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![]() ![]() Chess BoxingChess boxing combines the two titular activities, speed chess and boxing, in a competition that tests participants' mental agility and physical prowess. Matches consist of as many as 11 alternating four-minute chess sessions and two-minute boxing rounds. A competitor can win by knockout, checkmate, judge's decision, or if his opponent's 12 minutes of chess time elapses. The sport, now governed by the World Chess Boxing Organisation, was first envisioned in 1992 by Enki Bilal in what art form? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Uruguay Declares Its Independence from Brazil (1825)In 1811, José Gervasio Artigas, who would become Uruguay's national hero, launched a successful revolution against the Spanish authorities who ruled a combined Uruguay and Argentina. Ten years later, the eastern province of Uruguay was annexed by Brazil, which was still under Portuguese rule. Brazil became independent from Portugal the following year, and in 1825, Uruguay declared independence from Brazil. Why is the country now called the Oriental Republic of Uruguay? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Ivan the Terrible (1530)Ivan IV was the first ruler of Russia to formally assume the title "czar." His early reign saw modernization, expansion, and reform. However, after a near-fatal illness, a failed war against Sweden and Poland, and the death of a wife, Ivan's mental state deteriorated. He withdrew to his personal territory, and his later reign was marked by extreme violence, repression, and tyranny. He rid himself of unwanted wives by forcing them into convents. Why did Ivan murder his son—and only heir—in 1581? More... Discuss |
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Definition: | (noun) A blemish on the skin that is formed before birth. |
Synonyms: | nevus |
Usage: | They named their newborn daughter Daisy because she had a delicate little birthmark on her shoulder that resembled a flower. |
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14 comments:
hello Patty, from another :-)
Great pictures, beautiful gardens. Guess there is something to do in Vagas besides the slots!
Thanks for sharing....
That hotel is definitely amazing! When I visited it years ago I was just blown away, what a place!
beautiful place to be.are those big flowers real?
HAPPY WW!
Check out mine too!
Green
Hands Together
Lovely. I espically like the bottom tree.
Oh yes Pat, there is so much to do and see in Las Vegas. I did play the slots but the main reason for the trip was sight-seeing. One of the most spectacular things I saw was Mystère performed by Cirque Du Soleil. Sadly, no photos were allowed.
Amy, the hotel IS amazing! Every hotel in Vegas is pretty much over-the-top. I was blown away too.
Thanks for the visit texas_sweetie. Yes, the big flowers are real. Pretty amazing isn't it?
Yummy, that tree was my favorite too. It was an amazing place to visit! The aroma of all the flowers was a delight for the senses.
These are gorgeous.
Did you know that Vegas is my favorite place? I would pick going there over going to Paris or Rome! Something about the energy.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you vered. It's my favorite place as well. I've visited Germany, Austria, Italy, and Hawaii. The energy in Vegas can't be found any other place in the world.
in every photo can't stop saying Wow! it's impressive to see a garden like that. Great shots.
Happy WW!
Thank you maya. It was a beautiful conservatory. Everything about it was impressive. Certainly made it easy to get some nice images.
Patty, you're bringing back more memories. Your pictures, however, are far more beautiful than my own.
Good job!
Come over to my place. There's a little award for you.
Thank you San. Took lots of photos so.....there will be more memories for you!
I'll be right over.
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