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Advent Day 21…. Lake Hillier, Australia

Lake Hillier facts, 1. Lake Hillier is famous due to the pink colour. The colour will not change when you take it into a container. The pink hue on the water is permanent. 2. Dunaliella salina is the organism, which causes the pink hue on the water of the lake. 3. On 15th January 1802,Continue reading “Advent Day 21…. Lake Hillier, Australia”

Advent Day 20…. Batu Caves, Malaysia

Cinque Terre 1. The Lord Murugan statue is among the world’s tallest statues. Located in a temple, this statue is 140 feet tall and stands beside 272 steps leading to the Batu caves. 2. Archaeologists believe that these caves are more than 400 million years old. The Batu caves are a collection of a networkContinue reading “Advent Day 20…. Batu Caves, Malaysia”

Advent Day 19…. Canal Houses, Amsterdam

Canal houses in Amsterdam facts 1. The impressive mansions along the Amsterdam canals were built during the Golden Age of Amsterdam. The lavish interior of the Amsterdam canal houses and their architecture reflect the financial and societal success of the merchant families in 17th century Amsterdam. 2. Typical of the Amsterdam Canal Houses are theirContinue reading “Advent Day 19…. Canal Houses, Amsterdam”

Advent Day 18…. Great Barrier Reef, Australia

The Great Barrier Reef facts… 1. The Great Barrier Reef stretches over 1,250mi (2,000km) north to south and covers some 135,000 sq mi (350,000 sq km) in total. This is bigger than Italy and almost the size of Germany. 2. The Great Barrier Reef is home to a diverse array of animals including 1,625 speciesContinue reading “Advent Day 18…. Great Barrier Reef, Australia”

Advent Day 17…. Northern Lights, Norway

Northern Lights facts and legends 1. One Norse legend has the lights as reflections from the shield and armour of the Valkyries. These female warriors would choose which of the fallen would gain entry to Valhalla. Norse legends also suggest that these pulsating green ribbons of light served as an archway into Valhalla. 2. WhenContinue reading “Advent Day 17…. Northern Lights, Norway”