Bitten by a Snake? Bite Back Dead

Sometimes strange things happen between humans and animals. Love one another, or otherwise hate. In fact, as revenge by the snake that bit him, a man in Nepal turned caterpillars bite to death.


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Newspapers Nepal, Annapurna Post, declared that the man named Mohamed Salmo Miya behind the cobra's bite was due furious and upset after being bitten.

"I could just kill the cobra with a stick or other object, but I chose to bite him to death because I was very angry," said the 55-year-old man.

Mohamed Salmo Miya lives in a village which is located 200 kilometers from the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu. Cobra died from being bitten by them is called "Goman" by the people of Nepal, which means regular cobra.

Police spokesman Niraj Shahi stated that Miya had a bite wound treatment at rural health centers and certain to survive. Initially, Miya continues to work daily as a farmer after being bitten, until her family told her to go to the hospital.

According to Shahi, Miya will not be subject to chapter cobra killing animals because it is not an animal that is protected or endangered species.

In some surveys, there have been about 20,000 cases of cobra bite or attack humans in Nepal in one year. Most cases occurred in the Terai region, and resulted in the death toll at 1,000.

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7 Cave Sites in the World

Cave plays an important role in human history. Since the time of ancient Neanderthals when artists artists to the stories in the Bible are also often involves the existence of the cave.

As a natural hole large enough and deep, so in addition to shelter, the cave is also important cultural sites. Such as seven historic caves below:

1. Petra, Yordania

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Petra cave, as one of the 7 wonders of the world has a very beautiful architecture pattern. Not surprisingly, the location was once used for setting an Indiana Jones movie.

Built on the slope of Mount Hor, Petra developed during Roman times, but it is not known to the western world until 1812 when it was discovered by a Swiss explorer, Johann Ludwig Burckhardt. More than 800 monuments can be seen in Petra, including tombs, baths, temples and burial chamber.

2. Al-Hijr, Saudi Arabia

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This archaeological site is located in the Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia Medina area. As the world heritage site of Arab, Al-Hijr cave, also known as Mada'in Saleh became the biggest cave after Petra.

The cave is mentioned as a place of Thamud and her people worshiping idols wanted to kill the Prophet Saleh, thus punished by Allah Azza Thamud Wa'jalla.

3. Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia

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The structure is carved out of the rock is the most amazing churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia. 11 stones carved each with its roof at ground level. In the 12th century, King Lalibela commissioned the churches with the goal of creating a New Jerusalem for those who can not perform the pilgrimage to the original city. The largest of the stone carving stands 40 meters high.

4. Abu Simbel Nubian Monuments, Egypt

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This cave is the temple of Abu Simbel in Nubia. Located on the west bank of Lake Nasser about 230 km southwest of Aswan. Cave temple complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Nubian Monuments,"

Created during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, as a lasting monument to himself and his queen Nefertari. Aside from being a victory in the battle of Kadesh warning (Pharaoh's version), as well as to mengintimdasi neighboring Nubia.

In 1968, the temple complex was moved so as not submerged during the making of the dam Nasser after the construction of the Aswan Dam. As one of the world heritage site, the cave temple be an attraction for tourists.

5. Cappadocia Cave Houses, Turkey

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At the time of Herodotus, the Cappadocians occupied the area of ​​Mount Taurus to the Euxine (Black Sea). In pre-hellenistic, so place lived region Persian, Assyrian (Syriac) and Greece. It was not until the Byzantine imperial power, the Turks became the majority population in the region.

Cappadocia has the most bizarre and interesting in the world. Soil, rock dwarf features tufa rock formations' strange volcanic referred to as' Fairy Chimneys' and underground cities.

6. Ancient Rock City of Matera, Italy

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Matera may be one of the ancient city full of charm in the world. Located in the Basilicata region in southeastern Italy. Matera is a unique example of cultural traditions and civilization Neolithic. The old town is created from a rocky cliff.

