The North Pole, the northernmost point on Earth, has inspired human imagination, scientific exploration and political conflict for decades.
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Kamis, 30 November 2017
10 Oldest Still Living Trees in the World
“Age doesn’t matter”, most people say when it comes to a relationship. But when we talk about individuals, you’d have to agree that it does. Especially nowadays that lifespan is seemingly getting shorter and shorter. However, there are still creatures that manage to grow really really ooooold. We’ve had the chance to talk about the animals with the longest lifespan as well as the oldest garden in the world. This week let’s chat about creatures that have been surviving for millenniums. Here are the 10 oldest still living trees in the world with verified age.
Please note that some of the images are not the actual named trees but a similar species.
Name: Methuselah
Verified Age: 4,849-year-old
Species: Great Basin bristlecone pine
Location: Inyo County, California
Name: Gran Abuelo
Verified Age: 3,646-year-old
Species: Patagonian cypress
Location: Cordillera Pelada, Los RÃos
Name: Oliveira do Mouchão
Verified Age: 3,350
Species: European olive tree
Location: Mouriscas, Abrantes Portugal
Name: The President
Verified Age: 3,200
Species: Giant sequoia
Location: Sierra Nevada, California
Name: CB-90-11
Verified Age: 2,460
Species: Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine
Location: Central Colorado
Name: Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Verified Age: 2,302
Species: Sacred fig
Location: Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
Name: Bennett Juniper
Verified Age: 2,200
Species: Western Juniper
Location: Sierra Nevada, California
Name: SHP 7
Verified Age: 2,110
Species: Foxtail Pine
Location: Sierra Nevada California
Name: Unnamed
Verified Age: 1,944
Species: Subalpine Larch
Location: Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
Name: Unnamed
Verified Age: 1,806
Species: Sugi
Location: Yakushima Island, Japan
Now we’ve seen the oldest still living trees in the world. The age of these trees has been fully verified through the standard method of counting their “tree rings“. Among the list though, the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is the only living human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date, which was 288 BC.
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Grand Staircase, Home to Countless Dinosaur Fossils, Could Be Destroyed by Mining (Op-Ed)
President Donald Trump is expected to make a big announcement in Utah this Monday (Dec. 4), where he will detail the government's plan to shrink two of the state's national monuments: Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears, according to news sources.
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Rabu, 29 November 2017
94-Year-Old 'Ten Commandments' Sphinx Unearthed in Coastal Dunes
Archaeologists have unearthed a 94-year-old, brightly colored sphinx that once graced the set of the 1923 Hollywood blockbuster, "The Ten Commandments," according to an announcement released Monday (Nov. 27) from the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center.
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Where in the Pacific Northwest Will the Next Monstrous Earthquake Strike?
The Pacific Northwest sits atop the Cascadia subduction zone, which is a region where two tectonic plates collide; one plate is being pushed deep into the Earth's mantle, beneath the other slab. The two plates get locked together, and when one gives way,
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Top 10 Most Girly Cars of 2017 You Should Check Out
Throughout the years we’ve been hearing “women driver” in exasperated voice from male drivers when they encounter female motorists on the street who’s driving they don’t like. Anyway, more and more women have become really good drivers. That being said, here are the top 10 most girly cars of 2017. Though they are not as neat as the futuristic transportation we talked about a couple of weeks back, nor the fastest accelerating car on the streets, these are very functional cars women will love.
