In Manaus Brazil there is a strange phenomenon that happens at the place known as the "Meeting of Waters". Here the Rio Negro and Rio Solimoe meet, but the two rivers refuse to mix, instead stretching on side by side for more than six kilometers. picked by Bingo 4 months ago tags rio negro solimoes river mix Manaus |
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The era when rivers acted as the world’s highways is past. However, some major waterways still have plenty of significance. They still hold religious and mythological value for those who make their living on or near the water. They still act as major transportation corridors, especially in areas where roads and rails cannot go. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago 0 comments edit related share world |
The baker of the "Drunken Negro Face Cookies", from this earlier post is now getting death threats and has apologized. I liked his dead geese bread much better. picked by suebe 10 months ago 10 comments edit related share weird |
This humorous video recalls the feats and derring dos of the "do it yourself" African-American space program from the late fifties to the early seventies. picked by hypnotode 3 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
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