The New Caledonian natives survive largely on the fish that they catch themselves. To do this, they use a simple, spear fishing method that has worked for hundreds of years. An angler simply stands on a lookout or high rock armed with a long spear and then jumps into the water to pierce the fish. Tourists are often amazed at their skill!
Are you brave enough to walk on any of these scary-looking, suspended bridges?
Living on the shores of Lake Van, near the city of Van, this Van Cat and a local fox are often seen playing together. A local fisherman said he first saw them together when they shared some fish left over from the fisherman. The pair soon began to play together and it has now been over a year since they began this unlikely friendship.
FEI, a company that manufactures microscopes, regularly holds a macro photo contest in which entrants must submit pictures of things that cannot be seen without magnification. Here is a selection of a few of the entries into the competition for 2012.
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These European parturition (or birthing) chairs were used by women in ancient times until the 1800s, during childbirth. This convertible chair has arm and foot rests, which can be adjusted for comfort and can also be folded down into a bed or operating table. These chairs were treated as heirlooms in some families and passed down through the generations. The modern equivalent is still used in some countries.
Santa's bag is broken, let's come and catch the falling gifts as many as we can!
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