Natural caves there are lots of Matera, and be home at the time of the Neolithic. Then, Matera developed by people over the centuries the style of architecture that follows the natural conditions.

7. Yungang Grottoes, China

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Yungan cave located in Datong City, Shanxi Province, which is one of the three most important caves in China than Longmen Caves and Mogao Caves. Beginning in the year 450 AD in the Northern Wei Dynasty, Yungang Caves has 252 caves and 51,000 statues of Buddhist distinctively 5th and 6th centuries AD

This cave has a long history. Was built after the Jin Dynasty abdicated, the city of Datong (formerly known as Pingcheng) then Notrhtern Wei (Northern Wei) took over and began to build a cave.

But this sand caves suffered severe weathering, so that in the era of the Liao Dynasty, held a renewal. Although eventually destroyed again by fire 60 years later. In 1621, during the reign of the Qing Dynasty, some remaining salvaged wood construction - can now be seen standing in front of the cave to the 5th and 6th.

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Cover Book of Human Skin

Strange but true, there is a set in the historical record book by the cover using human skin. It's been practiced around the 17th century until the 19th century. Below are four of the books in question.

1. Garnet A Jesuit dan Konfederasi Nya (1606)


The Plotter is a group of Catholic rebels who in 1605 tried to assassinate the Protestant King James I of England, his eldest son. Their plan to blow up the gunpowder during the sessions of the Houses of Parliament.

The business, which was then called Gunpowder Plot (Gunpowder Plotter) failed. The rebels captured and executed. One well-known story of rebels is Guy Fawkes. The meat is used after the execution to bind the book. This book has a Latin inscription on the cover, which when translated reads "Reading This is one of the most famous examples of bibliopegy anthropodermic, because many believe that you can see the face of the Father, who always twisted in pain as regret condemned meat."

2. Leeds, Inggris Ledger (1700) 


In 2006, the ledger of 300 years was found in Leeds city center, England. Not much is known about this book. Apparently the book also refers to the year 1700, was made during the French Revolution, when anthropodermic bibliopegy gaining in popularity.

If this was made during the French Revolution, this book can stand alongside other documents such as the Human Rights and the 1793 French Constitution which is also believed to have copies bound in human flesh.

3. Judicial Murder Barn (1828)


Red Barn Murder is a heinous murder that occurred in Polstead, Suffolk, England in 1827. This case began when a young woman named Maria Marten has a son, William Corder outside marriage. At the time this case is a violation that can result in the persecution of the parish clerk.

William Corder was killed and later his body was dissected and examined by a medical professional. The framework provides a useful tool to teach at a West Suffolk Hospital. Her skin was tanned by a distinguished surgeon named George Creed and used to bind books written by Creed.

There was writing on a book that explains this issue. It reads something like: "this book is leather binder murderer William Corder. Taken from his tanned in 1828. George Creed Surgeon in Suffolk Hospital".

4. Bibliigrafi James Allen, alias Jonas Pierce, alias James H. York, alias Burley Grove. (1837)


James Allen lived in the early 19th century in Massachusetts. He robbers were eventually caught after trying to rob a man named John A. Fenno on the Massachusetts Turnpike.

Before his death, Allen requested a copy of his memoirs that have been transcribed by prison guards shall be bound in his skin and given to Fenn

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The Boy Whose Friends with Marmots

Examples of intimacy between man and animals shy happen in Austria. Marmot called shyness. Usually when you meet people, they will be lapping the tail and the ring gear as a warning sign not to be approached. If not successful, the marmot would sound like a whistle to notify other members of the colony to escape.


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Not so with Matteo Walch. When guinea pigs saw him, they rushed to his side without hesitation and without fear surrounds the boy.

This eight-year-old boy has built a wonderful relationship with a sentient creature since it was first brought to see the colony by his family four years ago.

