Amazing Pictures: September 2014

World’s Fastest Aircrafts

World’s Fastest Aircrafts

Based on air speed records is classified by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), states that non-experimental aircraft that holds the record for the fastest in the world until the publication of this writing, still held by the SR-71 Blackbird at the speed of 3530 km / h ( Mach 3.2).

However, there are actually experimental aircraft more quickly but without crew (Unmanned), the Boeing X-43 NASA that reach speeds of 12,144 km / h (Mach 9.8).

Here are the planes or flying objects in the world’s fastest in accordance with the class:

1. NASA Boeing X-43, the fastest Unmanned aircraft in the world

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2. North American X-15, (Rocket-powered aircraft and the world’s fastest manned experimental aircraft)

3. Lockheed SR-71 BLACKBIRD, (The Fastest manned airplane in the world)

4. Westland Lynx 800 G-LYNX, the fastest helicopter in the world)

The Biggest Snake – Titanoba

The Biggest Snake – Titanoba

Titanoboa was 13m (42ft) long - about the length of a bus - and lived in the rainforest of north-east Colombia 58-60 million years ago.

The snake was so wide it would have reached up to a person's hips, say researchers, who have estimated that it weighed more than a tonne.

Green anacondas - the world's heaviest snakes - reach a mere 250kg (550lbs).

Reticulated pythons - the world's longest snakes - can reach up to 10m (32ft).

The team of researchers led by Jason Head, from the University of Toronto at Mississauga, Canada, used a known mathematical relationship between the size of vertebrae and the length of the body in living snakes to estimate the size of the ancient animal.

Named Titanoboa cerrejonensis by its discoverers, the beast's 13m-long body and 1,140kg (2,500lb) weight make it the largest snake on record.

"At its greatest width, the snake would have come up to about your hips. The size is pretty amazing," said co-author P David Polly, from Indiana University in Bloomington, US.

Researchers discovered fossilised bones belonging to the super-sized slitherers and their possible prey at Cerrejon, one of the world's largest open-pit coal mines. The animal is a relative of modern boa constrictors.

Alien

Unseen Amazing Pictures

A skeleton of a mother, and her baby, who both died during her pregnancy.

Cambodia's Mekong River

Fish experts believe the giant stingray, such as this one in Cambodia's Mekong River, is the largest freshwater species on Earth. This specimen measured more than 13 feet (4 meters) long.

Orlando Science Center

The Orlando Science Center showcases several branches of science from mechanics to biology and applied technology. There are a variety of themed exhibits. Among the top favorites is "Kids Town". Kids Town is available to children under 48 inches tall with stimulating interactive exhibits. There are also laser shows and large format films at the Dr. Phillips CineDome.

In addition to the exhibit galleries the Science Center presents touring exhibits from across the country.

Death Valley

Located in the Mojave Desert, Death Valley encompasses much of the Death Valley National Park. Although regarded as the driest and lowest place in North America, Death Valley offers a variety of outdoor activities, historic sites and nature viewing. From snow-capped mountains to colorful sand dunes, the unique desert landscapes of Death Valley are like no other place in California. Places of interests include the scenic area of Zabriskie Point and historic sites like Scotty’s Castle, the Wildrose Charcoal Kilns and ruins of ghost towns.

Lake Tahoe

Created about 2 million years ago during the Ice Age, Lake Tahoe is one of the largest lakes in the world. The lake is located along the border between California and Nevada. Surrounded by majestic mountains, this popular tourist attraction offers exciting events and activities all year around. In the winter, the main activities are snow skiing, snowmobile riding, snow-tubing and snowshoeing at one of the ski resorts. From spring to fall, visitors can enjoy a host of water sports and other activities like sailing, kayaking, jet skiing, paddle boating and swimming.

Disneyland

Located in Anaheim, Disneyland is a world-famous amusement park where Walt Disney movies and characters all come to life in a magical, make-believe kingdom. Featuring thrilling rides, roller coasters, dazzling shows and colorful districts packed with restaurants and shops, Disneyland offers adventure for the whole family. In themed neighborhoods like Main Street, USA, visitors can step back into the early 1900s, visit Tarzan’s Treehouse in Adventureland or meet Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Donald Duck in Mickey’s Toontown.

CHRIST THE REDEEMER STATUE ON CORCOVADO MOUNTAIN

Maybe the most popular tourist attraction in Brazil. This statue of Jesus Christ is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with His face fronting Sugar Loaf. The Statue of Christ the Redeemer is 98 feet high and is the second largest Art Deco sculpture in the world. It is at the peak of Corcovado mountain and has become an icon of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. It was made with reinforced concrete and Soapstone. Every tourist can visit the top of the place and have this amazing view from the city of Rio de Janeiro.

AMAZONIA NATIONAL PARK AND THE AMAZON RIVER

Who was out of the world in the last few years that can't talk some words about the Amazonia and the Amazon River. Well done, this is just the most important ecosystem in the world. Is also the most broadleaf forest that cover a huge area of the entire continent of South America. This region includes territories that belongs to nine nations. From the total, 60% is majority from Brazil, 13% with Peru, Colombia with 10%, and with minor amounts in, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. One time in Brazil, try to spend some days in the capital of Amazonas, the city of Manaus. This should be a good point to start your jungle exploration. By the way, Manaus is a huge city, you will also enjoy amazing days in this brazilian capital.

Chicago attraction

A top-down view of Navy Pier belies

Whether you're entertaining out-of-town guests or simply want to act like a tourist in your hometown by revisiting the best Chicago attractions, iconic venues and historical spots, make sightseeing a lot easier by consulting Time Out's definitive guide to Chicago's best sights, top attractions and things to do. We've compiled our favorite popular sights in the city, featuring the best parks, museums, and hubs of arts and culture.

The 2000 year old Roman amphitheater still in use today

The 2000 year old Roman amphitheater still in use today

Underwater Hotel Room, Maldives

Christmas in Central Park, New York

Sand castle dining

Daredevil Risking His Life For A Beautiful Shot of Dubai At Night

THREE-BANDED ARMADILLO

THREE-BANDED ARMADILLO

Scientific Name: Tolypeutes tricinctus

Tolypeutes tricinctus is the smallest, the least known and the only armadillo species endemic to Brazil, where it lives in the Cerrado and Caatinga biomes. It is also the armadillo species facing the most threat and the most sensitive to changes in the environment. In average, the three-banded armadillo measures approximately 20 inches and weighs about 2.2 pounds. It has survived throughout its 140 million years of evolution thanks to its ability to make itself into a ball when threatened. It does that by bending its shell, which is formed by three flexible bands. That capability protects it from predators, such as the jaguar, but does nothing to protect it from humans. That is why hunting is the main threat to the survival of the species, followed by habit change and destruction.