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Unusual Trees in the World

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The paperbark cherry, or Tibetan cherry tree is known for its stunning mahogany-red bark. As the tree ages, its bark peals adding color and texture. "Paperbark Cherry" tree (Prunus serrula) Washington Arboretum, Seattle Rainbow Eucalyptus" Hana, Maui, Hawaii The unusual phenomenon is caused by patches of bark shedding at different times. The different colours are therefore indicators of the age of the bark: Freshly shed outer bark will reveal the bright green inner bark. This darkens over time and changes from blue to purple and then reaches orange and maroon tones. Ceiba Tree, Common Name is Kapok, Native to Mexico

International Number Ones..Every Country is the best of Something

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SR N NAME OF COUNTRY BEST OF 1 CANADA FRUIT JUICE DRINKER 2 USA SERIAL KILLERS 3 MEXICO TELEVISIONS 4 BELIZE MAMMAL SPICES 5 PANAMA SHIPPING TRAFFIC 6 COSTA RICA HAPPINESS 7 ECUADOR BANANAS 8 PERU BUTTERFLIES 9 CHILE COPPER 10 ARGENTINA HORSE MEAT 11 CUBA DOCTORS 12 PUERTO  RICO DEACONS 13 COLUMBIA COCAINE 14 SURINAME FORESTS 15 BRAZIL SUGAR 16 BOLIVIA BRAZIL NUTS 17 PARAGUAY HYDROELECTRICITY 18 URUGUAY SCIENCE FOR KIDS 19 ICELAND FEMALE GRADUATES 20 IRELAND QUALITY OF LIFE 21 FRANCE SUGAR BEET 22 SPAIN ROBBERIES 23 PORTUGAL CORK 24 NORWAY ...

Unbelievable Beaches of the World

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1. Black Sand Beach, Hawaii The name speaks for itself. Because of constant volcanic activity, you'll find white sands, green sands and black sands on  Hawaii Island . Located on the southeastern Kau coast,  Punaluu Black Sand Beach  is one of the most famous black sand beaches in  Hawaii . Image Courtesy : Source 2. Pink Sand Beach, Bahamas Again, the name gives it away. Eroded particles from red corals has given this beaches sand a pinkish glow. Harbour Island  is most renowned for its pale pink sand beaches some 3 plus miles long and 50 to 100 feet wide - considered one of the very best pink sand beaches in the world. The sand is a composition of bits of coral, broken shells, minute rocks and calcium carbonate from tiny marine invertebrates. Image Courtesy : Source 3. Bioluminescent Beach, The Maldives And you thought The Maldives couldn’t get any prettier! Bioluminescent phytoplanton are found throughout the Maldives,...