Family nature lovers are back to visit the marmot colony Groslocker Austrian Alps for two weeks each year.

"Their friendship has lasted for more than four years now. She loves animals and they are not afraid to Matteo because he has the same feelings towards the animals, and they understand it. "Said Michaela, father of Matteo.

"We go there every tahunn for two weeks, it is amazing to see the special relationship between our boys and friends marmutnya." Michaela added.

Marmot Alpen slightly different pet marmot frequently encountered in the pet shop. Marmot is about 18 cm high and can reach up to 50cm long reach.

Surprisingly, these animals become more severe in the fall, when the weight of these animals can reach 8 pounds, compared to their weight in the spring at only 3 pounds.

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Abercrombie, Muslim Legendary Photographers on NatGeo

Tom Abercrombie is recognized highly qualified photographers pride National Geographic. As a convert, he became a bridge of peace between the Islamic world and the West.



Abercrombie For the uninitiated, the story of his journey to inspire hope about how wonderful the struggle for peace and not hate each other because of differences in race, ethnicity, or religion.

Thomas J. Abercrombie, born August 13, 1930 in Stillwater, Minnesota. In this state he grew and began his career as a professional photographer. Initially, when Abercrombie at the age of 15 years looking at Lumberjack Days parade, motorcade pilot who had just returned from World War II.

Incidentally his brother, Bruce included in the pilot group. And, he brought a camera Leica purchased in Italy. From his brother's camera is, Abercrombie began photographing everything, including the first photo is a picture of his girlfriend, Lynn.

Early retirement from the Armed Forces due to fungus on his feet, brought to the front desk Abercrombie photo editor National Geographic Society in 1956. Then, start his adventures in the world of photography. News coverage about the Fargo Forum and the Milwaukee Journal him as the recipient of the Newspaper Photographer of the Year.





As a magazine photographer NatGeo took Abercrombie went to the Middle East. He had interviewed the President of Lebanon, Camille Chamoun who made the president be amazed afterwards. The President was previously known to be very stiff, but the encounter with Abercrombie changing temperament. Abercrombie successful 'entry' into the personal activities of the President, he is perpetuating the image of the president and his wife were relaxing under a tree.

Abercrombie is known to have a high curiosity, and not in a hurry to deal with people, making it easier to approach and take on trust someone to be photographed and written. For example, while in eastern Afghanistan, he had photographed buzkashi, a traditional Afghan sport using horses. Abercrombie involved in perolombaan, and as a result he got a lot of beautiful pictures.

Not merely photographer, Abercrombie also has kenekadan and skills above average. Only with a pocket knife, he had to amputate a toe in the Tibetan pilgrims affected gangre. He has also operated on victims of the earthquake in Iran, and it was done alone.





During ventured into the Middle East, Tom learned many languages​​, and he mastered Arabic, German, French, and Spanish. He can read the Quran, and always used the name Omar in his travels in the Arab region.

Maybe this time he finally got the guidance, then embraced Islam. However, he still adhered to the 'silence' that never touting about his new beliefs. For him, the act is more important than a thousand words.

When photographing and writing The Sword and The Sermon (sword and sermon), Abercrombie went to Kazakhstan to visit a mosque in Alma Ata and Friday prayers there.

"I introduced myself to the sheikh there. As we speak Arabic, the Kazakhstan elderly pilgrims whose number continues to expand, start gathering surround us. When I showed pictures of Mecca and the Hajj, they almost cried. Much rubbed my shirt ago wipe their faces with the blessing of a pilgrim. I became very emotional, "he says as published in National Geographic.

Yes, Abercrombie has opened the eyes of the two parties. On the one hand, he is aware of the hard-line Islamic people, that there are still many people in the west there are open arms to Islam. As well, he also strikes a sentimental person west through the photos, the Islamic world is real.

May the rest Haji 'Omar' Tom Abercrombie (died 3 April 2006) of the world to bring change for the better for peace.

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