Kia Soul
Type: Minivan| 1.6 liter DOHC 16-valve I-4
Starting price: $16,100
Seating Capacity: 5
Horsepower: 130 hp @ 6,300 rpm
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual (option for 6-speed automatic transmission too)
Brake System: 4-Wheel Disc with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Honda Civic
Type: Sedan | SOHC i-VTEC 1.8 liter four-cylinder
Starting price: $19,475
Seating Capacity: 5
Horsepower: rated at 143 horsepower
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual or Automatic
Brake System: Front: Ventilated Discs | Rear: Solid Discs | Parking Brake: Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Hyundai Accent
Type: Sedan | 1.6 Liter four-cylinder
Starting Price: 15,830
Seating Capacity: 5
Horsepower: 137 @ 6300
Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission
Brake System: Rear disc brakes
Hyundai Elantra
Type: Inline 4-cylinder 2.0
Starting Price: $16,950
Seating Capacity: 5
Horsepower: 147 @ 6200
Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission with option for automatic at a higher price
Brake System: Front disc brakes and rear drum brakes (option for 4-wheel disc brakes)
Kia Rio
Type: Compact | 1.6 Liter, Inline 4
Starting Price: $16,950
Seating Capacity: 5
Horsepower: 138hp @ 6,300 rpm
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual. Optional: Electronically Controlled 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive w/ Sportmatic®
Brake System: 4-Wheel Disc w/ Antilock Braking System (ABS)
Toyota Yaris
Type: Subcompact | Dual VVT-i, 4-Cylinder In-Line DOHC, 16 Valve EFI
Starting Price: 16,775
Seating Capacity: 5
Horsepower: 106 horsepower @ 4,200rpm
Transmission: 5-Speed M/T
Brake System: Front disc brake | Back drum brake
Chevrolet Sonic
Type: Hatchback| 4-Cylinder In-Line
Starting Price: $18,670
Seating Capacity: 5
Horsepower: 138hp @ 6300 rpm
Transmission: Front Wheel Drive | 5-Speed M/T
Brake System: Front disc brake | Back drum brake
Toyota Corolla
Type: 4 door sedan | DOHC 16-valve inline-4,
Starting Price: $23,545
Seating Capacity: 5
Horsepower: 132 hp @ 6000 rpm
Transmission: Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual transmission
Brake System: Front disc brake | Back drum brake
Chevrolet Aveo
Type: subcompact | 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine
Starting Price: $16,850
Seating Capacity: 4
Horsepower: 98 @ 6200
Transmission: Front Wheel Drive | cvt automatic transmission
Brake System: Front disc brake | Back drum brake
Kia Forte
Type: subcompact | 2.0 liter, DOHC, 16-valve I-4, Atkinson Cycle
Starting Price: $16,850
Seating Capacity: 5
Horsepower: 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Brake System: Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/ Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
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10 Most Important Benefits of Vacation
Vacations are really fun but they can be expensive too. Hence, many people choose to not go on vacations and just stay at home or worst, don’t take a break from work. However, vacations might well be worth the related expenses. Here are 10 Most Important Benefits of Vacation.
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It relieves stress
There are many types of stress. There’s psychological, emotional, physical and even occupational. However, taking some time away from whichever stress you are experiencing is a must. Why vacation? Because staying in the same environment where you are experiencing or triggers your stress wouldn’t really do, so sometimes you really have to get away from it all.
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Vacation minimize the risk of heart disease
Studies show that heart disease can also be caused by stress. Hence, by reducing your stress you also reduce the risk of heart disease. According to the 2010 Framingham Heart Study, regular vacation reduces the risk of heart attack on men by 32% and in women by 50%.
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It helps increase productivity
People who do nothing but work, especially those who have a very boring daily routine tend to be exhausted, impatient and becomes poor at decision making, However, getting away for a few day, having a change of scenario will refresh you. So coming back from an invigorating vacation gets you more ready and possibly be looking forward to taking on new/ more challenges.
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Vacation helps prevents illnesses in general
There is a research called psychoneuroimmunology and it proved that stress can cause a poor immune system. Of course, we all know that poor immune system can make one prone to viral diseases.
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It increases testosterone level
Also due to stress, people with “all work and no play” attitude so to speak has lower libido hence he also loose physical desire for sex. So reducing stress level consequently increases a person’s libido and of course passion for ‘action’.
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It makes you happier and less burned out
Everyone, consciously or subconsciously like the feeling of freedom. So feeling confined or tied to your job or household chores can eventually lead to depression and anxiety in the long run. The solution? Taking a break from it all.
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Vacation helps you keep your focus
Vacation provides you with the time to refresh and recharge your brain cells. That is why many workers or busy people get their best ideas away from work or the office space.
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It lets you bond with your loved ones
Most of the time, too much work means less quality time with your family. Hence taking them on a vacation allows you to have the time for each other away from all your worries.
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Vacation promotes better sleep
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It gives you a new and better perspective
You can either go mountain climbing, camping, partying in a foreign place or just chill on the beach. Whichever is your vacation of preference, the bottom line is you have a quiet and unbiased time to reflect and open yourself to new possibilities.
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Rabu, 15 November 2017
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New Blood Pressure Numbers: 130 Is Now High, Doctors Say
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The bar for what's considered "high blood pressure" just got lowered, meaning millions more Americans will now be classified as having the condition, according to new guidelines from several leading groups of heart doctors.
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10 Startlingly Impressive Natural Places to Visit in California
There are numerous places to visit in the world, thing is, half of them are man-made. Don’t get me wrong, it’s fun going to theme parks, arcades and all but there are still some of us who appreciates the work of Mother Nature more. Hence, this week in 10MostToday, we give you 10 Startlingly Impressive Natural Places to Visit in California
1. Vernal Falls
Found in the Merced River, Vernal Fall is 317 foot high. The fall has a local name of Yan-o-pah which means Little Cloud.
2. Emerald Bay State Park
Lake Tahoe, California. The state park is one of the National Natural Landmark.
