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The Central Intelligence Agency was created in 1947 with the signing of the National Security Act by President Harry S. Truman. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an independent civilian intelligence agency of the United States government. The CIA's headquarters is in Langley in McLean, u... |
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The SmokeHouse was built at the end of WWII and is one of the few L.A. restaurants of that era to survive to today. The original restaurant was located at the corner of Pass and Riverside avenue and seated 46 people and was enjoyed by local luminaries like Bob Hope and Bing Crosby.The Red Coach Inn ... |
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Built back in the 10th century, the incredible well of Chand Baori was a practical solution to the water problem in the area. The arid climate forced the locals to dig deep for a dependable water source, one that would last throughout an entire year. Chand Baori well is 30m deep, it has 13 floors an... |
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The Panikotha Fort or Old Diu Prison or Fortim-do-Mar is a massive structure built on 56,736 square meter area. It was constructed between 1535 and 1541 AD to defend Diu and Gujarat from a possible Mughal invasion. The Sultan of Gujarat and the Portuguese rulers of Diu entered into alliance to join... |
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An erstwhile Portuguese colony, Diu is a charming off-shore island a bit off the Gulf of Cambay in India. Though a small town, it is picturesque with golden beaches, swaying palms and remarkable monuments that remind one of the past glorious eras. Diu offers an unexplainable peace and tranquility to... |
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Vågsøy is the second largest fishing municipality in Norway and is one of the most scenic areas in Western Norway. For thousands of years the North Sea waves have been hammering away at the Norwegian coastline and shaped many strange formations. One of the best known of these is the Kannestein roc... |
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The Trollstigen Mountain Road is one of Norway's most dramatic and most visited attractions. Trollstigen (English: Troll's Footpath) is a serpentine mountain road in Rauma, Norway, part of Norwegian National Road 63 connecting Åndalsnes in Rauma and Valldal in Norddal. It is a popular tou... |
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Sukna Forest Range is the gateway to the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. It comes under Darjeeling Wildlife division and can be reached from Siliguri in 30 minutes. is only 13 km from Siliguri and 28 km from Bagdogra airport.... |
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The Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in France composed of massive latticework structure. The Eiffel Tower is currently owned by the City of Paris and is used as a landmark for visitors on the Champ de Mars. The Eiffel Tower was built for the Paris Exposition of 1889 and named after its designer... |
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Two kilometers from Darjeeling is the town of Ghoom which has the highest railway station in the world at 7407 ft altitude. Five kilometers from Darjeeling and three kilometers from Ghoom, the Darjeeling toy train winds its way over this brilliant piece of engineering delight called the Batasia Loop... |
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Built by the Late Rai Sahib Kharga Bahadur Chettri who founded Darjeeling town, the Darjeeling Clock Tower is also known as 'The Capitol'. With scores of hotels and lodes located around this monument, the Darjeeling Clock Tower is one of the most happening places in town. This famous lan... |
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Jaisalmer has the ONLY sand desert of India. A hill of sand created by the eolien (wind related) processes, that's what Sand Dunes actually are. The Sand Dunes of Rajasthan have a compelling charm that has the capability of overshadowing the state's extremely famous forts and palaces. The ... |
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For 138 years The Gaiety Theatre in Dublin, Ireland has given the people of Dublin opera, musicals, drama, revues, comedy, concerts, dance, festivals and pantomime. Amid the laughter and tears, through times of war and times of affluence, The Grand Old Lady of South King Street has remained a vital ... |
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Zinciriye Medresesi in Old Mardin in Turkey is also known as Sultan Isa Medresesi or Sultan Jesus Madrasa, named after its founder, the Sultan of Artuquid Dynasty. It was built in 1385, is a fine example of Madrasa architecture which are complexes used for Islamic education along with other branches... |
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Mardan Palace in Antalya, Turkey is considered as Europe's and the Mediterranean's most expensive luxury resort. It cost $1.4 billion. It has the Mediterranean's largest swimming pool within which is a sunken aquarium containing 2,400 fish. The hotel has 560 rooms. The hotel has been ... |
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Cojimar is a town in Cuba, located about 7 km from Havana. It is a small fishing village east of Havana, forming part of the Habana del Este municipality. It was the inspiration for Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea. It was also the location where during the 1940s an enormous Great whi... |
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Out in eastern Cuba, in the city of Santiago de Cuba, there’s a monumental and legendary castle known by everyone as “El Morro,” but its real name is the “Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca.” It was a fortress military that was built in 1638. Philip II had to fortify his colonies to defend t... |
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Havana's Plaza Vieja (Old Square) is the fruit of the first attempt at urban planning in this part of the world, combining different styles - baroque, neoclassical, art nouveau - in an authentically Cuban composition. The homogeneous ensemble of private houses with arcades, balconies, wrought-i... |
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One of the most outstanding sights in Old Havana, Cuba, is the Plaza de la Catedral, one of the most beautiful squares in the city, with the towers of the Catedral de San Cristóbal de La Habana which dominate the square. The exquisitely cobbled Plaza de la Catedral (Cathedral Square) was the last s... |
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Renowned for its beauty, the 18th-century Havana Cathedral (Catedral de la Habana) has been called "music cast into stone." The Catedral de la Virgen María de la Concepción Inmaculada de La Habana (Cathedral of The Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception) is a Roman Catholic Cathedral a... |
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