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![]() ![]() The Hollow Earth TheoryPopularized by adventure, fantasy, and sci-fi literature, Hollow Earth theories advance the notion that Earth has a hollow interior and, possibly, a habitable inner surface. Although direct knowledge of Earth's structure extends only 15 m (24 km) down—the deepest humans have ever drilled—the Hollow Earth hypothesis has long been refuted by the modern understanding of planet formation. However, in ancient times, subterranean realms seemed plausible and became linked with what religious concepts? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() The Hindenburg Disaster (1937)Launched in 1936 in Germany, the Hindenburg was the largest rigid airship ever constructed and was promoted by the Nazis as a symbol of national pride. It started the first commercial air service across the North Atlantic and made several trips to the Americas. On one such trip, the hydrogen-filled airship violently and unexpectedly exploded in flames and crashed in New Jersey, killing 35 of the 97 people on board. What non-flammable gas was originally supposed to provide the airship's lift? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre (1758)Robespierre was one of the leading figures of the French Revolution. He was elected to the National Assembly in 1789 and became an influential orator. After calling for the execution of the king in 1792, he led the Jacobins and the Committee of Public Safety in establishing the Reign of Terror, during which hundreds of thousands of political opponents were arrested and thousands were guillotined. In 1794, he was overthrown and executed. What was his role in the Cult of the Supreme Being? More... Discuss |
squashy discuss | |
Definition: | (adjective) (Of soil) soft and watery. |
Synonyms: | boggy, marshy, miry, mucky, muddy, quaggy, sloughy, soggy, swampy, waterlogged, sloppy |
Usage: | The grass began to get squashy, and Kala Nag's feet sucked and squelched as he put them down. |
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7 comments:
great photos, gorgeous creature! I love Vegas.
Thank you Sandy. We were fortunate to be there at feeding time. What a sight to see!
very nice.lions are scary but they look adorable in these photos.
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I always feel bad for these lions though. It is such a small habitat for such large creatures. Cool shots though
Texas Sweetie, I am so sorry about your Giza. Pets truly are like a member of the family.
Thanks for the visit and comment.
Suzie, I thought the same thing until we heard the facts about the habitat. The lions actually love it there. It's a controlled environment with just the right humidity and it's sound proof. They only hear the sound of the waterfall. The lions are switched out periodically with other lions. Basically, they just lay around and eat.
Here kitty, kitty!
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