it was one of the most expensive resorts of its kind when it opened in 1999. And when its sister resort – The Palazzo – opened next door in 2008 the two properties combined with the Sands Expo and Convention Center became the world’s largest indoor structure at 19 million square feet. 8. Atlantis Resort Casino – Bahamas If you’re looking to gamble in paradise, there’s not a much better option than this hot spot in the Bahamas that carries its Atlantis motif throughout the property. Everything here is exorbitant. For example: the Crystal Gate at the entrance is 30,000 pounds and is made of 2,000 pieces of hand blown glass. And there’s plenty to do here than simply gamble in the vast casino or sportsbook, as there is also a water park, aquariums and dolphin habitat. 9. Sun City Resort Casino – South Africa It’s easy to see why Sun City is considered the gaming Mecca of South Africa. Developed by the hotel tycoon Sol Kerzner as part of his Sun International group of properties, Sun City not only features dazzling décor and a massive gaming area, but it also topped our list of the casinos with the most restaurants. 10. Crown Casino – Melbourne, Australia Internationally renowned architect Daryl Jackson was part of the design team that created this sparkling entertainment complex that is the largest casino in Australia and sits on the south bank of the Yarra River. Once you’re inside, the “wows” keep coming as you pass through the Atrium entrance that features falling fountains, flashing towers and light shows that correspondent with the current season outside.

]]> http://www.bogoboo.com/worlds-dirtiest-cars/feed/ 0 http://www.bogoboo.com/life-greatest-man-world/ http://www.bogoboo.com/life-greatest-man-world/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:15:45 +0000 Ivana http://www.bogoboo.com/?p=1494 Turkish Sultan Kosen is the biggest man in the world,tall 2m,47cm..Lets enter in his daily activities,and see the life of bigest man in the world…
Born and raised near Mardin, Turkey, Kösen’s growth as a child was normal until the age of ten years when he was diagnosed with pituitary gigantism after doctors discovered a tumor behind his eyes. The tumor had put excess pressure on his pituitary gland and caused his extreme growth. He underwent a series of surgeries and his growth continued until the tumour was removed in 2008. His condition has caused other medical problems. Kösen suffers stress on his knees that necessitates the use of walking canes for most activities

Kösen lives with his parents, three brothers and sister, who are all of normal height. He was unable to complete his schooling because of his height and works part-time as a farmer. Despite his height he claims to enjoy a normal lifestyle and enjoys playing computer games with his friends.[He describes the advantages of being tall as seeing from great distance, being able to help his family with domestic jobs such as changing light bulbs and hanging curtains. He lists disadvantages as not being able to find clothes or shoes that fit or finding it extremely hard to fit into a regularly sized car.

1. Namib Desert. Namibia. The oldest desert in the world
African Namib desert, stretching along the coast of Namibia, is almost never seen rain for at least 55 million years.Last year there falls no more than 10 mm of precipitation , but because of its huge space 80 thousand square kilometers, almost barren and uninhabited. The name of the language of the local people of Nama is translated as “place where there is nothing “. But here you can find the world’s highest sand dunes, whose height can reach 300 meters.In addition, immediately found a fairly large deposits of uranium, tungsten and diamonds.

2. Desert Uyuni. Bolivia. Most salt desert in the world
Nestled on an area of 10 thousand square kilometers of desert Uyuni is considered the most salt in the world. Its reserves of salt is estimated at 10 billion tons. Once upon a time there was a large salt lake, but over time it has dried up, leaving the whole of dissolved salt on the earth’s surface. In the same desert and buried the world’s largest reserves of lithium. Fascinating local landscapes to the salt marshes attract a lot of tourists and local residents have adapted to build a salt plates at home, which offer travelers to spend the night.

3. Aralkum. Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Youngest desert in the world
The Aral Sea, most recently, is the fourth-largest salt lake in the world, starting with the 60-ies of the last century, has lost 90% of its area. This stems from the irrigation projects of the USSR, pilfered all the water from the rivers feeding the sea to irrigate vast cotton crops. Despite the fact that so far proposed a project to rescue the sea, scientists believe that it is impossible to do so. Even if withdrawals from the Amu Darya and Syr Darya will be completely terminated, the restoration of its former volume of water required at least 200 years. Aralkum in combination is the most poisonous wilderness of the world. Pesticides and fertilizers, which increased the yield of cotton once and struggled with pests, with the river water got into the lake, now dried up in the form with the dust are carried far beyond the desert. Toxic substances have been found here, even in the blood of penguins in Antarctica.

4. Desert Kakros. Canada. Smallest desert in the world
Smallest desert in the world in just 2.6 square kilometers and, strictly speaking, this is not a desert. Despite the fact that the climate is much drier than in the surrounding countryside, the rains here all the same happen. In the late 90-ies of the last century, local authorities made an attempt to make the desert sanctuary, but faced strong opposition of local residents who have long since adapted the place as a site for picnics, off of the roads and riding a board with the dune.

5. Sahara. North Africa. The largest desert in the world
The size of the Sahara, which occupies most of North Africa, comparable to the European continent, or U.S. territory. It covers an area of 9 million square kilometers and covers 11 African countries. Here in 1922 was the highest recorded temperature – 57.8 degrees Celsius. Every year in the Sahara there is more than 160 mirages. For travelers, even composed a special card through which you can find out exactly where most likely you can see the mirages of the well, palm groves of the oases and mountain ranges.

6. Atacama Desert. Chile. Driest desert in the world
Prior to the Atacama desert, sandwiched between the Andes and the Cordillera, does not get hardly any rain cloud. Precipitation is not seen for several years, and some meteorological stations have never recorded a drop of rain for all of its existence. Drought, such that the local mountain peaks, reaching a height of no less than 6500 meters, are deprived of snowpacks.