3. Cathedral Peak
Yosemite National Park. Cathedral Peak is a part of Cathedral range of mountains.
4. Mirror Lake
Also located in Yosemite National Park. Mirror Lake has become a “seasonal lake” and is the only remnant of a larger glacier lake.
5. Mt Shasta
The mount itself is already scenic more so when viewed from a lavender field located on its north side feet.
6. Glass Beach
This beach is quite unusual because it has plenty of sea glasses that are believed is resulted from years of dumping garbage into the coastline.
7. Pfieffer Beach
Sycamore Canyon Road, Big Sur California. Pffeifer Beach is famous for its great view of the sunset.
8. Badwater
Famous for its unusual landscape of shallow salt water.
9. Glacier Point
This is the place to be to get the most view of Yosemite National Park.
10. Death Valley
One of the hottest sand dunes in the whole world but still famous for both tent and RV campers.
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Rabu, 08 November 2017
Earthquakes Jolt Icelandic Volcano As It Refills with Magma
Earthquakes are shaking the ground around Iceland's Bardarbunga volcano, but experts say there's a perfectly reasonable explanation for this: The volcano is likely refilling its tank with magma and preparing, albeit slowly, for its next eruption.
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Selasa, 07 November 2017
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'Robutt' Simulates 10 Years of Butts on Car Seats
While crash-test dummies and other assembly-line machines seem to get the raw end of the deal, a different robot has a much cushier job: It tests car seats. Meet Robutt, a robot that's here to make sure your car stays comfy after years of wear.
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On an Uninhabited Caribbean Island, a Trove of Pre-Columbian Cave Art
Imagine a social- networking site that not only predates not only the internet but even a European presence in the Americas. That's how researchers from the University of Leicester describedare theirdescribing the discoveries they've made after three year
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10 Most Futuristic Transportation Inventions
The future is now or so they say, which, isn’t really far-fetched considering how transportation technology has been drastically advancing. Let us take a look at these newly launched or would be launched Most Futuristic Transportation Inventions that 10MostToday compiled for you…
1. Martin Jetpack
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Remember Spy Kids? Yeah, a lot of those modern technologies they used on that family movie seems to be absurd but NOT THE JETPACK apparently. The Martin Jetpack has been “in the making” for the past 30 years and is soon to be available to the public. This exciting invention is designed to fly up to 30 minutes per single charging at a maximum speed of 46 mph.
2. SkyTran
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Designed to beat the heavy traffic problem of Tel Aviv in mind, SkyTran will “run” (float) 20 feet above ground via a magnetic track. It doesn’t need a driver as it will be navigated via a smartphone app and just like railway transportations, it will have designated stations where it can stop. It is designed to travel at a maximum speed of 150 mph.
3. Ryno Micro-Cycle
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Unicycle? Yes. Futuristic? Yes. Cool? Hell Yes. On full charge, the Ryno can travel 15 miles at a speed of 10 mph. It weighs 160 lbs and has a maximum capacity of 260 lbs. Runs on 2 replaceable SLA batteries.
4. One Wheel
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This one is not strictly for transportation but more for recreation. It’s basically a skateboard less the effort. Runs on a lithium ion batteries and can run for 11 km on a single charge. What’s more is you only need 20 minutes to get it up and running again. A maximum speed of 15 mph, it is very easy to navigate. It can follow your movement so a simple tilt does the trick.
5. Honda U3-X
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Yes, another unicycle, another cooool unicycle. This baby weighs only 10kgs and can run for an hour with a full battery charge. It’s maximum speed is 4 kmh and features a HOT drive system or simply put, an omniwheel.
6. Hyperloop
“At its core, Hyperloop™ is a tube-based inter and intra-city transportation system for passengers and cargo. Drastic reduction of air in the tube along with magnetic levitation and propulsion allows capsules to move through the tube with nearly zero friction and safely accelerate to airplane speeds. And this is all powered by a combination of alternative energy and energy conservation systems.” – http://ift.tt/1Njv2cH
8. Urban Transport Pods
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Already operational in some area like Masdar City and Heathrow Airport more and more places are planning to give this technology a try. It features a very futuristic interface wherein the passenger can choose his destination from the touchscreen windshield.
8. Magnetic Levitation Train
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Yes, a floating train that goes 374 mph max. This “MagLev” technology is already operational and benefiting a lot of passengers in Japan and China and pretty soon South Korea. The idea is pretty similar to the SkyTran but this holds more passengers and can go further.
9. Hendo Hoverboard
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This is another “more on the recreational type” of transport technology. A levitating board to simply describe it.
10. Gyroscopic Transportation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDCM6AKD_ns
Now this Futuristic Transportation Invention is just a concept at the moment with no concrete blueprints yet but not impossible to develop and definitely very nifty.
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