


Happy Wordless Wednesday
![]() ![]() 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 |
birthmark discuss | |
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. |
![]() ![]() Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) Discuss |
11 comments:
I had to take a second look, that backdrop almost doesn't look real. Then I could see the surf had changed in the second pic. Those are lovely! Happy WW!
Cindy, thank you for stopping by and commenting.
The background is slightly out of focus on purpose.
It does make it look like one of those painted backdrops, doesn't it.
Very nice pictures! Make me dream of my beach trip. :)
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
-Amy @ The Q Family
Being at the beach makes me smile too! The water is beautiful.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. The M & M store is in Las Vegas.
Nice shots, Patty
Thank you, Amy.
Nothing like a day at the beach!
And...thank you for the visit.
Thanks for the visit, Rhonda. Yes, the ocean is beautiful.
I thought I recognized the M & M store! That place was huge!
Thank you, Isaac.
And, thanks for the visit. :-)
Beautiful guys. Beautiful ocean. Beautiful photographs!
Thank you, San.
I'm rather fond of both of them!
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